The entire Philips shaver range was recently overhauled, introducing several new product lines including the PowerTouch and AquaTouch families. The Philips PT920 and Philips AT890 quickly flew off of the racks, and they're now two of the best selling electric shavers in the Uk. Folks regularly ask for info and advice about which they ought to purchase, and in this article we'll take a good look at some of the key similarities between the PT920 and AT890, and why they mean that you may want to go for the less expensive shaver.
First off, both of these excellent shavers have Philips fantastic Super Lift and Cut technology. This means that it has two sharp blades in each individual shaver head. The purpose of the first sharp blade is to gently give you hair a lift, so that the other 2nd sharp blade can shave it off as closely to the skin as practical. All the shavers that include Super Lift and Cut have a wonderful history of allowing an especially close shave, so it's definitely a real plus to see it in the PowerTouch and AquaTouch ranges of shaver.
As we've already mentioned, both the PowerTouch and AquaTouch have very similar batteries. Both are fully chargeable inside just 60 minutes, and both have a 3 minute fast charge feature which is going to give you plenty of battery charge for one complete shave in just 3 minutes.
Both models feature a pop-out precision trimmer for trimming sideburns and mustache. Now, this might seem like it should be a standard feature, you'd definitely be surprised by the number of shavers on the market that neglect this simple and straightforward but vital tool; thankfully it's included in both models.
Being entirely water-resistant the AquaTouch AT890 can very easily be cleaned by rinsing it under the tap. Unfortuntately you can't have a wet shave with it, the PowerTouch PT920 also offers this feature too. This means that either of the shavers are very easy to clean after you're finished shaving.
Philips provide a 2 year maufacturer's guarantee as standard on bot
As we've already mentioned, both the PowerTouch and AquaTouch have very similar batteries. Both are fully chargeable inside just 60 minutes, and both have a 3 minute fast charge feature which is going to give you plenty of battery charge for one complete shave in just 3 minutes.
Both models feature a pop-out precision trimmer for trimming sideburns and mustache. Now, this might seem like it should be a standard feature, you'd definitely be surprised by the number of shavers on the market that neglect this simple and straightforward but vital tool; thankfully it's included in both models.
Being entirely water-resistant the AquaTouch AT890 can very easily be cleaned by rinsing it under the tap. Unfortuntately you can't have a wet shave with it, the PowerTouch PT920 also offers this feature too. This means that either of the shavers are very easy to clean after you're finished shaving.
Philips provide a 2 year maufacturer's guarantee as standard on bot
Both models feature a pop-out precision trimmer for trimming sideburns and mustache. Now, this might seem like it should be a standard feature, you'd definitely be surprised by the number of shavers on the market that neglect this simple and straightforward but vital tool; thankfully it's included in both models.
Being entirely water-resistant the AquaTouch AT890 can very easily be cleaned by rinsing it under the tap. Unfortuntately you can't have a wet shave with it, the PowerTouch PT920 also offers this feature too. This means that either of the shavers are very easy to clean after you're finished shaving.
Philips provide a 2 year maufacturer's guarantee as standard on both of these great shavers, so you're going to be covered for parts and labour (excluding user-caused damage quite naturally) for 24 months after purchase.
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Being entirely water-resistant the AquaTouch AT890 can very easily be cleaned by rinsing it under the tap. Unfortuntately you can't have a wet shave with it, the PowerTouch PT920 also offers this feature too. This means that either of the shavers are very easy to clean after you're finished shaving.
Philips provide a 2 year maufacturer's guarantee as standard on both of these great shavers, so you're going to be covered for parts and labour (excluding user-caused damage quite naturally) for 24 months after purchase.
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To discover more about the PT920 and AquaTouch AT890, have a look at our in-depth review of both of them at our blog. You'll find comments about all the best shavers including those in the braun series 3 range. You may also get rebates on the advanced braun series 7 range too.