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product_id: 354141357
title: "Electric Razor for Men, Electric Shaver, ARC5 with Premium Automatic Cleaning and Charging Station, Wet Dry Shaver Men, Cordless Razor, with Pop-Up Trimmer ES-LV97-K, Black"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "R13464"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Panasonic"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/354141357-electric-razor-for-men-electric-shaver-arc5-with-premium-automatic
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 70,000 cross-cuts/min ultra-fast motor 16-direction flexible pivoting head Auto cleaning & charging station Electric Razor for Men, Electric Shaver, ARC5 with Premium Automatic Cleaning and Charging Station, Wet Dry Shaver Men, Cordless Razor, with Pop-Up Trimmer ES-LV97-K, Black

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** R13464
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪒 Elevate your grooming game with the ARC5 — where precision meets power and convenience.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Razor for Men, Electric Shaver, ARC5 with Premium Automatic Cleaning and Charging Station, Wet Dry Shaver Men, Cordless Razor, with Pop-Up Trimmer ES-LV97-K, Black by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** R13464 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/354141357-electric-razor-for-men-electric-shaver-arc5-with-premium-automatic)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Contour Conformity:** 16-D flexible shaving head pivots independently to hug every curve of your face, neck, and jawline flawlessly.
- • **Smart Shave Sensor:** Intelligent sensor analyzes beard density 220x/sec and adjusts power 14x/sec for perfectly even results every time.
- • **Wet or Dry Freedom:** 100% waterproof design lets you shave comfortably with foam, gel, or dry—anytime, anywhere, even in the shower.
- • **Precision Powerhouse:** Ultra-fast 14,000 CPM motor delivers 70,000 cross-cuts per minute for a lightning-quick, ultra-smooth shave.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Premium automatic cleaning and charging station keeps your razor pristine and ready, eliminating post-shave hassle.

## Overview

The Panasonic ARC5 ES-LV97-K is a premium men's electric razor featuring a 5-blade system powered by an ultra-fast 14,000 CPM motor delivering up to 70,000 cross-cuts per minute. Its 16-direction flexible pivoting head and intelligent shave sensor ensure a close, smooth shave tailored to your beard density. Fully waterproof for wet or dry use, it includes a pop-up trimmer and an automatic cleaning and charging station for effortless maintenance and up to 45 minutes of cordless use after a 1-hour charge.

## Description

The most advanced ARC5 shaver with an included cleaning and charging station. The fast and powerful Panasonic LV97 ARC5 wet dry electric shaver and trimmer for men features a five-blade shaving system for your most close, comfortable shave experience. Its ultra-fast 14,000 CPM (cuts per minute) linear motor drive and unique 5 Multi-Fit blade system deliver up to 70,000 cross-cuts per minute to make everyday shaving quicker, smoother, and more efficient than ever. Working together with the acute 30-degree nano-polished inner blades, the 5-blade foil system cleanly lifts, captures and cuts facial hair at the base and even cuts through thicker, dense hair with ease. The shaver's 16-D flexible shaving head pivots in 16 directions independently, conforming to the skin's natural contours by keeping the shaver head in close, cushioned contact with the face, neck, chin and jaw. And as you shave, an intelligent shaving sensor senses varying beard densities 220 times/second to increase and decrease power flow 14 times/second to ensure smooth, even results. When you’re done, a built-in, ultra-sharp 45-degree pop-up trimmer blade cleanly details mustaches, beards, and sideburns. The Panasonic LV97 mens electric shaver can be used dry, any time you need a quick shave or touch up; or wet, with shaving gel or foam over the sink or in the shower. This premium men's razor is 100% waterproof and washable. It includes an ergonomic handle, and a bright LED display to show 5-step battery power status and charging status. The LV97 fully charges in 1 hour for up to 45 minutes of cordless use, plus a handy three-minute quick-charge for when you’re on the go. The premium cleaning and charging station keeps your men’s razor free of stubble and the battery charged and ready. To maintain your shaver performance, replace inner blade (WES9170P) once every two-years and outer foil (WES9173P) once every year or when dulled. You can also purchase the Panasonic Blade and Foil Combo (WES9032P).

Review: Great shaver - A photo is more than thousand words. See my selfie after 1st shaving from this shaver. It’s better than all the shavers i had used, range from Philips, Braun, Xiaomi. The charger is old school thing, not USB-C. it’s universal voltage 110-240. Highly recommended.
Review: Very good - Brilliant shaver, feels great to use, hasn't nicked me once unlike my last triple-head. The cleaning/charging base is genuinely great, worth the extra price. I might just be lazy, but being able to pop the thing down on the base and pick it up to see that all the hairs are washed out and it's nice and dry is worth more than you would think.

## Features

- High-Performance Motor for a Fast, Powerful Shave: Panasonic ARC 5 mens electric razor uses an ultra-fast motor & 5-blade system to deliver up to 70,000 cross cuts per minute, making shaving quicker, smoother, and more efficient; shave wet or dry
- Flexible 16-D Shaving Head: Pivots effortlessly in 16 directions independently to follow and conform to the skin's natural contours and keep in close contact with the face, neck, chin and jaw
- Advanced Intelligent Shave Sensor: Senses beard densities 220 times/sec and adjusts power 14 times/sec as you shave, ensuring smooth, even results
- An Incredibly Close Shave: Stainless steel inner blades, precision honed to an acute 30-degrees, and outer foil shaver system work to lift, capture and cut through even thick, dense beards with ease
- Automatic Clean and Charge Station: Keeps your ES-LV97-K mens razor free of stubble and battery charged. Replacement blade and foil set WES9032P ensures a consistently clean, close, shave

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07W5SV5P8 |
| Additional Features | Swivel head, Automatic cleaning and loading system |
| Battery Average Life | 45 minutes |
| Battery Description | Rechargeable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,725 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #52 in Men's Foil Shavers |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Brand Name | Panasonic |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,803 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170364295 |
| Head Type | Pivoting |
| Included Components | [Accessory, Charger, Cleaning Brush, Possible Carry Case or Protective Cap] |
| Included components | [Accessory, Charger, Cleaning Brush, Possible Carry Case or Protective Cap] |
| Item Nype Name | Hair Trimmer |
| Item Weight | 227 g |
| Manufacturer | Paanasonic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ES-LV97-K |
| Model Name | Arc5 |
| Model Number | ES-LV97-K |
| Model name | Arc5 |
| Number of Blades | 5 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered, Corded Electric |
| Power source | Battery Powered, Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Beard, Mustache |
| Recommended uses for product | Beard, Mustache |
| Special features | Swivel head, Automatic cleaning and loading system |
| UPC | 885170364295 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Model name:** ES-LV97-K
- **Power source:** Battery Powered, Corded Electric
- **Recommended uses for product:** Beard, Mustache
- **Special features:** Swivel head, Automatic cleaning and loading system

## Images

![Electric Razor for Men, Electric Shaver, ARC5 with Premium Automatic Cleaning and Charging Station, Wet Dry Shaver Men, Cordless Razor, with Pop-Up Trimmer ES-LV97-K, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K7fcko9yL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Its 220v?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is this shaver , made in japan?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does it come with warranty?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shaver
*by N***M on 6 December 2023*

A photo is more than thousand words. See my selfie after 1st shaving from this shaver. It’s better than all the shavers i had used, range from Philips, Braun, Xiaomi. The charger is old school thing, not USB-C. it’s universal voltage 110-240. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good
*by A***R on 26 September 2026*

Brilliant shaver, feels great to use, hasn't nicked me once unlike my last triple-head. The cleaning/charging base is genuinely great, worth the extra price. I might just be lazy, but being able to pop the thing down on the base and pick it up to see that all the hairs are washed out and it's nice and dry is worth more than you would think.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best bald head shaver
*by D***E on 27 February 2026*

tldr; this arc5 shaves my head smoother. with no stubble. better than anything ive tried. backstory: i started shaving my head using a manual razer. but i had a tendency to get ingrown hairs. so i started shaving with the hair grain. that is not as close shaving. so i looked for something else. thats when i found the pitbull silver pro. ive been using it a year. its advantage over the arc5 is its multi-blades that wrap around the head. making for a faster shave. but im left with the stubble look.. which is nowhere close to a shaved head look. as a note, the pitbull gold pro has shorter stubble. but still has stubble and is much more expensive. all of the rotory shavers had stubble with the gold pro being the least. i used an ai-search engine. asking the question of how long the stubble would be for various electric shavers. the arc 5 was the closest. manual razer first. arc5 second. arc5 the good: extremely close shave (im shocked). no hair pulling. i shave dry, sometime lectric shave. the bad: shaver head very large. hard to shave around ears. the shave head is flat. takes a lot of passes back and forth to get that smooth shave. i touch my head with my free hand to find the stubble and then shave it smooth. the manual is inaccurate. there are a lot of iterations to the arc5 evidently. the ugly: that premium automatic cleaner/charger. unnecessary and waste of money. at the time im writing this i can buy an arc5 for $129. save the $70. plugging charger into shaver is easy and a quick charge. the foil and blades are very expensive to replace but do last a long time when buying genuine products. final thoughts: when searching for a head shaver i didnt know what i wanted. everybody talked about how great the pitbull is. well, it is great if you want stubble. nobody talked about using an electric shaver on the head. but, for me, thats the way to go. is it for you ? ? ?

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-25*