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Panasonic Arc6

82
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 71–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 82.4 · 0 printed, 5 estimated

Panasonic Arc6Image: Panasonic

5 professional reviewers tested the Panasonic Arc6, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: results and attachments. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Good Housekeeping, TechRadar, T3 and 2 more

The catch: Very expensive, and the cleaning station is bulky.

5 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 92est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Named best overall electric razor after topping the lab ratings and pleasing home testers.

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  2. 83est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    A feature-rich shaver that gives a smooth wet shave and comes with a handy self-cleaning station, though the verdict is that it is very expensive.

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  3. 83est.
    T3No printed score · Hands-on review · 2022

    The reviewer found the six-blade shaver gives a very close, comfortable shave, even on sensitive skin.

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  4. 83est.
    Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Named the best high-end razor in a tested guide, praised for its six blades and powerful motor.

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  5. 71est.
    CNN UnderscoredNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Tested among 14 razors, the Arc 6 gave a smooth, comfortable shave with its six-blade head.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Results4 of 5
Attachments2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 5
Size and weight2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Panasonic Arc6 worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. Very expensive, and the cleaning station is bulky.

Do critics agree about the Panasonic Arc6?

Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (CNN Underscored) to 92 (Good Housekeeping), a spread of 21 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Panasonic Arc6?

Price (4 of 5 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Panasonic Arc6?

The Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.