The future of grooming doesn’t hum quietly in the bathroom drawer anymore – it glows, guides, and tracks your every move. Meet the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra, the brand’s most intelligent shaver yet, and arguably the first piece of grooming kit that deserves to be called a piece of technology rather than a tool.
It’s the kind of grooming kit that feels as much like a precision instrument as a luxury accessory. NanoTech dual precision blades cut hair down to an astonishing -0.08mm (even dense growth) while its 360-degree flexing head hugs every contour of your face. The result is a day-long close shave that spares your skin the usual punishment.
Where this shaver really delves into new territory is with intelligence.
Philips has embedded SkinIQ Pro, an AI-driven system that doesn’t just adapt to your beard… it actually coaches you as you shave. Active pressure and motion sensors light up to provide real-time feedback, while an in-app dashboard tracks your progress and helps refine your technique. For anyone who thought shaving was second nature, there’s something quietly addictive about a gadget that makes you better at it.
The i9000 Prestige Ultra also introduces a Hydro SkinGlide coating for smoother passes and minimal irritation, alongside five distinct shaving modes tailored to everything from a quick tidy-up to a meticulous clean shave. A compact cleaning pod keeps maintenance effortless – Philips claims it’s ten times easier than rinsing under water – while the seven-year warranty underscores the build quality.
This is a device designed to outlast trends, fads, and probably half the skincare products cluttering your bathroom shelf.
Luxury grooming has always carried a promise of refinement. With the i9000 Prestige Ultra, however, it’s been reframed as empowerment: less guesswork, less irritation, more precision. It’s not just about looking sharper – it’s about elevating an everyday ritual into something that feels next-gen, personal, and quietly indulgent.
Now granted, at $1,399 the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra isn’t for everyone (it’s currently on sale for $799). But for those who want their morning routine to match the sophistication of their smartphone, smartwatch, and wardrobe – this could be the one grooming upgrade that actually changes how you feel day to day.
Shaving, welcome to the 21st century.
