Philips NorelcoReplacement Shaver Head HQ56

I had not changed the blades on my electric razor in years (I know better). What a difference new blades make! And since these are OEM, I have zero issues with them. Unfortunately, when I ordered the blades, there was no indication they were out-of-stock. In fact, the delivery date showed within a few days. I had to "re-authorize" the order 3 times (if I remember the correctly) because of the delay and wait about a month.

First, these original manufacturer replacement blades work just fine. No pulling and discomfort so often associated with cheaper "knock-off" blades.However, even with these OEM blades, a user can experience discomfort and a poor shave if they mix the blades and heads that come in the sealed package. Bear in mind that these have been manufactured and ground as matching sets. You will get the best experience when you carefully keep each blade with it's corresponding head.And later, when cleaning, ensure you don't mix the blades with the other heads in the set or you will suddenly have poor shaving ahead of you. Recently, I was trying to brush out the head module and accidentally disassembled it. All the parts went scattering across the counter and floor. With 3 blades and 3 heads there was no way I was going to get each blade back with it's corresponding head - the odds were against me. And sure enough, once reassembled, I didn't get nearly the quality shave I was getting the day before. I suppose one could mark each part when first opening the package and thus ensuring the pieces always stay together.Otherwise, enjoy your renewed shaving experience.

Amazon's product description, as of the writing of this review, says this "Replaces philips norelco hq55 shaver heads." Despite their aversion to the capitalization of proper nouns, I assume they are talking about the Philips Norelco HQ 55 Reflex Replacement Heads, which is what I had been using up until Amazon seemingly stopped carrying them.I can confirm these replacement heads work with the 6843XL, which is what I use. The box says to replace them every twelve months, but I've been replacing them every six. I find it's better for my skin, and the six-month Subscribe & Save delivery interval lets me roll on autopilot.So which other razors will these replacement heads fit? I have no idea, but...The box says they fit: 31DB, 6423, 6613, 6843, 6853, 6863, 6940.And the box for the Philips Norelco HQ 55 Reflex Replacement Heads -- which Amazon says this product replaces -- indicates they fit the following models: 34--, 36--, 38--, 44--, 46--, 48--, 66--, 69--, 5413, 5426, 5430, 5625, 5812, 5813, 5817, 5820, 5823, 5824, 6405, 6415, 6423, 6424, 6445, 6831, 6842, 6843, 6844, 6849, 6853, 6854, 6855, 6856, 6857, 6859, 6861, 6863, 6868, 6874, 6879. The Amazon description adds: 6940, 6423LC, 6613X, 6843XL, 6853XL, 6863XL.And finally, the Philips Norelco website says to use these HQ56 replacement heads (or the HQ55 version) with the following "Reflex Plus" shaver models: 6940LC, 6863XL, 6853XL, 6843XL, 6615X, 6614X, 6613X, 6424LC, 6423LC, 5812XL, 5625X, 5426LC, 4885, 4865, 4861, 4853, 4852, 4845, 4825, 4821, 4817, 4816, 4807, 4805, 4625, 4608, 4607,4606, 4605, 4604, 4603, 4602, 4601, 4417, 4414, 4413, 4406, 4404, 4403, 4402, 4401, 3865, 3805, 3801, 3605, 3604, 3601, 3405, 1608, 1606, 1605, 1604, 1602, 1601, 1337C, 1328, 1327, 1323, 1319, 1318, 985, 968, 965, 955, 950, 945, 935, 915, 905, 900, 895, 885, 875, 850, 835, 825, 815, 805, 800, 750, 725, 720, 715, 710, 705, 700, 665, 605, 600, 505, 501, 500, 486, 484, 482, 410, 400, 300, 200.And finally (for real!), the Philips Norelco websites says these HQ56 heads can also be used for these "Reflex Action" shavers: 5887XL, 5886XL, 5885XL, 5867XL, 5865XL, 5864XL, 5863XL, 5862XL, 5861XL, 5855XL, 5849XL, 5848XL, 5845XL, 5842XL, 5841XL, 5825XL, 5822XL, 5821XL, 5818XL, 5817XL, 5814XL, 5811XL, 5810XL, 5803XL, 5802XL, 5801XL, 5699X, 5606X, 5605X, 5604X, 5603X, 5602X, 5601X. These shavers can also use Philips Norelco HQ5 Shaving Heads, which are still available on Amazon.So, assuming these are truly a replacement for the Philips Norelco HQ 55 Reflex Replacement Heads, they should fit any of the model numbers listed above!This product is made in the Netherlands.

I think this is going to make my shaver last several more years. I love how much longer these last.I have a very short, but extremely thick beard, as well as mustache. I shave them clean off in the morning and have them back to a few millimeters by the end of the day. This blasts right through it with ease, and even handles my sideburns everyday without putting up a fuss! I also have a bit of peach fuzz on my cheeks and am working on a unibrow that I have to buzz every 4 or 5 days. No matter how thick or thin, this gets it, no problem at all. These were things my shaver struggled with when it still had its original blades in it (even when new), but now it’s like a magician just waves a wand, and the hair is gone.The cut is also very close, and gets the stubborn stuff better (and if you push hard enough, it might even pull out any ingrown hairs!). My only complaint about this is that it’s hard to install, which honestly isn’t THIS product’s fault, it’s the fault of the shaver design, and honestly, it’s worth it for how much better than the original blades this is.Pros:- tougher than what the shaver came with- cuts closer than original blades- great with any thickness of facial hairCons:- tricky to install, but worth it for how long it lasts

Easy drop in replacement, restores new quality shave.

I purchased the Norelco Shaver Replacement Heads for my corded Norelco shaver (I have no idea what the huge benefit is of a colorless shaver. I currently use the Micro Action Plus Model 5426LC.The last time I purchased Norelco Shaver Replacement Heads (for the very same shaver), it was the HQ4 Plus. Before that, I bought the HQ4.The Norelco Hq56/52 fit perfectly and works as well as the previous models.[Is there something about Shaver Replacement Heads and "coin" sized batteries that requires the makers to constantly change the model number for no good reason? Is this a mild irritant to anyone else?]The product was delivered promptly and in perfect shape. I recommend the purchase of this product, and it is sold on Amazon for a fair price.