Remington RX7 review – my two-minute haircut
19/3/2026
Translation: Eva Francis
Pictures: Lorenz Keller
The RX7 Ultimate shaves your head quickly, easily and conveniently. Having said that, I didn’t like everything about this head shaver. Welcome to my review.
I don’t have much hair left on my head. But the few I have need to be cut to 1 or 2 millimetres every week or two. If I don’t, my haircut looks bad. So far, I’ve been using a classic hair clipper to cut my hair. But it looks even better if I cut them off all the way down to 0 millimetres. Only a head shaver can do that.
But which one of all the models out there is the best? I’ve set out to test a range of head shavers, write a review about each one and then choose my favourite. To start with, I’m testing the Remington RX7. It’s one of the best-selling devices and has been given great ratings by our Community.
Handling and accessories compact but simple
This device doesn’t come with many extras – just the shaver itself, a bag, a cleaning brush and a charging cable. The accessories aren’t high-quality and the device itself is also made of simple plastic. The rubber layer in the middle of the cutting heads gives it good grip on the skin. Unfortunately, it also attracts lint and hair almost magically.
The RX7 sits comfortably in my hand. I fold my fingers around it as I would with a stone or tennis ball. This means I can reach all areas of my head without any problems and never lose contact with my skin.
Trimming before shaving
The first time I test the shaver, my hair is «long» – five millimetres, to be precise. I immediately realise the head shaver isn’t made for this length. I need to glide it over every area several times before all hair’s more or less gone.
To make sure my bald head is really clean-shaven, I have to look closely in the mirror and make adjustments. Once I’m finally done, my scalp’s irritated. Verdict? Trim your hair to one or two millimetres with a trimmer first. This is also explicitly recommended in the user manual where it says that any hair longer than two millimetres shouldn’t be cut with this device.
The hair pocket in the shaver’s head doesn’t have much space for cut-off hairs. As a result, I need to empty it several times. However, unlike with regular hair clippers, hardly any hair falls onto my T-shirt, sink or floor. The device catches everything. This is a real plus when I cut my own hair.
Regular head shaving: gentle and flexible
During the test phase, I got into the habit of shaving my head every four to five days. If I shave my head in this rhythm, it’s done in no time – and all it takes is gliding over each area once or twice.
The Remington adapts to the curves of the head, as the five blades are positioned in a flexible honeycomb shape. The one in the middle sticks out slightly, but can move inwards the most. It works a treat.
The Remington is waterproof and can easily be washed under the tap, making it easy and quick to clean after every shave. The pop-up trimmer, designed for trimming edges, is disappointing. It’s small and wobbly. I tried it once and never again.
Why not a regular electric shaver?
Sure, I could shave my head with the same shaver I use for my facial hair. But the Remington offers some advantages. Its handle design means it’s much more comfortable to hold, the five blades cover a larger area at once and are more effective on the curved shape of a head than on the rather straight lines of a face. On top of that, its hair pocket catches more stubble than electric shavers for facial hair, which means I don’t need to empty it several times while shaving.
In fact, I’d rather use the Remington for my face, too. It does a great job, especially on the large areas such as my cheeks. Shaving my chin, mouth and nose area is trickier, as the shaver’s too big and I can’t reach the edges well enough. All in all, the RX7 doesn’t provide as clean a shave and it takes me much longer than with other devices. But for thin beards, the Remington does the job and means I don’t need a second razor.
Battery life and shaving noise
Want to know how loud the Remington is? Well, imagine you’re standing at a busy road… that’s how loud it is. Around 70 decibels (dB), to be precise. That’s the result I got with a measuring device. And since the shaver’s always close to my ears, I can hear it very well. In other words, I’m glad shaving only takes a few minutes.
In terms of battery life, the Remington almost reaches the advertised time – the manufacturer promises a battery run time of 60 minutes; I measure 55 minutes. This means I can shave my head about ten times before I need to recharge the device. Remington supplies a cable, but not a charger. However, the plug can be connected to any USB-A charger. It’s a shame that Remington’s installed a proprietary plug on the other side. It forces me to charge the RX7 with this cable and means I can’t use a smartphone charging cable.
Fair purchase price, but expensive spare blades
The Remington RX7 Ultimate Series is available at prices ranging from 50 to 60 francs. That’s fair, in my opinion.
However, the replacement blades cost a whopping 32 francs at the time of my test. Fortunately, according to the manufacturer, they only need to be replaced every six months. Depending on how often you use them, they might even last longer. I’d say judge by your shaving result and you’ll know when it’s time to invest in new blades.
In a nutshell
Does its job
The Remington RX7 Ultimate Series head shaver cuts my hair in two minutes. Thanks to the five blades and the movable shaving head, it’s an easy and convenient experience – much less complicated than with a trimmer. That’s as long as I do it every few days.
The one-hour battery life and the easy cleaning of this waterproof device are great features. What I don’t like? The expensive replacement blades. They cost half as much as the shaver itself. On top of this, the Remington’s quite loud.
But if you’re looking to shave your head quickly and easily, you can’t go wrong with this device.
Pro
- Pleasant shaving experience
- Flexible blades
- Clean and fast shave
- Easy cleaning
Contra
- Expensive blades
- Loud while shaving
- No regular USB charging cable
Lorenz Keller
Senior Editor
Lorenz.Keller@digitecgalaxus.chGadgets are my passion - whether you need them for the home office, for the household, for sport and pleasure or for the smart home. Or, of course, for the big hobby next to the family, namely fishing.
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