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Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver: two-minute review
The Laifen P3 Pro is positioned as a compact electric shaver perfect for travel, and it’s immediately reminiscent of the Panasonic Swipe Right we reviewed last year: a small, blocky design with a three-slot shaver head, waterproofing, and USB-C charging.
Unlike Panasonic‘s effort, though, the P3 Pro eschews any fancy touch technology for the ol’ reliable: a simple button. Hold to turn it on and off, and click to activate the shaver once it’s turned on. Easy as pie, and instantly fixes one of our biggest issues with the Swipe Right — nobody needs finicky touch controls for something as simple as a travel razor.
However, like many compact shavers, the P3 Pro is ill-suited for anyone with a large beard. The lack of a trimmer head or any other special attachments (which feels like a significant omission, considering how easy it is to remove the standard shaver head) means that while trimming a beard is technically possible, it’s a slow and ineffective process. For stubble, though, it absolutely blasts through and provides an impressively smooth finish for a dry shave.
The only other downside here is the price. I’ll dig into it further down in this review, but needless to say, Laifen has unfortunately followed Apple in pricing as well as design ethos. This is a damn expensive product, though I have to concede that the premium design and performance do justify the asking price.
In short, I fully expect to see our esteemed editors put the Laifen P3 Pro in the ‘best travel’ slot of TechRadar’s best beard trimmer and electric shaver roundup, and will be having some stern words with the Home Tech team if it doesn’t make an appearance somewhere in that list.
Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver: price & availability
- List price: $179.99 / AU$249.95 (about £173)
- Launched: September 2025
- Availability: US, Canada, Australia, and Europe (UK import only)
The Laifen P3 Pro originally launched in late 2025, and is available directly from Laifen in the continental US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. UK shoppers do get free EU shipping, but you’ll have to buy in Euros as Laifen only maintains a generic European site, not a UK-specific one.
Pricing varies somewhat between regions. In the US, it’s a steep $179.99, and the EU price of €199.99 converts to an even more expensive £173.34 at the time of writing, while the Australian price of $249.95 is a little more affordable after conversion and US sales tax.
It’s undeniably quite a lot of money for an electric travel shaver — even a very high-quality one like this. Nonetheless, I don’t want to knock it down too much for this; it really does feel like a high-end product that’s built to last, and if you’ve got the dough, it’s a worthy purchase.
- Value for money score: 3.5 out of 5
Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver specs
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Waterproof |
Yes, IPX7 |
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Battery life |
Up to 100 minutes |
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Charge time |
45 minutes approx. |
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Charger type |
USB-C |
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Accessories |
USB-C to USB-C charging cable |
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Suitable for |
Face and neck |
Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver review: design
- Very compact and sturdy design
- Waterproof and easy to clean
- Parts attach magnetically
Aside from the (mildly pointless) visual flair of the motor window, the P3 Pro has a pretty straightforward design. It’s very compact, small enough to easily fit in the palm of your hand, meaning it can be carried in a bag or even a pocket. The cap that protects the blades attaches magnetically and doesn’t seem to be at any risk of falling off in transit.
The shape is perhaps not quite as ergonomic as some of the best electric shavers (which are commonly shaped to fit into your grip), but this is ultimately just a byproduct of how small the P3 Pro is. When using it, I found it fitted comfortably in my hand; granted, my hands are quite large, but I think you’d need extremely tiny palms to struggle here.
The aluminum casing makes it a little weightier than some competitors, but I didn’t find that to be a problem, and the brushed metal finish offers sufficient grip even with damp hands. The entire unit feels very durable and well-constructed.
Underneath the glass motor window is a pair of LED icons that indicate whether the razor is turned on or set to ‘flight mode’ (meaning that it won’t activate unless you hold down the button). The single control button is responsive and has a nice, satisfying click to it.
With an IPX7 waterproof rating, the P3 Pro is technically safe to be completely submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. I can’t see any rational scenario where that would be necessary, but the point is that you can safely use it in wet environments; no need to worry about moisture damaging it.
Once the USB-C port is sealed with the attached tab, you can simply remove the triple-blade head and wash both parts under running water (though it should be noted that you’ll need razor oil to re-lubricate the blades if you wash them with soap or other cleaning products, and this isn’t included). I found washing it to be remarkably easy after use, and simply rinsing it thoroughly without soap was perfectly sufficient after a regular shave.
It’s genuinely really difficult to find a single design flaw here, really. As I mentioned earlier, the magnetic blade head lends itself to swappable units, and a proper beard trimmer attachment would’ve been a very welcome addition here, but overall, the P3 Pro is exceedingly well-designed for its intended purpose.
I would maybe note that it could benefit from having slightly more in the box. I won’t mark Laifen down for the lack of attachments (after all, this is supposed to be a super-compact travel shaver), but it would’ve been nice to see a small brush or some blade oil included here. The charging cable is also only USB-C to USB-C, meaning you’ll need an adapter if you want to charge it from a regular wall outlet. In truth, though, this is mostly nitpicking on my part; I honestly really love the design of the P3 Pro, and it really feels like a premium device in the hand.
Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver: performance
- Gentle even on thicker stubble, but won’t work on full beards
- Wide-angled head provides a nice close shave
- Where does the hair go??
OK, I’ll be completely honest here: I have a full beard, and the Laifen P3 Pro is simply not designed to deal with that. I did find that it was ideal for eradicating stubble on my neck and cheeks, and it was at least somewhat capable of tidying up the edges of my beard, but the latter was a slow process and lacked the precision of a proper beard trimmer. Nonetheless, I was pretty cautious; I get the feeling this thing could’ve happily cleared off my whole beard if I actually went straight for the skin.
With that knowledge in hand, I enlisted the help of my father, who maintains a clean-shaven look but has been known to let it get a bit scratchy. His report was glowing; week-old stubble came off swiftly and with virtually no irritation, resulting in a shave as close as you’d expect to get from a larger electric shaver.
It’s not particularly noisy (it was far quieter than the cheap old Philips B1216 trimmer I usually use for beard care), and the dual 12,000RPM motors do a great job of cleaving through thicker stubble. The head has a wide-angle foil design – similar to the Panasonic Swipe Right I mentioned earlier in this review – that helps cover more skin and provides a closer shave.
Although Laifen officially designates the P3 Pro for face and neck use, that flatter head design means you could feasibly also use it for other parts of the body, too – provided the hair you’re dealing with isn’t too thick. I didn’t deign to shave my armpits or legs during my testing period (I don’t need to be more aerodynamic, sorry), but I reckon a lot of users would be able to use it for this if so inclined.
The battery life is reported at an impressive 100 minutes, and I tested this by turning it on from a full charge and leaving it running with a stopwatch. Yes, this was a fairly annoying process — it’s quieter than some electric razors, but it’s certainly not silent — but I’m pleased to report that it ran dry at just shy of 93 minutes, which I’d say is close enough considering that a daily once-over takes barely a minute or two. It’s certainly longer than some bulkier competitors can muster, which is stellar performance for such a small device.
It holds its charge remarkably well when not in use, too. I actually received this shaver more than two months ago and didn’t have a chance to review it immediately, yet it was still at near-full charge when I finally unboxed it. The USB-C cable offers fast-charging, which can get you about eight minutes of shaving from just three minutes plugged in. If it’s completely drained, you’ll get a full charge in around 45 minutes.
- Performance score: 4.5 out of 5
Should you buy the Laifen P3 Pro electric shaver?
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Attributes |
Notes |
Rating |
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Design |
Compact, travel-friendly design but with very robust construction, single control button, waterproofing, USB-C charging. |
5 / 5 |
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Performance |
Highly effective foil shaving, fantastic battery life, lacks attachments for precision beard trimming. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Value |
High asking price, but largely justified by its great quality and performance. Worth looking for discounts. |
3.5 / 5 |
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Laifen P3 Pro: also consider
How I tested the Laifen P3 Pro
- Used it periodically over the course of a month
- Used by both myself (bearded) and my dad (clean-shaven)
- Tested in both wet and dry environments
I used the Laifen P3 Pro regularly throughout January, about twice a week on average, mostly to tidy up the stubble on my neck beneath my main beard. Once I realized that it would be poorly suited for beard trimming, though, I enlisted the aid of my visiting father, who used it daily for three days and agreed that it delivered a great shave.
During testing, I ran the battery down to empty to test its longevity, cleaned it multiple times, and used it both dry and in the shower. While I mostly used it with only water or no moisture whatsoever, both my father and I also tested it out with off-the-shelf shaving foam, and found that it performed well regardless.
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