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Philips Norelco RQ10 Replacement Head

4.3 out of 5 stars 1,197 ratings
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Brand PHILIPS
Special Feature Portable
Power Source Battery Powered
Model Name RQ10
Item Weight 0.11 Pounds

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  • Discontinued by Manufacturer
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Product Description

Philips Norelco shaving unit for Arcitec models

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The Philips Norelco RQ10 Replacement Shaving Unit provides a close, comfortable electric shave. This replacement shaving unit offers three shaving tracks with more shaving surface area and Flex and Pivot technology for full range of motion. The Super Lift and Cut dual-blade action lifts hair to cut comfortably close below skin level.

Super Lift & Cut TechnologyFlex & Pivot ActionTriple-Track Shaving Heads
RQ10 Replacement
Shaving Unit
  • Three shaving tracks for 50 percent more shaving surface for a close and fast shave
  • Super Lift and Cut action lifts hairs to cut below skin level for a closer shave
  • Flex and Pivot technology follows facial contours to provide better skin contact
  • Head clicks on and off for easy replacement
  • Replace your shaving head every 12 months for best results
The RQ10 replacement shaving unit offers three shaving tracks to cover more skin for a fast, close shave. View larger.Replace the shaving heads
every year for best results.
Compatibility Information

Philips Norelco RQ10 Replacement Shaving Units are compatible with Philips Norelco arcitec 1000 series models. If you do not see your model listed here, use the compatibility tool to determine the correct replacement head for your shaver.

Triple Track for More Shaving Surface

TripleTrack heads with three shaving tracks cover 50 percent more skin surface at a time for a close and fast shave.

Super Lift and Cut Technology Provides a Close Shave

The replacement shaving unit is equipped with the patented Super Lift and Cut System which is designed to give you a close and comfortable shave as the first blade lifts while the second blade cuts comfortably below skin level.

Low Friction SkinGlide Surface for an Extra Smooth Shave

The low-friction SkinGlide shaving surface slides smoothly along your skin for a close, easy shave.

Replace Every Year for Best Results--Easy Click Off, Click On

Replace the shaving head every year to keep your shaves close and comfortable. The RQ10 head easily clicks on and off the unit for simple replacement.

  • Switch off the razor and disconnect it from the power outlet.
  • Remove the Shaving Head Unit from the razor by pulling it straight up away from the razor.
  • Place new Shaving Head Unit back on the razor and push down until you hear a click. The Shaving Head Unit will only fit correctly in one position on razor. Make sure to align the raised notch on the Shaving Head Unit (1) with the slot inside the top of razor (2).
What's in the Box

One Philips Norelco RQ10 replacement shaving unit.

Philips Norelco Replacement Heads Compatibility ChartRQ12
  • 12__ series
HQ9
  • 81__ series
  • 82__ series
  • 91__ series
  • PT/AT 9__ series
HS85
  • HS80__ series
  • HS84__ series
RQ11
  • 11__ series
HQ8
  • 71__ series
  • 72__ series
  • 73__ series
  • 77__ series
  • 7800
  • 88__ series
  • PT/AT 7__ series
  • PT/AT 8__ series
BG2000
  • BG2020
  • BG2028
  • BG2030
  • BG2038
  • BG2040
RQ10
  • 10__ series
HQ56
  • 31DB
  • 6423
  • 6613
  • 6424LC
  • 6843
  • 6853
  • 6863
  • 69__ series
HQ200 Jet Clean SolutionFor use with
Philips Norelco
Jet Clean systems

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 4.5 x 2.25 inches; 1.76 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ RQ10/00
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 075020000675 075020018410 601923910409 075020004055
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Norelco
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000UK16AI
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,197 ratings

Important information

Safety Information

Caution: This product contains sharp blades. To ensure safe use and optimal performance, replace the shaving head every year. Always handle with care to avoid cuts or skin irritation.

Directions

For maximum performance replace your shaving heads every year.

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Customers find the replacement head works well for daily shaving and is easy to install. The product fits perfectly and offers good value for money. While some customers report the blades stay sharp for years, others find them not sharp enough. The longevity receives mixed feedback, with some saying it holds up better than the original while others report it lasting less than a year.

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270 customers mention "Functionality"257 positive13 negative

Customers find that the replacement head works well, particularly for daily shaving.

"My Norelco Arcitec shaver is by far the best electric shaver I've ever used, but I have been somewhat disappointed by both of the replacement heads I..." Read more

"...They do not cut long whiskers very well, but work fine if you shave every day...." Read more

"...Working like new. I did have problems early on with the head pulling off when I tried to raise the hatches to clean the razor...." Read more

"The head itself is good, but I would not recommend this shaver...." Read more

249 customers mention "Value for money"192 positive57 negative

Customers find the electric shaver head to be good value for money, noting it saves them a significant amount of money, with one customer mentioning it's not a cheap alternative from China.

"...previous Norelcos, but the comfortable smooth shave makes it worth the added expense." Read more

"...Accurate and very fast delivery and the best price anywhere around - what else can I say?..." Read more

"...Boy what a difference. Best move I could have made and at a very reasonable price...." Read more

"This is a good product, and it installed as indicated. The pricing was the best I could find and Amazon is a trusted provider that has resolved..." Read more

173 customers mention "Shave quality"137 positive36 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shaving performance of the replacement head, noting they can get a close shave.

"...the shave with this razor is so smooth I can shave seven days a week...." Read more

"...Shaving my face is less problematic, but I must say I got a closer shave with the original heads...." Read more

"The Norelco RQ10 shaving head and razor do a very good job of cutting short whiskers...." Read more

"...The shave is much more uniform than that of the Braun 3615 that I have been using for the past few years. However, the shave is not as close...." Read more

144 customers mention "Replacement head"123 positive21 negative

Customers find the replacement head easy to install on their electric razors.

"...The older Norelco shavers are very easy to pop in new cutters but this new 1 piece shaver head takes a little brain power to figure out...." Read more

"...and the one really good thing to say is that they are really easy to replace...." Read more

"First, I do get a good shave with the new replacement head. Much closer shave than the old original head...." Read more

"This is a factory replacement part, so it fits and it works. It's also pretty pricey. Do you need it? Yes, no question...." Read more

67 customers mention "Fit"59 positive8 negative

Customers find that the replacement head fits perfectly and provides a super close shave.

"...the past few years, they've all shipped in good condition and fit without issue." Read more

"This is a factory replacement part, so it fits and it works. It's also pretty pricey. Do you need it? Yes, no question...." Read more

"...already found it does substantially better - very close and even gets long hairs. The difference is amazing. So skip this one and try the RQ12." Read more

"...it fits the shaver i have been using for several years now. it was cheaper than what some stores near me were selling it for...." Read more

41 customers mention "Ease of installation"38 positive3 negative

Customers find the replacement head easy to install, though some mention it requires a little more effort or time.

"...The replacement was easy to install, just pull the old one straight up and it pops right off, then simply snap in the new one...." Read more

"This is a good product, and it installed as indicated...." Read more

"...In addition, installing the replacement head was simple...." Read more

"...disposable razors give the closest shave at all, with little more effort or time, allowing me to shave every other day, if I wish...." Read more

128 customers mention "Longevity"71 positive57 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the shaver head's longevity, with some reporting it holds up better than the original and provides a quality shave every time, while others mention it lasts less than a year and the blades don't last as long.

"...razor set for your arcitec, these will fit, and generally last about a year or so...." Read more

"...They started to break off and when i tried to shave, this electric shaver would cut mu face...." Read more

"...Quality is same as the original, close cutting edge...." Read more

"...The heads seem difficult to clean and flimsy...." Read more

66 customers mention "Sharpness"34 positive32 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the sharpness of the shaver head, with some reporting that it cuts like new and stays sharp for years, while others find that the blades aren't sharp enough and don't cut as well as expected.

"...7. When finished, your head unit will cut like new! NORELCO DOESN'T TELL YOU HOW TO DO THIS-THEY JUST WANT TO SELL YOU A NEW HEAD UNIT...." Read more

"...They do not cut long whiskers very well, but work fine if you shave every day...." Read more

"...receiving the new head and trying it out, I can tell you the razor is sharp and VERY smooth...." Read more

"...Also, the pop-up beard cutter on the shaver is tinny compared to the more robust feeling older design...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • alrothpiano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works like new.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    The RQ10 arrived in a timely fashion in a Norelco box and worked exactly like the Norelco replacement I bought in a store last year. I used previous Norelco shavers I bought for 15 to 20 years without ever replacing the blades. I used the Arcitec for 1-1/2 years and found the blade needed replacing. I used the replacement only a year and find this is about the optimum time for replacing blades.

    While I do have to go over my face more times than with previous Norelcos (even with 15 year old blades), the shave with this razor is so smooth I can shave seven days a week. With previous Norelcos, I had to take a day or two off from shaving every week because my face would become irritated.

    In summary, the blade must be replaced much more frequently with this shaver than previous Norelcos, but the comfortable smooth shave makes it worth the added expense.
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  • JHM
    5.0 out of 5 stars NOT CHEAP BUT CAN BE SHARPENED
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    What do you do when your Norelco cutters become dull? You either buy new cutter and comb sets or a new expensive replacement head (RQ10). Now they make it difficult to change out the cutters on the latest models. The older Norelco shavers are very easy to pop in new cutters but this new 1 piece shaver head takes a little brain power to figure out. Here is how to disassemble this head unit and remove the cutters to be sharpened by hand. It's actually very easy! Do one cutter at a time. All you need is a very hard Arkansas sharpening stone.

    1. Open up one blade cutter and use a miniature flat screwdriver to pop off the plastic ring surrounding the cutter. At the 9 & 3 o'clock position there are 2 tabs. simply pry up the black plastic
    ring at these 2 points and the ring will pop off.
    2. The cutter-comb assembly will then be able to be removed. The stainless steel ring will remain connected to the head unit. Leave it this way.
    3. Notice that the round metal comb assembly has 3 notches (2-small & 1-larger). Important when reassembling!
    4. Using a stiff toothbrush, soak these items in hot soapy water and scrub them with the brush. Easy to get squeaky clean!
    5. When finished, dry them-then on a hard Arkansas sharpening stone, put a drop of fine oil and in a circular motion sharpen the cutter. Takes just a few strokes! Don't press too hard.
    6. Now reassemble the blade and comb. Turn the comb so the notches match up with the plastic assembly. Now insert the rotary blade cutter. Match up the plastic comb and cutter assembly so the
    4 nodules fit inside the stainless steel ring. Now match the nodules of the black plastic locking ring, press down on it at the tabs and snap it into place. That's all there is to it! Now
    move on to the other 2 cutters.
    7. When finished, your head unit will cut like new!

    NORELCO DOESN'T TELL YOU HOW TO DO THIS-THEY JUST WANT TO SELL YOU A NEW HEAD UNIT. Some vendors charge up to $60 for this replacement head (RQ10)!
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  • Daniel Jolley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not as effective as the original heads
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    My Norelco Arcitec shaver is by far the best electric shaver I've ever used, but I have been somewhat disappointed by both of the replacement heads I've purchased over the last year or so. For whatever reason, the replacement heads just do not work as well as the original heads that came with the shaver. I was thrilled to have found a shaver that could actually cut the hairs on my neck quickly and thoroughly, but now I am forced to go over those more troublesome neck hairs time and again, from different angles, to try and get those sorry buggers clipped. Shaving my face is less problematic, but I must say I got a closer shave with the original heads. Now that I've had the same experience with two replacement heads, I can't help thinking that either something has changed in terms of the manufacturing process of the razor heads or Philips Norelco just puts better quality heads in the original shavers. I'm still an Arcitec fan and will continue using this shaver - and these replacement heads - for the foreseeable future, but my love affair with my Arcitec shaver lacks the passion it once had.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Eugene Starner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great product.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014
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    The Norelco RQ10 shaving head and razor do a very good job of cutting short whiskers. They do not cut long whiskers very well, but work fine if you shave every day. To clean the head from clogged whiskers, leave the head attached and run the razor head fully submerged in hot soapy water for about 30 to 40 seconds. Then open the head and rinse the soapy water off. Do this about once a month and the razor will last for a year or more. The razor head is clean if you can see through all the razor head openings when held up to the light..

    Gene
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  • Majid
    5.0 out of 5 stars New blades makes day start fresh
    Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I should have changed the blade earlier. It feels great to use the shaver when blades r new. Do not wait till recommendations, change it as soon as you see shaving is taking more time.
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  • KH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I purchased this as a replacement cutting head for a Philips Arcitec model rq1060. It fits the unit perfectly - the only difference that I could see between this head and the one that the razor came with is that the crimped tube at the base of the cutting head that clips into the razor handle is made of plastic on this whereas it was made of metal on the one the razor came with. However, I doubt this would be a problem, as you shouldn't need to be taking it off and on anyway. My husband has been using it for a few weeks now, and he is very happy with it. I bought it from Discount Warehouse as they had the best price inc. postage when I bought it - I was perfectly happy with their service.
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  • Akdu
    4.0 out of 5 stars Très cher mais modèle original.
    Reviewed in France on September 14, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    J’aurais dû en acheter un quand c’etait moins cher à l’epoque. Cette tête est devenue rare, donc le prix augmente.
    C’est un modèle d’origine donc rien à redire.
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  • Michi
    5.0 out of 5 stars So gut wie der erste !!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Ich kann mich den anderen Rezessionen nicht anschließen, der letzte Scherkopf hielt jetzt über 2 Jahre. War ganz überrascht, dass die letzte Bestellung schon so lange her war.
    Ich bin zufrieden.
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  • Hörmann
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bart ab
    Reviewed in Germany on May 31, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    Die Lieferung kam pünktlich und unkompliziert (Brief). Das Teil paßt auch problemlos, neigt aber zum abfallen bei der Rasur. Das war mit dem vorherigen Aufsatz (Erstaussattung)nicht so und sollte bei dem Preis auch nicht passieren.
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