Which Japanese shavers work in Australia?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 shavers sold in Japan. In Australia (230V, 50Hz, Type I outlets): 5 work as is, 17 need an accessory.
Voltage 230V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type I — Australia uses Type I outlets with angled flat pins.
Works as is (5)
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic ES-PV6A | TBD | JP¥30,825 ≈ A$280 |
| Panasonic ES-L551U | TBD | JP¥20,394 ≈ A$185 |
| Panasonic ES-P330U | TBD | JP¥16,386 ≈ A$149 |
| Braun 53-B12000S | TBD | JP¥8,798 ≈ A$80 |
| Panasonic ES-P530U | TBD | JP¥27,203 ≈ A$247 |
Needs an accessory (17)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (17)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Braun 52-A1200s | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,540 ≈ A$78 |
| Philips X5006 | 100–240V · A | JP¥10,090 ≈ A$92 |
| Panasonic ES-L650D | 100–240V · A | JP¥37,950 ≈ A$345 |
| Panasonic ES-L571U | 100–240V · A | JP¥31,199 ≈ A$283 |
| Panasonic ES-L690U | 100–240V · A | JP¥54,461 ≈ A$495 |
| Panasonic ES-L571D | 100–240V · A | JP¥29,500 ≈ A$268 |
| Panasonic ES-L670U | 100–240V · A | JP¥50,000 ≈ A$454 |
| Panasonic ES-L551D | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,750 ≈ A$198 |
| Panasonic ES-LVHX | 100–240V · A | JP¥19,000 ≈ A$173 |
| Panasonic ES-LVFX | 100–240V · A | JP¥19,800 ≈ A$180 |
| Braun 9350cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥28,130 ≈ A$255 |
| Panasonic ES-L341D | 100–240V · A | JP¥10,700 ≈ A$97 |
| Panasonic ES-L321W | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,480 ≈ A$77 |
| Philips S9980 | 100–240V · A | JP¥17,798 ≈ A$162 |
| Philips SP9885 | 100–240V · A | JP¥20,800 ≈ A$189 |
| Braun 8663cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥24,432 ≈ A$222 |
| Braun 9650cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥37,800 ≈ A$343 |
Will not work (0)
None.
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for shavers
- Canada 22/22
- France 5/22
- Germany 5/22
- Hong Kong 5/22
- India 5/22
- Indonesia 5/22
- Italy 5/22
- Macao 5/22
- Mainland China 22/22
- Malaysia 5/22
- New Zealand 5/22
- Philippines 22/22
- Singapore 5/22
- South Korea 5/22
- Spain 5/22
- Taiwan 22/22
- Thailand 22/22
- United Kingdom 5/22
- United States 22/22
- Vietnam 22/22
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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