Which Japanese shavers work in the UK?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 shavers sold in Japan. In the UK (230V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 5 work as is, 17 need an accessory.
Voltage 230V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — The UK uses Type G three-pin outlets.
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 ≈ £147 |
| Panasonic ES-L551U | TBD | JP¥20,394 ≈ £97 |
| Panasonic ES-P330U | TBD | JP¥16,386 ≈ £78 |
| Braun 53-B12000S | TBD | JP¥8,798 ≈ £42 |
| Panasonic ES-P530U | TBD | JP¥27,203 ≈ £130 |
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 ≈ £41 |
| Philips X5006 | 100–240V · A | JP¥10,090 ≈ £48 |
| Panasonic ES-L650D | 100–240V · A | JP¥37,950 ≈ £181 |
| Panasonic ES-L571U | 100–240V · A | JP¥31,199 ≈ £149 |
| Panasonic ES-L690U | 100–240V · A | JP¥54,461 ≈ £260 |
| Panasonic ES-L571D | 100–240V · A | JP¥29,500 ≈ £141 |
| Panasonic ES-L670U | 100–240V · A | JP¥50,000 ≈ £239 |
| Panasonic ES-L551D | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,750 ≈ £104 |
| Panasonic ES-LVHX | 100–240V · A | JP¥19,000 ≈ £91 |
| Panasonic ES-LVFX | 100–240V · A | JP¥19,800 ≈ £94 |
| Braun 9350cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥28,130 ≈ £134 |
| Panasonic ES-L341D | 100–240V · A | JP¥10,700 ≈ £51 |
| Panasonic ES-L321W | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,480 ≈ £40 |
| Philips S9980 | 100–240V · A | JP¥17,798 ≈ £85 |
| Philips SP9885 | 100–240V · A | JP¥20,800 ≈ £99 |
| Braun 8663cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥24,432 ≈ £117 |
| Braun 9650cc | 100–240V · A | JP¥37,800 ≈ £180 |
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
- Australia 5/22
- 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 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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