Nubia RedMagic Electric Shaver Review: Gaming Aesthetic Meets Grooming

Nubia RedMagic Electric Shaver has 20,000+ reviews on JD.com with a 4.3/5 rating at ¥249 ($34). Users are drawn to the unique transparent shell with RGB lighting that appeals to the gaming aesthetic crowd, while the 4-blade rotary system delivers a competent shave. The IPX7 waterproofing supports wet/dry use. Common complaints include the RGB lights being purely cosmetic with no shaving-related function, the battery life being shorter than established competitors, and the brand’s shaver being relatively new to the personal care market. Conclusion: ⚠️ Budget Warning — a novelty shaver with decent performance but outperformed by established brands at the same price.

Introduction

Nubia (努比亚), best known for the RedMagic gaming phones, has expanded into personal care with this electric shaver that targets the gaming and youth demographic. The unique selling point is transparent aesthetic with customizable RGB lighting — a look that screams “gamer” and sets it apart from every other shaver on the market.

On JD.com at ¥249 ($34), it competes directly with the Flyco FS906 (¥219) and Xiaomi S700 (¥299) — established competitors with larger review bases and proven track records. Nubia is leveraging its RedMagic brand recognition to enter the personal care space, but the product needs to stand on its own merits.

Specifications

Spec	RedMagic Shaver	Flyco FS906	Xiaomi S700	Soocas Shaver
Blade System	4-blade rotary	5-blade rotary	3-blade rotary	3-blade rotary
Cutting Element	Stainless steel	Self-sharpening	Ceramic	Stainless steel
Waterproof	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7
Wet/Dry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pop-up Trimmer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
RGB Lighting	Yes (4 modes)	No	No	No
Battery Life	60 min	60 min	60 min	50 min
Charging	USB-C (1.5 hrs)	USB-A (1.5 hrs)	USB-C (1.5 hrs)	USB-C (1.5 hrs)
Display	LED battery	LED battery	LED + digital	LED battery
Weight	185g	170g	160g	170g
Travel Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Transparent Shell	Yes	No	No	No
Price (JD)	¥249 ($34)	¥219 ($30)	¥299 ($41)	¥199 ($28)

Design and Build Quality

The RedMagic shaver’s design is its headline feature. The shell is transparent, revealing the internal mechanism — reminiscent of the Nothing Phone aesthetic or classic Game Boy transparent editions. The RGB lighting ring has 4 modes: static, breathing, cycling, and sound-reactive. The lighting is powered by a small separate LED module.

The body is primarily clear polycarbonate with rubberized grip sections. The 4-blade rotary head uses independent floating for each blade. The blade heads are stainless steel — functional but not premium.

At 185g, it’s on the heavier side but well-balanced. The USB-C port is at the bottom with a waterproof cover. The overall aesthetic is genuinely unique — it looks like nothing else in the shaver market.

“说实话买这个就是看中外观，透明的壳子加上RGB灯效太酷了。剃须效果居然还不错，四个头的浮动贴合度可以。USB-C充电好评。RGB灯确实没有实际用处，就是好看。如果对外观无感的话，同价位飞科剃得更干净。” — JD.com verified buyer, 100+ votes “Honestly bought this for the looks — transparent shell with RGB is too cool. Surprisingly shave quality is decent, 4 floating heads follow contours okay. USB-C charging is great. RGB lights are indeed not functional, just for looks. If you don’t care about appearance, Flyco at the same price shaves better.”

Performance

The 4-blade rotary system provides a decent shave for daily use. For average facial hair, 3-4 passes achieve a clean result. It’s not as close as 5-blade alternatives like the Flyco FS906, and the shave quality is roughly equivalent to mid-range 3-blade rotary shavers.

Shave quality:

• Daily stubble: Clean in 3-4 minutes
• 2-day growth: Requires extra passes, some tugging
• Neck/jawline: Adequate but not premium-level
• Sensitive skin: No major irritation issues

The RGB lighting is purely cosmetic. It does not indicate battery, shave quality, or any functional metric. The sound-reactive mode pulses the lights to music or speech, which is fun but entirely unnecessary.

Battery life at 60 minutes (about 15-20 shaves) is average. USB-C charging at 1.5 hours is standard. The IPX7 waterproofing is genuine for wet shaving.

What Chinese Users Say

“数码宅男必备，RGB加持的剃须刀谁能拒绝！透明的机身能看到里面的马达转动，科技感满满。剃须效果中规中矩，不算最好但能接受。主要是好玩，放在卫生间充电的时候RGB呼吸灯亮着很赛博朋克。” — JD.com verified buyer, 100+ votes “Must-have for tech nerds, who can resist an RGB shaver! Transparent body shows the motor spinning, full of tech vibes. Shave quality is average — not the best but acceptable. Mainly it’s fun — charging in the bathroom with RGB breathing lights looks cyberpunk.”

“奔着外观买的，结果剃须效果比预期好。飞科飞利浦都用过，这个剃得比我想象中干净。但四个刀头少了点，五个刀头的飞利浦和飞科会剃得更干净。如果出五头版本我会再买。” — JD verified buyer “Bought for the looks, shave quality exceeded expectations. Used Flyco and Philips before — this shaves better than I expected. But 4 blades is fewer than competitors — 5-blade Flyco or Philips shave closer. Would buy a 5-blade version.”

“作为红魔手机用户买的，算是情怀支持。剃须刀本身做工还行，透明设计确实独特。但说实话同价位我更推荐飞科FS906，剃得更干净，电池也更好。RGB玩几天就腻了。” — JD.com verified buyer “Bought as a RedMagic phone user — brand loyalty support. Build quality is okay, transparent design is unique. But honestly at this price I’d recommend Flyco FS906 — cleaner shave, better battery. RGB novelty wears off after a few days.”

Purchase Recommendations

⚠️ Budget Warning (¥249)

Buy this only if the transparent RGB design genuinely appeals to you. For shaving performance, the Flyco FS906 at ¥219 is objectively better.

✅ Worth Buying

At ¥199 or below (sale price), the RedMagic offers decent shaving with unique styling worth the novelty premium.

💰 Premium Pick

At ¥299, the Xiaomi S700 shaver has ceramic blades and a proven ecosystem. For ¥30 more, it’s the better all-around product.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Unique transparent + RGB design	RGB lights are purely cosmetic
IPX7 waterproof for wet/dry shaving	4-blade system not as effective as 5-blade
USB-C charging	Battery life is average
Good for daily maintenance shaves	Brand new to personal care (less proven)
4 floating heads follow contours	Outperformed by Flyco at same price
Fun novelty factor for gamers	RGB drains battery slightly

FAQ

Q: Does the RGB lighting affect battery life? A: Yes, slightly. With RGB on, expect approximately 50 minutes of runtime vs 60 minutes with lights off. The difference is modest.

Q: Can I turn off the RGB lights? A: Yes. A long press of the power button cycles through RGB modes including an off mode. The lights default to off on the next power cycle.

Q: Is the RedMagic shaver as good as Flyco or Philips? A: No. For pure shaving performance, the Flyco FS906 and Philips Series 5000 are better. The RedMagic is a competent shaver that prioritizes aesthetics over shave quality.

Q: Can the blade head be replaced? A: Yes, replacement blade heads are available on JD.com for ¥59 ($8). However, the replacement head ecosystem is less developed than Flyco’s or Philips’.

Q: Is the RedMagic suitable for travel? A: Yes. USB-C charging, a travel lock, and IPX7 waterproofing make it travel-friendly. The blade head pops off for cleaning. The transparent shell is eye-catching in hotel bathrooms.

Verdict

Rating: 4.3/5

The Nubia RedMagic Electric Shaver is a novelty product that happens to shave competently. The transparent RGB design is genuinely unique and will appeal to gamers and tech enthusiasts who value aesthetics. However, for pure shaving performance, established competitors like the Flyco FS906 offer better results at a lower price. The RedMagic is worth considering if the design brings you joy, but it’s not a serious shaving upgrade over the competition.