Sekoda Pro 8 Electric Shaver Review: a cheap travel razor that gets the job done (with a few catches)

I’ve been using the Sekoda Pro 8 Electric Shaver for a couple of weeks now, mainly as a backup and travel razor. I didn’t expect miracles at this price, but I was curious about all the promises: 4D floating head, dual-track blades, 2-hour charge for up to 90 days, waterproof, quiet motor, the whole lot. On paper it sounds like something from a big brand, but it’s clearly a no-name Chinese model with a long product title and a random brand name on Amazon.

To be clear: I normally shave with a mid-range Philips rotary and sometimes a safety razor when I want a really clean result. So that’s my baseline. I didn’t go into this thinking it would beat those, but I wanted to see if this could be a decent cheap spare or something to throw in a gym or travel bag without worrying about it.

Right away I noticed a gap between the Amazon listing and what you actually get. The page talks about a battery indicator and shows pictures with a display, but the reviews already warned that there’s actually no display, and that’s true. It’s a simple shaver with a basic LED, not the fancy screen shown in some photos. That kind of thing already makes me a bit cautious about the rest of the claims.

Overall, after using it for daily shaves and a couple of quick trims, my feeling is: it works, it’s not terrible, but it’s also not some hidden gem. It’s fine as a cheap backup or for travel, especially if you mainly do quick dry shaves and don’t have super tough beard growth. If your beard is thick or you want a really close shave, you’ll probably end up a bit frustrated and wishing you’d saved for a better-known brand.

On the value side, the Sekoda Pro 8 sits in that awkward middle space: it’s cheap enough that you don’t expect perfection, but not so cheap that you completely excuse its flaws. For the price, you get a cordless rotary shaver with long battery life, basic waterproofing, a few attachments, and a reasonably quiet motor. If you mainly need a backup shaver or something for short trips, it’s not a bad deal, especially if you catch it on a discount.

Where the value drops a bit is the mismatch between the marketing and the reality. The mention of a battery indicator and the fancy pictures with displays, plus the big claims about fast charging and floating heads, create expectations closer to a mid-range branded shaver. Once you open the box and start using it, you quickly realise it’s more like an entry-level generic model with some buzzwords slapped on. It still gets the job done, but you feel the shortcuts in the build, instructions, and shaving performance on thicker beards.

If you compare it to a similarly priced Philips or Braun entry-level model, you usually lose out on brand reliability and spare parts availability but gain a bit on battery life and accessories. Personally, I’d still lean towards a known brand if this was my main shaver, just for the consistency and easier head replacement. For a spare or travel shaver, though, the Sekoda Pro 8 makes more sense: you won’t cry if it gets lost or broken, and the battery life means you can throw it in a bag and forget about charging for a while.

In short, the value is “good enough” if you treat it as a secondary tool and if you’re okay with some rough edges. If you’re expecting premium performance on a budget, you’ll probably find it a bit meh. But if you just want something cheap that shaves reasonably well and lasts a long time between charges, it’s a pretty solid option in that narrow use case.

Visually, the Sekoda Pro 8 in blue doesn’t look bad at all. The color is decent, and from a distance it could pass for a mid-range shaver from a known brand. The body has a slightly curved shape that fits the hand fairly well, and the plastic doesn’t feel like it’s going to crumble instantly. It’s not premium, but it’s not toy-level either. The main on/off button is in a good spot, easy to reach with your thumb while shaving.

Where the design falls short is in the small details. The Amazon listing talks about a battery indicator and shows what looks like a display, but in reality you just get a simple LED that tells you basically “charging” or “on,” not an actual percentage or bar. That might not matter to everyone, but it feels a bit misleading. Also, there’s no travel lock feature, which is something I like on other shavers; if this turns on in a bag, you’ll only notice when the battery is dead.

The 4D floating head is basically three rotary heads on a flexible mount. It does move around and follow the face contours decently, especially around the jaw and neck, but the range of movement is not as smooth as some bigger brands. It feels a bit stiff at times and you have to apply the right amount of pressure: too light and it doesn’t cut close, too hard and it can tug the hair, especially if you have a couple of days of growth.

Overall, the design is functional but not clever. It looks nicer than it feels in use. If you only judge it by the pictures, you might think you’re getting something more advanced than it really is. In the hand, it’s just a basic rotary shaver with a blue shell and a few marketing buzzwords printed on the box. It’s fine for the price, but don’t expect the same feeling as a Philips or Braun when you pick it up.

The battery side is where this shaver actually surprised me in a good way. The brand claims a 2-hour charge for up to 90 days of use, which obviously depends on how long and how often you shave. In my case, with roughly 5–7 minutes of shaving per day, I used it for around two weeks and the battery still hadn’t died. I didn’t hit the full 90 days to test the claim properly, but it’s clear the battery life is more than enough for travel or occasional use.

Charging is done via a standard USB cable, which is convenient. You can plug it into a phone charger, laptop, or power bank without any problem. A full charge took about the advertised 2 hours from empty in my test. There’s a small light that indicates charging, but, as I mentioned earlier, there’s no proper battery level display like some of the pictures on Amazon seem to suggest. It’s either on or off, you don’t get a percentage or anything more detailed.

For travel, this is actually one of the big plus points. You could easily charge it fully before a trip and forget the cable if you’re only away for a week or two. The lack of travel lock is a downside though: if it turns on in your bag by mistake, you might arrive with a dead battery. So if you throw it in a suitcase, I’d recommend wrapping it in something that won’t press the button, or just checking it before you leave.

Overall, I’d rate the battery experience as one of the best aspects of the Sekoda Pro 8. It charges fast enough, lasts a long time, and uses a universal cable. The only real complaint is the misleading “battery indicator” marketing and the absence of a travel lock. If you just want something that you don’t have to plug in every other day, this part is pretty solid and fits the product’s travel-friendly angle.

On the comfort side, my experience was mixed. When I used the Sekoda Pro 8 for daily shaves, so just one day of beard growth, it was mostly okay. The 4D floating head glides fairly well on dry skin, and I didn’t get major irritation or redness. The shave isn’t ultra-close, but for a quick morning clean-up before work or going out, it does the job well enough. The heads don’t heat up too much either, which is a plus if you have sensitive skin.

Where it gets less comfortable is when you let your beard grow for two or three days. That’s when I started to feel the “grabbing” effect that one Amazon review mentioned. If the hairs are a bit longer or thicker, the shaver tends to pull rather than cut cleanly, especially on the neck and jawline. It’s not unbearable, but it’s not pleasant either. I had a couple of times where I literally stopped and switched to my regular shaver because I was getting annoyed by the tugging.

I also tried it for a quick trim on the body, just to see if it matched the “armpit and genital” recommendation. Honestly, I’d be cautious there. Without trimming the hair shorter first, it’s not very comfortable. You really want to use the trimmer attachment to reduce length before going in with the main rotary head, otherwise you risk some painful pulls. The lack of clear instructions doesn’t help, because you end up guessing which attachment is best for what area.

In short, comfort is decent for light, regular use on the face, but it’s not the most pleasant tool if your hair is thick or if you shave less often. If your skin is very sensitive or you hate any kind of pulling, I’d say this is not the best choice. It’s okay for a quick daily pass, but I wouldn’t rely on it for heavy-duty shaving or long stubble without some patience and a bit of trial and error.

Durability is always hard to judge in a short test, but there are a few things that give clues. The Sekoda Pro 8 doesn’t feel like it’s going to break in your hand right away. The main body is reasonably solid, and dropping it from bathroom sink height onto tiles didn’t damage it in my case. The buttons still work fine, and the head mechanism didn’t come loose, so for basic handling it seems okay.

Where I’m less confident is the shaving head and attachments. The plastic on the head cover and the trim attachments feels thin and slightly brittle. When you pop the head off to clean it, you always have that little fear that one of the clips might eventually snap if you’re not gentle. Same for the attachments: they clip on, but not in a very reassuring way. I can see these becoming loose or breaking if you change them often or if you’re a bit rough.

The IP6X waterproof claim is also a bit confusing. The description says fully washable and suitable for wet and dry shaving, but also has warnings like “do not submerge the shaver in water.” So I treated it as splashproof and rinse-safe, not something to leave under the shower stream for minutes or dunk in the bath. Rinsing the head under the tap was fine and didn’t cause any issues, but I wouldn’t push it too far. It’s more “can handle some water” than a solid, sealed unit from a big brand.

My gut feeling: if you use it as a backup shaver a couple of times a week, it’ll probably last a while. If you use it daily as your main razor and constantly swap attachments and open the head, I wouldn’t be shocked if something gives up after a year or so. At this price point, that’s not shocking, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re looking for a long-term, everyday tool rather than a secondary travel option.

In terms of pure shaving performance, the Sekoda Pro 8 is very much in the “it works, but that’s it” category. With one day of growth, it gives a reasonably clean shave if you take your time and use circular motions like with any rotary shaver. You often need several passes over the same area to get close, especially on the neck and jawline. Compared to my mid-range Philips, I’d say it needs about 30–40% more passes to get to the same level of smoothness.

The dual-track blades are supposed to capture more hair in one go. In practice, they do pick up a fair amount, but they’re not as sharp or efficient as what you get on higher-end models. If your beard is soft and not too dense, you’ll probably be happy enough. If you have a thick or wiry beard, you’ll quickly feel the limits. I noticed that after just a week or so, the heads already felt slightly duller than when I first used it, which doesn’t inspire much confidence for long-term performance.

One thing I will say is that the motor is relatively quiet. It’s not silent, but it’s less noisy than some cheap foil shavers I’ve tried. The vibration level is also reasonable, so your hand doesn’t go numb after a few minutes. However, the power doesn’t feel very strong. If you press a bit too hard or go over thicker patches, you can feel the motor slow slightly, which is usually a sign that it’s working at its limit.

For trimming, the included attachment is okay for basic tasks like tidying sideburns or shortening a short beard, but it’s not super precise and not ideal for detailed shaping. I wouldn’t use this as my main beard trimmer. Overall, performance is acceptable for a cheap backup shaver or something to keep in a travel kit, but if this was my only razor and I shaved every day with a tough beard, I’d probably be annoyed fairly quickly.

When you open the box, the Sekoda Pro 8 feels like a typical budget Amazon gadget. The packaging is basic but not shocking: thin cardboard, plastic insert, a small bag of attachments, and the shaver itself wrapped in a plastic sleeve. There’s a USB charging cable inside but no power adapter, which is pretty standard now. The first thing that annoyed me: the manual is very bare-bones and doesn’t properly explain the attachments or how to swap them. That matches one of the Amazon reviews complaining about it, and I get why they were irritated.

In terms of contents, you get the main shaver body with the 4D floating head, a few attachments (one trimming head and some guards), a small cleaning brush, and the USB cable. That’s it. No travel pouch, no protective cap for the shaving head, nothing that really feels thought-out for people actually moving around with it. For a product that’s clearly being pitched as a compact, all-purpose shaver for beard, armpit, and even genital areas, they could have at least thrown in a simple fabric pouch.

The way the attachments clip on isn’t intuitive the first time. There’s no clear diagram, and the plastic feels like something you don’t want to force too much in case it snaps. After a bit of fiddling, I figured it out, but I can see some people thinking it’s broken or badly designed. The trimming head is okay for sideburns and basic shaping, but it’s not very precise and doesn’t feel super sturdy. Again, nothing shocking at this price, but don’t expect pro barber tools.

So in terms of presentation, it’s very basic: it arrives, you plug it in with USB, and you’re ready to shave. The content matches a cheap value shaver, and the accessories are more “nice to have” than truly useful. The biggest annoyance is the lack of clear instructions, especially if you want to use the attachments properly without guessing. It has everything you technically need, but nothing that makes you think, “Okay, this was thoughtfully put together.”