very good alternative [SEP] i will rate this stars because nothing is perfect i have tried various electric razors and generally i am left unsatisfied then about a year ago i came across the norelco advantage razor and i am happy to report that i have found the closest thing to a perfect electric razor the norelco does very well with daily shaves but does not do well against multiple day growth if i go more than a day without shaving i will use a blade to get the close shave i do not know anything about the mirror since that was not available when i made my original purchase but the razor itself is very good after years use i am still using the same blades that originally came with the razor and it is still shaving as close as when i purchased it the gels are good though i feel they are somewhat expensive i will be purchasing more of these razors for my sons this christmas and believe me if i was not satisified with this razor that would not be happening