Some are competent and the marketplace also carries a high rate of near-copies whose foils differ from the original — buying on the manufacturer’s reference code is what distinguishes them.
The category is full of listings that fit without being the specified part. That is not a claim about any particular seller; it is the reason reference codes matter here more than in most categories.
The manufacturer’s own reference — SH30/50, SH71/50 — is printed on the packaging and in the manual, and it is the thing to search for.
Two practical checks. Does the listing state the code, or only a brand and a range name? And does it name the machines it fits by model, or say “compatible with Philips”?
Where a listing states neither, this site does not cover it. Every accessory here has a verified Amazon reference, and an EAN where the listing publishes one — that is the check, and it is what separates a catalog entry from a search result.
Check your own manual before you follow anything here. Temperatures, water ratings and supply voltages differ from model to model, and the maker’s own figures take precedence over anything written on this site.
Last reviewed August 22, 2026