Compare Braun electric shavers
Comparison Braun Series
Series 3 | Series 5 | Series 6 | Series 7 | Series 8 | Series 9 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Automatic shaving intensity | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Shaving method | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry | Wet and dry |
Detail | Some models | Some models | Some models | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Suitable for heavy beard growth too | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery | 30 minutes | 50 minutes | 50 minutes | 50 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
Flexible blades | 3 flexible shaving elements | 3 flexible shaving elements | 3 flexible shaving elements | 3 flexible shaving elements | 4 flexible shaving elements | 5 flexible shaving elements with ProLift trimmer |
Flexible head | No | No | Yes | Yes, 360 degrees | Yes | Yes |
Series 9, Series 8, and Series 7
Series 9: most advanced
- Adjusts intensity automatically to your beard.
- Also for heavy beard growth.
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Glides across the skin extra smoothly.
- Some models include a cleaning station and charging case.
Series 8: accurate and comfortable
- Adjusts intensity automatically to your beard.
- Also for heavy beard growth.
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Glides across the skin smoothly.
- Doesn't shave as short as the Series 9.
Series 7: specially for sensitive skin
- Adjusts intensity automatically to your beard.
- Also for heavy beard growth.
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Some models include a cleaning station.
- Shorter battery life than the Series 8 and 9.
- Shaves less smoothly than the Series 8 and 9.
Series 6, Series 5, and Series 3
Series 6: suitable for sensitive skin
- Automatically adjusts to your beard.
- Wet, dry. and in the shower.
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Not suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Shorter battery life than the Series 8 and 9.
- Shaves less smoothly than the Series 8 and 9.
Series 5: comfortable for any skin type
- Automatically adjusts to your beard.
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Suitable for sensitive skin.
- Doesn't follow your facial contours as smoothly.
- Not suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Shorter battery life than the Series 8 and 9.
Series 3: basic model for wet and dry shaving
- Wet, dry, and in the shower.
- Easier shaving than with a razor.
- Not suitable for heavy beard growth.
- Shorter battery life than the series above.
- Doesn't follow your facial contours as well.
Conclusion
The higher the series, the smoother the shaving performance, and the more suitable the electric shaver is for sensitive skin. For the smoothest shaving result and most comfortable shave, choose a Braun Series 9 electric shaver. Don't you necessarily want a smooth result, but mainly want a quicker shave than with a razor? The Series 3 are suitable.