I have the Braun 790 and have already written a comment here but as I read other comments, I got an insight . The Braun does a great job shaving me as long as I shave frequently. If I get lazy and go several days (being retired I can sometimes do this) I find that the foil shaver has a rough time knocking down the longer stubble. I have an inexpensive rotary shaper that does a much better job under that circumstance. So when I get lazy and forget to shave, I use the rotary first and then the Braun - the rotary knocks it down and the Braun does a much better job of making it smooth.
This just goes to show you how everyone is so different. Example, I just purchased the Brand new Norelco 9300 from Bestbuy brought it home with delight in my eyes just to have it smacked right out of me lol. Worst shaving experience in my life. This thing would barley trim any hair from my face. Took forever sitting there in one spot while running this thing yes in a circular motion, Hell i tried ever motion with it, ha...... Ended up talking it back and buying the Braun Series 7 -790cc and let me tell you what a world of difference in the two. NIGHT AND DAY, the Norelco (im sorry was junk and felt cheap in my hands also) it missed so many areas on my face it was like i was in high school again learning how to shave all over again. To my delight the Braun series 7 felt heavier in my hands, options was easier to use, buttons were so much better than Norelco also. Trust me I wanted the Norelco to work out, main reason is i like the look of the rotor type razers lol. Anyways back to the actually products. The cleaning tanks on both systems seemed to work fine, but did notice the Braun was much faster and if im not confused had some kind of heated system to dry the razor also when it was finished. Again both may of had this option im just not 100% positive. Another fact the Braun just felt like it had more power.. I May get smashed by saying this but this is again my opinion, but im sorry its just really hard to hear people say they feel and think the build of the Norelco is superior to Braun and other electric razors. Especially when most of them aint even tried other models of any of them. Cause without even turning each device on you can physically fill the difference in build quality in the 2 products. What im saying is without sounding just like the people im talking about ha, lets not be basis just because that's the device we ended up staying with, let people make there own minds up. Please take what we say into consideration but at the same time its your face and your money. If you can try both by all means do so, cause that's what i did and found that yes one device did work better for me than the other. I may of gotten a defective unit who knows, but do remember it felt really weak. Also so you know I know a little about quality , its what i did for work for over 5 years. So trust me it was my job to find mistakes and problem areas. Hell i got paid to do so. :) Look neither of them are going to be the perfect razor. We just have to find the happy medium we are going to settle with in the long run, cause no one wants to keep paying for those high dollar throw away razors like we have been doing for years, plus i kind of like the idea of not having my sink clogged up all the time with my facial hair.... Also a quick note the rotor type razors have always pulled my hair out instead of cutting it, well seems that way. Not so much on the foil type ones like the Braun..... Nice video man...... keep up the good work......
the quailty of blades we are getting is terrible in any brand Ive had to sharpen brand new blades to get them to cut and the price they get for them is highway robbery
I just recently purchased a series 5 5090cc and after the first week I get close to bbs every time. I was raised on norelco and never had it work as nice as my braun. Very nice review.
whiskey4blood I did it, finally I got the Braun series 5 razor (565 cc). after that my father got amazed by my new shaver, so I asked him to take it home and he did so! now it's been a while I just trim my beard! so far so good.
I have many electric shavers foil and rotary. I have the norelco featured here and it is by far the best I have ever used. The Braun dulls a lot faster and is falling apart at the trimmer. Rotary are the clear winners..I tried the Braun as it was on sale and it does not compare to a Norelco. My previous foils were also inferiour.
I been using rotary shaver for years and just recently tried foil shaver since always wanted to try one. So far i only used once and to me seems to do a cleaner shave than my old rotary ones. Especially the neck which my past rotary shavers had trouble getting. Course as said i only used my foil shaver so have see how well it last, i only had a 2 day stuble.
Through my long lasting using of electric shavers I conclude that the duofoil with a central trimmer bar to long hairs is definitely the best and unsurpassed system.
I purchased the Norelco 1250X 4 years ago. Today they no longer make the same replacement blades. It is still working with the same old blades. They are the RQ12 with UntraTrack technology. Because they have changed blade design I have decided to go back to Foil. Braun seems to be consistent.
Great comparison; very helpful. One correction, however, to be fair to both manufacturers. Lithium ion batteries do NOT have memory and do not therefore require deep discharge cycle charging.
I have used many electric shavers over the years. Even tried a razor blade for a while. Just got tired of all the cuts and pain. I used the Schick Flexamatic, Braun, and others. Then tried the Norelco. So what do I do now? I use both a screen shaver and a rotary every morning. I start shaving with the screen, currently using a Remington DA307. Then for the final touch, I use a Norelco. This works the best for me. I have tried just the Remington or just the Norelco and they both have their issues. But using the combination works really good for me. I have done this for years and it's the closest to a blade I have found. So instead of either / or, I am using both of them. The Remington first, then final shave with the Norelco. Seems crazy, but it works the best for my beard. Anyone else tried this?
Since I've been using a succession of different Philips/Norelco rotary shavers since my 16th Birthday back in 1978, that's what I'm used to... The SensoTouch 3D is a bit pricey to me (I use a much cheaper Philips S3000 Wet/Dry), but I wouldn't discard one if someone gave it to me as a gift...
I've tried rotary shavers in the past. (I like the design). But my softer neck hairs would pull. I want to Mach 5. Last year I tried my first foil shaver. Huge difference! Foil for me wins big-time
I have used a Braun before, but hated it because it would always pull whiskers. I am curious as to how the rotary will work. Has anyone noticed any pulling with these?
Foil shavers tend to give a closer shave, however foil shavers tend to end up with a hole in the foil after 1 and half years ~ 2 years of use (due to foil metal fatigue since the cutter is constantly moving against the backside of the foil). Rotary shavers will last longer but the shave won't be as close as a foil shaver.
You can easily clean the Braun under running water, just like the Philips. I don't understand what's the problem? You don't have to use the cleaning station every day, it is OK to use it once a week or once every two weeks and the other days use warm running water to clean the shaver. The Braun is waterproof you know... And one more very important thing: You NEVER EVER use the little brush on the shaver foil & the cutter cassette (Braun), please read the manual and watch the illustrations. You seem to guess a lot in this video. Read the manual first and then make the video. This video is leading astray.
They’re both good at shaving however I would choose rotary over foil for the simple fact that foil is easier to break but the advantage of foil is that it’s easier to clean
Is it really that hard to clean the series 7's head manually? I have a series 3 currently. I just pour some liquid soap on the foils (or inside the head and then put it back on), turn the shaver on and rinse it under running water. It seems to work just fine. I always use some disinfecting spray after that and oil it. I can't imagine that what the cleaning station is doing is much different. I've been using the current cassette for about a year and I haven't noticed any decline in performance either.
I got my Braun 790 with cleaning station for $35 at my local auction . Probably a returned item but works fine . Bet I got the best price on this unit of anybody here . I have a question for the shaver expert - great job on the presentation Braun versus Norelco by the way. Replacement shaver heads are ridiculously expensive at around $60 . If I regularly use the automatic cleaning station, should I ever have to replace that foil cleaning head? Is there any procedure that "sharpens" the existing head ? Finally, I don't like to fool with the cleaning solution and read somewhere online that it is essentially Rubbing alcohol and I use that with no ill consequences. In fact I even saw some place that there was a scent that you could add to your rubbing alcohol. Have you heard of this procedure and is it okay?
I want to buy one of these. But I don't want a shaver that's just for totally getting rid of my beard. I grow hair very quickly. But I sometimes like keeping some stubble and I also want to start designing. Mainly shaving specifically off my neck. I take it a rotary is allot harder to actually style a beard.
First of all, great job with the reviews. I have a question. I have a problem with my skin. Some hair is growing inside and my skin is gets easy irritated. Should I choose to use foil or a rotary shaver? Thanks in advance mate.
I just ordered a foil shaver, never used one before. But every rotary shaver I've ever used has would pull hair out of my face constantly and it hurt like a deuce.
I had the same experience with Norelco. Had 3 Norelco shavers and with the last one I shaved only two times. I couldn't use it because pain was unbearable. I finally gave up and try Braun 7. Now I can shave again comfortably with almost razor blade results. 7 series works for me.
I have had 3 shavers. Braun, Norelco, and Panasonic. I can tell you that you will not find a better razor than a Norelco. I tell people all the time that Norelco is the Rolls Royce of razors. Braun and Panasonic are also very good razors and you will probably be happy with them. I actually give the edge to Panasonic over Braun. The Norelco just glides across your face with no irritation. I do get very very minor irritation with the Braun and Panasonic.
I wouldn't prefer washing 8-series with water altough. My dad did this in his (which we bought on trip in Paraguay, it was cheaper but still made in Holland) and it runs a bit slower.
I just purchased my Braun 790cc and it seems like it pulls on my hair when I let it grow out. It hurts pretty bad...do you think thickness of hair has something to do with it? I am a bit disappointed.
I used the braun 7 series twice now and I noticed it does not get all the hairs off especially around my jaw line. I heard the norelco style shaver gets the hair better around jaw line/neck. Anyone have any experience with this. I'm just about ready get my money back on the braun 7 series
What is the best for not hurting your skin as much because I use regular raisers and they hurt my face so I want a more gentle version and my Mum said a electric shaver might be more gentle.
Nickel batteries are the ones that need to be fully discharged. Nothing I own has had one of those batteries for over a decade so the whole "fully discharge to preserve" mantra should be completely discarded at this point. Li-ion are best to discharge a bit, recharge a bit, keeping the charge in the middle 20-80%. Most devices have a very simple smart controller that doesn't destroy the battery when you leave it plugged in though, so I highly doubt these charging stations would reduce the life of the batteries.
Hey.. Nice comparison.. But I had a doubt remaining.. I know that the Philips nuro.. Can be used with shaving cream / foam as well.. But I want to know if the Braun can also be used in the same way or is it just meant for a dry shave..
Have you compared using the sensotouch wet vs series 7 dry? Does it make any difference? I find my skin dries out really fast when dry shaving (I use series 7). Do you think the wet shaving from sensotouch could provide a closer shave? Also, what is your thought on the Lectric Shave preshave product?
Can I use the shower (water strong rush) hose to clean my Braun Series 7 shaver, to make sure that the hair in the shaver is gone?and how long does it take to replace my old shaving top part? Thank you, I just got the shaver yesterday an felt so happy for giving a slide edge to the Braun Series 7.
The truth is there is a HUUUGE diference between rotary and foil, but people will always defend their decision, so they will say that they are ok with their rotary crap. But make no mistake Braun foil is way better than any Phillips shaver! I had both and am never going back to Phillips!
I have heard great things about them, wouldnt really be afraid to buy one. But cant speak from personal experience since I only owned Phillips rotary and Braun 5 series, I have heard that Panasonic also makes grate shavers, so try find some reviews. Just make sure that U dont buy some entry level product and I think U will be fine, I once tried Braun 3 series and it had much weaker motor and wasnt really fast enough, but still didnt hurt my neck like rotary did.
Do you wet shave with these as I have a foil shaver - came off rotary and did a dry electric shave and had nasty break out. Then tried wet shave and foamy with soap with sooth finish
How about when you compare with the sensotouch 3D when doing a wet shave. I use the Braun 720s and its great but leaves my skin very dry and misses certain hair esp. around the neck. I was thinking maybe when a shave is wet it will cut better? Correct me if Im wrong.
I own both an older Braun series 7 and the current Braun Series 9 (I actually like the 7 better). I bought a 9000 series Norelco only to end up taking it back to the store. I can only suspect that those claiming the Norelco is better never owned a Braun 7 series or higher. It's not even close, the Braun shaves so much closer and faster. I wanted to like the Norelco, but it just didn't measure up.
I think the Panasonic shaves the closest but I still prefer the Norelco because it doesn't pull hairs and doesn't feel like torture like most foils do.
***** Interesting. The Series 9 just launched in the USA this year. I had a Braun Series 7 but the Panasonic Arc 5 was much better. I prefer Norelco rotary because the shaving experience is less dramatic. Maybe the Series 9 fixed all the short comings of the 7 AKA the unbelievably loud operation noise, painful tugging, etc.
Okay thats great. No, I just thought the wet shave would make the shave faster and closer. I've experienced no irritation with Braun, its just that it doesn't shave as well when you're using it everyday, can't seem to lift up the short stubble enough to get a clean shave. Otherwise, shaving every other day is perfect with the Braun.
I like this Philips 3D, especially the shaving head it si probabllly the most advanced philps shaver ever. Altough I peferer the how the older 8-series are built, head is somehow diffrenetly oriented, it is not so 3D movable but guess I got used to it. I have 8-series philips and am satisfied with it. Tried braun.... it seemed so slow. my dad also used it (my mother bought him as a present)t but then he also bought philips and was more than happy. They work well for 10 years and counting without changing any parts unlike braun foil which is quite expensive to replace.
have an old 8240XL and love it. problem now is wifes mutt used it for a chew toy after cat knocked it of counter. now i need a retainer to keep the blades in. the newerAT830 are just the same i believe. they both have the pivoting head which made a world of diference to me anyways
is there a big differences between an expensive model like sensotouch 3D and like the lower model for ex. aquatouch AT750 ? it is worth to buy that expensive? i'm really tight on budget thx
hello, very good videos. I'm from Argentina. I wanted to know if you can use shaving foam too? and what is the difference between dry and shaving foam ... thanks
I have both. Nobody paid me, and I'm much more satisfied with the Braun. I personally think that aleast for me the Foil works much better. It's much more comfortable since the "single" blade is much more direct. I don't like that with the Philips I need to hope that It will cut the single hair that I want, since aiming with 3 blades is much more difficult for me. When it comes to the washing machines, THERE'S NO COMPETITION, by far Braun machine wins. All what Philips does is to put your machine into a bowl with a liquid that YOU need to put in and make sure there's enough liquid. Braun's "capsule" is very easy to use, and has a good smell and you really see that it was put into attention. Both the washing machine and the machine it'self, are built to being practical (and feel expensive) and also build to last. This bowl thing, the trimmer, the charging stand and the non hard case that you get with the philips really makes you think that didn't think logicly, And to be honest, I don't like a company that produces tons of products with different models to each model. Thats confusing and gives you actually the right impression about a company. Philips isn't "Apple" but Braun is, and you can see it mainly when you hold both shavers and feel in one hand the plastic of the philips and on the other hand the good quality materials (that also include plastic) of the Braun. It feels much more worthy. The only thing That made me almost buy only the Philips is the fact that you cannot try the machines before you own them and the philips box just looks amazing compare to the poor box of the Braun machine. Anyway Listen to me, buy the Braun or you will regret that you spend so much money on the philips. The philips is superior, but if you like your things to be perfect like I do, just take the Braun. A tip for teenagers\people with Zits, The braun doesn't harm you while the Philips rottary teq does. Also, I've been cut for once, but really nothing big, on the neck. It's true that people say that rottary is not as good as foil for the neck. One advantage for the philips, it does less noise (minoric) and it doesnt rumble on your face since its rottary, But I find the philips being hard to move on face if I don't wash my face before, unlike the Braun which is smooth when I use it everytime. I once had this "inner conflict" of which device to buy. My brother bought the philips and I bought the Braun so I had the luck for knowing if I choose the right one. definitely I chose the better one. That's my thought, and I hope you will be happy if you take my advice. If any of those two company wants to pay me for advertise just notify me :)
Maybe people with different types of facial hair experience different results with foil vs rotary. I also have both Braun (foil) and Panasonic (foil) and Panasonic is way better for me.
tipoomaster The heads are better, but they fit the Arcitec, so you can upgrade. And they have already been redesigned at least once since the 3d was designed. But the electronics do have some differences, as the design is evolving, so the newer razors are slightly better than the old ones, but use your old one till it's dead, the new features are not worth spending money over. It is mostly features in the electronics, not the mechanics (other than head design). So rebranded, no... fresher redesign, yes.
Hi do you know how to get 1280x without the cleaning base? I can't find them separate. Or do you mean you can buy other sensotouch models without a base but not 1280x for example? Thanks man :)
I have a Senso Touch 1250x 3D without cleaning base. It works awesome on short or long beard hair and all I have to do is rinse it & clean it weekly! I bought It at Wal-Mart for 99.98 on clearance!! Great Price! Advice from a Barber!!
jsnwelsch17 Thanks man, that sounds like a great deal. I will see if walmart carries them without a cleaning base then since I am in Canada, might be different. But like you I also don't want to pay for the cleaning base since cleaning looks simple enough.
hey man, just passin by and i have a question: i got this braun cruZer 5 ok, the problem is the trimmer and precision trimmer part becomes completely unusable by 1 year of continous usage so what do you advice me to do? and note that this is my second braun cruZer in 1 year should i change to something else? alternatives?
thats what ive been reading brauns poor quality shorter life for the kind of moey they want no way poor customer relations also. have had my norelco for 10 years and would be still doing its job if it wasnt for the dog using it as a chewtoy
the best way to clean the heads on ether braun or phillips heads is using a ultrasonic cleaner just buy cleaning solutions and use hotwater ind solution in ultrasonic cleaner and it dose a better job than cleaning station
Braun batter lasts a 100 hours. No need to bring cord on trips. Bring the brush though. I use the lighest setting so no ingrown hairs. I'd rather have a 5 o'clock shadow. Would like to try the rotary.
Foil shaves closer but foil wears out and when it does you can't use it until it's replaced. Then it's the cost of replacing foil. For some brands, replacement foil costs close to 50% of the brand new shaver. It's not cost effective, not worth it. Rotary don't have this problem.
I like the rotary shavers a lot better. I tried the braun foil shavers. It was an entry level braun, but it couldn't cut my longer hairs. So it is true what they say, braun's might not be able to shave you, if you go longer than a week, like i like to do. And rotaries are closer than people like to believe. It's close enough for me.
I can't help myself, but this guy has a bad shave in every single video. Heck, look at this beard-shadow! Not exactly seducing to try an electric shave...
***** Yeah, stretching the skin is nonsense, I realized that myself. By now I'm quite satisfied with my remington. I sold my Philips which I think was close to unusable.
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I have the Braun 790 and have already written a comment here but as I read other comments, I got an insight . The Braun does a great job shaving me as long as I shave frequently. If I get lazy and go several days (being retired I can sometimes do this) I find that the foil shaver has a rough time knocking down the longer stubble. I have an inexpensive rotary shaper that does a much better job under that circumstance. So when I get lazy and forget to shave, I use the rotary first and then the Braun - the rotary knocks it down and the Braun does a much better job of making it smooth.
This just goes to show you how everyone is so different. Example, I just purchased the Brand new Norelco 9300 from Bestbuy brought it home with delight in my eyes just to have it smacked right out of me lol. Worst shaving experience in my life. This thing would barley trim any hair from my face. Took forever sitting there in one spot while running this thing yes in a circular motion, Hell i tried ever motion with it, ha...... Ended up talking it back and buying the Braun Series 7 -790cc and let me tell you what a world of difference in the two. NIGHT AND DAY, the Norelco (im sorry was junk and felt cheap in my hands also) it missed so many areas on my face it was like i was in high school again learning how to shave all over again. To my delight the Braun series 7 felt heavier in my hands, options was easier to use, buttons were so much better than Norelco also. Trust me I wanted the Norelco to work out, main reason is i like the look of the rotor type razers lol. Anyways back to the actually products. The cleaning tanks on both systems seemed to work fine, but did notice the Braun was much faster and if im not confused had some kind of heated system to dry the razor also when it was finished. Again both may of had this option im just not 100% positive. Another fact the Braun just felt like it had more power.. I May get smashed by saying this but this is again my opinion, but im sorry its just really hard to hear people say they feel and think the build of the Norelco is superior to Braun and other electric razors. Especially when most of them aint even tried other models of any of them. Cause without even turning each device on you can physically fill the difference in build quality in the 2 products. What im saying is without sounding just like the people im talking about ha, lets not be basis just because that's the device we ended up staying with, let people make there own minds up. Please take what we say into consideration but at the same time its your face and your money. If you can try both by all means do so, cause that's what i did and found that yes one device did work better for me than the other. I may of gotten a defective unit who knows, but do remember it felt really weak. Also so you know I know a little about quality , its what i did for work for over 5 years. So trust me it was my job to find mistakes and problem areas. Hell i got paid to do so. :) Look neither of them are going to be the perfect razor. We just have to find the happy medium we are going to settle with in the long run, cause no one wants to keep paying for those high dollar throw away razors like we have been doing for years, plus i kind of like the idea of not having my sink clogged up all the time with my facial hair....
Also a quick note the rotor type razors have always pulled my hair out instead of cutting it, well seems that way. Not so much on the foil type ones like the Braun.....
Nice video man...... keep up the good work......
the quailty of blades we are getting is terrible in any brand Ive had to sharpen brand new blades to get them to cut and the price they get for them is highway robbery
I just recently purchased a series 5 5090cc and after the first week I get close to bbs every time. I was raised on norelco and never had it work as nice as my braun. Very nice review.
reviews like this are putting Consumer Reports out of business. Great job!
After shaving my neck gets glowing hot, so far I've tried 4 different Philips razors and same result! now wanna get a Braun.
I also used rotary and now switched to Braun 5 series and its perfect, never hurt my neck!
whiskey4blood I did it, finally I got the Braun series 5 razor (565 cc). after that my father got amazed by my new shaver, so I asked him to take it home and he did so! now it's been a while I just trim my beard! so far so good.
I have many electric shavers foil and rotary. I have the norelco featured here and it is by far the best I have ever used. The Braun dulls a lot faster and is falling apart at the trimmer. Rotary are the clear winners..I tried the Braun as it was on sale and it does not compare to a Norelco. My previous foils were also inferiour.
2019 and the shaving technology is the same , we have the Braun with foil and Philips with the rotary system, nothing has changed.
@Furious_DC Braun foil system , its more precise and the shave is more closer to a blade.
@Furious_DC Yeah , Braun is a solid shaver and it work's better for my skin than the rotary system.
Excellent side by side comparison of two of the best electric shavers! Thank you.
I been using rotary shaver for years and just recently tried foil shaver since always wanted to try one. So far i only used once and to me seems to do a cleaner shave than my old rotary ones. Especially the neck which my past rotary shavers had trouble getting. Course as said i only used my foil shaver so have see how well it last, i only had a 2 day stuble.
Through my long lasting using of electric shavers I conclude that the duofoil with a central trimmer bar to long hairs is definitely the best and unsurpassed system.
Enjoyed your presentation. You cleared up some important questions for me. Well done.
I purchased the Norelco 1250X 4 years ago. Today they no longer make the same replacement blades. It is still working with the same old blades.
They are the RQ12 with UntraTrack technology. Because they have changed blade design I have decided to go back to Foil. Braun seems to be consistent.
Martin Szy I agree.....have a rotary and blades are no longer available.....Braun is more consistent with their foil.....
Great comparison; very helpful. One correction, however, to be fair to both manufacturers. Lithium ion batteries do NOT have memory and do not therefore require deep discharge cycle charging.
I have used many electric shavers over the years. Even tried a razor blade for a while. Just got tired of all the cuts and pain. I used the Schick Flexamatic, Braun, and others. Then tried the Norelco. So what do I do now? I use both a screen shaver and a rotary every morning. I start shaving with the screen, currently using a Remington DA307. Then for the final touch, I use a Norelco. This works the best for me. I have tried just the Remington or just the Norelco and they both have their issues. But using the combination works really good for me. I have done this for years and it's the closest to a blade I have found. So instead of either / or, I am using both of them. The Remington first, then final shave with the Norelco. Seems crazy, but it works the best for my beard. Anyone else tried this?
Same here. Braun series 3 then cheap two rotar tracel norelco.
Since I've been using a succession of different Philips/Norelco rotary shavers since my 16th Birthday back in 1978, that's what I'm used to... The SensoTouch 3D is a bit pricey to me (I use a much cheaper Philips S3000 Wet/Dry), but I wouldn't discard one if someone gave it to me as a gift...
I've tried rotary shavers in the past. (I like the design).
But my softer neck hairs would pull.
I want to Mach 5.
Last year I tried my first foil shaver. Huge difference!
Foil for me wins big-time
Reading other reviews, I agree, the Braun foils did not hold up, and they seemed to be a cheaper build.
just started using a phillips arcitec my farther bought me about 3 christmas's ago.i wish i started using it sooner as its absolutley brilliant.
I have used a Braun before, but hated it because it would always pull whiskers. I am curious as to how the rotary will work. Has anyone noticed any pulling with these?
Foil shavers tend to give a closer shave, however foil shavers tend to end up with a hole in the foil after 1 and half years ~ 2 years of use (due to foil metal fatigue since the cutter is constantly moving against the backside of the foil). Rotary shavers will last longer but the shave won't be as close as a foil shaver.
You can easily clean the Braun under running water, just like the Philips. I don't understand what's the problem? You don't have to use the cleaning station every day, it is OK to use it once a week or once every two weeks and the other days use warm running water to clean the shaver. The Braun is waterproof you know... And one more very important thing: You NEVER EVER use the little brush on the shaver foil & the cutter cassette (Braun), please read the manual and watch the illustrations. You seem to guess a lot in this video. Read the manual first and then make the video. This video is leading astray.
you didnt listen very carefully he said you can clean by shaking out and maybe once a week do the cleaning station.
Great job with these videos. I was wondering which shaver would you recommend for acne prone skin? Which shaver will irritate the skin the least?
They’re both good at shaving however I would choose rotary over foil for the simple fact that foil is easier to break but the advantage of foil is that it’s easier to clean
Hi, Very good video. Please help me to decide : The diference in time beteween shaves ? Which one grows faster ? Thank you.
Is it really that hard to clean the series 7's head manually? I have a series 3 currently. I just pour some liquid soap on the foils (or inside the head and then put it back on), turn the shaver on and rinse it under running water. It seems to work just fine. I always use some disinfecting spray after that and oil it. I can't imagine that what the cleaning station is doing is much different. I've been using the current cassette for about a year and I haven't noticed any decline in performance either.
I got my Braun 790 with cleaning station for $35 at my local auction . Probably a returned item but works fine . Bet I got the best price on this unit of anybody here . I have a question for the shaver expert - great job on the presentation Braun versus Norelco by the way. Replacement shaver heads are ridiculously expensive at around $60 . If I regularly use the automatic cleaning station, should I ever have to replace that foil cleaning head? Is there any procedure that "sharpens" the existing head ? Finally, I don't like to fool with the cleaning solution and read somewhere online that it is essentially Rubbing alcohol and I use that with no ill consequences. In fact I even saw some place that there was a scent that you could add to your rubbing alcohol. Have you heard of this procedure and is it okay?
I want to buy one of these. But I don't want a shaver that's just for totally getting rid of my beard. I grow hair very quickly. But I sometimes like keeping some stubble and I also want to start designing. Mainly shaving specifically off my neck. I take it a rotary is allot harder to actually style a beard.
First of all, great job with the reviews.
I have a question. I have a problem with my skin. Some hair is growing inside and my skin is gets easy irritated. Should I choose to use foil or a rotary shaver?
Thanks in advance mate.
I just ordered a foil shaver, never used one before. But every rotary shaver I've ever used has would pull hair out of my face constantly and it hurt like a deuce.
I had the same experience with Norelco. Had 3 Norelco shavers and with the last one I shaved only two times. I couldn't use it because pain was unbearable. I finally gave up and try Braun 7. Now I can shave again comfortably with almost razor blade results. 7 series works for me.
Very nice thanks ! I noticed when you shaved with the Braun , you used your tongue . Why did you feel the need to do it ??
I have had 3 shavers. Braun, Norelco, and Panasonic. I can tell you that you will not find a better razor than a Norelco. I tell people all the time that Norelco is the Rolls Royce of razors. Braun and Panasonic are also very good razors and you will probably be happy with them. I actually give the edge to Panasonic over Braun. The Norelco just glides across your face with no irritation. I do get very very minor irritation with the Braun and Panasonic.
Thanks for the great comparison.
A very excellent review. Getting the Braun
I wouldn't prefer washing 8-series with water altough. My dad did this in his (which we bought on trip in Paraguay, it was cheaper but still made in Holland) and it runs a bit slower.
I just purchased my Braun 790cc and it seems like it pulls on my hair when I let it grow out. It hurts pretty bad...do you think thickness of hair has something to do with it? I am a bit disappointed.
I used the braun 7 series twice now and I noticed it does not get all the hairs off especially around my jaw line. I heard the norelco style shaver gets the hair better around jaw line/neck. Anyone have any experience with this. I'm just about ready get my money back on the braun 7 series
What is the best for not hurting your skin as much because I use regular raisers and they hurt my face so I want a more gentle version and my Mum said a electric shaver might be more gentle.
The Norelco rotary shaver always makes my neck red and raw while the Braun foil shaver doesn't at all.
Thanks for sharing this informative video here!
i just can't decide. 50% say Braun 7 is best other 50% say norelco philips 9 is best. no idea what to buy :(
Nickel batteries are the ones that need to be fully discharged. Nothing I own has had one of those batteries for over a decade so the whole "fully discharge to preserve" mantra should be completely discarded at this point.
Li-ion are best to discharge a bit, recharge a bit, keeping the charge in the middle 20-80%. Most devices have a very simple smart controller that doesn't destroy the battery when you leave it plugged in though, so I highly doubt these charging stations would reduce the life of the batteries.
Braun also has three closeness settings. The closest setting is like a razor.
Hey.. Nice comparison.. But I had a doubt remaining.. I know that the Philips nuro.. Can be used with shaving cream / foam as well.. But I want to know if the Braun can also be used in the same way or is it just meant for a dry shave..
Have you compared using the sensotouch wet vs series 7 dry? Does it make any difference? I find my skin dries out really fast when dry shaving (I use series 7). Do you think the wet shaving from sensotouch could provide a closer shave? Also, what is your thought on the Lectric Shave preshave product?
you are always giving comparison with braun and other brands..i think you are really working for braun..
Can I use the shower (water strong rush) hose to clean my Braun Series 7 shaver, to make sure that the hair in the shaver is gone?and how long does it take to replace my old shaving top part? Thank you, I just got the shaver yesterday an felt so happy for giving a slide edge to the Braun Series 7.
In your second review of the Series 7 you say that it isn't made for shaving in the shower. Would the rotary one be better fit for that?
The truth is there is a HUUUGE diference between rotary and foil, but people will always defend their decision, so they will say that they are ok with their rotary crap. But make no mistake Braun foil is way better than any Phillips shaver! I had both and am never going back to Phillips!
How about panasonic foil?
I have heard great things about them, wouldnt really be afraid to buy one. But cant speak from personal experience since I only owned Phillips rotary and Braun 5 series, I have heard that Panasonic also makes grate shavers, so try find some reviews. Just make sure that U dont buy some entry level product and I think U will be fine, I once tried Braun 3 series and it had much weaker motor and wasnt really fast enough, but still didnt hurt my neck like rotary did.
Do you wet shave with these as I have a foil shaver - came off rotary and did a dry electric shave and had nasty break out. Then tried wet shave and foamy with soap with sooth finish
How about when you compare with the sensotouch 3D when doing a wet shave. I use the Braun 720s and its great but leaves my skin very dry and misses certain hair esp. around the neck. I was thinking maybe when a shave is wet it will cut better? Correct me if Im wrong.
I'm having trouble finding the Braun Series 7 with the cleaning station for $200 in Canada. It seems that price is only available in the States.
There really is no clear winner, there are advantages to both. I have used both rotary and foil shavers and both work great
Which one of them is the nearest to the Blade shaving ?
I own both an older Braun series 7 and the current Braun Series 9 (I actually like the 7 better). I bought a 9000 series Norelco only to end up taking it back to the store. I can only suspect that those claiming the Norelco is better never owned a Braun 7 series or higher. It's not even close, the Braun shaves so much closer and faster. I wanted to like the Norelco, but it just didn't measure up.
what would you say is the better for shaving head?
Could you please add/test the Panasonic ES-LV65 ?
Thanks.
always have used norelco was wondering if their was a big difference between the senotouch 2d and 3d???
I have tried both and the Norelco is better. You can use it at any stubble length whereas foil shavers require time consuming trim down first.
I think the Panasonic shaves the closest but I still prefer the Norelco because it doesn't pull hairs and doesn't feel like torture like most foils do.
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Interesting. The Series 9 just launched in the USA this year. I had a Braun Series 7 but the Panasonic Arc 5 was much better. I prefer Norelco rotary because the shaving experience is less dramatic. Maybe the Series 9 fixed all the short comings of the 7 AKA the unbelievably loud operation noise, painful tugging, etc.
Okay thats great. No, I just thought the wet shave would make the shave faster and closer. I've experienced no irritation with Braun, its just that it doesn't shave as well when you're using it everyday, can't seem to lift up the short stubble enough to get a clean shave. Otherwise, shaving every other day is perfect with the Braun.
Oooo, I found out that Ebay has it for $200 and they ship to Canada for $30. Still a good savings when you consider in Canada it is $300 plus taxes.
which one is better for stronger/ tough hair growth?
I like this Philips 3D, especially the shaving head it si probabllly the most advanced philps shaver ever. Altough I peferer the how the older 8-series are built, head is somehow diffrenetly oriented, it is not so 3D movable but guess I got used to it.
I have 8-series philips and am satisfied with it. Tried braun.... it seemed so slow. my dad also used it (my mother bought him as a present)t but then he also bought philips and was more than happy. They work well for 10 years and counting without changing any parts unlike braun foil which is quite expensive to replace.
have an old 8240XL and love it. problem now is wifes mutt used it for a chew toy after cat knocked it of counter. now i need a retainer to keep the blades in. the newerAT830 are just the same i believe. they both have the pivoting head which made a world of diference to me anyways
Just my 2 cents rotary best for head shaving you never se a foil head shaver they are all rotary such as the skull shaver
is there a big differences between an expensive model like sensotouch 3D and like the lower model for ex. aquatouch AT750 ? it is worth to buy that expensive? i'm really tight on budget thx
hello, very good videos. I'm from Argentina. I wanted to know if you can use shaving foam too? and what is the difference between dry and shaving foam ... thanks
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Boy I feel dumb but I'm glad I searched this lol...
According to braun the Li-ion batteries dont have a memory like older rechargeable batteries.
Would you say the Braun shave closer than the SensoTouch?
I have both. Nobody paid me, and I'm much more satisfied with the Braun. I personally think that aleast for me the Foil works much better. It's much more comfortable since the "single" blade is much more direct. I don't like that with the Philips I need to hope that It will cut the single hair that I want, since aiming with 3 blades is much more difficult for me.
When it comes to the washing machines, THERE'S NO COMPETITION, by far Braun machine wins. All what Philips does is to put your machine into a bowl with a liquid that YOU need to put in and make sure there's enough liquid.
Braun's "capsule" is very easy to use, and has a good smell and you really see that it was put into attention. Both the washing machine and the machine it'self, are built to being practical (and feel expensive) and also build to last. This bowl thing, the trimmer, the charging stand and the non hard case that you get with the philips really makes you think that didn't think logicly, And to be honest, I don't like a company that produces tons of products with different models to each model. Thats confusing and gives you actually the right impression about a company. Philips isn't "Apple" but Braun is, and you can see it mainly when you hold both shavers and feel in one hand the plastic of the philips and on the other hand the good quality materials (that also include plastic) of the Braun. It feels much more worthy. The only thing That made me almost buy only the Philips is the fact that you cannot try the machines before you own them and the philips box just looks amazing compare to the poor box of the Braun machine.
Anyway Listen to me, buy the Braun or you will regret that you spend so much money on the philips. The philips is superior, but if you like your things to be perfect like I do, just take the Braun.
A tip for teenagers\people with Zits, The braun doesn't harm you while the Philips rottary teq does.
Also, I've been cut for once, but really nothing big, on the neck. It's true that people say that rottary is not as good as foil for the neck.
One advantage for the philips, it does less noise (minoric) and it doesnt rumble on your face since its rottary, But I find the philips being hard to move on face if I don't wash my face before, unlike the Braun which is smooth when I use it everytime.
I once had this "inner conflict" of which device to buy. My brother bought the philips and I bought the Braun so I had the luck for knowing if I choose the right one.
definitely I chose the better one. That's my thought, and I hope you will be happy if you take my advice.
If any of those two company wants to pay me for advertise just notify me :)
I have tried both and the top of the line Panasonic and I rank the Braun last. Panasonic foils are far superior to Braun.
wave runner doesn't seem to support my judgment, although appreciate the respectful criticism.
Maybe people with different types of facial hair experience different results with foil vs rotary.
I also have both Braun (foil) and Panasonic (foil) and Panasonic is way better for me.
I have very course facial hair, can you recommend one of these two shavers for me? Thanks
+Darin N i have the same problem...and braun is useless for me ....i use a 3 head phillyshave
What i really want to know": is the Philips 3D any better than the earlier Philips models?
That's what I want to know. Is this just a rebranded Arcitec, or is it significantly better?
tipoomaster The heads are better, but they fit the Arcitec, so you can upgrade. And they have already been redesigned at least once since the 3d was designed. But the electronics do have some differences, as the design is evolving, so the newer razors are slightly better than the old ones, but use your old one till it's dead, the new features are not worth spending money over. It is mostly features in the electronics, not the mechanics (other than head design). So rebranded, no... fresher redesign, yes.
Hi do you know how to get 1280x without the cleaning base? I can't find them separate. Or do you mean you can buy other sensotouch models without a base but not 1280x for example? Thanks man :)
I have a Senso Touch 1250x 3D without cleaning base. It works awesome on short or long beard hair and all I have to do is rinse it & clean it weekly! I bought It at Wal-Mart for 99.98 on clearance!! Great Price! Advice from a Barber!!
jsnwelsch17 Thanks man, that sounds like a great deal. I will see if walmart carries them without a cleaning base then since I am in Canada, might be different. But like you I also don't want to pay for the cleaning base since cleaning looks simple enough.
jsnwelsch17 Wow I just checked and they have it like you said but it's $200 :)
That's what I saw It on sale for at Costco $220 But worth every Penny I always Find Good Deals! I am always on the Look out!!!
jsnwelsch17 Respect man for getting it half the price. Are you in the US? Because US prices are generally slightly cheaper than here too.
SensoTouch 3D
can these give me a clear naked shave on my face like a razor or do they leave some hair behind?
hahaha ok so youve done a review on a ton of shavers which one do u advise me to buy money no object which one should i buy thanks for the info
Rotary but that's my 2 cents. I want a Braun but the Phillips works best for me.
hey man, just passin by and i have a question: i got this braun cruZer 5 ok, the problem is the trimmer and precision trimmer part becomes completely unusable by 1 year of continous usage so what do you advice me to do? and note that this is my second braun cruZer in 1 year should i change to something else? alternatives?
thats what ive been reading brauns poor quality shorter life for the kind of moey they want no way poor customer relations also. have had my norelco for 10 years and would be still doing its job if it wasnt for the dog using it as a chewtoy
which is the fastest to shave?
the best way to clean the heads on ether braun or phillips heads is using a ultrasonic cleaner just buy cleaning solutions and use hotwater ind solution in ultrasonic cleaner and it dose a better job than cleaning station
Braun batter lasts a 100 hours. No need to bring cord on trips. Bring the brush though. I use the lighest setting so no ingrown hairs. I'd rather have a 5 o'clock shadow. Would like to try the rotary.
great video..
I've literally just started and I use a 1988 philishave tracer
You should use one on each side of the face simultaneously and show the result at the end..
Nice video.
where can i find or download that at
which one last longer, foil or rotary
Rotary for sure...
Foil shaves closer but foil wears out and when it does you can't use it until it's replaced. Then it's the cost of replacing foil. For some brands, replacement foil costs close to 50% of the brand new shaver. It's not cost effective, not worth it. Rotary don't have this problem.
What shaver would be best to shave face, and body hair, lower body including legs for not very hairy dude :D in shower, price is not a problem :)
Why didn't you say anything about which one irritates skin less?
There are just some different pros and cons to each
Foil rotary razor both shave smooth...
that cuts better shaver thick beard ?
Nice.
“Not a clear cut winner” lol
can you help me to choose
courser6 vs series3 ???!!
Mohamed Abaz
Very informative comparison and you're very attractive.
Why would you shave one side of your face with one shave annother side with another shaver and NOT show the results? Strangest review ever.
In my experience, foil shavers give a closer shave.
I like the rotary shavers a lot better. I tried the braun foil shavers. It was an entry level braun, but it couldn't cut my longer hairs. So it is true what they say, braun's might not be able to shave you, if you go longer than a week, like i like to do. And rotaries are closer than people like to believe. It's close enough for me.
Jeff M r
NEVER brush the foil, read the instructions, that will damage the foil, only brush the cutter block.
You should invest in a video camera with some stabilization dude...
I can't help myself, but this guy has a bad shave in every single video. Heck, look at this beard-shadow! Not exactly seducing to try an electric shave...
Manual shave is always closer than electric. Electric is just faster and can be done dry.
***** Would you mind describing your technique? Just curious.
***** Yeah, stretching the skin is nonsense, I realized that myself. By now I'm quite satisfied with my remington. I sold my Philips which I think was close to unusable.
He's a werewolf
manual can be done dry
790cc comes with a travelling chase, only diiference.