Price: £50 | Check price on Amazon | Argos | Boots Pros: Waterproofed sturdy design decent shave Cons: Not especially refined If it’s a special occasion you’re shaving for, then we’d recommend breaking out the razor again. In other words, it’s not going to give you the absolute neatest shave going, but it’ll pass muster for everything but close inspection. No matter how persistent you are in trying to scrub them off. This mainly means accepting it’ll probably end up leaving a few rough patches around your neck and the edges of your chin. So long as you play to its strengths, you should feel the same way.
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We didn’t expect much at all of the Series 3 before unboxing it, but came away rather impressed with the thing. That means textured, rubberised sides that are easy to grip and an overall weightiness that allows for greater control in the hand compared to the Remington G4. It’s waterproof, offers a five minute quick-charge and features a design that belies its affordable status. In essence, this is a budget-friendly shaver that doesn’t feel cheap. While we’d rather use one of the pricier models here as a day-to-day companion, the Series 3 has enough about it to deliver in the role. What can you really expect from a £50 electric shaver? According to Braun’s Series 3 (£50), a little more than you might think. Price: £190 | Check price on Amazon | Argos
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Pros: Multidirectional head quick, close shave classy design Cons: Reasonably expensive If you’re inclined to shave every day, though, then we’d forgive you for treating yourself. Just like airborne travelling in a separate cabin from the proles, the Series 9 is more of a luxury than practical necessity. Naturally, this shaver is also waterproof and has the stamina for weeks of use in one charge. Add to this 40,000 cutting actions per minute and you’ve got yourself a device that makes light work of your stubble and can handle things after failed diversion into beard territory.
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That means a 10-directional head that does a far better job of covering crevices and blind spots than a static model. The best foil model going – not a particularly steep challenge given Philips specialises in rotary designs – this product goes the extra mile to deliver a complete shave. Braun promises its top tier shaver should stand tall in your bathroom for seven years, which doesn’t seem that outrageous a claim given its luxe, weighty build and general shaving chops. Only instead of a limitless supply of prosecco and tiny crisp packets, the Braun Series 9 (£190) comes boxed with a classy leather-like carry case and cleaning station for keeping your new blades rinsed and lubricated.ĭo you actually need any of this stuff? Not exactly but it does all underline how the Series 9 is built to last. Where you get the product you paid for and a bunch of extras to help justify the exorbitant outlay. Welcome to the ‘business class’ of electric shavers. Price: £199 | Check price on Amazon | Argos Pros: Great value hassle-free shaving feature-packed Cons: Missing the trimmings of the Prestige model You really can’t say much fairer for the money and that’s why the Philips S9000 is our current electric shaver pick.
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Waterproofing and the ability to deliver a full shave in five minutes are also welcome features when you’re in a hurry and want to get groomed quick-sharp. While the Series 9000’s plastic build isn’t totally luxe, it’s sleek enough with ample grip.
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So there’s less rubbing against a rough patch ad nauseum or spotting you’ve developed a micro-tache in the work bathroom. This is the real charm of this Philips: it makes a clean, sharp shave relatively effortless. As opposed to trying to wedge the thing into more tricky positions. Getting shot of stubble is this device’s stock in trade thanks to an eight directional head that aptly complements its rotary head, so you can swivel round your face with relative ease. Especially if you’re the type to shave every other day. Also it means Philips can charge more than double the price of this standard Series 9000 for such future-facing thinking.īack in the world of ‘normal’ blades the Series 9000 is a very good shaver indeed. Because you just know an innovation is good if it’s got ‘nano’ in its name. That title belongs to the S9000 Prestige model, which comes with a wireless Qi charging pad and NanoTech blades. Hitting the sweet spot between value and shaving abilities, Philips’ 9000 (£199) isn’t quite the brand’s premiere shaver but it’s close enough.