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Braun Series 5 5030s VS. Philips Norelco 5700

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Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5700:

  • button icon You will enjoy both wet and dry shaving option
  • button icon Choose the turbo powered mode for dense beards
  • button icon Smooth and comfortable shaving heads
  • button icon Affordable
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Braun Series 5 5030s

Reasons to buy Braun Series 5 5030s :

  • button icon Maximum performance and excellent skin comfort
  • button icon It is Affordable
  • button icon Maintains skin contact thus offer you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used with a Cord or when its cordless
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PERFORMANCE
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USABILITY
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Philips Norelco 5700

  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
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Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons why we like it:

  • WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5030s VS. Philips Norelco 5700

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

Yes

The Aquatec Wet and Dry option will allow you to choose between two options and these include using gel or opting for a quick dry shave. It can also be used under the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

It is quite an efficient shaver, makes about 30,000 cuts per minute just like Braun Series 7 models. This is a very good speed for starter shaver

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

The MicroMotion function creates separate suspensions for all cutting elements thus making it easy for the shaver to respond to each and every contour. In addition to that, the MacroMotion function enables the shavers head to pivot effortlessly along larger contours

Yes

Its 3 rotary heads and blades can move up to 5 directions while keeping skin contact to ensure you get a real close shave on all contours of your face, neck and jaw line.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Yes, it can be used by any one. It is not a fully wet and dry shaver but its smooth shaving foils are tender and friendly on every skin type.

Yes

Since its wet and dry and it also has smooth shaver heads, it can be used by people of all skin types.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

It features 2 SensoFoil Blades that have 899 unique apertures which shave as close as 0.058mm. This means it can shave 1-3 day stubble without irritating or cutting your skin.

Yes

It can shave a 3 day stubble using its MultiPrecision Blade System which raises and cuts all short and flat lying hairs in just a few strokes. The Super Lift and Cut Action shaves much closer. One blade will lift the air while the second blade cuts below the skin for exceptional results.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Features a Flexible shaving head which moves up to 8 directions maintaining skin contact on each and every contour thus offer you with a clean, uniform close shave. The shaver can also reach those hard-to-shave areas.

Yes

Features 3 rotary heads that pivot to 5 directions to ensure that all contours are handled and treated the same. But as the heads move, they will maintain skin contact for a closer and faster shave.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

The UltraActive Lift and CroosHair Blades will capture even the hardest hair to shave. So if you have a thick beard, feel free to use this shaver.

Yes

Not so much but it can do a good job due to its Turbo mode setting which increases on the speed and power of the shaver to cut through a thick beard with a few passes.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

No

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

It has a well built & shaped ergonomic handle that features a textured rubber at the back for extra grip when shaving in the shower.

Yes

Features a well shaped ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

Yes

You have the option of setting the shaver in a TURBO mode which makes the shaver 10x more stronger and effective on dense beards.

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Braun series 5 is 100% washable. It can be immersed in water 5 meters, so you can enjoy a comfortable shave while in the shower. After using the shaver, run tap water over the head to remove hair that is stuck in the foil/blades

Yes

The Aquatec seal makes it hard for water to damage the shaver that is to why it can be used in the shower. You can as well wash it under running tap water.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

Yes

This shaving unit comes with a Smart Clean machine. This should be used to auto clean the shaver, lubricate the blades and charge it. When you use this Smart Clean machine often, your shaver will perform as new all the time.

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

1 hour of full battery charge will give you 50 minutes

Yes

Its Lithium-ion battery charges fully after 1 hour and this will give you 45 minutes of shaving time which computes to 15 shaves. However, you can also opt for a 5 minutes charge and get a onetime shave.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

It can be used corded or cordless. This is the only Braun electric shaver that can be used Corded. So if you forgot to charge the shaver, no worries, simply plug it into power and get things moving.

Yes

It is fully a cordless shaver. Can’t be used while plugged into power. Always wait until its fully charged.

Philips Norelco 5700

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Foil shaver with 2 Cross Hair Blades and an Ultra Active Lift foil which captures all hard-to-shave hairs that grow on the neck and chin areas.

Yes

It is a rotary shaver with circular blades and 3 heads that move in 5 directions following facial contours ensuring that you get a clean close shave. It has a Turbo mode which boots its power 10 times more.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

This unit's shaving system is made up of the following features: UltraActiveLift Foil, CrossHair blades that cut as close as possible, 8-D flexible head,Precision Trimmer, MicroMotion & MacroMotion function and 3 shaving elements

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features: Super Lift and Cut Action, Aquatec Wet and Dry, MultiPrecision Blade System and a Turbo mode which boosts shaver’s power and speed 10 more.

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Small LED display shows battery level status only

Yes

Features a simple LED display which shows battery status and travel lock function. Your shaver should always be in a travel lock after use to prevent it from switching on its self automatically.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

High quality built up with a very good grip and ergonomic handle. You can use its MultiHeadLock function to lock the head in different positions.

Yes

Premium build-up with a curvy ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold.

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Features a Precision trimmer at the back of the head. Simply slide it out to shape your beard,mustache and sideburn

Yes

Comes with a SmartClick precision trimmer which you can attach on the head section to groom your mustache and sideburns. This SmartClick trimmer is skin friendly as well.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

50 minutes of battery life once fully charged for 1 hour

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5030s
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Charging Cord,Protection Cap,Cleaning Brush,Appliance Oil and a Soft Travel Bag

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

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