Braun Series 5 5190cc-vs-Braun Series 7 740S

COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Braun Series 7 740S

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

This model is Wet and Dry.It is designed to be safe to use under the shower or with gel or foam.This will give you a chance to enjoy a comfortable moisturized grooming experience.

Yes

Whether you prefer wet or dry or shave with gel, this model will always offer you with great results. Men with sensitive will better results with wet shaving.

CPM

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Makes 30,000 cuts per minute just all the other Braun Series 5 models. 30,000 cuts per minute is quite fast and efficient.

Yes

With its 4 synchronized shaver elements, 30000 Cuts Per Minute and 10000 micro vibrations, the shaver will capture even the shortest hairs on the skin.

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

It adapts to your facial contours using its 8-D flexible head and MicroMotion function which enables individual suspension of cutting elements to respond to facial contours.

Yes

With the help of 8D flexible shaver head,the shaver can reach all hard to shave areas and problematic contours without losing skin contact and ensuring that hair is removed in every single pass.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

With the AutoSensing motor, this shaver can sense the density of your beard and adapt to its thickness for efficient performance.

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Since it is a Wet and Dry shaver, it can be used by people of all types of skins. Those with good skins can opt for dry shaving while those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving.

Yes

This shaver can be used on all skin types. It has a very smooth and thin foil system which captures hair for thorough grooming. It can also be used wet or dry. Its active lift and cut blades will ensure your skin is not pulled or nicked when grooming.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Using its AutoSense technology and an ActiveLift trimmer, the shaver can easily pickup the shortest hair without irritating your skin.

Yes

Features individual floating foils and a trimmer mounted on the 8-D pivoting head which keeps skin contact shaving as close as 0.05 mm. So a short stubble of 3 days will be cleared with ease.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

8 Direction Comfort head can move up to 8 directions reaching all hard-to-shave areas. But has the head moves, it maintains skin contact responding to all facial contours and picking up each and every hair on the skin.

Yes

8-D flexible head follows all facial, neck and jaw line contours. You will be able to shave all difficult to shave areas including the neck.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

The AutoSensing Motor keeps on reading your beard density thus adjust its motor speed to shave a thick beard effectively without pulling or nicking your skin.

Yes

Yes, it works very well on a thick beard. Its mechanism is tailored to deal with any type of beard. You can shave wet or dry.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Braun Series 5 5190cc

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Features a textured rubberized ergonomic handle with a better grip and slim in size. This shaver fits both small and large hands. Its light weight so you won't get tired holding it for longer hours.

Yes

Braun has maintained the same design with all its Series 7 shavers so they all share the same design and ergonomic handle which features a textured rubber at the back and on the sides for extra grip while in the shower.

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Choose from 5 shaving modes to get custom results. These range from sensitive to turbo speed.

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Fully washable. It can be immersed into 5 meters of water. So enjoy shaving while in the shower and always wash it with tap water and a brush.

Yes

It is 100% washable and water proof. Can be submerged in water up to 5 meters. Easily shave while in the shower without compromising on the mechanism of the shaver.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

It comes with a clean and charge station which cleans, lubricates and dries the shaver. This cleaning station will always keep your shaver new year-after-year.

Yes

It comes with a Clean and Charge machine. This 5 action machine hygienically cleans your shaver, charges, lubricates and dries it. All this done at the touch of a button. You will always get a reminder on when to use this station.

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Use a Li-Ion battery which charges for 1 hour and will last for up to 50 minutes. But unlike the other Series 5, this model can't be used while plugged into power, you have to wait for it to charge

Yes

Li-Ion Battery Is Fully charged in 1 hr and this gives you 50 minutes of grooming time.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

It is a fully cordless shaver. Charge it for 1 hour and always get 50 minutes of grooming time.

Yes

Fully a cordless shaver. For safety purposes, you can’t use it when its plugged into power.

Braun Series 7 740S

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

This is a Foil Shaver with 2 SensoFoil blades featuring 899 unique apertures that shave as close as 0.058mm. These SensoFoil blades are tough on beards but gentle on skin.

Yes

This is a foil shaver with an 8-D pivoting head, One middle trimmer, 2 ultra-thin OptiFoils and 1 Skin guard for skin protection

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features:2 SensoFoil blades, AutoSensing motor the detects beard density, ActiveLift Trimmer that lifts and cuts flat lying hair and beards that grow in different directions, 8 Direction Comfort head that pivots and follows facial contours while keeping skin contact and the Wet & Dry function.

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following functions:- Intelligent Sonic technology which makes 10,000 vibrations that lift up hair for cutting and 4 synchronized cutting elements.

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Features a very small display which shows battery status. You will always know when to recharge your shaver.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Premium build-up finished in black and blue, features a MultiHeadLock with 5 adjustable angles to help you achieve a comfortable shave.

Yes

High quality build-up and beautiful design. The headlock will help you lock the 8-D shaver head into one favorite position.

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Features a Precision Trimmer that slide out from the back of the shaver. Use this trimmer for sideburn and moustache shaping.

Yes

Features a small pop-up trimmer on the shaver’s head for mustache and sideburn shaping.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

50 minutes of run time once fully charged for 1 hour.

Yes

45 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Braun Series 7 740S

Yes

Clean & Charge station,Cleaning cartridge,Protection cap,Charging cord,Cleaning brush

Yes

Clean & Charge station, Travel pouch, Smartplug 100-240 Voltage and a Cleaning brush

Braun Series 5 5190cc

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Braun Series 5 5190cc BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
USABILITY	WINNER : Braun Series 7 740S SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN	WINNER : Braun Series 5 5190cc DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Braun Series 7 740S