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Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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Winner:

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 5 5190cc:

  • button icon Auto senses beard density for efficient shaving
  • button icon Great performance and excellent skin comfort
  • button icon Ultra ActiveLift lifts and cuts flat-lying hairs
  • button icon 3X better adaptation than other Series 5 shavers
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Philips Norelco 4500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 4500 :

  • button icon Affordable and efficient
  • button icon Dual Precision shaving system guarantees you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used wet or dry
  • button icon Ideal for sensitive skins - due to its smooth shaving heads
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • BUILD UP
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

This unit can be used with get or water. It is a wet and dry electric shaver, fully washable with an AquaTec seal for convenient grooming while in the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

It features a pivoting, flexible float system which follows facial contours while keeping shaver heads close to the skin for thorough and effective grooming.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Yes, since it is wet and dry enabled and it also has smooth flexible heads, men with various skin types can use it. Those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving because it makes hair softer and easier to shave.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

Since it has a Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts up short or flat lying hair for cutting, it will be effective on 3 day stubble.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Features flex and float system that follows various facial contours while keeping the 3 shaver's heads close to the skin ensuring close and clean shave in all areas it can reach.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

Braun Series 5 5190cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Yes, this small shaver can be washed under running tap water. It has an AquaTec seal which prevents water from damaging the inside parts of the shaver.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Uses a Lithium-Ion Battery which charges fully within 1 hour. This will give you 50 minutes of grooming time.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

True, this shaver is fully cordless. For safety purposes, Philips has disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power. If you want a quick shave, charge the battery for at least 10 minutes and this will give one shave.

Braun Series 5 5190cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Rotary shaver with a Dual Precision shaving system which shaves both long and short stubble. It also features Super Lift and Cut Dual-blades which lift hair off the skin for cutting.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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

Norelco 4500 has a very simple mechanism which includes:DualPrecision shaver system, Flex and Float System which maintains skin contact as the shaver manoeuvres over various contours,AquaTec seal offers convenient DRY or WET shave, Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts flat lying hair

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

Features a small LED display which shows battery status. You will always know when to re-charge your shaver.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
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 Pop-up trimmer at the back of the shaver's head. This can be used to groom and shape mustache & sideburns.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Braun Series 5 5190cc

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