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Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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8.7
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 5500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5500 :

  • button icon It is a wet and dry electric shaver
  • button icon Turbo mode makes the shaver 10x faster and powerful
  • button icon Flexible shaving heads reach all hard to shave areas
  • button icon Affordable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 is an Aquatec Wet and dry shaver. You can choose how you would like to shave. Those with sensitive skins can shave with gel while those with normal skins can opt for a dry shave. It is fully waterproof, so you can shave while in the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

Its contouring system is made of 3 shaver heads and circular blades that rotate in 5 different directions capturing hair on every contour on your face, neck and jaw line

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

Since it is a wet and dry shaver, anyone can enjoy a comfortable close shave with this shaver. Choose to shave wet or dry depending on your skin type.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

It will use its lift and cut blade system to capture and shave 3 day stubble. This system is made up of 2 blades. One blade lifts the short hair while the 2nd blade cuts. In addition to that, the flexible shaving head will follow each and every contour on your face, keeping close contact with the skin thus capture more short hair in a single pass.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

It features 3 flexible shaver heads that pivot up to 5 directions keeping close contact with the skin so as to provide you with a clean close shave.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
No

No

Braun Series 5 5190cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

It features a slim ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

Yes

To some extent you can customize the functionality of this shaver by using the Turbo Mode function. This one will boost the shaver’s power and speed 10 times. So if you want a quick shave early in the morning, opt for this turbo mode function.

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

Due to its AquaTech feature, this model can be immersed in water and it won't get any damages. It is 100% water proof, so you can enjoy that comfortable wet shave while in the shower.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

1 hour of full battery charge will give you 45 minutes of grooming time. On the other hand, you can as well opt for a quick 5 minutes charge and get a single shave.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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. So safety reasons, Philips have disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power since it’s a wet and dry shaver.

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

It is a rotary shaver with circular blades that shave as close as possible. Rotary shavers use circular blades which shave in a circular motion.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500's mechanism is made up of the following functions: MultiPrecision Blade System, Turbo mode which boosts the shaver 10x, 5 direction flexible heads and Aquatec Wet and Dry

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

Features a summarized LED Display which shows only relevant information and this includes; battery status, Cleaning indicator, Travel lock and Replacement head indicator

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

The shaver looks beautiful all durable. It is light weight and very easy to use. Its circular blades are available on Amazon so you don't have to worry about replacement blades. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to use the shaver while in the shower.

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 detachable Smart Click precision trimmer which can be used to shape sideburns or mustache.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

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