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Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 8900

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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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7.4
Runners Up:

Philips Norelco 8900

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 8900 :

  • button icon Smooth shaving heads perfect on every skin type
  • button icon Shaves wet and dry
  • button icon Cuts hair up to 30 percent closer
  • button icon Offers a comfortable shave than most rotary shavers
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 5 5190cc VS. Philips Norelco 8900

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Can work as a dry or wet shaver.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.It won't pull or nick your skin while wet shaving

CPM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
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

The contour detect technology is based on the flexibility of the shaving heads which move in EIGHT different directions following each contour

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
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

Can be used by men with of all types of skins.Those with normal skins can opt for the dry shaving option while those with very sensitive skins can opt for wet shaving option

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

Uses its V-track precision blades that cut up to 30% closer to shave a 3 day stubble

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 3 shaving heads which move in 8 directions reaching all hard to shave areas like below the neck

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

The V-Track Precision Blade System is tailored to capture and shave all sorts of beards. These blades collect hairs that grow in various directions for thorough shaving

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

Braun Series 5 5190cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Well shaped ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold while wet shaving. You won't get tired even when you shave for longer hours

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 fully washable. You can clean it with running tap water and a brush. Men who love shaving while in the shower, this is the best shaver for you

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
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 charge time. This will give you 50 minutes of shaving time

CORDLESS

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

Fully cordless, it can’t work while plugged into power. Always wait for the battery to charge or opt for a quick charge

Braun Series 5 5190cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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 circular blades that self sharpen themselves to maintain shaver performance year after year

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

This rotary shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: Track Precision Blade System, 8 Directions Contouring System and a Click-on beard styler

DISPLAY

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

The LED Display will always show you battery level, when the shaver's head needs replacement and also when the travel lock is on. The main importance of a travel lock is to prevent the shaver from turning on its self by accident

BUILD UP

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

Well built with ergonomic handle, Led display and very smooth shaving heads that are gentle on skin

TRIMMER

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

The Smart Click Beard Styler comes with 5 built-in-length settings which you can use to trim short stubble. The rounded tips on the styler combs are designed to prevent skin irritations.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

It lasts for 50 minutes and the LED display will always show you battery status

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 5 5190cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick Beard Styler, power cord, and travel case

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