CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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Braun Series 7 740S

Reasons to buy Braun Series 7 740S:

  • button icon Use Wet & Dry or in the shower
  • button icon Personalize it basing on your needs
  • button icon Precision Headlock lets you lock the head in the right angle
  • button icon Powerful and effective
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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 7 740S

  • CPM
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 7 740S

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 740S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

Braun Series 7 740S

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

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

CORDLESS

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

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 7 740S

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
No

Yes

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

BUILD UP

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

No

TRIMMER

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a small pop-up trimmer on the shaver’s head for mustache and sideburn 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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

45 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

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

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

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