Braun Series 7 740S-vs-Philips Norelco 5500

COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 5500

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 7 740S

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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.

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

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.

Braun Series 7 740S

TYPE

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

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 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

Yes

Features a detachable Smart Click precision trimmer which can be used to shape sideburns or mustache.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

45 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 740S

Philips Norelco 5500

Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Braun Series 7 740S CPM GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY	WINNER : Braun Series 7 740S CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5500 DISPLAY

Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 5500