CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 8900

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Winner:

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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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 7 740S

  • CPM
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 7 740S

  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 8900

  • DISPLAY
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 740S

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 740S VS. Philips Norelco 8900

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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

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

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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 3 shaving heads which move in 8 directions reaching all hard to shave areas like below the neck

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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.

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

Braun Series 7 740S

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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 8900
Yes

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

Yes

1 hour charge time. This will give you 50 minutes of shaving time

CORDLESS

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

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 7 740S

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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 circular blades that self sharpen themselves to maintain shaver performance year after year

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
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

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
No

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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

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

TRIMMER

Braun Series 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Features a small pop-up trimmer on the shaver’s head for mustache and sideburn 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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

45 minutes 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 7 740S
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick Beard Styler, power cord, and travel case

Philips Norelco 8900

Overall Winner

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