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Braun Series 7 7865cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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Braun Series 7 7865cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 7 7865cc:

  • button icon It is a Wet and Dry Shaver
  • button icon You will achieve a close shave with a few strokes
  • button icon Choose from 5 personalized modes
  • button icon It adapts to your facial contours
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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 7 7865cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY
WINNER :

Braun Series 7 7865cc

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5500

  • DISPLAY
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 7865cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 7865cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This is an upgrade of Braun Series 7-790cc. It is a wet and dry electric shaver designed to shave either dry or with shaving gel

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Makes over 30,000 Cross-cuts per minute and 10,000 microvibrations which help the shaver to capture and cut even the shortest beards of 3 days

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The shaver uses a built-in responsive intelligence technology to automatically adapt and follow different contours on your face thus offer you with a clean close shave. In addition to that, the shaver has a Contour Flex Shaving Head which moves up to 8 directions reaching all hard-to-shave areas.

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Uses its AutoSense Technology to shave denser beards efficiently than any other shaver without pulling or nicking your skin.

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It can be used on all skin types. It is a Wet and Dry model so those with sensitive skins can opt for wet shaving.Choose from 5 personalized shaving settings modes.It also features a Skin Guard which protects the skin as you’re 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 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The combination of 3 cutting elements, Intelligent Sonic and Autosense Technology, the shaver will be in position to capture even the shortest hairs.

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

8-D Contour Adaptation shaving head will reach all hard-to-reach areas. The head features 3 shaving elements and 1 SkinGuard which floats gently onto your facial skin capturing hair with ease.

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It is very effective on thick beards. The Autosense technology will sense a difference in beard density thus adjusts the shavers speed and power to clear off a thick beard.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

With the 10,000 microvibrations, autosense technology, 5 shaving modes that include a turbo shaving mode and 3 shaving elements

No

Braun Series 7 7865cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Well shaped ergonomic handle with a textured rubber on the sides to improve on the shavers grip so that it does not slip out of your hands when wet shaving.

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

For custom results, choose from 5 shaving modes and the most popular ones include; Normal Mode, Sensitive Mode and the Turbo Mode

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The shaver is 100% Waterproof, it can be submerged into water up to 5 meters. This makes it easier to clean even when you don't have cleaning cartridge

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

You will get a clean and recharge machine. It is the only 4-action alcohol based shaver cleaning machine. It automatically cleans charges and lubricates the shaver

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Its State of the art LiIon Battery charges fully in 1 hour and this will give you 50 minutes of charging 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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

True, this is a cordless foil shaver belonging to the Series 7 class. The only wet & dry Braun Series 7

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 7865cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This is a foil shaver belonging to the Braun Series 7 class. But unlike other Braun series 7 models,it is a Wet and Dry

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Its having mechanism features; An Active Lift trimmer which captures flat lying hairs,AutoSense Technology which shaves denser beards and Sonic Technology which Helps capture more hair in every single stroke,

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This model maintains the Series 7 design, ergonomic handle, flexible pivoting head, pop-up trimmer, shaving mode buttons at the front, thin optifoils, a skin guard and a premium finish

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 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a built-in precision trimmer for grooming your moustache and sideburns

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

50 minutes of shaving time on a fully charged battery. Charging time is 1 hour.

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 7865cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Clean & Charge Station, Cleaning cartridge, SmartPlug, Travel pouch and a Cleaning brush which you can use when cleaning the shaver with tapo water & soap

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Philips Norelco 5500

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