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Braun Series 7 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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Winner:

Braun Series 7 790cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 7 790cc:

  • button icon Most effective dry shaver on the market
  • button icon Well built and Durable
  • button icon AutoSensing motor enables shaving dense beards
  • button icon 5 shaving modes
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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 790cc

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

Braun Series 7 790cc

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 790cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • SPEED SETTINGS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

30,000 Cross-cutting actions per minute and 10,000 microvibrations which help capture and shave even the shortest hair. With such a speed, you will make just a few stroked to get a real close shave

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features an 8D contour adaptation technology which enables the shaver's head rotate to 8 different directions thus make it easy for the shaver to adapt to your skin contours thus capture more hair 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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Uses an advanced AutoSensing motor to understand beard density and thus increase on the speed and power of the shaver to clear even a dense beard

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Even though 7 790cc is a dry shaver, you can opt for a Sensitive Mode - this will reduce on the shaver's power so that it shaves a sensitive skin without pulling or nicking it

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Uses its innovative Sonic technology to help it capture the shortest stubble using 10,000 micro vibrations and an Active Lift trimmer which captures flat lying hairs found in all hard to shave areas

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

With its 8D flexible shaving head, Braun Series 7 can pivot to 8 directions making it easier to shave some of the most problematic areas.The shaving head will easily adapt to your facial contours

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It uses 4 shaving elements and 5 custom speed modes that you can use to clear off a thick beard. The 4 shaving elements include; 3 cutting elements and the 1 Skin Guard. As for the speed, opt for the Turbo Mode

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Due to its 3 cutting elements, a Skin Guard and the Intelligent Sonic Autosense Technology, you can use Braun 790cc to shave your head

No

Braun Series 7 790cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Its ergonomic handle makes it easy to hold. It does not slip out of hands even when shaving in the shower

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Choose from 5 personalized shaving modes to get results of your choice. You can choose between Sensitive mode for sensitive skins, Normal mode for thorough shaving and Turbo mode for a quick shave

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This model is 100 percent waterproofs. It can be immersed in water up to 5 meters. This makes it easy to clean even without a cleaning station

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

You will get a cleaning machine for this shaver. This can be used to Clean, Lubricate, Sharpen and renew the shaver

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a State of art Li Ion Battery that never loses performance. It gets fully charged in 1 hour and you will get 50 minutes of shaving 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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Yes, it is a cordless foil shaver. You can’t use it when it’s 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 790cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Foil shaver with a skin guard feature to protect your skin. Cutting blades are beneath the optifoil so your skin does not get exposed to the sharp cutting blades

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Its shaving mechanism is made up 3 unique features and these include; 4 shaving elements, Intelligent Sonic Autosense Technology, 8D Contour Adaptation and 5 Shaving Modes

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 790cc
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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

High quality build up. Durable and nice looking

No

TRIMMER

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This models pop-up trimmer is placed at the front not at the back as it is with the other shavers

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

50 minutes on a 1 hour full charge

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

1 Cleaning Unit, 1 Cleaning Cartridge,1 Travel Case, 1 Electric Cord and a Travel Case

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

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