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Braun Series 7 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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8.7
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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7.4
Runners Up:

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 790cc

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

Braun Series 7 790cc

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5500

  • DISPLAY
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 790cc

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 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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 5500
Yes

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

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 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 790cc
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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

High quality build up. Durable and nice looking

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 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
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 detachable Smart Click precision trimmer which can be used to shape sideburns or mustache.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

50 minutes on a 1 hour full charge

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Philips Norelco 5500

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