CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Braun Series 7 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 5700

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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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8.3
Runners Up:

Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5700 :

  • button icon You will enjoy both wet and dry shaving option
  • button icon Choose the turbo powered mode for dense beards
  • button icon Smooth and comfortable shaving heads
  • button icon Affordable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 7 790cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5700

  • DISPLAY
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 7 790cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 7 790cc VS. Philips Norelco 5700

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
No

Yes

The Aquatec Wet and Dry option will allow you to choose between two options and these include using gel or opting for a quick dry shave. It can also be used under the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 5700
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 3 rotary heads and blades can move up to 5 directions while keeping skin contact to ensure you get a real close shave on all contours of your face, neck and jaw line.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 5700
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 its wet and dry and it also has smooth shaver heads, it can be used by people of all skin types.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 can shave a 3 day stubble using its MultiPrecision Blade System which raises and cuts all short and flat lying hairs in just a few strokes. The Super Lift and Cut Action shaves much closer. One blade will lift the air while the second blade cuts below the skin for exceptional results.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 3 rotary heads that pivot to 5 directions to ensure that all contours are handled and treated the same. But as the heads move, they will maintain skin contact for a closer and faster shave.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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

Yes

Not so much but it can do a good job due to its Turbo mode setting which increases on the speed and power of the shaver to cut through a thick beard with a few passes.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 5700
Yes

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

Yes

Features a well shaped ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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

You have the option of setting the shaver in a TURBO mode which makes the shaver 10x more stronger and effective on dense beards.

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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

The Aquatec seal makes it hard for water to damage the shaver that is to why it can be used in the shower. You can as well wash it under running tap water.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

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

Yes

This shaving unit comes with a Smart Clean machine. This should be used to auto clean the shaver, lubricate the blades and charge it. When you use this Smart Clean machine often, your shaver will perform as new all the time.

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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

Its Lithium-ion battery charges fully after 1 hour and this will give you 45 minutes of shaving time which computes to 15 shaves. However, you can also opt for a 5 minutes charge and get a onetime shave.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

Yes, it is a cordless foil shaver. You can’t use it when it’s plugged into power

Yes

It is fully a cordless shaver. Can’t be used while plugged into power. Always wait until its fully charged.

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 and 3 heads that move in 5 directions following facial contours ensuring that you get a clean close shave. It has a Turbo mode which boots its power 10 times more.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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

Its mechanism is made up of the following features: Super Lift and Cut Action, Aquatec Wet and Dry, MultiPrecision Blade System and a Turbo mode which boosts shaver’s power and speed 10 more.

DISPLAY

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
No

Yes

Features a simple LED display which shows battery status and travel lock function. Your shaver should always be in a travel lock after use to prevent it from switching on its self automatically.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

High quality build up. Durable and nice looking

Yes

Premium build-up with a curvy ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold.

TRIMMER

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with a SmartClick precision trimmer which you can attach on the head section to groom your mustache and sideburns. This SmartClick trimmer is skin friendly as well.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
Yes

50 minutes on a 1 hour full charge

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 7 790cc
Philips Norelco 5700
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 5700

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