Braun Series 9 9290cc-vs-Philips Norelco 5700

COMPARISON – Braun Series 9 9290cc VS. Philips Norelco 5700

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

This shaver is designed to wet or dry shave. You can use the wet shaving option if your skin is too sensitive. In addition to that, you can shave while in the shower, water won't damage the shaver

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

It is a very efficient shaver making 40,000 Cross-cuts per minute and 10,000 microvibrations that capture more hair in every stoke made

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Features a 10-D contour adaptation system which moves to shavers head up to 10 directions with floating shaving elements that gently follow and adapt to your skin.

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Uses an Intelligent AutoSense Technology to detect a change in beard density thus increase the shavers power 13x per second. This is enough power to clear a dense beard.

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Since it is a wet and dry shaver with smooth foils and a skin guard which protects the skin when shaving, Braun 9 9290cc is ideal for all skin types

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Yes, it has been tested on a 3-day stubble beard and results were good. It has a HyperLift and Cut trimmer which lifts flat laying hairs for thorough shaving

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Features a very flexible shaving head which moves up to 10 directions. More flexible than all shavers on the market.

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

The Intelligent Sonic and AutoSense Technology and 5 shaving elements will ensure that no thick beard remains on your face. You can shave a thick beard with gel/foam; this will make it soft and easy to cut.

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

You can use this model to shave your head. It features AutoSense Technology which detects hair density thus increase on the power of the shaver making it possible to shave hair on the head

Braun Series 9 9290cc

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Well built with an ergonomic handle tailored to fit in your hands. The shaver is slim in size and light weight so you won't get tired when shaving for longer hours

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

By default, all Braun shavers are waterproof up to 5 meters. This means you can use this shaver while in the shower or wash it with running tap water

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

It comes with a clean and charge station which cleans, lubricates, charges and keeps your shaver new all the time. The LED display will always notify you on when to use this cleaning station

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Features a Li-Ion battery which charges fully in 1 hours and this will give you 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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Yes, this is a cordless foil shaver. It won’t work when plugged into power

Yes

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

Philips Norelco 5700

TYPE

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Foil shaver with an active lift trimmer which captures flat lying hair. Its blades are beneath the foil so they never get in contact with the skin

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

MECHANISM

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features.2x Opti-Foi,Protective SkinGuard,HyperLift&Cut trimmer,Direct&Cut trimmer which aligns hair that grows in different directions,AutoSense Technology,Contour Flex Head,Wet&Dry

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

The LED display will provide you with all essential information about your shaver and this include. Battery status, Hygiene status and Lock indicator

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

The rubberized and textured handle improves on the shavers grip. It can't slip off when wet shaving. Also the MultiHeadLock function prevents accidental switch-on of the shaver

Yes

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

TRIMMER

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Features a precision trimmer which slides out from the back of the shaver for easy sideburn and moustache shaping

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 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Once fully charged for 1 hour, the Li-Ion battery will offer you with 50min of cordless shaving

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Philips Norelco 5700

Yes

Clean & Charge Station,Cleaning cartridge,Smart plug,Cleaning Brush and a Travel case

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Braun Series 9 9290cc CPM BEARD DENSITY SENSOR CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5700 SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN	DRAW :

Braun Series 9 9290cc VS. Philips Norelco 5700