CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Braun Series 9 9290cc VS. Philips Norelco 8900

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Braun Series 9 9290cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 9 9290cc:

  • button icon It is a Wet and Dry Shaver
  • button icon Exceptionally gentle to your skin.
  • button icon Captures more hair in just one single pass
  • button icon It is very effective on 3 day stubble
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Runners Up:

Philips Norelco 8900

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 8900 :

  • button icon Smooth shaving heads perfect on every skin type
  • button icon Shaves wet and dry
  • button icon Cuts hair up to 30 percent closer
  • button icon Offers a comfortable shave than most rotary shavers
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

Braun Series 9 9290cc

  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Braun Series 9 9290cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
  • CLEANING MACHINE
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 9 9290cc VS. Philips Norelco 8900

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Can work as a dry or wet shaver.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.This makes it an ideal rotary shaver for sensitive skins.It won't pull or nick your skin while wet shaving

CPM

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

The contour detect technology is based on the flexibility of the shaving heads which move in EIGHT different directions following each contour

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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.

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Can be used by men with of all types of skins.Those with normal skins can opt for the dry shaving option while those with very sensitive skins can opt for wet shaving option

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Uses its V-track precision blades that cut up to 30% closer to shave a 3 day stubble

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

Features 3 shaving heads which move in 8 directions reaching all hard to shave areas like below the neck

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

The V-Track Precision Blade System is tailored to capture and shave all sorts of beards. These blades collect hairs that grow in various directions for thorough shaving

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

No

Braun Series 9 9290cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Well shaped ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold while wet shaving. You won't get tired even when you shave for longer hours

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

It is fully washable. You can clean it with running tap water and a brush. Men who love shaving while in the shower, this is the best shaver for you

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

Features a Li-Ion battery which charges fully in 1 hours and this will give you 50 minutes of shaving time

Yes

1 hour charge time. This will give you 50 minutes of shaving time

CORDLESS

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

Fully cordless, it can’t work while plugged into power. Always wait for the battery to charge or opt for a quick charge

Braun Series 9 9290cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Rotary shaver with circular blades that self sharpen themselves to maintain shaver performance year after year

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

This rotary shaving mechanism is made up of the following features: Track Precision Blade System, 8 Directions Contouring System and a Click-on beard styler

DISPLAY

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

The LED Display will always show you battery level, when the shaver's head needs replacement and also when the travel lock is on. The main importance of a travel lock is to prevent the shaver from turning on its self by accident

BUILD UP

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
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

Well built with ergonomic handle, Led display and very smooth shaving heads that are gentle on skin

TRIMMER

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

The Smart Click Beard Styler comes with 5 built-in-length settings which you can use to trim short stubble. The rounded tips on the styler combs are designed to prevent skin irritations.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

It lasts for 50 minutes and the LED display will always show you battery status

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 9 9290cc
Philips Norelco 8900
Yes

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

Yes

SmartClick Beard Styler, power cord, and travel case

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