CATEGORY : Electric Shavers

Braun Series 9 Pro VS. Philips Norelco 5500

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Winner:

Braun Series 9 Pro

Reasons to buy Braun Series 9 Pro:

  • button icon Flexible ProHead can cut 1, 3 or 7-day beards even in tricky areas.
  • button icon 100% waterproof and can be used with foam, gel or even under the shower.
  • button icon Made in Germany & designed to last 7 years.
  • button icon With unique Sonic Technology that helps to shave up to 10% faster.
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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 9 Pro

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Braun Series 9 Pro

  • WIRELESS CHARGING
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 9 Pro

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • WIRELESS CHARGING
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 9 Pro VS. Philips Norelco 5500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Are you frustrated with dry shaving? Have you suffered from bumps from dry shaving? Cry no more because this Braun 9 pro series 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

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It is a very efficient shaver making 40,000 Cross-cuts per minute.

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The 40° flexible head easily adapts to your facial contours.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Uses an Intelligent AutoSense Technology to detect a change in beard density thus increase the shaver's power

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This Braun series 9 pro 9465cc is made for all skin types.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Yes, it smoothly works on 3-day stubble. The innovative ProLift trimmer captures and cuts flat-lying hair even that hair that is still partly on the skin.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Flex Electric shaver for men with 40° adaptation for a smooth shave, even in tricky areas. it easily adapts 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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The Intelligent Sonic and AutoSense Technology and 5 shaving elements will ensure thick beards are no trouble. You can shave a thick beard with gel/foam; this will make it soft and easy to cut.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
No

No

Braun Series 9 Pro

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

Yes

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
No

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
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. This wet & dry shaver is 100% waterproof and can be used with foam, gel, or even under the shower.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

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

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

Features a Li-Ion battery which charges fully in 1 hour and this will give you 60 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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This shaver should be used cord-free. You do not have to plug it in and shave while the wires are all over your face.

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.

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It is a foil shaver that hides the blades under the foil which is a great advantage because think about all the cuts and bumps you will avoid. The uniquely designed Braun foils cut the hairs below 0.05mm and the AutoSense technology adjusts the power to your beard's density—for a close shave even on dense beards. Features a redesigned precision switch to lock the shaver's head and easily capture tricky hair, for unparalleled precision and control.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This Braun Series 9 Pro has a smart care center that will automatically charge the piece without necessarily connecting the cord. After you are done shaving, you should keep it in the power case to keep it powered.

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The innovative ProLift trimmer captures and cuts flat-lying hair, with Braun’s unique Sonic Technology that helps to shave up to 10% faster and navigate tricky areas such as the upper lip and neck for a supremely close yet gentle shave.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The ergonomic handle features an LED display which lets you know the battery life of the shaver.

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

This Braun Series 9 Pro is built with a sleek simple design. The handle features an LED screen that displays the battery life. The head features 5 shaving elements, including a pro lift trimmer, Ultrasonic Technology that delivers 10,000 vibrations per minute, and Autosense technology that detects the density of your beard and adjusts the power. The MultiHeadLock function prevents accidental switch-on of the shaver

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 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

The head features five shaving elements, including a new ProLift trimmer that helps lift longer hairs away from your skin, providing a smoother, more efficient shave—even on days’ worth of hair growth, it could be up to 7 days as stated by the brand.

Yes

Features a detachable Smart Click precision trimmer which can be used to shape sideburns or mustache.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

You do not have to wait a whole day for the battery to get fully charged as it has a 5-minute quick-charge for one shave plus 50% runtime. When fully charged, you have up to 6 weeks of shaving without recharge.

Yes

45 minutes

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 9 Pro
Philips Norelco 5500
Yes

It includes a 5-in-1 electric razor, a Smart Care center that intelligently selects a cleaning program, hygienically cleans, lubricates, dries, and charges your razor; cleaning cartridge, leather travel case, cleaning brush, charging cord, and user manual.

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Braun Series 9 Pro

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