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Braun Series 9090cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

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7.8
Winner:

Braun Series 9090cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 9090cc:

  • button icon Uses its Intelligent SyncroSonic technology to capture more hair in a single pass
  • button icon Tender on skin
  • button icon Delivers a clean, close shave
  • button icon Flexible cutting elements mounted on a 10-D shaving head
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Philips Norelco 4500

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 4500 :

  • button icon Affordable and efficient
  • button icon Dual Precision shaving system guarantees you with a clean shave
  • button icon Can be used wet or dry
  • button icon Ideal for sensitive skins - due to its smooth shaving heads
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 9090cc

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

Braun Series 9090cc

  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • CLEANING MACHINE
DESIGN
WINNER :

Braun Series 9090cc

  • BUILD UP
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 9090cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • GOOD ON THICK BEARDS
  • CAN SHAVE HEAD
  • ERGONOMIC HANDLE
  • CLEANING MACHINE
  • BUILD UP
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COMPARISON – Braun Series 9090cc VS. Philips Norelco 4500

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

Yes

This unit can be used with get or water. It is a wet and dry electric shaver, fully washable with an AquaTec seal for convenient grooming while in the shower.

CPM

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

The intelligent Sonic Technology makes 40,000 cross-cuttings per minute; it is designed to trap different types of hair

No

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a Fully flexible shaving system which moves up to 10 directions thus capture even more hair in areas that are hard to shave. In addition to that, the shaver has both the MicroMotion and MacroMotion sensors that enable the shaver maintain more skin contact for thorough facial adaptability.

Yes

It features a pivoting, flexible float system which follows facial contours while keeping shaver heads close to the skin for thorough and effective grooming.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

Yes

Yes, since it is wet and dry enabled and it also has smooth flexible heads, men with various skin types can use it. Those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving because it makes hair softer and easier to shave.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

With its HyperLift and Cut Trimmer features, the shaver will be in position to lift and cut even the shortest hair. In addition to that, Braun-9090cc's flexible cutting elements combine both the MicroMotion & MacroMotion to maintain close contact with the skin thus shave even the shortest stubble of 3 days.

Yes

Since it has a Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts up short or flat lying hair for cutting, it will be effective on 3 day stubble.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a fully flexible shaving system which pivots to 10 directions following each and every contour on your facial skin. This flexible shaving head is made up of flexible cutting elements that cut as close as possible.

Yes

Features flex and float system that follows various facial contours while keeping the 3 shaver's heads close to the skin ensuring close and clean shave in all areas it can reach.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Yes it does shave thick beards With the help of the Intelligent Sonic Technology which delivers 40,000 cross-cuts per minutes and the HyperLift trimmer.

No

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

The combination of MicroMotion & MacroMotion technology which ensures that the shaver maintains skin contact so that it picks up more hair in every single pass - so it might be a a good head shaver. But if you have too much hair, I suggest you trim it first with a hair clipper and later on use this dry shaver.

No

Braun Series 9090cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Braun has maintained its ergonomic handle design in all its Series 9 models. The back of this handle is textured so as to improve on the shavers Grip.

No

SPEED SETTINGS

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This model is 100% waterproof so you ca wash it with running tap water. It can be submerged in water up to 5 meters

Yes

Yes, this small shaver can be washed under running tap water. It has an AquaTec seal which prevents water from damaging the inside parts of the shaver.

CLEANING MACHINE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

It comes with a Clean and Charge Station which you can use to thoroughly clean the shaver, charge it, lubricate and renew its blades so that it maintains its great performance.

No

CHARGING TIME

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This unit's charging time is 1 hour and this will give you 50 minutes of nonstop shaving. But it also has a quick charge option of 5 minutes - which gives you a single quick shave

Yes

Uses a Lithium-Ion Battery which charges fully within 1 hour. This will give you 50 minutes of grooming time.

CORDLESS

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

This is a cordless shaver – but it comes with a charging dock

Yes

True, this shaver is fully cordless. For safety purposes, Philips has disabled functionality when the shaver is plugged into power. If you want a quick shave, charge the battery for at least 10 minutes and this will give one shave.

Braun Series 9090cc

DESIGN

TYPE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Foil dry shaver – can’t be used with shaving gel but it is a very effective dry shaver. This is an advancement of Braun Series 7 790cc.

Yes

Rotary shaver with a Dual Precision shaving system which shaves both long and short stubble. It also features Super Lift and Cut Dual-blades which lift hair off the skin for cutting.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
No

No

MECHANISM

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Its shaving mechanism is made up of the following features;Intelligent Sonic Technology, OptiFoil, 2x Specialized Middle Trimmers which include: HyperLift and Cut trimmer Direct and Cut trimmer

Yes

Norelco 4500 has a very simple mechanism which includes:DualPrecision shaver system, Flex and Float System which maintains skin contact as the shaver manoeuvres over various contours,AquaTec seal offers convenient DRY or WET shave, Super Lift and Cut Dual-blade action which lifts flat lying hair

DISPLAY

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a LED display which shows battery status, cleaning status - this one tells on when to use the clean station for thorough shaver cleaning and a shaver lock reminder

Yes

Features a small LED display which shows battery status. You will always know when to re-charge your shaver.

BUILD UP

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Just like all Braun Series 9 models, this one is not exceptional, it also has a nice looking design and it feels durable when you hold it.

No

TRIMMER

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Features a Pop-up precision trimmer which you can use to shape your sideburns and mustache. The trimmer slides out from the back of the shavers head

Yes

Features a Pop-up trimmer at the back of the shaver's head. This can be used to groom and shape mustache & sideburns.

BATTERY LIFE

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

50 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour.

Yes

50 minutes when the shaver is fully charged for 1 hour

ACCESSORIES

Braun Series 9090cc
Philips Norelco 4500
Yes

Clean & Charge System, Cleaning fluid refill, Travel Case, Shaver Cleaning Brush and a Smart plug 100 to 240v

Yes

Protection cap, Power cord, Cleaning brush

Braun Series 9090cc

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