Philips Norelco 5500-vs-Braun Series 9 9290cc

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Braun Series 9 9290cc

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

CPM

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

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.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

Yes

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

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Yes

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

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

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

Yes

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

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

Yes

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

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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

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

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Yes

Features a summarized LED Display which shows only relevant information and this includes; battery status, Cleaning indicator, Travel lock and Replacement head indicator

Yes

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

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

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.

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

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Yes

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

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Yes

45 minutes

Yes

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

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9 9290cc

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

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

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Braun Series 9 9290cc CPM BEARD DENSITY SENSOR GOOD ON THICK BEARDS CAN SHAVE HEAD
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Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Braun Series 9 9290cc

Braun Series 9 9290cc