Philips Norelco 5500-vs-Braun Series 9090cc

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Braun Series 9090cc

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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.

Braun Series 9090cc

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

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.

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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 9090cc

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

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

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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.

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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.

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

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

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

45 minutes

Yes

50 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour.

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5500

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

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

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Braun Series 9090cc CPM GOOD ON THICK BEARDS CAN SHAVE HEAD
USABILITY	DRAW :
DESIGN	DRAW :

Philips Norelco 5500 VS. Braun Series 9090cc

Braun Series 9090cc