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Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Braun Series 5 5190cc

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Winner:

Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons to buy Braun Series 5 5190cc:

  • button icon Auto senses beard density for efficient shaving
  • button icon Great performance and excellent skin comfort
  • button icon Ultra ActiveLift lifts and cuts flat-lying hairs
  • button icon 3X better adaptation than other Series 5 shavers
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Runners Up:

Philips Norelco 5700

Reasons to buy Philips Norelco 5700 :

  • button icon You will enjoy both wet and dry shaving option
  • button icon Choose the turbo powered mode for dense beards
  • button icon Smooth and comfortable shaving heads
  • button icon Affordable
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Braun Series 5 5190cc

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
USABILITY
WINNER :

Philips Norelco 5700

  • SPEED SETTINGS
DESIGN
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Braun Series 5 5190cc

Reasons why we like it:

  • CPM
  • BEARD DENSITY SENSOR
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COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Braun Series 5 5190cc

PERFORMANCE

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

The Aquatec Wet and Dry option will allow you to choose between two options and these include using gel or opting for a quick dry shave. It can also be used under the shower.

Yes

This model is Wet and Dry.It is designed to be safe to use under the shower or with gel or foam.This will give you a chance to enjoy a comfortable moisturized grooming experience.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
No

Yes

Makes 30,000 cuts per minute just all the other Braun Series 5 models. 30,000 cuts per minute is quite fast and efficient.

CONTOUR ADAPTABILITY

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Its 3 rotary heads and blades can move up to 5 directions while keeping skin contact to ensure you get a real close shave on all contours of your face, neck and jaw line.

Yes

It adapts to your facial contours using its 8-D flexible head and MicroMotion function which enables individual suspension of cutting elements to respond to facial contours.

BEARD DENSITY SENSOR

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
No

Yes

With the AutoSensing motor, this shaver can sense the density of your beard and adapt to its thickness for efficient performance.

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Since its wet and dry and it also has smooth shaver heads, it can be used by people of all skin types.

Yes

Since it is a Wet and Dry shaver, it can be used by people of all types of skins. Those with good skins can opt for dry shaving while those with sensitive skins should opt for wet shaving.

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

It can shave a 3 day stubble using its MultiPrecision Blade System which raises and cuts all short and flat lying hairs in just a few strokes. The Super Lift and Cut Action shaves much closer. One blade will lift the air while the second blade cuts below the skin for exceptional results.

Yes

Using its AutoSense technology and an ActiveLift trimmer, the shaver can easily pickup the shortest hair without irritating your skin.

FLEXIBLE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Features 3 rotary heads that pivot to 5 directions to ensure that all contours are handled and treated the same. But as the heads move, they will maintain skin contact for a closer and faster shave.

Yes

8 Direction Comfort head can move up to 8 directions reaching all hard-to-shave areas. But has the head moves, it maintains skin contact responding to all facial contours and picking up each and every hair on the skin.

GOOD ON THICK BEARDS

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Not so much but it can do a good job due to its Turbo mode setting which increases on the speed and power of the shaver to cut through a thick beard with a few passes.

Yes

The AutoSensing Motor keeps on reading your beard density thus adjust its motor speed to shave a thick beard effectively without pulling or nicking your skin.

CAN SHAVE HEAD

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
No

No

Braun Series 5 5190cc

USABILITY

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Features a well shaped ergonomic handle that fits in both small and large hands.

Yes

Features a textured rubberized ergonomic handle with a better grip and slim in size. This shaver fits both small and large hands. Its light weight so you won't get tired holding it for longer hours.

SPEED SETTINGS

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

You have the option of setting the shaver in a TURBO mode which makes the shaver 10x more stronger and effective on dense beards.

No

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

The Aquatec seal makes it hard for water to damage the shaver that is to why it can be used in the shower. You can as well wash it under running tap water.

Yes

Fully washable. It can be immersed into 5 meters of water. So enjoy shaving while in the shower and always wash it with tap water and a brush.

CLEANING MACHINE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

This shaving unit comes with a Smart Clean machine. This should be used to auto clean the shaver, lubricate the blades and charge it. When you use this Smart Clean machine often, your shaver will perform as new all the time.

Yes

It comes with a clean and charge station which cleans, lubricates and dries the shaver. This cleaning station will always keep your shaver new year-after-year.

CHARGING TIME

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Its Lithium-ion battery charges fully after 1 hour and this will give you 45 minutes of shaving time which computes to 15 shaves. However, you can also opt for a 5 minutes charge and get a onetime shave.

Yes

Use a Li-Ion battery which charges for 1 hour and will last for up to 50 minutes. But unlike the other Series 5, this model can't be used while plugged into power, you have to wait for it to charge

CORDLESS

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

It is fully a cordless shaver. Can’t be used while plugged into power. Always wait until its fully charged.

Yes

It is a fully cordless shaver. Charge it for 1 hour and always get 50 minutes of grooming time.

Philips Norelco 5700

DESIGN

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

It is a rotary shaver with circular blades and 3 heads that move in 5 directions following facial contours ensuring that you get a clean close shave. It has a Turbo mode which boots its power 10 times more.

Yes

This is a Foil Shaver with 2 SensoFoil blades featuring 899 unique apertures that shave as close as 0.058mm. These SensoFoil blades are tough on beards but gentle on skin.

WIRELESS CHARGING

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
No

No

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features: Super Lift and Cut Action, Aquatec Wet and Dry, MultiPrecision Blade System and a Turbo mode which boosts shaver’s power and speed 10 more.

Yes

Its mechanism is made up of the following features:2 SensoFoil blades, AutoSensing motor the detects beard density, ActiveLift Trimmer that lifts and cuts flat lying hair and beards that grow in different directions, 8 Direction Comfort head that pivots and follows facial contours while keeping skin contact and the Wet & Dry function.

DISPLAY

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Features a simple LED display which shows battery status and travel lock function. Your shaver should always be in a travel lock after use to prevent it from switching on its self automatically.

Yes

Features a very small display which shows battery status. You will always know when to recharge your shaver.

BUILD UP

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Premium build-up with a curvy ergonomic handle that makes it easy to hold.

Yes

Premium build-up finished in black and blue, features a MultiHeadLock with 5 adjustable angles to help you achieve a comfortable shave.

TRIMMER

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

Comes with a SmartClick precision trimmer which you can attach on the head section to groom your mustache and sideburns. This SmartClick trimmer is skin friendly as well.

Yes

Features a Precision Trimmer that slide out from the back of the shaver. Use this trimmer for sideburn and moustache shaping.

BATTERY LIFE

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

Yes

50 minutes of run time once fully charged for 1 hour.

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5700
Braun Series 5 5190cc
Yes

SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap

Yes

Clean & Charge station,Cleaning cartridge,Protection cap,Charging cord,Cleaning brush

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