Philips Norelco 5700-vs-Braun Series 9090cc

COMPARISON – Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Braun Series 9090cc

WORKS WITH GEL OR FOAM

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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.

CPM

Philips Norelco 5700

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

WORKS ON 3 DAY STUBBLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

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.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

Features a well shaped 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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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.

FULLY WASHABLE

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

Yes

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

Philips Norelco 5700

TYPE

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

MECHANISM

Philips Norelco 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

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

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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

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 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 5700

Braun Series 9090cc

Yes

45 minutes on a 1 hour charge

Yes

50 minutes once fully charged for 1 hour.

ACCESSORIES

Philips Norelco 5700

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	DRAW :
USABILITY	WINNER : Philips Norelco 5700 SPEED SETTINGS
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Philips Norelco 5700 VS. Braun Series 9090cc