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The Braun Series 9 Pro is our favorite because of its superior shaving performance. It can be used wet or dry, leaving a super smooth shave with minimal irritation. It comes with a self-cleaner base and a travel case that doubles as a charger, so there's no need to bring it along, even on long trips. We found that it has a powerful motor that dispatches with stubble quickly. The rechargeable battery also lasts 60 minutes, meaning it may only require a recharge every few weeks.
Unsurprisingly, all of these great features come at a high cost. In addition to the hefty price tag, the self-cleaner fluid requires replacement periodically. This purchase is in addition to the blade cassette, creating substantial maintenance costs. The pop-up trimmer is serviceable but also was not the best of the bunch in our testing. However, if you want a top-of-the-line daily electric razor that offers a close shave, you can't go wrong with this model.  

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All Braun Series 7 models give consistently close, comfortable shaves.The 7071cc comes with the accessories we think most people want or need, including a cleaning system and carrying case.

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The Braun Series 9 is our favorite because of its superior shaving performance. It can be used wet or dry, and testing showed that it has the best contour performance of any razor in the category, handling hair around the neck and jawline just as easily as on cheeks. It comes with a self-cleaner base, as well as a wide array of indicator lights for the battery, foil replacement, and a travel lock. We found that it has a powerful motor that dispatches with stubble quickly. The rechargeable battery also lasts a full 60 minutes, meaning that it may only require a recharge every few weeks.
Unsurprisingly, all of these great features come at a high cost. In addition to the hefty price tag upfront, the fluid for the self-cleaner needs to be replaced periodically. This is in addition to the blade cassette, so there are a few substantial maintenance costs with this razor. The pop-up trimmer is serviceable but also was not the best of the bunch in our testing. However, if you want a top-of-the-line daily electric razor with the features and power to match, you can't go wrong with this model.  

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The Philips Norelco OneBlade Hybrid is a sturdy, full-featured body groomer that offers versatility at a low price. Its dual-edge blade makes it easier to get the right angle on your shave and is adept at touching up sideburns and mustaches. It can be used wet or dry and has a battery indicator light to let you know when it needs a charge or has a full battery &#40;though if only used every three days, we found that it can last well over a month between charges&#41;. It includes several attachments &mdash; 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, and 5mm for stubble on your face and two comfort guards for body grooming. 
For those seeking a close shave, it's important to note that this blade complements a traditional razor; it's not a replacement. It won't provide a baby smooth shave, but that's not what it's meant for. It has a solid run time of 60 minutes from a full charge, but it also takes four hours to get there &#40;which is four times longer than the average razor in this review&#41;. If you are looking for a blade for touchups around a fresh shave or regular body grooming, this is a great inexpensive option.

The Philips Norelco OneBlade Hybrid is a sturdy, full-featured body groomer that offers versatility at a low price. Its dual-edge blade makes getting the right angle on your shave easier and is adept at touching up sideburns and mustaches. It can be used wet or dry and has a battery indicator light to let you know when it needs a charge or has a full battery &#40;though if only used every three days, we found that it can last well over a month between charges&#41;. It includes several attachments &mdash; 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, and 5mm for stubble on your face and two comfort guards for body grooming. 
For those seeking a close shave, it's important to note that this blade complements a traditional razor; it's not a replacement. It won't provide a baby-smooth shave, but that's not what it's designed to do. It has a solid run time of 60 minutes from a full charge, but it also takes four hours to get there &#40;which is four times longer than the average razor in this review&#41;. This inexpensive option is great if you are looking for a blade for touchups around a fresh shave or regular body grooming.

The Braun Series 5 provides an excellent shave on a budget. We are especially impressed with its trimmer attachment &mdash; we found that it was one of the best that we tested, powering through a two-week beard without much noticeable tug. It has up to 50 minutes of run time and comes with a simple set of charge indicator lights. It is straightforward to clean &mdash; there are holes below the foil cassette specifically meant to make it quick and easy to rinse. It can be used wet or dry and performs well even on three-day growth. It is also equipped with one of the most ergonomic grips of the bunch and is rubber-coated, so it stays put if you rest it on the edge of the sink and is easier to hold on to.
This blade isn't without its flaws. The trimmer comes as a separate attachment rather than a built-in component, which just means you have to switch it out with the regular blade instead of popping it up from the back. The head also doesn't have the same flexibility as other high-end models, so it takes a few more passes under the chin to get a close shave. However, if you are looking for a top-notch razor at a reasonable price, this is the place to start.

The Braun Series 5 provides an excellent shave on a budget. We are incredibly impressed with its trimmer attachment &mdash; we found that it was one of the best we tested, powering through a two-week beard without much noticeable tug. It has up to 50 minutes of run time and comes with a simple set of charge indicator lights. It is straightforward to clean &mdash; holes below the foil cassette make it quick and easy to rinse. It can be used wet or dry and performs well even on three-day growth. It is also equipped with one of the most ergonomic grips and is rubber-coated, so it stays put if you rest it on the edge of the sink and is easier to hold.
This blade isn't without its flaws. The trimmer comes as a separate attachment rather than a built-in component, so you have to switch it out with the regular blade instead of popping it up from the back. The head also doesn't have the same flexibility as other high-end models, so it takes a few more passes under the chin to get a close shave. However, this is the place to start if you are looking for a top-notch razor at a reasonable price.

The top-of-the-line Philips Norelco model is the best rotary shaver we’ve ever used.

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