Put to the test: Electric shaver test report 2017
created on 23.5.2017
Twelve shavers were scrutinised to find the candidates that make your daily shave easier. The model that stands alone on the winner's podium is the "Braun Series 9". Find out which criteria it had to fulfil and which six models are hot on its heels with a "good" test result.
"Stiftung Warentest" publishes annual test reports on electronics, household appliances and the like and rates them according to the German grading system. We have summarised the small but significant differences between the tested models for you:
1st place: "good", grade: 1.9
The Braun Series 9 - 9290cc
The test winner does not differentiate between dry and lathered stubble and, above all, has no excuses for three-day beards. Every day, it takes the work out of shaving quietly and with little vibration, while lying comfortably in your hand. It leaves a pleasant feeling and lets your skin shine in a flawless light.
- Shaving: 2.2
- Skin protection: 1.7
- Handling: 1.6
- Processing: 0.7
2nd place: "good", grade: 2.0
These two candidates are characterised by their solid performance in dry and wet shaving. Their waterproof design and flawless workmanship also make them easy to use in the shower. Here, too, your three-day beard will be afraid of the good and, above all, barely audible performance in the morning. So you can start the day gently with both. The main difference between them is the battery performance. The Philips model performs slightly better here.
The Braun Series 3 - 3040s
Thanks to "MicroComb" technology, more hair is captured than with conventional shavers, so you need fewer strokes to reach your goal with this Braun model. This is particularly noticeable during the endurance test of shaving a three-day beard
- Shaving: 2.2
- Skin protection: 1.9
- Handling: 1.8
- Processing: 0.5
Philips Series 9000 - S9711/3
Get a close shave with this pioneer in facial contour recognition. The unique "V-Track" system guides the hairs into the optimum cutting position, capturing significantly more hair with each stroke than comparable electric shavers.
- Shaving: 2.3
- Skin protection: 1.9
- Handling: 1.5
- Processing: 0.5
3rd place "good", grade: 2.1
In third place are four shavers that are in no way inferior to each other in terms of ease of use, workmanship and skin-friendliness. They get the job done reliably on beards of all kinds and treat your skin in an exemplary manner. They are suitable for dry and wet shaving.
Braun Series 7 - 7850cc
The first shaver with turbo mode and 10,000 micro-movements per minute effortlessly works its way through your thick beard growth. The intelligent Sonic technology continuously analyses your beard and automatically adapts to it for a perfect result. Thanks to the best battery performance, it wins the "handling" category with a score of "very good" (1.5).
- Shaving: 2.3
- Skin protection: 2.1
- Handling: 1.5
- Processing: 0.6
Panasonic ES-LV6N-S803
This model works reliably, quietly and gently on all beard types. It has a handy and stable design so that you can also reach your goal quickly when cleaning. The Panasonic ES-LV6N- S803 only has some catching up to do in terms of battery life.
- Shaving: 2.2
- Skin protection: 2.1
- Handling: 1.8
- Processing: 0.5
Philips Series 3000 - S3510/06
Here the movements adapt to the contours of your face. This skin-friendly Philips model makes it easy for you even in the neck and chin area. When charged, the Philips Series 3000 can also be used under water. It is particularly characterised by its long battery life and excellent stability.
- Shaving: 2.3
- Skin protection: 1.9
- Handling: 1.5
- Processing: 0.5
Braun Waterflex WF2S Wet&dry Blue
The "WaterFlex" razors have been specially developed for use in the shower. As well as being easy to use during shaving, the Braun Waterflex WF2S is also very easy to clean. The model masters daily requirements with ease. However, there is still potential for development with three-day beards.
- Shaving: 2.6
- Skin protection: 2.0
- Handling: 2.0
- Processing: 0.5
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Header image: The Braun Series 9 shaver is ahead of the competition and is the test winner with a flawless result.