I have been shaving for over 50-years, starting with a DE for several years, until Gillette introduced its first cartridge, theTrac II in 1970 or 1971. I then progressed through all the cartridges that Gillette introduced over the years. About 10-years ago I went back to shaving with a DE and even shaved with a straight razor, from time to time, along with the latest Gillette Fusion cartridge. Recently, however, I decided to go all-in on electric shaving (for the first time). I was no longer willing to deal with wet shaving: the face prep, the cream/soap, brush, bowl, the long duration shaves, the clean-up, and the blood. So, I purchased the three top rated shavers on the market: the Panasonic ES-LV9N-S (purchased from the shavercentre), the Braun 9290cc, and the Philips Norelco S9721.
All three shavers will provide a very close shave, possess excellent build quality, and have charging/cleaning/drying stations that perform well. So, my main criteria for judging a shaver is how close it shaves. I do not have very sensitive skin and shave dry (as I think this provides the closest shave). Recently, however, I have begun using Dickinson's Witch Hazel as a pre-shave prep. I just spread a little of the liquid on my face and let it evaporate for about 30 seconds before shaving. This stands-up the beard for an even closer shave, with no chance of gumming up the blades, as other pre-shaves have a tendency to do. No electric razor shaves as close as a blade, but these three models are close enough, especially considering that I can shave in about 7 minutes, versus 30 minutes for a careful blade shave (with no styptic pencil required!).
I think that the Panasonic and the Braun are very close. The Panasonic may inherently give a slightly closer shave (and a little faster because of its larger head), but the Braun is more aggressive (not overly so, but worth mentioning for those with sensitive skin) and, because of its smaller head, is able to follow the contours of the face slightly better than the Panasonic, especially at the jaw-line and neck. This was only a minor issue and became even less important as I became more proficient with these two foil shavers. As for the Philips Norelco S9721, I think that it provides the most comfortable shave of the three and, for those with very sensitive skin, it may be the best choice. However, I find that, although it is capable of providing a very close shave, IMO it places third in this respect, behind the two foil shavers. In addition, although my technique with a rotary shaver has improved greatly, it still takes me a little longer to shave with the Norelco than with the Panasonic or Braun. I prefer the trimmer on the Panasonic to that of the Braun. I think the Norelco trimmer is excellent, but it is not integrated into the body and to use it one must detach the blade head and replace it with the trimmer. This is an annoyance.
In summary, each of these shavers performed incredibly well and much better than I expected (I am never going back to blade shaving) and, if you are considering purchasing an electric shaver, you cannot go wrong purchasing any of the three. However, at this point, if I had to rank them, it would be 1. Panasonic ES-LV9N-S, 2. Braun 9290CC, 3. Philips Norelco S9721. They are very, very close in all respects and others may rank them differently, of course. So, as always, YMMV.
***UPDATE*** June 11, 2017
Now that I have spent several weeks using these shavers, I am updating my evaluation. The razor I reach for the most, the one I prefer to shave with is ... the Braun! It shaves very, very close (about on par with the Panasonic), and the smaller head does make a big difference. It is more maneuverable than the Panasonic (needing fewer passes around the jawline and under the chin, for example), and balances better in my hand. As mentioned earlier, I shave dry and both machines provide a comfortable, non-irritating shave. The Panasonic is an awesome machine but, as I said, the Braun is the one I reach for and prefer. The Panasonic thus moves to number 2. As for the Philips Norelco, it remains in 3rd place. It is capable of providing a very close shave (although not quite as close as the two foil shavers). However, it definitely takes a few minutes longer to shave with this razor than with the other two. In addition, I prefer to shave with linear strokes of a foil shaver, rather than the small circular strokes one needs to employ with the Philips Norelco. And, I found it much more difficult to shave my upper lip with this razor and to get reasonably straight sideburns (without using the trimmer) versus the other two razors. Also, as I mentioned in my initial review, the non-integrated trimmer of the Norelco is really inconvenient. So, there you have it. IMO, the Braun 9290cc is the best electric shaver on the market.
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World’s most efficient shaver. Exceptionally gentle.*
* Tested on 3-day beard vs leading premium tier products
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- Braun’s best shaver
- Designed to last 7 years
- 100% waterproof
- Made in Germany
5 synchronized shaving elements
Series 9 includes 5 synchronized shaving elements for a flawless shave in one stroke. 2 specialized middle trimmers capture any type of hair, making Series 9 the world’s most efficient shaver**.
- ** Proven on 3-day beards.
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Flawless in one strokeSeries 9 intelligently responds to your unique contours and beard density. A flawless shave in one stroke – no matter if used dry, with water, foam or gel. |
CloseThe 40,000 cutting actions cut every hair as close as 0.05mm. For a flawless shave. |
Gentle on skinThe 10,000 Sonic vibrations let the shaver glide over your skin with ease. For a shave as gentle as possible. |
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100% waterproofClean your Series 9 easily under water. Shave with foam or gel for a refreshing skin feeling. |
Cleans and charges on demandA shaver like new every day. The Clean&Charge station selects your cleaning program automatically, cleans hygienically, lubricates, dries and charges your shaver at the touch of a button. |
Advanced batteryOur most advanced Li-lon battery. Now lasts 20% longer. One charge – one month of shaving. |
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| What you get | Braun’s best shave. No matter if 1 or 3-day beard. | Braun’s best shave. No matter if 1, 3, or 7-day beard. | Braun’s best shave. No matter if 1, 3, or 7-day beard. | Braun’s best shave. No matter if 1, 3, or 7-day beard. | Maintains your best shave |
| No of shaving elements | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Specialised trimmers for difficult hairs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cutting action per minute | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | |
| Comfort flexi head | 10 directions | 10 directions | 10 directions | 10 directions | |
| Integrated precision trimmer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cordless shaving time | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | |
| Sonic Technology for gliding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Wet&Dry function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SmartCare Center Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| head type | Foil | Foil | Foil | Foil | فويل | Foil |
| special feature | Waterproof, Wet, Dry Shave, Pop-Up Trimmer, Cordless, Travel Lock, Battery Indicator, Fast Charging | 4 cutting elements + 1 SkinGuard, ProLift trimmer, Sonic Gliding technology | Waterproof, Dry Shave, Wet, Pivoting Head, Pop-Up Trimmer, Shave Sensor, Self-cleaning, Washable | Pop-Up Trimmer, Wet, Dry Shave, Shave Sensor, Pivoting Head, Waterproof, Floating Head, Battery Indicator, Rechargeable, Portable, Hypoallergenic, High Efficiency, Cordless | PEAK PERFORMANCE: To maintain your best shave, we recommend replacing the shaver head every 18 months | Waterproof |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | AC 100-240V (Automatic International Dual Voltage Conversion) | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| number of blades | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| blade material | Titanium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| weight | 2.14 pounds | 18 grams | 0.4 pounds | 0.43 pounds | 0.2 ounces | 0.76 pounds |
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From all-in-one to some-in-one. A comparison of a 20+ year old Series 7 vs. this new 9 Series...
TLDR: Very quiet, excellent if haven't shaved for a couple of days, very poor at removing hair around ears, eyebrows, and back of neck when using the extension.I had to upgrade my original series 7 to a new shaver because the internal battery would only hold a charge for about 1 shave, and the base charger/cleaning unit would leak when on clean cycle and I had to cover it with a shirt for several years before I switched the new series 9. I have probably had the series 7 for 20 years if not 25, I can't remember the year it was purchased but it's been my shaver most of my adult life. For a product to last that long (especially with a rechargable battery) is pretty amazing.This will be a quick comparison review.Pros:* Very quiet, only 76db vs 92db on my old series 7. I always worried that the 7 series was so loud it was harmful to my ears, not an issue with the new 9 series!* Excellent at shaving hair that has grown for a few days. With the old series 7 this would be a painful experience. With this new 9 series I can now skip some shaves (saving 5 to 10 min/day!) and not have to worry about a painful shave afterwards.* Cleaning cycle is much quiet than old 7 series. I did not run a db check with my phone but the difference is probably just as dramatic as when the shaver is in operation (see photo)* This may be subjective, but it seems to give a closer shave.Cons:* Accuracy. It could just be the personal texture of my hair, be it thickness or whatever but this shaver will not pick up every single hair. Once or twice a week I will find a hair on my neck that is about 1/4" long that this shaver never was able to shave. I have to use the back extender to get that remaining hair as I've tried to get it using the base shaver from multiple directions and it was still unable to shave the hair. Really weird.* The back extender is pretty much useless. The problem with it is that it doesn't extend OUT away from the base unit. It needs to extend out at least an inch the way the old series 7 did. Can you continue to trim the back of your neck, ears, and eyebrows with this? Yes, but it is VERY difficult compared to series 7. This is the biggest con I have with this shaver. As a result, I now need to KEEP both my old (using the power cable since the battery is weak) and new shaver. I shouldn't have to keep both shavers.I wish I had done more research up front before making this purchase, as I would not have purchased it. I would have expected that 20+ years of improvements would have made the unit better all around, not just better in a few areas.Thank you for reading my review!
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