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Whether you’re in need of an update, an upgrade or are looking to buy your first-ever electric shaver, there are plenty of designs and price points to take your pick from. We’ve looked at the designs currently available to choose our top five, which are specially aimed at giving you a close, comfortable shave, whether wet or dry.
The latest models include everything from smart solutions that give a personalised shave and allow you to save favourite settings, to basic models that do the job well but don’t come with any attachments or fancy tech.
These electric shavers also include those that are kind on sensitive skin.
BRAUN SERIES 7 ELECTRIC SHAVER FOR MEN 7842s
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A wet and dry integrated precision trimmer, the Braun Series 7 is rechargeable and cordless and comes with a travel case, ideal for holidays or overnight stays. A smart electric design, it’s 100 per cent waterproof and includes responsive intelligence that automatically adapts to the contours and features of your face, for a personal shave every time. It also boasts four synchronised shaving elements to achieve in one stroke, what others do in two. We also love the fact that it has five personalised shaving modes so you can adjust the power to suit your skin type and shaving style. Use dry or with water, foam or gel.
Responsive intelligence
Braun Series 7 includes an advanced procession clip that intelligently responds to the unique contours and features of your face, for a close and gentle shave.
Easy clean
A four-action alcohol-based Clean & Charge station chooses a cleaning function then cleans, lubricates and charges all at the touch of a button.
Cordless shaving
Perfect for holidays, travelling or just the odd overnight stay, this shaver gives you up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving on just an hour’s charge.
REMINGTON R5000 STYLE SERIES R5 RECHARGEABLE SHAVER
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The cordless Remington R5000 wet and dry rotary shaver gives a well-groomed finish with dual track blades and flexing cutters ideal for the chin, cheeks and jawline. A pivoting neck also copes easily with tricky hairs while the tools that come with it allow you to create a clean, close shave as well as rugged stubble when you fancy a change. The styler attachment is also good for shaping regrowth while the anti-microbial head is great for sensitive skin. You can also use it for nose and ears too and as it’s cordless, you can take it with you for travelling or overnight stays. It runs for 50 minutes on a two-hour charge.
Anti-microbial
These head surrounds help protect your skin, so ideal for those with sensitive areas.
Dual track blades
Add these to the flexing cutters and you have an electric shaver that works in combination with the pivoting neck to give a close, clean shave, even in awkward areas.
Stubble styler
For those who prefer a more rugged look, the 3 Day Stubble Styler attachment simply attaches to the shaver head and can be run over your beard to create a tidy, groomed, three-day stubble look.
BRAUN SERIES 3 310s WET AND DRY ELECTRIC SHAVER
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A hardwearing, durable cordless shaver, the Braun Series 3 includes three pressure-sensitive shaving elements for a comfortable close shave. You can use it dry or wet, with water, foam or gel and you won’t need to go over the same area twice, as all Braun shavers are designed to flow in straight, intuitive strokes. The cutting elements are also protected by a patented SensoFoil metal mesh for a comfortable finish.
Skin sensitivity
The pressure sensitive blades automatically retract to protect your skin, ideal for a smooth, gentle shave that’s kind on your face.
Intelligent design
Braun’s Series 3 has a built-in super thin head, which enables you to reach those awkward, hard to reach areas with ease.
Wet or dry
It’s 100% waterproof up to 5 metres so you can safely shave in the shower and rinse under running water for easy, hygienic cleaning.
REMINGTON AQ7 MEN’S WET TECH WET AND DRY ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVER
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BRAUN SERIES 5 5140s MEN’S ELECTRIC FOIL SHAVER
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A great design for basic use, the Braun Series 5 5140s shaver is fully waterproof and you get 60 minutes use from one 90 minute charge. Improved flexing heads offer 33 per cent more movement vs previous Remington rotary shavers and it also comes with three independent floating heads as well as steel blades. You’ll also get a charging stand and travel pouch, so you can easily take this one on holiday or with you on overnight trips.
Rechargeable power
This design used lithium power for longer lasting performance and battery life. You’ll get 60 minutes use after 90 minutes charging and once you’ve charged it for the first time, you can then pop it on for a five minute charge when you’re in a hurry.
Fully waterproof
Use in the shower with water or with foam or shaving gel for a shaving solution that suits your skin and daily routine.
Dual track
With two close-cut tracks and 21 low profile cutters, this shaver gives quick and clean results, with steel blades for a better finish.
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Hayley is an interiors journalist with 24 years experience who has contributed to a huge range of consumer magazines, trade titles, newspapers and blogs. She has seen so many trends come and go - and come back round again - and has spent the last few years doing up her house in Hampshire. She loves the industrial look and is still a fan of grey in all its many forms. Hayley specialises in writing about kitchens and appliances – although can cover all interiors subjects with ease. For Realhomes.com, Hayley writes about small appliances and health and beauty gadgets