Comparison Table

What Is a Braun Series 7 Razor?

There are a few different Braun Series 7 shavers available, but the differences between the models are minimal. In this article, we are focusing on the Series 7 790cc Men’s Electric Foil Shaver. Advertised to be a smart shaver, it is smart because it reads the density and quality of the beard using a processing chip called Responsive Intelligence and an auto-sensing motor. This automatic customization adapts the amount of power needed to get close, gentle, and efficient shaves even with the densest of beards. 

This model of razor has high-quality shaving elements known to Braun; the Braun Series 7 790cc has four shaving elements and a dedicated skin guard that protects against abrasions. The sonic technology provides further protection with 10,000 micro vibrations per second that reduce friction as the shaver moves across the skin. The ActiveLift trimmer lifts up hairs that are lying flat against the skin, reducing the number of missed whiskers or the need to do repeat passes on the skin. The eight-direction flexible head and independently floating cutting elements allow this shaver to reach the trickiest of contours around the lip, chin, jaw, and neck.

If the automatic functions of the Braun Series 7 790cc aren’t satisfying enough, the user has the option to choose from five turbo/sensitive modes to further adjust the shaver to increase the power or settle down. It is waterproof up to five meters and works equally well dry, wet, or with shaving cream or foam. The waterproof aspect means a rinse to clean is fine, but users may prefer the four-action, alcohol-based cleaning and charging station which cleans, lubricates, and charges the shaver at once.

The Braun Series 7 continues to provide the Braun precision trimmer for hard-to-reach places or detail work around sideburns and beards. It has a Li-Ion battery that holds a full powered charge for 50 minutes and only requires one hour to recharge fully. There is also a five-minute quick-charge option which usually gives enough time to finish a shave. A premium display will let you know about what the battery charge is with three different steps.

Product Specs

Above is our full view of the Braun Series 7 790cc Electric Foil Shaver. To recap, it has auto-sensing and adjusting, four shaving elements, a dedicated skin guard, sonic technology, an ActiveLift trimmer that lifts up hairs, an eight-direction flexible head and independently floating cutting elements, and five turbo/sensitive custom modes. It is also waterproof up to five meters, comes with a cleaning and charging station, a precision trimmer, a rechargeable  Li-Ion battery, a five-minute quick-charge option, and an LCD display.

How It Compares

We picked a few similar products available on the market to see how they compare to the Braun Series 7 790cc Electric Foil Shaver.

The Philips Norelco 8900 Electric Shaver is an automatic cordless razor made by a company trusted with the production of electric shavers for decades. It is a comparable electric shaver to the Braun Series 7 in many ways. It has the ability to automatically adjust to the needs of different beard types using v-track precision blades for a closer cut and “contour detect technology” to glide around difficult spots with comfort and ease. It has heads that will pivot and move in eight directions to get to tough places. It is waterproof and the “aquatic technology” keeps blades running smoothly whether saving wet or dry and ensures comfort when using it before a shower, during a shower, or with gel or foam.

It has a SmartClick beard styler and an adjustable shaver handle with five different length settings for customization. This shaver comes with a “smart clean system” that will clean, lubricate, dry, and charge the electric shaver in one hour to give 50 minutes of shaving time. The shaver will alert users when the battery charge is declining with an LED display. It comes with a two-year manufacturer warranty.

The Panasonic ES8103S Arc 3 Electric Shaver is a close-to-the-skin trimmer that works as well as many shavers. It works well for sensitive skin because the hairs are cut at the base rather than shaved off the skin. It has blades angled at 30 degrees on a head that pivots which helps to trim beard hair at its base. The flexible, pivoting head reaches all the difficult spots around the jaw, chin, and neck. It has a sonic vibration to help the shaver glide across the skin while removing whiskers.

The LCD battery indicator will alert the user when the battery is running low and needs to be recharged, which is helpful because this shaver actually keeps all of its power until the battery quits. The blades and foils are hypoallergenic, and it also has a trimmer.

The Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver is a good, basic shaver that is very affordable and surprisingly well made. It is corded or can be used cordless for up to 60 minutes after a two-hour charge. It also has a quick-charge feature so that if the battery is low, a few minutes on the charger gives most enough power to finish up a shave. The Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver pivots and flexes to help stay close even around chin, lips, neck, and jawline. This shaver has a three-stage cutting system with a middle trimmer around the two foils to pre-trim long hairs before shaving. Included is a pop-up detail trimmer in the body of the shaver to trim sideburns and shape beards. This is not fully waterproof but can be washed clean under a faucet.

Conclusion

Overall, we rate the Braun Series 7 Razor at 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Philips Norelco Electric Shaver 8900 is a similar product with a similar quality. The choice between the two may come down to preference between a foil shaver and a rotary. The Braun Series 7 Razor far exceeds the features of the Panasonic Electric Shaver and Trimmer and the Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver. It is a far higher quality product that will last longer and be more reliable than the bargain-priced models.