Braun Series 5-550cc review

Braun Series 5-550cc

Reviewed by Denis Lubojanski on 01 February, 2016

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Braun Series 5-550cc review

While some men complain that electric shavers cannot get as close as manual ones when it’s about shaving performance, they have surely never tried Braun Series 5-550cc yet. Being one of the best Braun Electric Razors, it comes with an abundance of advanced features while, at the same time, is extremely comfortable to use. The reasons that make this shaver one of the best electric shavers for men will be discussed in details in my Braun Series 5-550cc review.

Hardware and Design

The design of this electric shaver is much better than the previous models of Braun. It has an ergonomic design with rubberized grips on both sides to make sure that you are going to get a comfortable shave even if your hands are wet. It is 100% waterproof and you can easily carry it to your shower for shaving or for cleaning it.
Like a lot of other Braun electric shavers, this one also has blades which move sideways to capture more hairs in a single stroke. The blades are covered with a sheet of perforated foil to ensure that there is no actual contact of the blades to the skin and the shaver is still able to deliver exceptional results.

Includes

• Braun Series 5-550cc Shaver
• Charging Station with Clean and Renew System
• 1 Clean and Renew Cartridge
• SmartPlug with power cord
• Travel Case
• Cleaning Brush
• Warranty Card and Manuals

Key Features

OptiFoil Technology:

Like some of the best Braun electric shavers this one also uses the OptiFoil Technology to give users a clean shave without causing any pulling or tugging of hair. The foil sheet on the top of the blades prevents any kind of direct contact of the blades with the skin. This allows the shaver to glide easily on the contours of your face and trim the hairs easily that are deep in the skin.

Triple Action Cutting System:

This Braun electric razor has an innovative triple action cutting system with 3 cutting elements. This allows it to cut and trim all types of hair, from short, stubble hair to long, coarse hair.

Precision Trimmer:

For cutting or simply grooming your sideburns or mustache, you can use the precision trimmer of this shaver for getting excellent results with minimum fuss and efforts.

Adaptive Shaving Head:

The adaptive shaving head of this razor allows it to automatically adjust to the contours of your face. No matter if you are shaving your chin, neck or jaw line, it will deliver exceptional results.

ActiveLift Technology:

The ActiveLift Technology of this shaver allows it to lift the lying hair and cut it effortlessly. This allows the razor to deliver an immensely close shave in the hard-to-reach areas.

LED Display:

The Braun shaver also comes with an LED display that shows the battery level. When the charge is low it’ll show a warning sign and will also light up when you charge the shaver. It also has a Hygiene Indicator to make sure that you only use the shaver in its cleanest and safest form.

100% Waterproof:

The waterproof body of this wet and dry shaver allows you to easily wash the shaver under a tap or take the shaver to the shower.

Battery

The Braun Series 5-550cc comes with a Li-ion battery that can be fully charged in an hour. Its battery has no memory effect and once fully charged, it can provide you with 45 minutes of uninterrupted shaving. It also has a Quick Charge feature where you only need to charge the shaver for 5 minutes to get one complete, cordless shave.

Cleaning, Renew and Maintenance

Regular maintenance of the razor is highly important to ensure optimal functionality. This part of the electric shaver review will give you a short overview of the routine maintenance of this shaver.
One of the most impressive features of this shaver that makes it better than the other electric razors is its Clean and Renew System. As compared to other electric razors, where you need to manually clean the razor after shaving, this razor is intelligently built to do it automatically. The system is designed to do 4 things simultaneously- it’ll clean the razor, lubricate it, dry it and will charge the razor as well. You only need to place it in the system and with a simple press of a button, the process will begin. The entire cleaning and drying process doesn’t take more than a few minutes.
If you don’t want to use the cleaning system, you can manually clean the razor with the help of the included brush. The waterproof razor can be washed under water without the chance of a single drop of water entering the body of the razor.

Braun Series 5-550CC Electric Shaver Comparison

User Friendliness

When it comes to user friendliness, everything in this shaver is designed to make the task of shaving extremely simple. The 550cc is light in weight and fits easily in hand, functions swiftly, cleans automatically, and even charges fast, what else do you expect from an electric shaver? Some Braun shaver reviews suggest that this shaver is small and is not comfortable to hold. No matter if you are in a rush, the shaver is sure to provide you an extremely close shave in the least possible time.

Shaving Performance

I prefer shaving once in a week as I don’t have a lot of hair growth and I also like to experiment with my facial hair every now and then. Thus, I can assure that no matter if it’s just a newly grown stubble, goatee, sideburns, or a long beard, there are many features in this shaver, like the Precision Trimmer, Triple Action Blades, ActiveLift Technology etc. that combine together to provide you with amazing results every time.

Warranty

This Braun Series 5-550cc electric shaver comes with a 2-year warranty.

Value for Money

If you ask me as a user who has been using this razor from about 10 months now, this is one of the best electric razors for men and offers optimal value for your money. It has an abundance of innovative features that are highly useful and a durable body that is sure to last for many years to come.

Availability of Replacement Parts

Braun is a well-known brand when it comes to electric shavers. Thus, the replacement parts for its shavers are commonly available at local dealers’ shops and many online stores like Amazon, Walmart etc.

Final Thought

At such a price this Braun 550cc is surely a catch. The shaver is highly innovative and durable and is sure to provide you with an exceptional shaving experience for years to come.

Hope this Braun Series 5-550cc review was useful to you and if you want to share your experience with this amazing shaver, please use the comments section below.

FAQ’s

1. What is the need to use the Clean and Renew System when the shaver can be washed easily under tap water?

A. The Clean and Renew System is more hygienic and apart from cleaning, it also lubricates the shaver to ensure that it functions smoothly. Moreover, it’ll also save you a lot of time.

2. Which one is better? A Rotary Shaver or a Foil Shaver?

A. While rotary shavers do offer good results they are not as good as the results offered by foil shavers. Foil shavers provide you with enhanced precision and control on the shaver to make sure that your shaving experience is effortless and the results are excellent. Moreover, they also prevent any kind of direct contact of blades with the skin to minimize the chances of skin irritation or redness.

3. How long does the cartridge in the Clean and Renew System last?

A. I shave once in a week and use the Clean and Renew System every time. For me, the cartridge easily lasts for 3-4 months. The cartridge is easily available at my local dealer’s shop and I can also buy it from the online stores.

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