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Braun Series 9 Pro Plus
Most owners of the Series 9 Pro+ come away impressed, praising a smooth, comfortable glide that avoids irritation and repeatedly calling it excellent, the best razor they've owned, and worth the money; several also note it's a clear step up from their old shaver or routine. A smaller but vocal minority reports real problems, though — units that overheat and stop working or sliders that won't fully extend, leaving some unsure if their unit is defective. That same minority includes a handful of owners who are outright disappointed, rank this the worst in the lineup, and end up returning it.
83%
6
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Braun Series 9 Pro
Owners overwhelmingly say this gets about as close as a razor blade, often calling it BBS-smooth, and praise how fast and effortless the shaves are. Many with sensitive skin report zero irritation, though a meaningful minority get the opposite, naming breakouts, ingrown hairs, and neck irritation, especially with daily use. The other recurring gripe is the high price, and several note it can miss flat-lying hairs on the neck.
78%
112
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Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra
Owners of the i9000 Prestige Ultra are largely enthusiastic, repeatedly praising how close and smooth the shave is compared to their old razor, with many saying it makes a previous shaver (often a Braun Series 9 Pro+) obsolete. The pressure/motion-sensing light ring and tank-like durability, including replacement heads that last up to 10 years, also draw consistent praise. A smaller but vocal minority pushes back on specific points versus named rivals - closeness versus the 'Vanish,' speed versus Braun, ergonomics versus the Philips Arcitec - and a few individual owners report harsh skin irritation, weak battery life, or a box that ships without a charger. Overall sentiment skews heavily positive, but it isn't universally loved.
71%
7
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Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV97
Owners consistently say the Arc 5 shaves closer and faster than other electric razors they've used, handling the face, neck, and even a bald head while staying comfortable on sensitive skin. The most common gripe is the automatic cleaning station, which several people found stops working until the water-sensor pins are cleaned. The bulkier head, the cost of replacement blades, and weak performance on longer stubble are the other trade-offs to weigh.
65%
17
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Braun Series 7
Most Series 7 owners are longtime loyalists — plenty report units still running daily after 5 to 15 years, praising the close, smooth shave that rivals a wet razor and works fine wet or dry. A meaningful minority, though, get a genuinely bad unit: hairs get pulled or missed instead of cut, and some experience skin irritation or even cuts, especially around the neck. Complaints also cluster around the notoriously picture-only, hard-to-follow instructions and the cleaning-station cartridges, which dry up fast and gate charging behind a clean cycle. A smaller but persistent group flags durability weak points too — the plastic power button breaking and replacement parts being discontinued over time.
45%
29
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Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige
Most owners are enthusiastic about the Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige, praising a closer, more comfortable shave that's a marked upgrade from their previous razor and often clears stubble in one pass. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive, with many simply calling it fantastic or a shaver they love. A smaller but consistent group pushes back on design and fit, citing gaps around the shaving heads, an ergonomic step down from the Philips Arcitec, and some who find the Panasonic Arc 5 gets them closer. A few owners also felt burned on value, describing it as an expensive mistake and returning it, in one case eating a $50 return fee.
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