Braun Series 7 · problems & reliability report

Braun Series 7 problems: what real owners report

31% of 29 verified Braun Series 7owners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 45% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

In owners' own words

Same problem. Stoubles. I had to use a regular razor to finish the job.
@indiod.8038 on YouTube
So it doesn't charge without running the clean cycle. Very smart of Braun to make sure you use lots of their expensive cleaning cartridges.
@Davey-py111 on YouTube
First time he tried shaving nothing will not even cut hair on my arms
@iamdonewiththistoday1253 on YouTube
Do not buy this electric razor It is total rubbish
@zkulgan8167 on YouTube
DO NOT BUY THE S7 IT DOESNT SHAVE AT ALL I AM DEVASTATED TO HAVE TRUSTED THIS
@user-ol2mr4bx7c on YouTube
I'm definitely disappointed. It doesn't work. Pulls hairs out like everyone I've ever tried.
@grbroussard on YouTube
It's garbage. The zig zag blade in the middle if the so called foil blades seem to be the only thing that cuts hair.
@Cantgetusernam on YouTube
within 1 minute realize its unusable. Sucker pulls hairs like crazy.
@JohnDoe-xu2vx on YouTube
I have NEVER seen a company try this hard to HIDE their model numbers.
@billchessell8213 on YouTube
unfortunately this shaver didn't meet my expectation and didn't give me a good shave
@masproduction20 on YouTube
Solution becomes dirty after some time, there should have been separated tank for that
@akbr980 on YouTube
la cartouche du liquide de nettoyage se vide rapidement par évaporation et dure que 4 semaines, cinq semaines au maximum.
@claudegervais7846 on YouTube

Setup quirks & things to watch for

Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.

How long does the foil head stay sharp for you? With a brand new foil head it will shave my head much faster, but it seems to dull(?) pretty quickly. Like 2/3 months for me from what I recall
tle101800 on Reddit
People say it has lower quality in the newer models, series 7 used to be braun flagship for a while, it was higher quality then, but now the better option is braun 9
Thearabdude on Reddit
I usually rinse with water between uses (every other day) then use the station once per week, definitely once every two weeks. Blades last me a year.
Traditional-Shop-456 on Reddit
Does anyone think that this applies to all Braun shavers? I'm considering on getting the Braun all-in-one trimmer series 7 or 9
kyobrn on Reddit
Is there really any difference between series 5 and 7? I once looked at those and seems like 7 comes with more heads and other parts but the machine themself look identical, is that right or is there some difference why I should get 7 instead of 5?
Vipu2 on Reddit
Any tips on cleaning? Do you use cleaning station and how often? Also how long do your heads last? Cheers
ncrowf on Reddit
2012 and changed head once. Battery life is starting to shorten. Where about did you go for spares? EBay?
AnarchoSyndica1ist on Reddit
How about shaver head replacements? I heard replacements are much worse than the one initially installed?
SampleSalty on Reddit
Weighing it up? The full report has the other side — what 45% of owners like about it, who it's for, and every sourced quote. Full Braun Series 7 owner report →