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Braun Series 7 790cc vs Philips Norelco S5370/84

Product Comparison: Braun Series 7 790cc vs Philips Norelco S5370/84

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Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver

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Philips Norelco S5370/84 Electric Shaver 5700

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General Specifications

Brand

Braun

Philips

Model

790cc-4

S5370/84

Origin

China

Netherlands

About the product

The Braun Series 7 790cc-4 Electric Foil Shaver has the world’s only intelligent Sonic technology that automatically increases power in difficult areas. Powered by a lithium ion battery, the Braun Series 7 790cc electric razor is the smart choice for the discerning man. Significantly gentler and more efficient than any rotary shaver, the Series 7 contours to the curves of your face with flexible blades on a fully pivoting head for maximum coverage.

The Philips Norelco Shaver 5700 speeds up your morning routine with 10% more power. Shave even faster through dense parts of your beard with the 10% extra power boost you get by activating Turbo mode. MultiPrecision blades raise and cut long and short hairs while shaving heads independently move in 5 directions to ensure close skin contact for a faster and closer shave, even on neck and jaw line. The SmartClean system keeps your shaver like new, day after day.

Key Specs

Type

Foil

Rotary

Wet/Dry Usage

Wet/dry

Shaving elements

Maximum Runtime

50 minutes

45 minutes

Washable razor

Yes

Maximum Runtime
Shaving elements

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver

Good starter shaver for teens with thicker skin.
Good for light and medium-light skin, does an adequate job with sensitive skin, pivoting head, excellent build-quality.
The base keeps my cleaning fluid from evaporating which is an improvement. My old one would dry out so fast to where I would take it out and cover it every time I finished using it.
Changing the cutting heads from time to time helped, but there was a limit to the closeness of the shave I could get.
I enjoy the razor it's self but not the cleaning unit. It became clogged causing the fluid to not circulate properly and I've been unable to unclog it.

Philips Norelco S5370/84 Electric Shaver 5700

It also can work both wet and dry. I tried to use it both ways and found that it worked well in both ways.
I had really hoped to continue with dry shaves due to the convenience but I decided to experiment with a wet shave just to have a basis for comparison. All I can say is “wow!”
I also like the fact that I can wash out the shaver heads after each use.
I was particularly impressed that the whiskers washed off easily in hot water.
This shaver can be washed with soap/water.
The downside to the wet shave is that it didn't pick up the cut hair very well, so it was hard to tell what was cleanly shaved and what wasn't.

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic

Color

Metal/Black

Black

Height

10.1 in.

7.2 in.

Width

6.3 in.

2.3 in.

Depth

6.3 in.

2.5 in.

Weight

2 pounds

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver

The newer model seems a little more compact and seems put together better than my old model and has more features.
Semi-hard case is compact, protects the cutting head and is easy to pack for travel.
Good solid feel in the hand, compact. Recommeded.
Purchased for my husband. When asked how he liked he said "it was outstanding". Shaver is self cleaning, long lasting battery and compact for traveling.
Awesome product. Powerful, compact and gets the job done.

Philips Norelco S5370/84 Electric Shaver 5700

I found the razor very lightweight.
I must say that I really like the size of the cutting head. It covers more area than previous units I've tried.
The very light weight.
The overall size of the base takes up a large area on the counter.
I would prefer that it used a nicer material than the hard plastic.

Control

Full charge time

50 minutes

60 minutes

LED display

Charge indicator

Yes

Battery status levels

Yes

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

What customers say about "Control"

Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver

On a full charge, you can shave daily and not worry about running out of power for weeks.
The cleaning & charging station is nice to have and does keep the razor reasonably clean.
The battery lasts me several days on a trip without additional charging.
The self cleaning function works pretty well and the device seemed to hold a charge pretty well.
The cleaning system/charger stand that comes with it works as it should.

Philips Norelco S5370/84 Electric Shaver 5700

There is an LED battery level indicator which lights up every time you turn it off, so you know how much charge is left.
The battery charge indicator is useful.
The shaver has a battery charge indicator, which lets you know when the shaver is fully charged, and gives you the current status of its charge when using.
The charge time is actually very quick. It only took an hour to charge to full capacity, allowing the shaver to operate for at least 10 days on the initial charge.
I love the charging indicator.

Features

Ergonomic Design

Yes

Cleaning reminder

Yes

Pop-up detail trimmer

Yes

Charge station

Yes

Flexible shaver head

Yes

Additional Accessories Included

Charges and Cleaning Station, Cleaning cartridge, Cord Set, Case

Precision trimmer, Protective cap, Charges and Cleaning station, Cleaning cartridge

Clean station

Yes

Shaving modes

Braun Series 7 790cc

Philips Norelco S5370/84

What customers say about "Features"

Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver

The cleaning system/charger stand that comes with it works as it should.
In the box is a nice travel case/cover for the razor and a small brush for times a light cleaning is all that is needed.
The Braun is familiar and I like it. It shaves well and it feels well balanced in my hand.
They have done an incredible job on designing the station, the formulation of the cleaning fluid & the design of the cleaning cartridge to capture hairs.
Do not buy the overpriced shaver that does not get the job done and is poorly designed.

Philips Norelco S5370/84 Electric Shaver 5700

The design is very ergonomic fitting easily in my hand making it a pleasure to hold.
When you`re done shaving there is a light that goes on to remind you to rinse the blades which is handy.
The cleaning/charging station is pretty nice as well.
It is easy to clean and easy to charge, with the included charging/cleaning station.
It has 3 flexible heads that flex in 5 directions so that allows it to conform to your face and deliver a close shave.
The only drawback that I have run into so far is the all-in-one cleaning & charging station. Though it functions well and serves an important purpose, those with limited counter space may find that the convenience of the unit is not worth the space that it takes up.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

cULus

Manufacturer warranty

2 year(s)