As of: February 6, 2024, 2:32 p.m
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Stiftung Warentest has tested electric shavers for men.
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Simple, fast, practical: electric shavers are number one for many German men.
We will show you the advantages of dry shaving and present the test winners from Stiftung Warentest.
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Did you know that the average 55-year-old man has spent 3,500 hours of his life shaving?
Whether shaving becomes a daily annoyance or a pleasant care ritual depends crucially on the shaving technique.
More and more men like to use the quick, convenient and easy dry shave with an electric razor.
A look at the following fact shows that the quality of the device should meet the highest standards: According to
Pharmacy Umschau,
around 0.1 millimeters of the upper stratum corneum are removed per shave!
Even the gentlest shearing systems injure the skin.
If you put 1 and 1 together, you can calculate how damaging a bad electric shaver can be for sensitive facial skin in the long run!
Braun Series 9 Pro 9465cc: Good (1.6) – only €299
Braun Series 5 50-B1200s: Good (1.7) – €99.99 instead of €149.99
Panasonic ES-LV6Q: Good (1.8) – only €338
Philips Series 7000 S7788/55: Good (1.8) – only €189.99
Braun Series 7 70-S7200cc: Good (1.9) – €248 instead of €319.99
Stiftung Warentest: this is how the electric razors were tested
Stiftung Warentest tested a total of 12 electric shavers and got different results.
Six devices received the grade “good”, three at least “satisfactory”.
One razor received a “satisfactory” rating, two were completely failed with a “poor” rating.
We introduce you to the test winners.
In order to test different models under conditions that were as realistic as possible, the devices were tested on subjects between the ages of 18 and 65 under the supervision of experts.
The durability of the electric razors was mechanically tested in 2,520 cycles in a device that simulated the user's contact pressure while shaving.
The following criteria were proportionally included in the final grade of the tests:
Shaving 30%
Skin protection 30%
Handling 20%
Durability 20%
These are the best electric shavers according to Stiftung Warentest
No matter how well an electric shaver performs, no other device creates as smooth skin as a good wet shaver.
However, this is due to the different ways in which wet razors work.
These gently pull the beard hairs out of the skin before cutting them off.
Electric shavers only cut the hair that gets through the shaving foil to the blade.
This means that tiny stubble always remains.
Nevertheless, there are visible and tactile differences here too.
Electric shaver for beard wearers - Braun Series 9 Pro 9465cc: Good (1.6)
BRAUN 9465cc wet&dry razor Series 9 Pro including accessories © Braun
Skin protection, durability and handling were rated “very good” in the test.
Suitable for wet and dry cleaning.
Test winner for only €299
☑️ Smooth performance – even on thick beards |
☑️ Close shave even for 1, 3 or 7 day beards |
☑️ 10% faster with ProLift trimmer and Braun Sonic technology |
☑️ Precision switches for difficult areas |
☑️ Lithium-ion battery for up to 60 minutes runtime |
☑️ 5in1 SmartCare Center with integrated cleaning program |
Electric shaver for precision work - Braun Series 5 50-B1200s: Good (1.7)
Braun electric shaver Series 5 51-M1200s including attachments © Braun
Particularly gentle on the skin and easy to use: This wet and dry razor impressed the testers.
33% discount – €99.99
☑️ 3 flexible blades easily adapt to the contours of the face |
☑️ AutoSense technology automatically adjusts power based on beard density |
☑️ Lithium-ion battery for approx. 50 minutes of continuous use & 5 minutes of quick charging |
☑️ Includes precision trimmer attachment for trimming mustaches and sideburns |
☑️ EasyClean system |
Tips for optimal results
Do not shower before
dry shaving
!
Otherwise, the water vapor could soften the skin and beard so much that the electric shaver can no longer grasp and cut the beard hair properly.
The opposite applies to
wet shaving
: the hair should not only be wet, but also removed from the sebum layer through thorough washing.
In order for the razor blade to make smooth and soft cuts, the hair must be swollen.
Electric shaver for hardship cases - Panasonic ES-LV6Q: Good (1.8)
Panasonic Premium Shaver ES-LV6Q © Panasonic
Durability was rated “Very Good”, while all other main criteria were rated “Good”.
A top model in the solid mid-range for dry and wet shaving.
338 € at MediaMarkt
☑️ Nanopolished 30° blades are among the sharpest electric razors |
☑️ Ultra-strong linear motor delivers 100% power at all times |
☑️ Beard density sensor automatically adjusts performance |
☑️ Ultra-flexible 5D shaving head |
☑️ Soft sliding rollers also cut hair in different directions of growth |
Electric shaver for sensitive people – Philips Series 7000 S7788/55: Good (1.8)
Philips Series 7000 S7788 55 including cleaning station © Philips
This brand model scored “very good” for skin protection and handling as well as “good” shaving results for dry and wet shaving.
Only €189.99 at Saturn
☑️ Protective coating made of 2,000 microtech beads reduces friction on the skin by 25% |
☑️ 5 self-sharpening SteelPrecision blades for up to 90,000 cuts per minute |
☑️ SkinIQ motion detection technology for more efficient shaving technique |
☑️ Fold-out trimmer for mustache and sideburns |
☑️ Powerful cleaning station: Clean and oil in less than 1 minute |
Electric shaver for all occasions – Braun Series 7 70-S7200cc: Good (1.9)
Braun Series 7 70-S7200cc © Braun
Consistently “good” results and “very good” durability make this electric shaver a price-performance hero that cuts a fine figure for both wet and dry shaving.
€248 instead of €319.99
☑️ Can be variably converted thanks to EasyClick attachments for special care needs |
☑️ 360° flex head for maximum contact even in hard-to-reach places |
☑️ 1 charge for up to 3 weeks of shaving |
☑️ Cleaning station charges, cleans and oils at the touch of a button |
You can find the entire test at Stiftung Warentest
here
.