The shaver is also much lighter at only 174g/0.38 lbs according to my kitchen scale. The universal voltage converter (100–240v) allows you to use 5018s anywhere in the world, so you can definitely consider it as a travel shaver. This means you can rinse them with water, but also shave in the shower or with your favorite shaving cream or gel. It just clicks in place of the cassette, but that also means you’ll have to swap them every time. We’ll see how well it works in the cleaning and maintenance section of the review.
With that said, if you have a very fast beard growth, you could see a 5 o’clock shadow creep up sooner than you would like. I didn’t find the vibrations to affect the quality of my shave, but I definitely couldn’t ignore them. It’s also quite similar to the range-topping Series 9 in terms of design language and proportions.
The older Braun Series 5 shavers come in a straight design that feels like the highest-end Braun Series 9. But the new generation Series 5 shavers come in an irregular shape. The shape has been engineered for making the device lightweight and user-friendly. But most of the users still find the older shape more comfortable. However, the new design fits in grasp more accurately since it’s slimmer and lighter than the older ones. Braun used innovative slim and SmartClick technology in the new generation of shavers and consequently, the Braun 5018s comes with a SmartClick trimmer.
Now for the final aspect that we are reviewing of the Braun Series 5 electric shavers, the performance. The Braun Series 5 model is a great model that uses the technology of the more advanced models, like the Series 7, but at a lower price-tag. The series 7 and series 8 electric shavers are far better than the Series 3 model at tackling longer hairs, or hairs that grow in different directions. The Series cc has a 100% waterproof design and is the world’s only 4-action cleaning & charging station. The shaver cleans, lubricates, charges and selects the cleaning program with a single touch. By utilizing an alcohol cleaning fluid, this system removes 99.999% of germs for a hygienic and worry-free shave that’s 10 times cleaner than using water alone.
Braun 5145s is a 3rd generation Braun Series 5 existing model that has been altered from the Braun 5030s model. The 5030s is a 2nd generation existing model that is not available on the market now. The Braun 5145s is the successor model of the Braun 5040s where there are very few dealers at present who sell the 5040s.
My partner has been using Sanyo SV-M730 for quite some years, it looks quite a simple shaver without advanced function (the shaving head doesn’t allow movement at all). So, I believe even the basic Braun series 3 will impress him. He has sensitive skin and sometimes a few flat lying hair couldn’t get shaved if he wasn’t detailed enough. Precision trimming is a common feature of electric shavers (mid-range to high-end). The older generation Braun Series 5 shavers come with a built-in slide-up trimmer. The trimmer is used for making precise trimming and outlining.
Just make sure the cassette is completely dry before applying the lubricant. But the truth is that it would have taken me less time to simply remove the cassette and give it a thorough rinse . And I was really thorough with it and spent quite a bit of time doing it. There’s a cutout below the shaving unit covered by two rubber flaps. And that’s a bit odd since all of them are actually compatible with the stations shipped with the 2020 Series 7 and 6 .
The pivoting heads of both series respond pretty well to even minute changes of facial contours. Yet, we find the series 7 has a slight edge in this aspect. It’s normal to face trouble while using the new generation Series 5 shavers. However, thanks for reaching us to get the idea of using your new shaver Braun 5018s. In the event that your returned merchandise was mis-shipped, damaged or defective, BJ’s Member Care team will be happy to reimburse you for return shipping costs. Please contact BJ’s Member Care and we will be able to assist you.
The robust third generation and some 2nd generation series 5 shavers are available on the market with and without automatic cleaning and charging station. Beyond the existing Series 5 shavers, Braun released their new shaped electric shavers in the Series in 2020 which are slightly downgraded. However, Braun minimized the price range in the newly released shavers and added some extra facilities as well.
The selected cleaning setting is depicted on the station via a droplet symbol . The cleaning cycle is very short and takes approximately 3 minutes or less depending on the hygiene status. Braun Series 5 You then close the housing and you’re ready to start cleaning your Series 5. To insert the cartridge you have to press a button on the back of the station and it will pop open.