These elements make it easy to get a close and comfortable shave. Their products are always high-quality, and they seem to be some of the most popular on the market today! But not all of their shavers are designed for the same needs. In this new inclusion to the series, we see a major design shift.
That’s almost 60 grams less and it really makes a significant difference when holding and using the shaver. If you don’t need any of those, the 5018s is probably the one to buy as it’s cheaper than the rest. Instead, it comes with a separate trimmer that must be manually attached when you need to use it. The Series s doesn’t have an integrated slide-out trimmer like the old Series 5. With that out of the way, let’s get back to the main features of the 5018s in our review. It strikes just the right balance between cost and performance, making it a very appealing option in the mid-range segment.
It features 3 flexible shaving elements that treat softly with the facial skin while shaving to ensure maximum shaving comfort. Like other Series 5 shavers, the Braun 5190cc is also a wet/dry shaver. So you can use your favorite shaving cream, foam, gel, water for refreshing shaves. The Braun 5190cc comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides 50 minutes of continuous cordless performance with 1-hour full charge. It features an auto-sense motor that can read your beard density and provides adequate power according to the density.
They tend to cost a little more, but they are super simple to use. You can easily upgrade your shaver with a variety of compatible heads, such as a beard trimmer, Braun Series 5 a precision trimmer, a stubbler, a body groomer, and a cleansing brush. My wife bought me this shaver for my birthday to replace a cheapie from Aldi.
On the other hand, the display screen of Series 7 is positioned at the bottom. Older models have quite a dim light, making it hard to read in Braun Series 5 low light conditions. Braun did make an effort to fix it, yet the display screen of this series is still subpar to their lower-end sibling.
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There is no doubt that the Series 5 is in a whole other league compared to shaving with the series 3. But if you are feeling frugal or are in circumstances where you have to count every penny then there are websites dedicated to making your own cleaning solution. One particular area I did have problems Braun Series 5 with where the hairs right under the bridge of my nose. It took some maneuvering but I was eventually able to slay these odd looking hairs. Braun does not appear to have made any effort to dampen the vibrations and every thunderous stroke of the internal motor is felt in the palm of your hand.
It also cuts long hair to a shorter length to be cut by blades. This shows your battery status with three dots that indicate different battery levels. In addition, there are indicators for if the shaver needs cleaning, travel lock, plugged in, and if you need blade replacement. You can activate the travel lock by pressing the power button for 3 seconds. Now that we’ve been through the features that mark out the Braun Series 5, you should feel much more comfortable making your purchasing decision.
Series 5 has a larger body but feels well-balanced in hand. The shavers from both series come with a textured plastic wrap for a more secure grip for both dry and wet shaving. The shaving blade systems in Series 5 and 7 are fairly similar. They consist of two foils with a trimmer mechanism located in between.
Other than that, the blades are sharp enough and give a close shave. It performs perfectly well on the cheeks and neck without having to go over any spot multiple times. However, we do notice that the motor is perhaps less powerful than earlier models as it struggles with some areas. It is noteworthy that these shaving elements are flexible. This means when going through different facial contours, depending on the degree of pressure put on these blades they move in up and down directions. They move independently of each other but are synchronized for better shaving performance.