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Braun Series 7 760cc

*Est. $235

Reviewed November 2009
Braun Series 7 760cc

Best men's electric shaver

pros
  • Close shave
  • Self-cleaning
  • Long-lasting charge
cons
  • Expensive
  • Marginal improvement over predecessor
  • Cleaning system is noisy
 
 
Where to Buy
  • Amazon

    for $239.99

  • HSN

    for $279.00

  • Walgreens

    for $249.99

 
 
 

The Braun Series 7 (previously known as the Braun Pulsonic) has an unusual gimmick: The shaver's foil head vibrates laterally, producing a pulsating effect that makes the user's skin ripple (and presumably causes the hairs to stick out a little straighter). Popular Mechanics says the Series 7 delivers a "smoother, less painful" shave, but that it can't cut as close as an ordinary nonelectric razor. London's Sunday Times reports it's still the "king of shavers," even if it's only a marginal improvement over its predecessor.

Owners posting to Amazon.com are mostly upbeat about the Braun Series 7 shaver, but the cleaning system draws some criticism, including the cost of replacing refill cartridges (*Est. $6 each) about once a month. The 760cc is the most basic of the Series 7 shavers. Although it has fewer bells and whistles, it delivers the same shaving performance as the more expensive Series 7 790cc (*Est. $250). If you prefer a rotary shaver, you might want to consider the Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X (*Est. $175), which offers an unusual cutting-head design that experts say works well.

We were able to find thorough reviews of the Braun Series 7 shaver from a number of experts, including The Sunday Times, Popular Mechanics magazine and Gizmodo.com. Various versions of the Series 7 shaver also attract more than 400 posts from owners at Amazon.com.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. The Sunday Times (U.K.)

In this comparative review, David Phelan ranks the Braun Series 7 790cc (then called the Pulsonic 9595) ahead of five other shavers after informal testing. He says it is comfortable to hold and pivots more than previous models, which allows a better shave in difficult areas.

Review: Test Bench: Electric Shavers, Alex Pell and David Phelan, Jan. 20, 2008

2. PopularMechanics.com

After testing the Braun Series 7 (then the Pulsonic), Erik Sofge says it delivers a "smoother, less painful shave" than other electric shavers. He says that the vibration makes a real difference, but that the shaver doesn't provide as close a shave as a razor.

Review: Braun Pulsonic: Messianic Grooming Moment?, Erik Sofge, June 11, 2007

3. Gizmodo

In this review, which is accompanied by a three-minute video clip, Ramirez praises the Series 7 (then the Pulsonic) mostly for its convenience -- a close shave in less than five minutes -- but says he still prefers wet shaving. Numerous comments debate the virtues of various electric shavers, including this one.

Review: Braun Pulsonic: Closest Electric Shave Ever?, Louis Ramirez, May 24, 2007

4. Amazon.com

The Braun Series 7 760cc gets high scores, with more than 85 owners posting reviews of this shaver, and hundreds posting opinions about other Series 7 shavers. The cleaning system, while convenient, draws some criticism for design (cleaning solution can spill), cost of cleaning cartridges and noise.

Review: Braun Series 7- 760cc Shaver Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

Mens Electric Shavers Runners Up:

Braun Series 7 790cc *Est. $250

5 picks by top review sites.

Philips Norelco arcitec 1090X *Est. $240

4 picks by top review sites.

Braun PocketGo P70 *Est. $18

3 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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