If you want the closest possible shave with an electric razor, Braun shavers are probably not the best option. With most Braun electric razors you are supposed to replace the head every 18 months. The Series 3 has a rather unique implementation of the shaving head with the three cutting elements without the standard foil frame, resulting in a very slim and nimble shaver. Apart from the reasonable price of the shaver and of the replacement heads, I think the main advantage of the Series 3 ProSkin over other Braun models is the ease of use. For example, all the newer shaving heads are backward compatible with the older Series 9 as well, so you can safely buy one and use it with your shaver.
3 pressure sensitive shaving elements that allow for a clean, close shave. If the shaver is not marked washable, turn the item on for five to ten seconds with the blade housing removed. Use a brush, either included or purchased separately, to scrub away any additional remnants.
Also, the 85 models are pretty much the same as the previous 84 Series 8 except for some new colors. The cassette is almost identical as well and only the foil frame shape is slightly different. When the Series 8 was released, the old Series 7 was still in production and the sales were strong. In theory, since 8 is larger than 7, the Series 8 should be the superior shaver. The beard trimming attachments are also a plus if you sometimes rock a beard.
The Series 3 32b replacement head is also slightly less than the 53b required for the Series 6. It’s a very decent shaver, but again, for the price and for the Series 6 moniker, you may expect more. The Series 6, while in theory should be a middle to high-end shaver in Braun’s lineup, it’s really not. You can also buy a solo Series 6 and you can use it with an existing Series 6 station from an older cc model.
Based on our research and testing, we believe a foil shaver produces a better shave for most facial hair. But if you prefer a rotary style, consider Philips Norelco’s Shaver 9300 (or another model in the brand’s 9000 line). Rotary shavers operate differently than foil shavers, using floating heads that grasp and remove hair, which some people find more comfortable. Electric shavers are efficient, convenient and easy to maneuver along the contours of your face.
Those heads have really poor performance and the blades will get blunt after only a few shaves. As with any electric shaver, proper use and maintenance will ensure many years of service from your Braun (although rare unlucky failures do happen regardless of how well you take care of it). We have the unique case of braun electric shavers the Series 5 50, Series 6 and Series 7 70 (360 Flex) that share the exact same model of the cleaning station. Some stations are and some aren’t compatible with shavers from a different series. And that’s because the cc models cost quite a lot more and those series are also supposed to be more budget-friendly.
Shaving with it is a real treat and despite being an old model, it still outperforms most of today’s shavers in Braun’s portfolio. However, considering its price and performance — extremely similar to an inexpensive Series 3 ProSkin) — I recommend getting a Series 6 only if you will be using the trimming accessories. Picking a specific Series 6 model should come down to price, availability in your area and the inclusion of the accessories you’ll be needing. Interestingly, the Series 6 station is the same one shipped with the Series 7 70 and as we saw above, it will even work with the Series 5 50 regardless of the shaver model. You won’t however benefit much from the upgrade since the Series 7 70 shaver is also significantly more powerful, so just swapping the head of a Series 5 50 won’t turn it into a Series 7. It’s also one of the main reasons why I tend to recommend the Series 3 ProSkin over the Series 5 50 as the better budget-friendly Braun shaver for most users.
The Series 9 and Series 9 Pro/PRO+ are currently the most advanced shavers in Braun’s lineup. All S9 cassettes however are compatible with all Series 9 generations, including the original ones. I don’t clean my Series 9 after every shave braun electric shavers with it, but more like once or twice a week. In the tables above you’ll find most of the S9/S9 PRO/S9 PRO+ models sold worldwide. The old Series 7 was really close to them performance-wise despite only having 3 cutting elements.