BraunSeries 9 PRO+ 9577cc Electric Razor for Men, 5 Pro Shave Elements & Precision Long Hair Trimmer, 6in1 SmartCare Center, PowerCase for Mobile Charging, Wet & Dry, 60min Battery RuntimeGreenCircle Certified: Certified Energy Savings

I've been shaving my head, neck and part of my face with a double-edge safety razor for years (and with a fancy USA-made titanium razor at that!), but I got tired of the wet shaving process with the whole routine. I've had Panasonic ARC shavers before, and briefly tried the Philips OneBlade (blade got dull and started pulling after only two complete shaves, so that was a showstopper). So I was hesitant on trying the Braun, but went all in on the Pro 9 and am absolutely blown away. The first head shave was like a revelation. Smooth, fast, close… it was like magic, and that was on 6 day old fuzz! I've since shaved a half-dozen times with it and all have been perfect.The cleaning station seems to work well also, though I have been rinsing out the head with hot water and soap when I'm done shaving because there's so much hair when doing my head.My only quibble is that the pop-up trimmer could be a bit better. It doesn't seem to cut real close or easily. The silver lining is that it also won't accidentally cut you like around the ears and stuff.

I had a bit of buyer's remorse, but having used this razor in a variety of situations, it's the real deal. But you really need to get the cleaner / charger so that it shaves as good as new every time. That's because the better the cleaning you give it, the better the shave. I've used different Braun products in the past from super cheap to mid to this, and tbh, it's worth the money. EG if you go days without shaving, the 9 series has no problem whereas the other versions struggle, and sometime you just have to go back to a razor. Not this version. Battery life of 1 hour is overkill, but over time batteries degrade, so that's okay. Every 18 months or so you should replace the shaving head. You'll know if you've got a touch of grey and it's not cutting the greys since they're tougher to shave.

I've owned several electric shavers over my 75 years but always went back to a blade because blades just plain shaved closer & smoother. At age 75 I bought this Braun shaver on a whim. UNBELIEVABLE!!! As good if not better than a blade shave in less time & mess. The darn shaver even cleans itself!! I strongly recommend you try this Braun shaver. It's a knockout!!! 5.5 stars out of 5.

I used a Panasonic EL-LT41-K shaver (analogous to the Arc-3 for current models) for many years, and I was pretty happy with it. It finally died and I decided to see if there might be something better and I ended up buying the Braun Series 9 PRO+.This review will mean the most to people who are familiar with Panasonic shavers or who are considering it along with the Braun.I'll start by covering the negatives:For the first month, I was on the fence about whether to return it and buy a Panasonic instead. The first time I turned on the Braun was a bit of a startling change, as it came across as noticeably louder and rumblier compared to the panasonic, which has a quieter and higher-frequency sound. This was a potential issue for me because the sound of the shaver cutting hairs is important to me, as it tells me if it's making any progress or if I'm wasting my time or need to change my technique. Over a couple of weeks, I noticed that you can still hear it cut, but the sound of it cutting is much quieter and is more hidden over the noise of the shaver itself.In addition, I also noticed that the Braun does not shave quite as close as the Panasonic. It's not too far off, and you can get it almost as close as the panasonic if you're willing to take a bit of time and technique. It has more trouble getting a clean shave tight under the sideburns, but it's doable.The built-in trimmer on the Braun is surprisingly flawed, as the way it's shaped means that it's difficult and awkward to get positioned effectively. Essentially, the contour of the piece it's at the end of which you extend gets in the way, so you have to angle it more sharply in order to get the trimmer against the skin. You can still do what you need to do, but it's just a lot easier on the Panasonic EL-LT41-K. Many third-party reviews have noted that the Panasonic shavers have the best built-in trimmer on the market.Now, we'll get to the positives:The Braun is designed to shave up to 7 days growth without binding on the hair. By comparison, if I had more than 3 days growth, the Panasonic would bind and painfully pull hairs unless I was extremely careful and used a different technique. However, the Braun takes it in stride and you don't have to do anything differently - it handles that extra growth without any problems whatsoever. This doesn't just save you pain, it also saves you time because you don't have to shave in layers to prevent that binding. If you let your beard grow several days old on a semi-regular basis, this alone makes the Braun worth it. I should note that one of the ways it accomplishes this is with a larger gap for one of the blades, so I learned that I can't apply as much pressure on my chin as I could with the Panasonic, otherwise the Braun would nip me. I learned that there were a couple of ways I could compensate for this, so it's not an issue, just understand that you might need to tweak your techniques as what works best with a Panasonic isn't necessarily what works best with the Braun.Most Panasonic shavers were never designed to accomodate a cleaning or charging station. So if you own a Panasonic shaver (all but their highest end shavers), there is no cleaning station available and you can only charge it by plugging in a cable. However, the Braun shavers are better designed in this respect, and their cleaning/charging station does a really good job. All you have to do is make sure the head of the shaver is positioned correctly and not locked, and then just insert it into the station. Any time the shaver it in the station, it charges automatically and you never have to deal with plugging or unplugging a cable. To run a cleaning cycle, just press a single button. The active cleaning cycle takes 3-5 minutes, and then a fan runs to dry the shaver head. The whole thing including drying takes 20-30 minutes. Panasonic shavers have to be cleaned manually, which isn't a big deal, but the extra time and effort still meant that I only did a full cleaning about once a week, and the more you used it without cleaning it, the less effective it was. So for the Braun to clean itself with just a push of a button is really, really nice, and it means I get to use a fully cleaned shaver every single time with no extra effort. The cleaning station cartridges seem to last me about 6 weeks, and cost around $6 each - which is reasonable.Conclusion:After using the Braun for a couple of months, I've come to the conclusion that the superior ability to handler longer growth combined with the convenience of the cleaning/charging station saves me time, effort, and pain, and outweigh the negatives, so I am ultimately happier with the Braun.Hopefully, this review will be helpful to some of you - especially if you come from a Panasonic shaver and are wondering whether it's worth changing brands.

Like others, I broke down and spent a fortune on this razor and I'm glad I did. The best electric shave I've ever had. I have a weird beard where the hairs on my neck lay flat, so I also use Williams Lectric Shave to help these hairs stand up. The combo of the razor and pre-shave lotion make for a close and comfortable shave.Here's something I didn't expect. I use a Wahl electric hair clippers to shave my head. I used to use a blade and cream to shave it but it was just too much of a hassle to shave so often, so changed to the Wahl. For kicks, I tried the Braun on my head and was blown away - it actually works better on my head than my face. I surprised I didn't see other reviews touting this feature. I'm now able to shave my head every other day (same as I do my face) and it's very easy and I love the results.In my opinion, you do get what you pay for...