Can't decide between Braun Series 9 Pro+ and Philips 9000 Prestige

[Brad_K]

Been researching electric razors for weeks and I'm stuck between these two flagships. Both are around $300-400 range but I can't figure out which direction to go. From what I've read, the Braun Series 9 Pro+ has a 60-minute battery life and charges in about 50 minutes. Uses foil technology with 40,000 micro-vibrations per second and has 5 cutting elements. Everyone says it's the gold standard.


The Philips 9000 Prestige also has 60-minute battery with 1-hour charge time, but uses rotary heads with 150,000 cutting actions per minute. Has the Lift & Cut system that supposedly cuts hair below skin level. My beard is pretty normal thickness, not super coarse. I shave every other day usually.


Anyone tried both of these? Is the price difference worth it over something like a Series 7 or regular 9000?


Brad_K

 

[Jim Elliott]

Brad, welcome aboard. I've never tried the Braun Series 9 Pro+, but I have tried the Braun Series 9 Pro. The only difference is the upgraded trimmer on the Pro+. I used the Braun to shave my head for a few months until I discovered it was becoming clogged with hair. You may not have that issue if you just use it on your face. It's a solid razor, but I no longer recommend it for head shaving. I haven't tried the Philips model, however. Hopefully someone else will reply about the Philips.

 

[Shaverman]

If you're considering the Philips 9000 Prestige, I'd also consider the Prestige Ultra. The real difference is Philips shrunk the rather large, flat cutting head platforms when they brought out the Ultra. I understand when Philips did away with the round platforms and went to the larger flat ones, people said they had a hard time maneuvering around their nose and sideburns.. Also, the price for the Ultra through Philips was cheaper for me than Costco, Best Buy, or Amazon. I guess the best thing is they add 5 years to the 2-year warranty, so 7 years (except for battery) is very good. Good luck!