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The Best Electric Razors for Men, Tested and Reviewed by Experts (opens in a new tab)

menshealth.com · 2018-06-13

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Several studies could be the source of this story.

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Claim 1 of 7Not checkedBraun electric razors have been a favorite of Men’s Health, and the Braun Series 9 Pro was previously considered in a class of its own; the Braun Series 9 Pro Plus is presented as taking these tools to an entirely new level.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedan entirely new level

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Claim 2 of 7Not checkedThe Braun Series 9 Pro Plus keeps the same ergonomic design as the original Series 9 and features five cutting elements that trim hairs down to 0.05 mm for a very close shave.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated0.05 mm

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Claim 3 of 7Not checkedThe Pro Plus blades are made from surgical-grade stainless steel and are described as staying sharper longer, which the article says makes for a more effective shave that lasts longer.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedstay sharper, allowing for a more effective shave that lasts longer

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Claim 4 of 7Not checkedAlthough the Braun Series 9 Pro Plus has a motor speed of 40,000 cutting actions per minute, the article says it still delivers the most powerful shave on the market.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated40,000 cutting actions per minute

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Claim 5 of 7Not checkedBraun’s Sonic Technology adds 10,000 micro-vibrations per minute to help lift and capture more hair with each pass, and ProSensoAdapt senses beard density 300 times per second to adjust power in real time.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated10,000 micro-vibrations per minute; beard density 300 times per second

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Claim 6 of 7Not checkedThe reviewer says the razor usually takes less than five minutes to shave, and that its standout feature is the especially close shave it delivers, with the ProComfort pre-shave head helping prepare hairs for a closer, more comfortable shave.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedrarely takes more than five minutes

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Claim 7 of 7Not checkedAfter using the Braun Series 9 Pro Plus for over a year, the reviewer says performance stayed the same overall, with only a slight decline in cutting power when the blade dulled and an easy head replacement restoring performance.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedover a year

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