Braun Series 7 Shaver vs Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body

The Braun Series 7 electric shaver for men features 360-degree adaptation to ensure smooth shaving even in tricky areas. Utilizing AutoSense technology, it reads and adapts power to beard density, removing more hair in every stroke. Designed for convenience and versatility, it is 100% waterproof for wet and dry use and includes an EasyClick system for effortless attachment upgrades like precision trimmers or body groomers.

The Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face + Body occupies a specific niche between a trimmer and a razor. It trims, edges and shaves with a single blade unit, but it is not a close-shaving razor and does not claim to be. The blade moves fast enough to cut hair at any length while a guard prevents it from cutting the skin, which is what makes it usable on stubble without the nicks a razor produces. The 360 blade flexes in all directions, keeping contact with the skin as the face and body contours change, which addresses the main weakness of flat fixed blades. This variant includes body-specific attachments and guards on top of the face setup, and it is fully waterproof for wet or dry use. Battery runtime is around 45 minutes, and the blade is a replaceable consumable rather than a permanent part.

• Adapts well to facial contours
• 100% waterproof for wet and dry use
• Long battery life with quick charge
• Comfortable on sensitive skin

• Genuinely handles trimming, edging and shaving from one device
• Flexing 360 blade holds contact far better than a flat fixed blade
• Very low irritation compared to a razor, especially on sensitive skin
• Fully waterproof and usable wet or dry

• Premium price point
• Cleaning center sold separately on some models
• Replacement foil and cutter heads can be costly

• Does not shave as close as a proper razor, by design
• Replacement blades are a recurring cost
• 45 minutes of runtime is modest compared to some competing groomers