Best Electric Razors in the UK

The idea of electric razors and just shavers, in general, is a peculiar one, to say the least, if you stop to think about it for more than a second. What we essentially do is cut our own face with a multitude of blades. If you put these words out of the context of shaving, it sounds like a ridiculous and dangerous idea. Yet this is something that everyone in our society has gotten used to and accepted as part of the everyday norm. But just because it is accepted that doesn't mean there's no risk involved in it. Regardless of how advanced the appliance you're using actually is, you will always run the risk of cutting yourself during the shave due to the sharpness of the tool.

Which is exactly why it is so important to invest in a proper electric shaver. What you need is a company that will be able to provide not only a product that will serve its purpose and deliver some additional features on top of that but also a model that will present a level of quality sufficient enough in order to secure the safety of your skin. And that's where Braun comes in. Millions of people all over the world have been putting their trust in Braun electric shavers for almost a decade now and the company still delivers on their promise of providing its customers with top-notch appliances.

The Braun Series 7 7898c Electric Shaver is also known for being able to adapt to any kind of facial structure. One of the biggest driving forces behind this technology is an 8 direction flexible head with floating shaving elements that are capable of carefully conforming to any type of skin and capturing hair even in some of the harder-to-reach areas. The entire shaving process is just as fast as it is effective thanks to the power of four shaving elements with 3 of them doing the cutting work and 1 known as SkinGuard working side by side to capture in one stroke what most other shavers often fail to catch even in two. On top of that, this Braun razor also features Intelligent Sonic and Autosense technologies that deliver 10,000 micro-vibrations and come with an adaptive shaving motor that will ensure catching more hair in every stroke, even if your facial hair couldn't necessarily be described as soft and thin.

Though foil shavers are overall considered a better option for sensitive skin, when it comes to the Philips S7960/17, it confidently outcompetes its foil counterparts. The whole trick is in its revolutionary advanced system that combines the latest technologies and innovations to deliver a maximum close and efficient shave with no single sign of irritation even on very sensitive skin.

To start off, the rotating shaver heads of the S7960/17 will neatly follow your individual facial contours requiring minimum pressure. You will be able to operate it on thick and stubborn bristle and it will get the job done beautifully. Furthermore, it features sharp GentlePrecision™ blades. They are engineered to cut hairs with minimum tugging and pulling and ensure a super clean shave at a single stroke. As a result, your skin will be exposed to less damage and irritation. 

Yet another feature contributing towards the skin comfort is the SkinGlide™ rings. Coated with multiple tiny glass-like spheres, these rings allow for effortless shaving head gliding over your skin for the ultimate smooth shave. On top of that, you are free to choose between three sensitive shave settings to precisely tailor the shave to your personal needs.

Packed into a 100% waterproof body, the Philips S7960/17 works great for dry and wet shave alike. You can even safely use it in the shower. An hour charge will give up to 50 minutes of continuous runtime. And if you happen to forget to juice up your electric razor in advance, a 5-minute recharge will get you set for one quick shave.

The Braun Series 5 50-B1200s is a bit more basic than its Series 7 and, needless to say, Series 9 competition. But, as far as most men are concerned, the model is just as good as the company's more expensive electric shavers and offers the same solid quality and high shaving performance. The instructions that come with the unit are lacking, but you can always find them online and, truth be told, there's nothing especially difficult about this unit.

The 3 flexible heads that the model employs are excellent at adapting to the user's facial contours, so the shave is kept close and smooth. Likewise, the EasyClean system makes sure that you can clean the unit without removing the head, which means that you'll be wasting less time on maintenance. You'll also be wasting less time shaving as the upgraded ergonomic handle enables effortless one-way movement.

Despite lowering the price, the model comes with the same battery that you would find inside more expensive Braun electric shavers. Recharging within 60 minutes, the unit offers 50-minute continuous use. Also, there's always the 5-minute Quick Charge that covers one shave.

Panasonic is a company creating innovational solutions for a comfortable life. The company slogan "Ideas for Life" speaks for itself. The Panasonic ES-RF31 is one of the latest innovations from Panasonic, which will stun you with the quality of its build and performance - the two most important things that we all seek in this kind of device.

What sells the model first and foremost is that it features a premium shaving system similar to that of top-liner models while being much more affordable than most of them.

The unit consists of four blades that nest under the ultra-thin arc-shaped foil. The blades are made of extremely durable first-class Japanese steel and tailor-ground to remain sharp for longer. Furthermore, they sit at a 30-degree angle, which allows them to lift up and cut shorter hairs.

Meanwhile, the curved foil will make sure the shaving head adapts to your facial contours and smoothly glide over your skin for a maximum close and safe shave. Thus, not only will it effortlessly get into tricky areas but also it will easily tackle any type of beard including dense, thick, and poorly manageable stubble growing in different directions. Whatever your facial hair, the result will always be clean and smooth skin, with no razor burns and bumps to it.

To continue, for your ultimate convenience, this model is suitable both for wet shaving with foam or gel and for dry shaving. So, no matter your daily shaving routine, it will fit it to a tee. Whether you need quick morning spruce up or have time for a more thorough wet shave, the Panasonic ES-RF31 will never fail. Besides, the shaver comes with an extendable trimmer to cut your sideburns and tailor your look to perfection.

The Philips S3333/54 is one more shaver that sits at the higher end of the cheaper Philips 3000 series. It’s very good quality (typical of all Philips products), easy to hold, has a good battery life and provides a very clean shave.

Fitted with 27 self-sharpening blades along with 5D Pivot and Flex heads, it follows each curve for a comfortable shave. Actually, the results are on a par with a wet razor shave, and you don’t need to go over the same area multiple times. With that, the cutter blades here remain sharp for a long while and need replacement no more than every two years. Also included is a trimmer attachment that comes in useful for getting your sideburns straight.

When it comes to accessories, you get a plastic docking station for storage and a nice drawstring bag for keeping it neat when taking on your travels. However, beware that the shaver battery charger comes with a 2-pin socket rather than a 3 pin UK plug, so make sure you have an adaptor for it.

The stand lets you store the shaver upright on your shelf, but if it is easier, you can simply plug the cable in the unit.

The quick 5-min charge will give you enough power for one shave, while the full charge requires one hour and lasts for about fifteen shaves. There are 3 bars on the handle that light up to show you the actual charge level, making it easier to keep track of how much charging time you've got left.