Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver, With Beard Trimmer, Charging
Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver, With Beard Trimmer, Charging Stand, Wet & Dry, 100% Waterproof, Easy Clean System, 2 Pin Bathroom Plug, 50-M4500cs, Mint Razor, Rated Which Best Buy
Braun Series 5 50-M4500cs
Longer Lasting Li-Ion Battery
1 full charge provides up to 3 weeks’ worth of shaving.
5 min quick charge is sufficient for 1 full shave.
100% waterproof for Wet & Dry use
Designed to shave dry, with foam, gel and in the shower.
Engineered in Germany
Our products are made to last. We offer up to 10 years repair service.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great for | Sensitive Shave | Sensitive Shave | Sensitive Shave | Easy Shave |
| AutoSense technology for thicker beards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head adaptation | Swivel head | Swivel head | Swivel head | n/a |
| 100% waterproof | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SmartCare center included | ✓ | |||
| Quick charge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | Li-Ion 50 min running / 1h charging | Li-Ion 50 min running / 1h charging | Li-Ion 50 min running / 1h charging | Li-Ion 50 min running / 1h charging |
| Accessories included | SmartCare center, beard trimmer, travel case | Charging stand, beard trimmer, travel case | Precision trimmer, travel case | Charging stand, beard trimmer |
| Replacement head | 53B | 53B | 53B | 53B |
| Weight: | 0.39 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Braun |
| Origin: | Germany |
Was bought for my husband who was after an electric shaver. He hasn’t had good luck with them in the past, but he loves this one. He gets a really close shave and seems to be happy with i
I’ve been using rotary head shavers for years because I was always told they are easier on your skin. I noticed the last Philishave I got seemed very slow speed even when brand new, but gave it a couple of years and finally decided to try this (mainly because it was cheap to be honest). Really pleased with the results – the closeness of the shave is like night and day compared to the rotary head shavers, so much better. Okay it’s more difficult to get into the awkward areas of your face, so takes longer, but it’s worth it for the results.
I took one star off because the trimmer attachments are kind of annoying to put on and take off. I’d rather they had one integrated into the shaver, like the pop-up ones you get on some other types.
Used Braun for many years, bought as my old 5 series was on the way out. Thought about new 7 series but seen that the new 5 series had a better review by which and was around 100 cheaper. Bit suprised not moveable head, but gaves a good shave with the trimmer now an attachment.
This razor is brilliant for a quick tidy-up , gives a close shave with little effort even on 2 days of growth. Still not as close as a wet shave with a razor blade, but its good enough at 60… don’t know if you could get a better one at its full price…? Phillips beats it in reviews!
The unboxing experience was more thrilling than the climax of a mystery novel. As I unveiled the Braun Series 5, it felt like the heavens themselves were handing me the grooming keys to paradise. But, as they say, with great facial hair removal comes great responsibility, or in my case, hilarity.
This shaving masterpiece came with an EasyClick Body Groomer Attachment, turning me into a grooming maestro. I thought I’d test it out on a date, thinking a smooth face equals a smooth date. Instead, I accidentally clicked the body groomer attachment and ended up with the smoothest chest in the restaurant. My date was less impressed and more bewildered by my impromptu striptease.
Next up, using it with the parents. My dad, thinking it’s just a regular shaver, decided to give it a whirl. Long story short, I walked in on him in the kitchen, reenacting a shaving scene from an ’80s action movie. The neighbors now think we’re filming a low-budget action flick in our living room.
And, oh, the pice de rsistance: using it at work. In a misguided attempt to multitask, I brought it to the office. Turns out, shaving at your desk doesn’t impress your boss; it just gets you a pink slip faster than you can say “Rated Which Best Buy.” Unemployment never looked so smooth and hairless.
Now, onto the perks: this shaver has magically transformed my love life. I’m now a magnet for potential partners who can’t resist the charm of a freshly shaven man. The secret? The Braun Series 5 makes me so irresistibly smooth that swimsuit models are now flooding my DMs. Forget dating apps; apparently, all you need is a sharp shaver and a questionable life story.
In conclusion, the Braun Series 5 is not just a shaver; it’s a hilarious journey through the maze of personal grooming, leaving you smoother, wiser, and possibly unemployed. Highly recommended for those who want a face smoother than a stand-up comedian’s punchline.
Braun Series 5: Because life’s too short for boring shaving stories!
My husband is delighted with this shaver, my Christmas gift to him. He had an earlier model which got lost and he says it is a bit of a blessing in disguise because this one is much better. As I am not a man and don’t use a shaver I cannot be specific about its features but it gives a very close shave and he looks a good deal smarter for having it!
Replaced an existing Braun shaver. Wasn’t that old but was in need of a replacement shaver head. Genuine Braun part would have been apart half the cost of a new shaver (at the deal price). And, from experience, buying a generic replacement head is a waste of money. This shaver shaves well enough but don’t think any shaver will outperform a wet shave. But scores on convenience.
Only problem is that the charger is quite bulky at the end where it plugs into the wall socket and the fit is too loose. Which did not happen with my current shaver. So the charger does not remain in contact with the mains and so does it not charge. Normally that would be a showstopper and it would have been returned. Fortunately my old Braun shaver has the same connector at the shaver end and so I simply used my old charger cable which has a much better fit into the wall socket.
Other annoyance is that there are too many Braun product variants with no obvious differentiation so I have no idea whether I actually bought a better product than a different Braun shaver in the same series or a different series. Especially as this is a Series 5 and it replaces a Series 7.
Too soon to say how well the battery charge lasts or how useful the plug on attachments are.
My only negative is how to use it for trimming. I’ve not found out yet, but it has combs to attach. So it should be alright.
1. it can’t achieve a razor sharp straight line, e.g. trimming sideburns neatly
2. the fact that the rounded attachment is somewhat inset means it’s difficult to get close to e.g. in front of your ear, or directly under the nose.
Other than those minor points, this is an excellent product at a fantastic price. Highly recommended.
Replacing a 12 year old Panasonic foil shave which was great (never even replaced the foils in 12 year!) I only needed to replace it because I dropped it foil-down.
Last week I thought I’d try something different and tried a Philips Series 3000 rotary shaver and it was terrible. Gutless, really uneven shave and took ages and ended up irritating my skin. The trimmer was also really annoying as it kept folding down. For the same money, quite a contrast to this far superior shaver. I can’t believe these two products are the same price!
Much better than the series 3 that I had before. I would definitely recommend it for the price.
This product replaced a previous Braun I have had for several years. The new shaver gives a much closer shave, but it’s a shame the beard trimmer is not built in.
Last a long time when fully charged.light and easy to use
It’s a very good shaver. Are you have Phillips for years and this is bette
Battery charges quick and lasts a decent amount of time. It takes a few extra strokes compared to my previous shaver for a smooth shave but it feels safer to use.
A great shaver. I’ve used Braun shavers for years and this one is even better tham my last one. It shaves close quite quickly and the trimmer is good for sideboards.
I’m surprised at how useful and easy to use this is. I’ve got into the habit of not shaving until my face gets too scratchy and it was taking a lot of time, effort and discomfort to ratch through the resulting undergrowth with Gillette razors.
I’ve tried electric razors back in the olden days and wasn’t at all impressed. With this, I put the strimmer head on and get through the stubble, swap heads and do a proper shave and it’s all done in a couple of minutes.
Battery life seems good, the unit is easy to clean and I got it at a really good price.
Overall very happy.
My Philips shaver died recently. I’ve had Philips shavers for many years. This Braun shaver was a Which? Best Buy and I thought I’d give it a go for a change. I must say I really like it. It wasn’t overly expensive and the battery is now into its third week and still showing two bars out of three (yes, it shows the battery status). It’s dead easy to clean. So, yes, I’m very pleased with it.
As life-time user of cheap shavers I was blown away by the difference in quality between my usual, cheap alternatives and a branded shaver. Cleaner, closer and quicker. There’s actually less irritation because you don’t have to keep going over the same area. It cuts it right first time. I am changed for life. Drop you cheap razer and feel the difference.
It works very well, gives a good shave and is easy to clea
This is my fifth Braun in 60 years of shaving; and it’s the best yet!! really good styling and it fits my face and my hands well. The only minor , and I MEAN minor, issue is that one has to change the head to get the trimmer. No big deal.
Great quality easy to use and gives a great shave. Just what you want.
Disappointed that there wasn’t a holding case for the electric shaver instead of a sort of paper bag which too me is inadequate like the shaver but very disappointed with not having what should have been a holding case and not a type of paper bag.
With my last Braun, the Trimmer was incorporated and immediately available. Shame this one doesn’t have tha
After 60 years of using Philishaves I bought this make and it makes shaving a pleasure. It feels better on the skin than rotary blades, does not dig in and much better on the difficult bits of face like the chin. The linear blade system is a revelation to me and I will be using this make from now on. A fast really close shave and a good battery charge and long duration. Easy to clean too. I bought this for long holidays or visits away after trying the cheaper series 3 in an emergency. That one is just as good but charge duration only 30 mins not the 50 mins or 3 weeks of the series 5. Great value too
It’s a good shaver, I use it for my hair, I’m so happy about tha
It provides a really close shave – not as close as a wet shave but a whole lot easier. The battery seems to last for ages . For instance, I bought the shaver a month ago and have used it every other day and it still has two thirds of the battery left.
Decent shave (as with Braun razors) really good battery life.
I’ve always used cheap clippers for both my beard and head, they have always let me down, broken after a couple of months or died half way through the shave. However I was recommended this device by a friend, it’s INCREDIBLE. It’s smooth, it’s quick, it’s easy to use, easy to hold, it’s reliable, has a great battery life and is just brilliant! I’d recommend this to anyone
Replaces a series 9 that I have had for 10 years but costing almost 3 times as much. I don’t have a thick beard, and this razor appears to be no different in performance at a third of the cost. Don’t use the sideboard trimmer, have another trimmer for that.
not wanting to spend too much in case i didn’t get on well with it we settled on a braun series 5
knowing i was getting it for xmas and wanting to give it the best chance I decided to have a wet shave on xmas eve and use the shaver the very next day to keep on top of any growth
this biggest thing Ive found my chin didn’t feel like my chin it felt odd not in a bad way just different and on boxing day I went a bit mad with it and had 4 shaves in a day which caused me to have a razer burn
the only other downside was before I would only shave once every 10 or so days and now shaving every day I found my face was dry so I bought some aftershave balm which quickly cleared it up
but I am so impressed by it
my routine is when I wake up I turn on my pc and while reading emails in the space of 2 mins I’ve had a shave its as quick as any razer as I don’t allow any growth to build up and not used a razer for around 2 weeks now
it looks so good even my dad has ordered one
Only marked down a star, as I`m used to a flip up trimmer. Other than that, it`s great.
This is my first waterproof shaver and it is great not having problems with leads being too short. Battery life seems OK but a little on the short side for my preference. The lead supplied for re-charging is a 2-pin plug which is a pain because I have to use an adapter plug. Overall I am very happy with the shaver, but I have not tested the waterproofness yet!
Clean shave used daily. Longer two or three days I needed to keep it off my face until bristles were shortened. Otherwise good machine.
Changed my Philishave for this model Braun and am very pleased with it so far. Just remains to see how long the cutting blades stay sharp for.
I find this a bit too light, more weight would stay closer to the face. It does the job at half price, battery life is good.
I prefer the slide up clipper of my previous model. But this was much cheaper than that. You get what you pay for, who knew?
Sideburn attachment works simply. Like the charge stand ( but you need to allow the shaver to drain dry or the terminal on which the shaver stands gets corroded.
Overall I'm really pleased with this shaver.
This Series 5 is nowhere near as good as the 5140. It doesn’t pivot, the battery doesn’t last as long, and there’s no slide out trimmer. The whole thing feels like it’s deliberately designed to fit into a marketing line up where it can’t be too good and potentially cannibalise sales of Series 7s.
But, it’s very comfortable to hold. That sacrificed battery life means it’s lighter; and I’m managing to get a nice close shave despite the fixed head. The easy clean system seems to work pretty well too.
I understood rinse orbrush to clean, not the case, time consuming so disapointed. Thought I could use to replace razor but does not shave close. I use for beard trim only
It’s a good razor. Does a decent job. It’s still slower than my dad’s 20 year old Philips and every modern razor I’ve bought is but take your time and it shaves fairly close. Separate trimmer. Wish that was built in as forever losing it or accidentally emptying the contents of the blade cover everywhere
I have deducted one star because of the dreadful manual which comes with it which is almost impossible to decipher. I am still not sure how often and how to clean the razor as there are so few words to accompany the illustrations
Needless to say Battery Life has not been an issue so far. The grip is comfortable making it easy to use. I thoroughly recommend.