The Ultimate Electric Shaver Comparison Chart (Updated 2020)

This post includes affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase.

1. High-end Electric Shavers Comparison

High-end, advanced electric shavers are the best in terms of performance and comfort. On the flip side, you’ll usually have to pay a premium price for the top performance.

A high-end electric razor will shave faster, closer and with greater comfort compared to a less advanced shaver. They’re also better at dealing with longer hairs, making them a suitable choice for men that don’t shave daily.

Shaver	Price	Type	Cleaning station	Recommended
1. Braun Series 9 9290cc	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	Yes	very sensitive skin very coarse beards close shaves flat lying hairs longer stubble shaving the head
2. Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV9Q	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	Yes	very close shaves sensitive skin fast shaving times very coarse beards shaving the head
3. Panasonic ES-LV95-S	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	Yes	very close shaves fast shaving times very coarse beard shaving the head
4. Panasonic ES-LV65-S	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	very close shaves fast shaving times very coarse beard shaving the head tighter budget
5. Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige	See it on Amazon	Rotary, wet & dry	No	sensitive skin very coarse beard close shaves flat lying hairs longer stubble shaving the head

2. Mid-range Electric Shavers Comparison

Mid-range electric shavers represent an excellent compromise between cost and performance. Some of them actually get really close in terms of performance to the high-end shavers above, but they are more reasonably priced.

In order to keep the price low, some features may be missing compared to their high-end counterparts. For example: fewer blades, the lack of speed settings, more basic displays, the lack of a cleaning station, less complex pivoting capabilities of the shaving head and so on. However, they’re still a great option in terms of performance and costs.

Shaver	Price	Type	Cleaning station	Recommended
1. Braun Series 7 790cc	See it on Amazon	Foil, dry only	Yes	very sensitive skin coarse beard close shaves flat lying hairs longer stubble
2. Panasonic Arc 4 ES-LA63-S	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	very close shaves fast shaving times very coarse beard shaving the head flat lying hairs
3. Braun Series 5 5190cc	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	Yes	very sensitive skin coarse beard close shaves flat lying hairs tighter budget
4. Philips Norelco 8900	See it on Amazon	Rotary, wet & dry	Yes	sensitive skin very coarse beard close shaves flat lying hairs longer stubble
5. Panasonic Arc 4 ES8243A	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	very close shaves fast shaving times very coarse beard shaving the head tighter budget

3. Entry-level Electric Shavers Comparison

Entry-level electric shavers are geared towards budget-conscious buyers and offer excellent value for money.

They work best for shaving daily as they lack most of the features found on premium shavers. They’re also fitted with less powerful motors and simple shaving heads.

They can however be an excellent choice for men with light to medium beards and can yield excellent results, particularly when used on a daily basis. They’re very reasonably priced and the costs of ownership are low as well.

Shaver	Price	Type	Cleaning station	Recommended
1. Panasonic ES8103S Arc 3	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	close shaves fast shaving times medium to coarse beard wet shaving tighter budget
2. Braun Series 3 3040s	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	sensitive skin daily shaving medium beard wet shaving tighter budget
3. Braun Series 3 3010cc	See it on Amazon	Foil, wet & dry	No	sensitive skin daily shaving medium beard wet shaving tighter budget
4. Philips Norelco 3100	See it on Amazon	Rotary, dry only	No	daily shaving medium beard wet shaving tighter budget cordless & corded
5. Philips Norelco 4100	See it on Amazon	Rotary, wet & dry	No	daily shaving medium beard wet shaving tighter budget