The best electric shavers of September 2026 are led by two flagships: the Braun NEVO foil shaver, which Braun unveiled on July 2, 2026, and the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra rotary. A cheaper Braun flagship is the Series 9 PRO+ with a cleaning station for €299.99, and among budget models the Braun Series 5 and Philips Series 5000 are worth a look at €75.99 and €119.99 in the makers’ official stores.
Below are 9 current men’s electric shavers from Braun, Philips, Panasonic and Xiaomi: shaving system, runtime, cleaning stations, warranty and prices as of September 22, 2026. After the list you’ll find a comparison table and tips on choosing a shaver for sensitive skin and for your stubble length.
How we picked
- Current models. Only shavers listed on the makers’ official websites in September 2026.
- Both types. Foil shavers (Braun, Panasonic) and rotary shavers (Philips, Xiaomi), from flagships to budget picks.
- Wet and dry. All 9 models are waterproof and suitable for wet shaving, and you can rinse them under the tap.
- Maker data only. Specs, box contents and prices come from official websites and official stores as of September 22, 2026.
The list runs from flagships to budget models. It isn’t based on testing: we didn’t try these shavers and compare what the makers publish. Prices come from Braun’s official online store in Germany, Philips’ store in France and Panasonic’s store in the US; they may differ in other countries.
1. Braun NEVO
New for 2026Foil shaver
Braun NEVO
- Type
- foil, 2 UltraGliding foils
- Cutting system
- 250 blades, AeroTouch technology
- Adaptation
- NEVO Smart Processor adjusts power to beard density
- Battery
- up to 60 min, 5-min quick charge for one shave
- Wet shaving
- yes, 100% waterproof
- In the NEVO 11000C box
- 7in1 NEVO Care System, travel case
- Warranty
- up to 5 years under Braun’s terms
- Made in
- Germany
Price€499 on sale, recommended price €799.99checked 22 September 2026
For anyone who wants Braun’s newest foil shaver: the maker calls NEVO its best shave. The cleaning station comes in the box.
- New AeroTouch head and 250 blades
- 7in1 station included with NEVO 11000C
- Stainless steel body
- Most expensive Braun on the list
- Station cartridges are sold separately
Braun unveiled NEVO on July 2, 2026, and sales in Germany began in August. The AeroTouch head combines two UltraGliding foils with 250 blades, the processor changes power with beard density, and a built-in trimmer handles sideburns and edges. At Braun’s official store in Germany, the NEVO 11000C with a cleaning station cost €499 on sale on September 22, down from €799.99. Braun recommends replacing the shaving head every 18 months.
2. Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra
Philips flagshipRotary shaver
Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra (XP9404/46)
- Type
- rotary, flexing head that turns 360°
- Cutting system
- Lift & Cut, NanoTech Dual Precision blades
- SkinIQ Pro
- pressure and motion guidance, Power Adapt sensor, 5 modes
- Battery
- 60 min, full charge in 1 hour, 5-min quick charge
- Wet shaving
- yes
- In the box
- Quick Clean Pod, UV charger, beard attachment
- Display
- color LCD, GroomTribe app
- Warranty
- 7 years according to Philips
Price€599.99checked 22 September 2026
For rotary fans who want every feature: 5 modes, shaving-technique guidance, an app and a cleaning station in the box.
- 5 modes and pressure guidance
- Quick Clean Pod and UV charger included
- 7-year warranty
- Most expensive shaver on the list
- Quick Clean Pod cartridges are a running cost
Philips calls the i9000 Prestige Ultra its most innovative shaver. According to Philips, the Lift & Cut system lifts each hair and cuts it up to −0.08 mm, and the shaver is designed for 1-, 3- and 7-day stubble. The XP9404/46 version is listed on Philips Ukraine’s website, and at Philips’ official store in France it cost €599.99 on September 22. Philips recommends replacing the SH91 heads every 2 years.
3. Panasonic ARC6 ES-LS9A
6 bladesFoil shaver
Panasonic ARC6 ES-LS9A / ES-LS8A
- Type
- foil, 6 blades
- Motor
- linear, 84,000 cross-cutting actions per minute
- Head
- moves in 22 directions
- Beard sensor
- 220 readings per second
- Battery
- 50 min, 3-min quick charge for 3 min of shaving
- Wet shaving
- yes, shower-safe
- Clean & charge station
- ES-LS9A has one, ES-LS8A doesn’t
Price$499.99 (ES-LS9A), $399.99 (ES-LS8A)checked 22 September 2026
For thick, coarse stubble: six blades, two of them for long hairs, and a sensor that adds power in dense areas.
- Six blades, two for longer stubble
- Head moves in 22 directions
- Version without station is $100 cheaper
- A 2022 model
- 50 minutes of runtime, less than Braun and Philips flagships
The ARC6 came out in 2022, but it’s still on sale in 2026: the ES-LS9A is listed at Panasonic’s official US store, where the company calls it its most advanced technology, and on Panasonic Ukraine’s website under the Series 900+ name. Two finish blades make the final cut, two titanium-coated blades catch long hairs, and two more lift hairs lying flat against the skin. Panasonic says the head puts 10% less pressure on the skin than the five-blade ES-LV97.
4. Braun Series 9 PRO+
Station includedFoil shaver
Braun Series 9 PRO+ (9660cc)
- Type
- foil, 5+1 synchronized shaving elements
- Adaptation
- Pro SensoAdapt reads beard density 300 times per second
- Head
- Pro Adaptive Head, flexes up to 40°
- Battery
- 60 min, 5-min quick charge for one shave
- Wet shaving
- yes, 100% waterproof
- In the 9660cc box
- 6in1 SmartCare Center
- Made in
- Germany
Price€299.99checked 22 September 2026
For anyone who wants a flagship Braun foil shaver with a cleaning station without paying extra for NEVO.
- 6in1 SmartCare station included with 9660cc
- Pro SensoAdapt for dense beards
- Cheaper than NEVO even on sale
- Station cartridges are a running cost
- Twice the price of the Series 7 72-C1200s
This is the current Series 9 PRO+ generation: Braun says it analyzes the beard 80% faster than the previous one, and the Series 9 Pro line shaves even a 7-day beard. At Braun’s official store in Germany, the 9660cc set with the 6in1 SmartCare Center cost €299.99 on September 22. The 9670cc and 9675cc versions also come with the PowerCase, a charging case that lasts up to 6 weeks of shaving.
5. Philips Series 7000
For sensitive skinRotary shaver
Philips Series 7000 (S7882/55)
- Type
- rotary, 360-D heads
- Blades
- 45 self-sharpening SteelPrecision blades, 90,000 cuts per minute
- SkinIQ
- Nano SkinGlide coating, power and motion sensors
- Battery
- 60 min, full charge in 1 hour, 5-min quick charge
- Wet shaving
- yes, with foam or gel
- In the box
- Quick Clean Pod, charging stand, pop-up trimmer, travel case
- Warranty
- 2 years + 3 more after registering on philips.ua
Price€189.99checked 22 September 2026
For sensitive skin and 3-day stubble: the heads have a protective coating and the shaver guides your technique.
- Nano SkinGlide coating against irritation
- Quick Clean Pod included
- SH71 heads last 2 years
- Power adapter not included
- Quick Clean Pod cartridges are a running cost
The Series 7000 differs from the Series 5000 by the full SkinIQ set: besides the sensor that adjusts power to beard density, it adds a motion sensor and the Nano SkinGlide coating. According to Philips, the coating reduces friction on the skin by 30%, and most men improved their technique after three shaves with the sensor’s guidance. The S7882/55 is listed at Philips Ukraine’s official store, and at Philips’ store in France it cost €189.99 on September 22.
6. Braun Series 7
360° flex headFoil shaver
Braun Series 7 (72-C1200s)
- Type
- foil, 3 flexible blades, 2 foils, center trimmer
- Head
- 360° SkinFlex
- Modes
- Turbo, Gentle and Standard
- Adaptation
- SensoAdapt
- Battery
- up to 60 min, 5-min quick charge for one shave
- Wet shaving
- yes, 100% waterproof
- 4in1 SmartCare Center
- in cc sets such as 72-C7650cc
Price€149.99 (72-C1200s), €369.99 with station (72-C7650cc)checked 22 September 2026
For anyone who doesn’t shave every day and wants a Braun foil shaver with a flexible head and a gentle mode.
- Three modes, including Gentle
- 360° SkinFlex head for neck and chin
- Version without station costs €149.99
- Station only comes in pricier cc sets
The 360° SkinFlex head pivots in every direction, and Braun says it handles cheeks, chin, neck and jawline better than a rigid head, including when stubble has grown for a few days. The center trimmer takes care of long hairs, and some sets add a beard trimmer attachment for 0.5–7 mm. Braun says Turbo mode is faster than on the previous Series 7. The 4in1 SmartCare Center only comes in sets with the cc suffix, such as the 72-C7650cc for €369.99.
7. Philips Series 5000
Budget rotaryRotary shaver
Philips Series 5000 (S5885/35)
- Type
- rotary, 360-D heads
- Blades
- 45 self-sharpening SteelPrecision blades, up to 90,000 cutting actions per minute
- SkinIQ
- beard density sensor, 250 readings per second
- Battery
- 60 min, full charge in 1 hour, 5-min quick charge
- Wet shaving
- yes, with foam or gel
- In the box
- charging stand, pop-up trimmer, travel case
- Warranty
- 2 years + 3 more after registering on philips.ua
Price€119.99checked 22 September 2026
For anyone who wants a Philips rotary with a beard density sensor and an hour of battery, but no cleaning station.
- 60-min runtime and quick charge
- Pop-up trimmer and stand included
- Same SH71 heads as the Series 7000
- No Nano SkinGlide coating or motion sensor
- This version has no cleaning station
The Series 5000 sits one step below the Series 7000: the same 45 blades and SH71 heads, 60 minutes of runtime and a one-hour charge, but its only SkinIQ feature is a sensor that reads beard density 250 times per second and changes power. At Philips’ store in France, the S5885/35 cost €119.99 on September 22. If you want a station, the line also includes the S5884/50 with a cleaning system.
8. Braun Series 5
Budget foilFoil shaver
Braun Series 5 (52-N1200s)
- Type
- foil, 3 flexible blades
- Modes
- Turbo and Standard
- Adaptation
- SensoAdapt
- Battery
- up to 50 min, 5-min quick charge for one shave
- Wet shaving
- yes, 100% waterproof
- In the box
- precision trimmer attachment
- Made in
- Germany
Price€75.99checked 22 September 2026
For a first electric shaver or a switch from a razor: a Braun foil shaver with a beard density sensor for €75.99.
- SensoAdapt, like higher Braun series
- Two modes, including Turbo
- Made in Germany
- Up to 50 min of runtime, less than the Series 7
- Station only in cc sets such as 52-B7000cc
The Series 5 is the most affordable Braun line on the list: at Braun’s official store in Germany, the 52-N1200s cost €75.99 on September 22. It has three flexible blades, the SensoAdapt sensor and full waterproofing, but no Gentle mode like the Series 7. Braun explains the difference between its series this way: the higher the number, the more powerful the shaver and the gentler it is on the skin.
9. Xiaomi Electric Shaver S301
USB-C chargingRotary shaver
Xiaomi Electric Shaver S301
- Type
- rotary, floating heads that pivot 360°
- Cutters
- Dual-Track double ring
- Modes
- smart speed that raises RPM on its own, and max speed
- Charging
- USB-C port, full charge in 2 hours
- Battery life
- up to 90 days at 1 minute of shaving a day
- Wet shaving
- yes, IPX7 rating
- Display
- LED, battery, travel lock, cleaning reminder
As a backup or travel shaver: it charges over USB-C like a phone and lasts up to 90 days at a minute of shaving a day.
- USB-C charging
- IPX7 rating, rinse under the tap
- Two speed modes
- Full charge takes 2 hours, longer than Philips
- Runtime is given in days, not minutes
The S301 charges through a USB-C port, so on a trip you can use your phone’s or laptop’s cable and charger. According to Xiaomi, the Dual-Track double ring catches 50% more hairs than the inner ring of the head alone, and a chip raises the speed on tricky spots. We couldn’t find an official price for the S301 on Xiaomi’s websites, so the table leaves it blank.
Best electric shavers compared
| Model | Best for | Key strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braun NEVO | Braun’s newest foil shaver | AeroTouch, 250 blades, station | €499 (sale) |
| Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra | Feature-packed rotary | 5 modes, Quick Clean Pod | €599.99 |
| Panasonic ARC6 | Thick, coarse stubble | 6 blades, head moves 22 ways | $399.99–499.99 |
| Braun Series 9 PRO+ | Braun flagship for less than NEVO | 6in1 station with 9660cc | €299.99 |
| Philips Series 7000 | Sensitive skin | Nano SkinGlide, Quick Clean Pod | €189.99 |
| Braun Series 7 | Shaving every few days | 360° SkinFlex head, 3 modes | €149.99 |
| Philips Series 5000 | Budget rotary | Density sensor, 60-min runtime | €119.99 |
| Braun Series 5 | First electric shaver | SensoAdapt, 100% waterproof | €75.99 |
| Xiaomi S301 | Travel, backup shaver | USB-C charging, IPX7 | — |
How to choose an electric shaver
Foil or rotary
In a foil shaver (Braun, Panasonic), the cutters move under a thin foil, which Braun says protects the skin from pulling and tugging. In a rotary shaver (Philips, Xiaomi), the cutters spin inside round heads: Philips says this lets them catch hairs growing in different directions, while the flexing heads follow the contours of the face and neck.
Sensitive skin
Look for features the maker directly ties to skin comfort: Philips has the Nano SkinGlide and Hydro SkinGlide coatings and pressure guidance (Series 7000, i9000 Prestige Ultra), Braun has a Gentle mode (Series 7), and Panasonic has a sensor that lowers power where the stubble is thinner. Braun also says the higher the series number, the gentler the shaver is on the skin.
Stubble length
If you shave every few days, check the makers’ claims: Philips promises the i9000 Prestige Ultra can handle 1-, 3- and 7-day stubble, Braun says NEVO works on beards from one day to a week, and the Series 9 Pro shaves even a 7-day beard. The Panasonic ARC6 has two dedicated blades for long hairs. Trim a longer beard first; some Braun Series 7 sets include a 0.5–7 mm attachment.
Cleaning station and running costs
All 9 shavers can be rinsed under the tap, so a station is optional. Braun’s station cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver, while Philips’ Quick Clean Pod cleans and lubricates; both makers say their stations clean 10 times better than water. Cartridges are a running cost: Braun recommends a new cartridge every 2 months and a new shaving head every 18 months, and Philips recommends replacing heads every 2 years.
Battery
Most models here run for 60 minutes and get enough charge for one shave in 5 minutes; the Panasonic ARC6 and Braun Series 5 run for 50 minutes. For the S301, Xiaomi gives days instead of minutes: up to 90 days at a minute of shaving a day.
Sources and methodology
Analysis of public sourcesChecked 22 September 2026
- Braun — NEVO press release (P&G Germany) pgnewsroom.de
- Braun — electric shavers and prices, official store (Germany) shop.braun.de
- Philips — electric shavers, official Philips UK website philips.co.uk
- Panasonic — ARC6, official store (US) shop.panasonic.com
- Xiaomi — Electric Shaver S301, official website mi.com
FAQ
Which is better, a foil or a rotary shaver?
They’re different designs, and there’s no universal answer. Foil shavers (Braun, Panasonic) cut with blades under a thin foil, while rotary shavers (Philips, Xiaomi) use spinning cutters in round heads that catch hairs growing in different directions. For sensitive skin, a specific model’s protective features matter more than the type.
How often should you replace electric shaver foils and blades?
Braun recommends replacing the shaving head every 18 months, and Philips recommends replacing SH91 and SH71 heads every 2 years. Braun suggests a new cleaning station cartridge every 2 months.
Can you use an electric shaver with foam or in the shower?
Yes, every model on this list is waterproof. Braun tests the Series 9 PRO+ underwater for up to 24 hours, the Xiaomi S301 is rated IPX7, and the Panasonic ARC6 can be used in the shower. After using foam or gel, rinse the head thoroughly.
Do you need a cleaning station for an electric shaver?
No, you can rinse the shaver under the tap. A station is more convenient: Braun’s cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver, but you have to buy its cartridges separately.
Can an electric shaver handle a week of stubble?
Some can, according to their makers: the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra is designed for up to 7 days of stubble, the Braun NEVO for one day to a week, and the Series 9 Pro for up to 7 days as well. Trim a longer beard first.
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