Electric Shaver for Men, Series 5 5118s, Waterproof, Wet & Dry Shave, Turbo Shaving Mode, Foil Shaver with Precision Trimmer, Battery Powered, 50 Minute Battery Runtime

The Braun Series 5 5018s Rechargeable Wet & Dry Razor is a top-notch grooming tool that delivers a consistently smooth and comfortable shave. Its AutoSense technology effortlessly adapts to the density of your beard, providing an efficient shave even on thicker hair. The flexible shaving head navigates the contours of your face with ease, ensuring no hair is missed, while the ergonomic design offers a comfortable grip, making each shave a pleasant experience. This razor's versatility is a standout feature, performing exceptionally well whether used wet or dry. The included precision trimmer is perfect for maintaining a well-groomed appearance, and the long-lasting battery life ensures you won't be caught short mid-shave. Easy to clean and maintain, the Braun Series 5 5018s is a reliable and high-performing razor that simplifies your daily routine and is well worth the money spent.

The Series 5 5018s replaces a woefully inadequate and over priced Panasonic Arc4. After having owned 7 electric razors, if come to the conclusion that Braun is hands down the best brand. The Panasonic Arc4 cost more than double the 5018s, but the charge didn't last over a week, the included cleaning/charging station was totally unnecessary and the display ended up failing prematurely as it has done on all the Panasonics I have owned. After a while, I ended up going back to my cheap Braun 3 series that I gave to my sons and let them use the Arc4. I purchased the 5018s as a lark as my 340 was very good. Blown away by the difference. The 5018s is light, ergonomic, has excellent battery life and adheres to the KISS standard - no idiot light displays to break, just 3 simple charge light dots. It also gives the best shave I've ever had - about as good as a standard multi-blade razor but with ZERO irritation. It doesn't do well with long hair, but no worse than any other electric I have used. With standard 2 or 3 day stuble, it gets everything about as close as you can get. It's also the first electric that I've owned that handles all tough angles on the neck without issue (very impressed). If I was going to point out a negative, it doesn't have a built in beard trimmer. It's a separate attachment that clips to the head. Very minor inconvenience for me since I use it infrequently.

I’ve been using this shaver for a while, and overall, it works really well. The shave is smooth and comfortable, and it doesn’t irritate the skin like some other electric razors I’ve tried. It’s easy to clean and feels solid in the hand. The battery life is good, and I like that it can be used both wet and dry. However, I noticed it sometimes misses a few hairs, especially around the neck area, so I usually have to go over the same spot twice or even more. Also, the replacement heads are a bit pricey. Still, it’s a reliable shaver that gives a close and comfortable shave — definitely worth it for everyday use.

Context: I haven’t used a Norelco in 20 years, and I’ve never used a foil shaver before. But I’ve had to stop using blades as much as possible because of acne within 24 hours of shaving. No matter the razor/foam/gel/soap/water/nothing/prep. Intentional-looking “Don Johnson” is surprisingly time-consuming to achieve & maintain. So I finally decided to try an electric shaver again. Using the shaver: I’ve only used this once so far — normally I’d wait longer to write a review, but why? Closeness is pretty amazing — about 12 hours closer than the last time I used a Norelco. Completely comfortable 1st time. As for handling, I don’t know why anyone would need the Series 6 pivot or the series 7 swivel to steer this head over their face. Handle is a nice shape and size. Sound is a little plasticy, but not loud or annoying. Being able to rinse the head under the faucet (and wash with soap as needed!) is a revelation — I’m glad I didn’t pay extra for the bulky cleaning station. If you’re having trouble because “it won’t cut”: My old Norelco would mow a short beard. This shaver won’t. If your beard has gotten to ~1/8” long then this shaver WILL NOT cut it. At All. You will need to use the trimmer head or clippers to mow your beard to no longer than 1/16” (possibly shorter) before this tool will work on it. Any hairs you missed with the clippers/trimmer you will have to go back and cut with one of those tools before this shaver will finish the job. I think that’s the compromise you accept for the close shave this will give. The manual: I get the complaints, but there are, in fact, words that tell you what each set of pictures is explaining. The typeface for these descriptions is oddly tiny for the amount of space they take up in the layout, so they’re easy to overlook. The pictures themselves are detailed, but in a way that requires close attention. I think this was “written” for people who grew up with graphic novels — the styles are very similar. For those of us with grey hair it’s not what we’re used to, but the information is there… Where it’s made: as of this review, the shaver & trimmer are made in Germany, while the charger, cleaning brush & snap-on head cover are made in China. Buying advice: The “new” series 7 has a swivel between the head and body, the “new” Series 6 has a pivot, the “new” Series 5 has a rigid connection. There are styling differences. Otherwise the specs and features of the shavers are identical. As other reviewers confirm, the “new” Series 7 head (73s) and the “new” Series 5/6 head (53b) are interchangeable. Visually they are identical except that the 53b bezel is black and the 73s bezel is silver. When I replace the head I’ll try a 73s to see if there’s any cutting difference. I’ll bet there isn’t.

I was initially very satisfied with the Braun Series 5 5018s. It provided a close, comfortable shave, and I appreciated its ergonomic design, ease of use, and wet & dry shaving capability. The shaver felt solid in the hand, and setup and cleaning were straightforward, making it a convenient daily grooming tool. Unfortunately, after about a year of regular use, the battery began to deteriorate. It no longer held a charge well, requiring frequent recharging, and eventually stopped working altogether. This was frustrating, especially considering Braun’s premium branding and price. Overall, while the Braun Series 5 5018s performs well initially and offers a comfortable shave, its longevity and battery durability fall short. The limited lifespan impacted my experience, and I expected better durability from a premium electric shaver. If you prioritise long-term reliability, you might want to consider alternatives or be prepared for potential battery issues after about a year. This is my third Braun shaver, and I'm now seriously considering switching to another brand in search of better long-term reliability.

So far this shaver exceeds the performance of the last two Series 9 Braun shavers I owned. Those shavers lasted maybe a year before they became obnoxiously loud and yielded a mediocre shave. They were expensive, the replacement foils were about the price of this shaver, and the cleaning solution was overpriced. So, I'm finally a happy camper with this inexpensive shaver. It's quiet. It shaves much closer than the Series 9. The motor is quiet. You clean it with running water. My only complaint is that the instructions are all graphics. I can't understand any of them. Just give the instructions in words, even if it is German, I'll translate. The pictures are terrible.

I bought this from Amazon about two-and-a-half years ago, and the shaver has died. As of this morning, it runs for a few seconds before shutting off, with the battery fully charged. Switch it on again, and it runs for less than a few seconds before shutting off. Each time I switch it on, it runs for less time than before, then shuts off. It does the same thing if I try to run it with the charger plugged into it. It delivered a decent shave when it worked, although I hated having to swap out the standard shave head and trimmer head. If you think it's reasonable for a battery-powered electric shaver to die after two-and-a-half years, then you might be satisfied with this model. It's unacceptable to me. I will not be buying another Braun electric shaver.

This thing is amazing. Braun is best. To me, this is the best value (under $100) electric razor. The best bang for your buck. I like this thing even better than my previous Panasonic Arc5 (a $150 razor, so like half the cost). It cuts amazing. I can get a skin close no-stubble shave with no irritation (with no shaving cream or anything, so just "dry shaving"). I think it's a got a great "sporty" design, I would say. It doesn't look cheap to me. A good light weight, lighter than the Arc5. A little about my shaving history for context. (I'm a male.) I would say I have a "stronger" beard, but sensitive (to cuts) skin in the beard region. To get a no-stubble shave, I would have to cut against the grain. With any manual razor (eg fusion 5, DE - double edge, or straight razor) using shaving cream, I would get irritation. I discovered in switching to electric razors, I could get rid of that, now I could get a no stubble shave without irritation using the Arc5. So if that describes you, you should start considering the electric razor. I tried a very cheap electric razor and it cut horrible. The blade on the Arc5 was getting dull after 1-2 years (starting to get irritation), so I looked at replacement heads. $77. To me that was high, so I thought let me try another razor just to see. Enter Braun 5. I like it better than the Arc5. And the Braun replacement heads seem like great values ($30-40, $30 for series 5), and not many people consider cost of replacement heads up-front. So it seems like a great deal all around. This thing is great for shaving any part of your body even if you don't shave a whole beard, for example, shaving part of a beard, outlining the beard or bottom of beard, shaving ears, quick back of neck, shaving any part of body (even though I don't do much, I just tested a small part), shaving back. A good way to describe it is strong, yet gentle. Strong to cut hair easily, yet gentle on skin. In general, just never push down too hard. If you have any harder to shave areas, just pinch the area a little bit with your fingers and gently glide over. If you get any irritation, just push less there in the future. I would probably even recommend this for girls (women/females) to consider, eg shaving legs or whatever. Like I said, to me, seemingly the best value electric razor, of everything I've tested so far.

Reemplacé mi braun 7 (se dañó la batería) y no sentí la diferencia, es un buen producto incluso estéticamente me gusta más y los accesorios que tenía me siguen sirviendo.

Melhor compra que fiz ! A barba fica super bem feita! Não irrita a pele não belisca a pele não irrita ! Tenho a pele sensível não posso usar gilete ! Tinha um da Philips mas esse Braun me surpreendeu ! Deu de 10 x 0 no Philips ! Super recomendo !! Pode fazer o teste de passar algodão depois não fica nenhum fiapo do algodão!

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I was somewhat leery before switching from a "rotary" razor to the Braun Series 5 "foil" razor, but found that I needn't have worried; it gives an excellent shave. The shaving technique is different from a rotary, more like using a blade razor, so it's no surprise that the result is a closer shave. I love how this Braun razor is so easy to clean. There's no removing the shaver's head unit, you simply hold the razor under running tap water, give it a shake, and it's clean. My only issue is with the trimmer, as it's a separate unit from the foil razor unit, so it requires switching the units whenever it's needed, but it's easy to snap in and not a big deal, and it trims flawlessly. An included travel case would also have been nice. Overall, this is an excellent razor, and I have no hesitation in giving it 5 Stars.

I ordered this product just because of Braun & also saw many positive reviews but after using it for few months, Compared to the traditional razor - 1. It takes a lot of time to shave with electric razor 2. You cannot shave beard which is more unshaved for more than 2 weeks with electric razor. 3. Cleaning is easier but within 3 months of usage blade got damaged, not so great quality. 4. Some areas under the chin was hard to shave with electric and I had to repeat shaving multiple times in the same spot, I have moved back to regular razor and probably use this once in a while.