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* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains Recommendation 1 - Philips RQ1180cc (9.18/10)
You get a wet dry rotary shaver that recharges quickly and delivers more than 14 days shaving use. The RQ1180 users report it is a capable shaver that delivers a close comfortable shave and copes effectively with problem areas like under the jawline. You also get the “JetClean” gadget that cleans and lubricates the shaver when not in use.
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Rank | Model | Type | Overall Users’ satisfaction rating | Lift & cut technology | Unwanted hair trimmer | Wet or Dry operation | Battery recharge time | Battery endurance days | Expect to pay around |
1 | Philips RQ1280cc SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.23/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c20 |
£230 |
2 | Philips RQ1180cc SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.18/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£120 |
3 | Braun 790 Series 7 |
Foil |
9.16/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£180 |
4 | Wahl 7200 Ultima |
Foil |
9.03/10 |
- |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c15 |
£40 |
5 | Philips RQ1250 SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.01/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£200 |
6 | Remington R6150 Titanium-X |
Rotary |
9.00/10 |
Y |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c20 |
£50 |
6 | Braun 590cc-4 Series 5 |
Foil |
9.00/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c15 |
£100 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The best buy rotary shaver (as nominated by users) is the Philips RQ1280cc SensoTouch. The term SensoTouch means the shaver has a cutting head that responds to the contours of your face making for a quicker but close comfortable shave.
As you can see there are other rotary shavers that users have awarded more than 9 points of satisfaction. The Philips RQ1180cc – also SensoTouch - costs c50% less. And the well-respected/constructed Remington R6150 75% less.
Rank | Rotary Shaver | Type | Overall Users’ satisfaction rating* | Lift/cut | Trimmer | Wet & Dry | Battery recharge | Battery endurance days | Expect to pay around** |
1 | Philips RQ1280cc SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.23/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c20 |
£230 |
2 | Philips RQ1180cc SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.18/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£120 |
5 | Philips RQ1250 SensoTouch |
Rotary |
9.01/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£200 |
6 | Remington R6150 Titanium-X |
Rotary |
9.00/10 |
Y |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c20 |
£50 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The Braun 790 wet dry foil shaver is a compact design. Nevertheless, it has 4 cutting foils and lift and comb technology. The 7-Series also offers incremental shaving. So, depending on the level of stubble or your skin sensitivity you can set the shaver to normal – sensitive or intensive settings.
Rank | Foil Shaver | Type | Overall Users’ satisfaction rating* | Lift/cut | Trimmer | Wet & Dry | Battery recharge | Battery endurance days | Expect to pay around** |
3 | Braun 790 Series 7 |
Foil |
9.16/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1hr |
c16 |
£180 |
4 | Wahl 7200 Ultima |
Foil |
9.03/10 |
- |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c15 |
£40 |
6 | Braun 590cc-4 Series 5 |
Foil |
9.00/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c15 |
£105 |
7 | Braun 720 Series 7 |
Foil |
8.95/10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
c1hr |
c16 |
£100 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The best buy electric shaver at a budget price is the Wahl 7200 Ultima foil shaver at around £40. As you can see it is well rated by its owners – both for value for money and effective shaving ability. There are 2 cutting foils and a pop up beard trimmer. It’s also got a travel lock/cap.
The Wahl 7200 is ideal as a first shaver, as a travel shaver or for daily use by men with light to normal stubble.
Rank | Cheap shavers | Type | Overall Users’ satisfaction rating* | Lift/cut | Trimmer | Wet & Dry | Battery recharge | Battery endurance days | Expect to pay around ** |
4 | Wahl 7200 Ultima |
Foil |
9.03/10 |
- |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c15 |
£40 |
6 | Remington R6150 Titanium-X |
Rotary |
9.00/10 |
Y |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c20 |
£50 |
7 | Philips PT870 PowerTouch Plus |
Rotary |
8.95/10 |
Y |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c16 |
£75 |
9 | Panasonic ES7101S512 |
Foil |
8.86/10 |
Y |
Y |
Dry |
c1hr |
c15 |
£45 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
The top electric shaver – according to users – is the Philips RQ1280cc wet dry rotary shaver. It’s compact (for travelling) and has a travel lock. It’s also light weight and well-balanced.
The cutting heads have three levels of precision, plus lift and comb technology. Users report it delivers a smooth, comfortable shave whether used wet or dry. You also get the “Jet Clean” self-clean and lubrication gadget.
Rank | electric shaver | Type | Overall Users’ satisfaction rating | Lift/cut | Trimmer | Wet & Dry | Battery recharge | Battery endurance days | Expect to pay around |
1 | Philips RQ1280cc SensoTouch | Rotary | 9.23/10 | Y | Y | Y | c1hr | c20 | £230 |
2 | Philips RQ1180cc SensoTouch | Rotary | 9.18/10 | Y | Y | Y | c1hr | c16 | £120 |
3 | Braun 790 Series 7 | Foil | 9.16/10 | Y | Y | Y | c1hr | c16 | £180 |
6 | Braun 590cc Series 4 | Foil | 9.00/10 | Y | Y | Y | c1hr | c15 | £100 |
* Prices correct at publication. Check our “Who’s cheapest” page for the latest bargains
** Overall users’ satisfaction rating after 3 months of use
Other top notch wet dry shavers have equally impressive user satisfaction ratings. So the choice is between compactness and price.
So there you have the 2015 user-survey results. Our “best buys for” (based on user satisfaction ratings and value for money) are:
• Best buy rotary electric shaver (voted by users) the Philips RQ1280cc SensoTouch
• Best buy foil shaver (voted by users) the Braun 790 Series 7
• Best buy budget or travel shaver Wahl 7200 Ultima
That concludes our best buys for electric shavers and the reason why page. We think you’ll agree – with the help of owners and users - we’ve answered the question “what is the best electric shaver to buy?”
What you want from your shaver is to quickly remove stubble and trim facial hair, like sideburns, a moustache, goatee or beard without drying or sensitising your skin.
You also want a men’s grooming tool with predictable battery life and a quick re-charge time. You’ll also want the best designed rotary or foil cutters to deliver a close, comfortable shave banishing stubble for the rest of the day.
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