The cutting elements in the Series 5 are more advanced than those in the Series 3. The Series 3 has 3 shaving elements while the Series 5 has 5 shaving elements. One of the shaving elements in the Series 5 is the ActiLift, which isn’t Braun Series 5 available in the Series 3 models. It actually separates and lifts hairs for cutting. Even those that are flat against the skin are the focus on the elements. The 5040s has a charger that lets you shave while you’re charging.
I genuinely don’t write reviews, in fact this is the very first review I have written. Compared to my previous one and any shaver I have ever owned it works beautifully. It caters to my sensitive skin, nice close shave and it’s so easy to clean. The self clean auto function in the charging dock had me giggling like a school boy because it impressed me so much.
This middle trimmer lifts flat hairs and pulls all your whiskers in one direction. When hair is lifted and directed in the right direction, it’ll easily slip into the foil for cutting. When comfort is a concern both shavers feel great in the hands.
With its flexible head, you will be able to reach areas that might be missed by other shavers. It has a long lasting battery life so, there is no problem taking it with you on a trip Remington Shaver without the charger. It comes with a standard voltage of 100v to 240 volts. Your shaver looks like new every time you shave after a thorough clean with alcohol based liquid.
But the older generation Series 5 shavers get an up for this additional technology. The Braun Series 5 has a battery life of 50 minutes, and a three-level battery display tells you how much shaving time you have left. If you don’t have time for a full one-hour recharge, it has a quick-charge feature to give you enough power for a single shave. You can also use this razor while it’s plugged in, though its battery life indicator is disabled during charging. Blades – This shaver is a foil type that operates with three flexible blades.
It’s a sad fact that this trimmer just won’t replace your separate every-day beard trimmer. Barely bigger than your thumb, the cleaning brush beats picking hair clippings out of your shaver by hand. Unlike all the other electric shaving brands, Braun’s cleaning cartridges are alcohol based. When it comes to charging, the Series 3 and 5 come with special chargers that will give you a charge after only an hour. Some of them come with a fast charging option for a 5-minute, quick shave.
It gives you a close shave while protecting the skin. The blades sit behind a SensoFoil that will smooth the skin and protect the face. It’s technology that Braun has perfected for all their shavers starting with the Series 3. It’s available in all the Series 5 shavers, too.
It will clean and sanitize as well as dry and charge. That’s one of the biggest advantages of the 5190cc. It keeps the shaver like new for longer before you’ll have to buy a replacement shaving head. It’s a foil type shaver that works in straight and forth passes over the face like other foil type shavers. Before the first use, plug your shaver for recharging the battery and do not unplug it before 2 hours although the battery is already recharged .