Best electric shaver 2025: top grooming options from Braun, Philips and more

Reduce stubble to rubble with the best electric shavers from Braun, Philips and other brands

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The best electric shavers make light work of beards, moustaches and any other facial fuzz, giving you a smooth, custom look with minimal fuss. Whether you prefer shaving wet or dry, we’ve rounded up top-performing models from trusted brands like Philips, Braun, Panasonic and more.

Now, you might be wondering – why should invest in a top-notch electric shaver these days? It's true that not every man shaves daily anymore, and some barely shave at all. However, for those who still love that clean-shaven finish, an electric razor is the tool for the job.

Our current favourite has to be the Braun Series 9 Pro+, which delivers an incredibly close and comfortable shave. However, there are plenty of excellent options to explore, whatever your budget or grooming style.

Keep reading for our full guide to the best electric shavers, expert picks, buying tips and where to get the best deals. Trust us, your face will thank you.

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WRITTEN BY
Lizzie Wilmot
WRITTEN BY
Lizzie Wilmot

Lizzie is T3’s Home Staff Writer, covering everything from style and living to wellness. Whilst she may not need an electric shaver herself, don’t let that fool you – she knows her stuff. Lizzie has spent plenty of time researching, testing and comparing the latest electric shaver models and brands.

Recent updates

We're currently in the process of giving our guide a full refresh, with several new reviews set to be added over the coming weeks – so stay tuned!

Best electric shavers ranking 2025

The best electric shaver overall

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1. Braun Series 9 Pro+

The best overall electric shaver

Specifications

Battery life: 60 minutes (90 minutes with PowerCase)
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Impressive charging and battery life
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5 perfectly synchronised shaving elements
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Ergonomic grip

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive (but often discounted)

The Series 9 Pro+ is Braun's most recent electric shaver, and it's made a pretty strong impression so far. Designed to provide ultimate closeness and skin comfort, it has five specialised ProShave elements, including ProLift Blade, that help give you the best shave possible.

Not only that, but there's a portable charging case and separate charging doc which is ideal for grooming on the go or at home. There's also a built-in precision ProTrimmer which is enhanced with surgical-grade steel, providing maximum cutting efficiency.

There's no denying that the Series 9 Pro+ is an expensive electric shaver, but we have noticed it's frequently discounted around certain shopping events, such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Therefore, if it's caught your eye, we'd seriously recommend you wait a few months to grab one.

The best affordable electric shaver

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The best affordable electric shaver

Specifications

Battery life: 90 minutes
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Good value
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Durable
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Waterproof
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Excellent battery life

Reasons to avoid

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Colourway is a garish

We really like the Wahl Lifeproof Shaver – it’s tough, waterproof and built to take a beating. With its rugged, shock-proof design and IPX7 rating, it can handle drops and shower use without breaking a sweat, making it a great everyday grooming companion.

Performance-wise, it’s smooth and efficient. The dual floating heads and three-cut system give a close, comfy shave with little fuss, and the pop-up trimmer is handy for shaping up edges.

Battery life is another big win, and you get up to 90 minutes on a full charge, plus a handy five-minute quick charge when you're short on time.

The only real downside is the bright (and slightly garish) design, but if you’re after a reliable shaver that won’t break the bank – this one’s a solid bet.

The best premium electric shaver

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The best premium electric shaver

Specifications

Battery life: 60 mins
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Impressive results
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Stylish with it
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Handy Qi wireless charging

Reasons to avoid

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You do not wanna be paying RRP for it

Thanks to a new blade design and more generously sized foil holes, the Philips Shaver Series 9000 Prestige can tackle thick stubble – up to a week’s worth, even. Where other electrics force you to hack away over and over if you’ve missed a few days, you can pretty much just run this over once.

It has three intensity levels, the idea being that the especially sensitive-skinned can keep it lighter. Using a rotary shaver is weird enough at the best of times, as they have such a light touch. This model also comes with a beard trimmer that is unusually good for a shaver attachment, although it would be better if it was a built-in, pop-up one rather than having to be fitted as an attachment – you pull off the rotary head and put this in its place. In some Prestige packages there's also a rotating brush that you can use to deep cleanse your face.

The Philips 9000 Series Prestige also comes with a wireless Qi charging pad, which you can also juice your phone and other compatible gadgets on.

The best flexible electric shaver

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The best flexible electric shaver

Specifications

Battery life: 50 mins
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Shaves outrageously close and quickly
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Fully waterproof
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Comes with a motorised washer

Reasons to avoid

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Not as comfortable on the face as the Philips
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Washer solution evaporates over time

This offering from Braun is an absolute cracker in every respect, but mostly in the way it shaves. AS brilliant as the Philips rotary models are, they do feel like you’re rubbing your face with the back of a spoon. By contrast, this brand new foil model feels firm, narrow and not quite as comfortable against the skin.

Like the top Philips models, the whole head is spring loaded so it moves around with the contours of the face. On top of that, the three slim foil blades also move independently from side to side. The upshot is a shaver head that mooches around the face like a caterpillar, snipping here, there and everywhere until there isn’t a bristle left in sight.

Naturally you can also use the Series 7 70 as a wet shaver, especially as the whole unit is fully waterproof. You can simply go about the morning business while shaving and before you know it the job is done. The Series 7 comes with a hard case, a single precision trimmer attachment and a SmartCare Centre.

The best electric shaver for long stubble

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The best electric shaver for long stubble

Specifications

Battery life: 50 minutes
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Best electric shave you can get on longer stubble
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Titanium tipped blades
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Good charging and battery life

Reasons to avoid

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Similar performance to Philips but a bit pricier

As the predecessor to our absolute favourite model, the Braun Series 9 was only knocked back a few months ago. If you're a two to three shaves per week kinda guy you may prefer this one, as it is slightly better on longer stubble patches. That's thanks to the titanium tipped blades that give it its 'gold-painted' appearance.

Braun used to be noted in its glory days for producing perfect combinations of form and function, using cutting-edge design techniques. Now I'm not saying Dieter Rams would necessarily be upset by the design of this but, while its functionality is hard to argue with, aesthetically the 9 Series is quite lacking. It looks and feels plasticky, and the way it slots into its charging and cleaning base is not very satisfying.

That being said, the Series 9 is light, ergonomically sound, waterproof up to five metres and easy to clean. As with its Philips rival, the 50-minute battery life, from just a one-hour charge, is great. The slide-up beard trimmer is nothing to write home about, but at least it's always there, unlike Philips' clip-on one.

The best electric shaver for sensitive skin

Philips Shaver Series 7000 review

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Best electric shaver for sensitive skin

Specifications

Battery life: 50 minutes
Waterproof: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Triple head design for close shaving
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Can be used wet or dry
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Good battery life

Reasons to avoid

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Chunky design can make it tricky to hold

If you want an electric shaver specifically designed for sensitive skin, the Philips Shaver Series 7000 is full of quality features that will do the job. Philips has said that the Philips Shaver Series 7000 was specifically designed to cater to those with sensitive skin, and it reduces irritation, lowers friction and minimises the pulling of hairs.

The Philips Shaver Series 7000 does all of this with its flexible, triple-head design that twists and pivots to adjust to the contours of the face and neck. The shaver also has a microbead protective coating that enables the heads to lift, cut and remove hair without causing any skin damage. While it's a bit clunky to hold, it's a definite win if you want a close shave without a shaver's rash.

The best electric shaver for battery life

BaByliss Pro Titanium Foil Shaver

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Best electric shaver for battery life

Specifications

Battery life: 180 minutes
Waterproof: No

Reasons to buy

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Stylish, premium design
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Ultra-close and precise shave
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Long battery life (180 minutes)

Reasons to avoid

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Dry use only
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Heavy to handle
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Power button is fiddly

The BaByliss Pro Titanium Foil Shaver is a sleek, stylish grooming tool that delivers an impressively close shave, making it ideal for those who want barbershop-level results at home. With its dual titanium foils and powerful motor, it really gets the job done, especially for dry shaving. However, its battery life is probably the biggest big win here, offering up to three hours on a single charge.

That said, it’s not the lightest shaver out there, and it’s strictly for dry use, so it might not suit everyone. However, with solid build quality, easy maintenance and bonus features like a spare foil head and long power cord, it’s a great pick for anyone serious about their grooming game.

How to choose the best electric shaver for you

My first bit of advice is to look at what the best shaver deals today happen to be. Their prices go up and down like rollercoasters, and you will frequently find that the most high-end razors somehow cost less than the more bog-standard ones.

There are a lot of different versions of the Braun and Philips shavers, as you can see. It would take too long to run down the difference between all of them – there are different model numbers for ones with and without cleaning stations, and with and without various accessories such as trimmers and carry cases.

If you want to stay smooth, without facial irritation, you simply MUST go high-end when electric razor shopping. That's because, despite decades of product development, and billions spent in research, they've really only recently started to crack it, and even then, only on the flagship devices from each of the half dozen brands that dominate the sector. For anyone who only shaves once or twice a week, but wants to be smooth when they do, a manual razor is always better. Irregular shavers who don't need to be baby smooth will be better off with the best beard trimmer and, if you're looking to remove the hair from your body, you'll want the best body groomers and even one of our best IPL machines.

Another thing to note if you don't shave every day is that you'd be better off using a chainsaw or angry dog to remove three-day growth than a cheaper electric razor - another reason to go high end.

The good thing about electric razors is there isn't really a 'correct' way of using them, unlike bladed razors, but if you suffer irritation easily, a wet and dry model could prove a boon. You can use them with running water, or even shaving cream.

Particularly when it comes to Phillips shavers and, to a slightly lesser extent Braun, there are usually at least three versions of each shaver. You get the same basic electric razor model in each but with a different array of accessories, from a travel pouch to automatic cleaning and charging stations, for cleaning and sterilising your shaver with an alcohol-based cleaning solution.

Please be aware that to use these stations properly means you will need to buy replacement cartridges of cleaning fluid, FOREVER. You could, of course, not bother with that and just pop the top off and rinse the blades under the tap after every use. Depends on how hung up on hygiene you are.

You will also need to change the blade cartridge every year or so, depending on how often you use it and other variables such as how wiry your stubble is.

How we test electric shavers

We spend a lot of time reviewing the best electric shaver, so when it comes to recommending what shaver to buy, you can be safe in the knowledge that we'll recommend the best options for you.

We'll usually spend a week or longer testing new electric shavers, and the review process is fairly straightforward – our reviewers use them to shave their faces. This helps them see how closely they are capable of shaving, and how easy they are to use and achieve the desired style. Our reviewers also test whether the shavers nick your skin or cause any irrritation, and just how long the battery lasts.

If the electric shavers have any advanced features, such as an additional trimmer or quick charging, our reviewers will try these out to test if they work and if they're worth the extra money they no doubt command.

Once the initial review period is complete, we'll publish a full review, give the electric shaver a star rating, and add an abridged review to this guide.

Best electric shaver FAQs

Can I use an electric shaver in the shower?

Yes, but only if it's waterproof. Many modern electric shavers are designed for both wet and dry use and come with an IPX7 rating, meaning they can be safely used in the shower and rinsed under water. However, not all shavers are waterproof, so always check the user manual or product details first.

How often should I replace the blade or foils?

On average, every 12 to 18 months, depending on how often you shave and the specific model. Dull blades can lead to a less effective shave and increase skin irritation. Most manufacturers will provide a recommended replacement schedule, and some shavers have indicators to alert you when it’s time to change.

Reviewer Panel

Leon Poultney
Leon Poultney

Leon is a freelance writer with a passion for all things tech, motor and grooming. With years of experience covering automotive and consumer gadgets, he brings a meticulous eye to electric shavers – and you’ll likely find him perfecting his beard lines with the newest foil or rotary razor on the market.

Lee Bell
Lee Bell

Lee is a seasoned freelance journalist and copywriter, specialising in technology, health and male grooming. Whether he's trialling the latest electric shaver or decoding grooming trends, Lee knows exactly what makes a great shave, and how to help readers find it.

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Luke Edwards

Luke is a former freelance writer for T3 with over two decades of experience covering tech, science and health.

Lizzie Wilmot
Staff Writer, Home

Lizzie is T3's Home Living Staff Writer, covering the latest in style, wellness and beauty tech. From skincare gadgets to vacuum cleaners, she's your go-to for trends and top recommendations.

When not writing, Lizzie enjoys mooching around Bath, spending time with loved ones, or testing her review units – often during an enthusiastic cleaning spree!

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