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Braun BD 5001

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User ratings:
40
3.9 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5

Pros

  • easy manoeuvrability and comfort of the gun-shape design
  • safe and effective body hair reduction
  • safest and most effective treatment

Cons

  • it takes longer at between 10 to 20 minutes per full leg
  • cord isn t too taut
  • user manual tells you to look away for each flash

Key specs

  • Intense pulsed light (IPL)
  • 300000
  • 6 J/cm²
  • 2
  • AC
  • yes
  • yes

Braun BD 5001 - Pros & Cons

Braun BD 5001

Pros

  • easy manoeuvrability and comfort of the gun-shape design
  • safe and effective body hair reduction
  • safest and most effective treatment
  • s best done on clean and freshly shaved skin
  • can automatically adapt the light intensity of the device to become efficient and safe
  • comfortable and easy to manoeuvre
  • best and most comfortable way to hold it
  • It is very easy to use and set up
  • simple and straightforward treatments
  • safest and most effective intensity level
  • great value and plenty treatments

Cons

  • it takes longer at between 10 to 20 minutes per full leg
  • cord isn t too taut
  • user manual tells you to look away for each flash
  • the flashes don t seem overly bright
  • It s also tricky to position on your upper lip
  • detects your skin is too dark the lights show red
  • grows slower and slower with increased use
  • hairs reduces and bald patches eventually appear
  • it occassionally feels awkward and too big

Braun BD 5001 - Full Specifications

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General
Hair removal technology
Intense pulsed light
Lamp life span (number of pulses)300000
Light fluence (max)6.0 J/cm²
Number of settings2
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Dimensions
Weight39.86 oz
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Features
Skin tone sensoryes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Blue,Gold,White
  • Gold,White
Indication lightyes
Easy to useyes
Washableno
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Technical details
Adjustable intensityyes
Precision (face) attachmentyes
Body areas
  • Back thigh
  • Front thigh
  • Inner upper arms
  • Outer thigh
  • Outer upper arms
Body attachmentyes
Bikini line treatment time8.0 min.
Underarm treatment time8.0 min.
Number of flashes300
Full leg treatment time8.0 min.
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Power
AC input voltage100.0 V
Power supply typeAC
Electric (not USB)yes
Variable voltageyes

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