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Braun Series 5 5197cc

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • excellent performance and reasonable price
  • overall build quality of the Series 5 is very good
  • build quality

Cons

  • glossy black does show smudges and fingerprints and it probably scratches easily
  • there s no plastic protection cap or a small bottle of lubricant
  • Arc 5 a bit too aggressive for shaving the head
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Key specs

  • Foil
  • yes
  • 50 min.
  • yes
  • 1 h
  • yes
  • Cleaning system station, Running water
  • yes
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Braun Series 5 5197cc - Pros & Cons

Braun Series 5 5197cc

Pros

  • excellent performance and reasonable price
  • overall build quality of the Series 5 is very good
  • build quality
  • looks and ergonomics of the
  • much - your reviews are excellent
  • The LED display is very straightforward
  • blades are super sharp and cut the hairs clean and effortless
  • Series 5 offers excellent value for money
  • more powerful
  • more comfortable and a lot better at shaving long
  • works excellent for cleaning and sanitizing the shaver and also dries very fast

Cons

  • glossy black does show smudges and fingerprints and it probably scratches easily
  • there s no plastic protection cap or a small bottle of lubricant
  • Arc 5 a bit too aggressive for shaving the head
  • lacks some of its trademark features
  • Do not use it on the foils as they can be easily damaged
  • poor performance of their single drive motor
  • it can be quite tricky cutting hair around these areas

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Braun Series 5 5197cc - Full Specifications

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General
Type of shaving headFoil
Number of shaver heads/blades2
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Dimensions
Weight33.26 oz
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Features
Display typeLED
Cleaning brushyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
Control typeButtons
Protection capyes
Travel lockyes
Charging indicatoryes
Battery level indicatoryes
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Technical details
Washableyes
For wet & dry useyes
Type of cleaning
  • Cleaning system station
  • Running water
Trimmeryes
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Power
Power sourceAC/Battery
Battery operatedyes
Battery life50.0 min.
Battery typeLi-Ion
Quick chargeyes
Quick charge time5.0 min.
Rechargeable batteryyes
Charging standyes
Charging time1.0 h

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