We are talking about electric body groomer, or rather, with batteries. It is a new body care appliance on the market. Today, it is very popular and very expensive. We have tested what we believe are the best models on the market and compared them.
Men’s body groomer: Braun Cruzer 5 Body Shaver Groomer
It is very compact and light. The operating principle is that of a hair clipper (or trimmer), with a very fine and precise double comb head. As we know, this type of head ensures an excellent cut of long hairs but leaves a certain length that is less than 1 mm, but still clearly visible. At Braun, they thought of doing the last job, to bring the hair to zero, to a normal blade, the device has retractable support for a Gillette quad-blades.
The device is totally waterproof, and even features an innovative induction charging, without contacts, and can be used in the shower. It is equipped with combs to obtain various lengths and can also be used as a trimmer.
We come to the test ” on the field “. The action of the electric razor is very effective and quite delicate. You can use it safely on the whole body, but in parts where the skin is more delicate, you can accuse some ” pinch “: for these, it is advisable to add the comb, even the shortest, in order to distance the head from the skin. Obviously, you will not have a zero cut.
Even with the comb mounted, the Braun is very precise and fast in cutting. On the contrary, we find the addition of the support for the blade to be completely absurd. Those who want a ” zero ” finish will find it more practical to use a separate blade. The combined electric blade use should save time, but in our opinion makes the operation more delicate, it is lost inaccuracy, and in the end it takes less time to use two razors separately.
Summarizing, a razor of excellent quality, but not suitable for those who want a cut to zero, even less if in intimate parts. Another new feature of this product is the price a little high, at least compared to the competition.
Philips Bodygroom Series
Philips proposes the series 1000, 3000, 5000, and 7000 of Bodygroom, but the series 3000, according to us, has the best price/performance ratio rap and is the model that we suggest among the 4. Compared to the Braun, you immediately notice that it is of a less refined and more weighed device.
It is also waterproof but has the classic recharge with connectors (sealed). This razor adopts two cutting heads combined with a classic shaving with foil and comb. In practice, the first head shortens the hair, and the lamina brings it to zero (or almost), like an electric shaving razor. There are two cutting tips to use it from both directions: being curved, this allows two different grips, to better fit the different areas of the body.
With this razor, you get a true hair removal at zero with a few passes. The cutting heads are softer than those of the Braun, but also less efficient, but the combination with the lamina makes the use very practical and really smooth and fast. In the private parts, it can be used without problems, and without the need to insert a comb: the heads are rounded, and the risk of ” pinches ” is much lower compared to Braun.
Another point in favor of this razor is the price, among the lowest in the category. Defects? The use with combs is very poor. The combs require careful insertion, and the cut is imprecise and approximate, there is a need to pass over and over again to obtain a uniform adjustment, and it is necessary to continuously vary the angle and reverse the grip.
We recommend the Philips Series 3000 to those who want to shave large areas of the body, such as chest and legs, in no time and without the need for razor blades or foams, such as cyclists and swimmers.
Philips Grooming Kit series 7000
For those who want something more, the 7000 series is definitely a solution to be taken into consideration. In addition to the Bodygroom head, the package also includes other heads, including that for adjusting the hair and various precision finishers, designed especially for those who want to ” sculpt ” the beard and mustache.
The engine part is more refined, but in the end, the function of pure depilation is not very different from that of the 3000 series, so it is the right choice for those who want more accessories than the kit, at an offer price.
However, we have selected this Philips article for its versatility. A thin but powerful motor body can be combined with numerous heads to achieve every possible function: hair and beard regulator, depilation, precision heads for the face, body, nose, and ears.
It is equipped with 8 combs of various lengths from less than 1mm up to 16mm. The materials are excellent (from technical data, finished in titanium), and we particularly appreciate the battery life, almost two hours, practically double compared to the competition.
The test ” in the field ” shows us that it is an excellent regulator for hair and beard, but that does not reach the performance of competitors for body hair removal, a function that, among many, does not have a real head studied ad hoc.
Nevertheless, the bearded head, used on the skin, cuts quickly and precisely, especially on the chest and legs, even if it has the defect of ” pulling ” a few hairs. Better to insert a comb to space out a little for the private parts. It is then necessary a pass with the head to shave if you want to completely remove the hair.
Good cost, given the amount of accessories. It is a very popular model and for which it is easy to find on the web usage tips and spare parts.
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