Beauty & Grooming · Head-to-head
Braun Series 9 Pro+ vs Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Electric Shavers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip comparison.
The Braun Series 9 Pro+ is the most complete shaver here - close, comfortable, and low-effort - making it the pick for most buyers. The Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 gives up almost nothing on shave quality for a much lower price.
Braun Series 9 Pro+
Buy itThe most complete foil shaver you can buy - close, gentle, and effortless to live with.
- Rare blend of very close results and real comfort, even on sensitive skin
- Density-sensing power adjustment clears multi-day stubble in fewer passes
- Hands-off automatic clean-and-charge station; built to last years
- Sits at the top of the price ladder
- Cleaning station needs replacement refill cartridges over time
Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
Buy itThe value champion - arguably the closest, fastest shave here for mid-range money.
- Fast linear motor and five-blade head deliver an exceptionally close, quick shave
- Powers through dense, coarse beards without bogging down
- Simple tap-rinse cleaning with no ongoing cartridge cost
- Can feel slightly more aggressive on very sensitive skin
- Battery gauge and trimmer feel a step behind pricier rivals
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Braun Series 9 Pro+ Our pick | Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants a premium, comfortable daily shave and hates fuss. | Daily shavers with heavy stubble who want the most shave for the money. |
| Price tier | $$$$ · flagship | $$ · mid-range |
| Shaving system | Foil (5+1 elements) | Foil (5 blades) |
| Closeness on coarse beard | Excellent | Among the closest here |
| Comfort / sensitive skin | Among the most comfortable here | Very good |
| Multi-day growth handling | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cleaning & maintenance | Auto station (cartridges) | Tap rinse |
| Battery & charging | 60 min, 5-min quick charge | 50 min, 1-hour charge |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Braun Series 9 Pro+ if
anyone who wants a premium, comfortable daily shave and hates fuss.
Know before buying: sits at the top of the price ladder.
Pick the Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 if
daily shavers with heavy stubble who want the most shave for the money.
Know before buying: can feel slightly more aggressive on very sensitive skin.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Braun Series 9 Pro+ - The most complete foil shaver you can buy - close, gentle, and effortless to live with. Choose the Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 instead if daily shavers with heavy stubble who want the most shave for the money.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Electric Shavers: Which to Buy and Which to Skip.