Health & Wellness · Head-to-head
Braun Series 9 Pro+ vs Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Electric Shavers: 4 Compared (and One 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
| Braun Series 9 Pro+ | 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 |
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 The Best Electric Shavers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).