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Braun Shaver Series 5 550cc |  | Brand: Braun
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $169.39
as of 9/7/2010 14:52 CDT details
You Save: $0.60
Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 40216
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 10.1 x 6.3
MPN: 069055854679
Model: Series 5 550 CC
UPC: 069055854679
EAN: 0069055854679
ASIN: B001P5HC6E
Release Date: January 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Give you a thoroughly smooth shave, with a combination of technical superiority and design excellence | | • | Sleek and sophisticated | | • | Grip-friendly ergonomic design |
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Manufacturer Product Description
In the quest for a truly thorough shave, new Series 5 from Braun leaves no stone unturned. With a unique Power Comb that lifts and cuts hairs growing flat against the skin that otherwise would be missed. Series 5 provides smoothness as standard. Together with a slim, contour-adapting head that slides effortlessly into hard-to-reach areas and hand-friendly ergonomics for total control all over the face, Series 5 delivers a thorough shave all over the face, with no missed hairs.
Sleek and sophisticated, Series 5 exists to give you a thoroughly smooth shave, with a combination of technical superiority and design excellence. Poised beneath Braun's microscopically thin Smart Foil, a unique Power Comb works in harmony with the hand's natural up-and-down linear movement to trap and cuts hairs that grow flat against the skin. They sure won't be missed.
Grip-friendly ergonomics just cry out for a firm hand, allowing Series 5's slim, contour-adapting head to produce a thorough shave no matter what the facial terrain throws at it.
Mean and clean, Series 5-550 is fully washable under running water. An integral, adjustable long hair trimmer for beard, moustache and sideburns and a choice of elegant color combinations completes the package. Product Details | Feature | Series 5 550 | | Shaving System | Foil | | Cleaning Method | Brush | | Display | LED | | Power Source | Cord/Cordless Operation | | Cordless Shave Time | 45 minutes | | Charge Time | 1 hour | | Quick Charge Time | 3 minutes | | Voltage | 100-240 V | Shaver Key Features and Benefits Unique blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging for exceptional closeness and comfort.  Play demo (requires Flash) Patented technology lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard-to-shave areas. Play demo (requires Flash) Shaver head automatically adjusts with every facial contour for maximum closeness and comfort. Unique foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer stokes. Play demo (requires Flash) The slim Precision shaver Heads provides an effective shave, even in hard to shave areas. Twin foils and integrated cutter shave long hairs and stubble progressively close.
Series 5 Model Overview | | 
Series 5 590cc | 
Series 5 570cc | 
Series 5 560 |
Series 5 550 |  | Power-Comb™ |  | | | |  | Gillette Blade Technology | | | | |  | SmartFoil | | | | |  | Contour-Hugging Head | | | | |  | Clean & Renew™ System | | | | | | Washable | | | | | | Multiple-Stage Cutting System | | | | | | Precision Comfort Blades | | | | | | Long Hair Trimmer | | | | | | Quick Charge | 3 min | 3 min | 3 min | 3 min | | Battery Recharge Time | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | | Cordless Operation | 45 min | 45 min | 45 min | 45 min | | Battery Cells | Li-ions | Li-ions | Li-ions | Li-ions | | Voltage Type | 100-240 V | 100-240 V | 100-240 V | 100-240 V | | Smart Plug | | | | | | Visual Indicators | LED | LED | LED | LED | | Color | Silver/Black | Silver/Grey | Silver/Blue | Dark Blue |
Product Description
In the quest for a truly thorough shave, new series 5 from Braun leaves no stone unturned. With a unique power comb that lifts and cuts hairs growing flat against the skin that otherwise would be missed. Series 5 provides smoothness as standard. Together with a slim, contour-adapting head that slides effortlessly into hard-to-reach areas and hand-friendly ergonomics for total control all over the face, series 5 delivers a thorough shave all over the face, with no missed hairs. Sleek and sophisticated, series 5 exists to give you a thoroughly smooth shave, with a combination of technical superiority and design excellence. Poised beneath Braun's microscopically thin smart foil, a unique power comb works in harmony with the hand's natural up-and-down linear movement to trap and cuts hairs that grow flat against the skin. They sure won't be missed. Grip-friendly ergonomics just cry out for a firm hand, allowing series 5's slim, contour-adapting head to produce a thorough shave no matter what the facial terrain throws at it. Mean and clean, series 5-550 is fully washable under running water. An integral, adjustable long hair trimmer for beard, mustache and sideburns and a choice of elegant color combinations completes the package.
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 Good quality shaver, good quality shave December 14, 2009
Brent Nordick (Lehi, UT United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been using rotary electric razors since I started shaving - several good reviews on this razor convinced me to give a foil model a try when my last rotary broke.
I'm really quite pleased. It took a few days to learn to shave with it, and for my face to get used to it. But now I'm getting a better shave than before, in about the same amount of time. When I started with this razor, I had to be careful to avoid small nicks, especially around my neck. But as I learn to shave correctly with this razor, those have largely gone away. (I think it is primarily an issue because I am so used to a rotary razor, not a foil model.
Overall, I am quite pleased with this razor. It gives a better shave than I'm used to getting, is easy to clean up, and to me is not really that noisy. I'm glad I decided to spend a little more money and get this model.
 Nice product June 21, 2009
B. Rigsbee (Wilmington NC, United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The shaver works well, but really doesn't cut any better than my 6 year old Braun razor with a cutting block that was replaced ~3 years ago. I think that the expensive enhancements with the power comb in the Series 5 and the pulsonic technology in the Series 7 razors do not really help in making a faster or closer shave, but do add significantly to the price. I do not think the auto cleaner is worth it either as my razor cleans easily without having to buy the cleaner cartridges or keep that huge auto cleaner on the bathroom counter. I like how the Series 5 fits my hand and face though as compared to my old Braun, so I'm glad I made the upgrade.
poor case but good shave December 20, 2009
Charles Ziembo (michigan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought a Braun 370 last month and then a few days ago I saw the 550 on sale so I bought that one also. Both deliver a pretty good shave compared to the Panasonics I have been mainly using these past eight years. The Norelco triple head I bought last year gives a good shave also, but I really don't like the triple heads that much---none seem to cut well on the neck hairs. In any event, altho the Braun 37 and 550 both give a good shave, I wonder what the designers were thinking when it came to the case and protection for the shave heads. The case hold the shaver and that's it. There is no room for the power/charge cord, the oil bottle, or the brush. The supplied brush with the 370 is a joke it is so small and useless. The one with the 550 is really nice and useful. Now that I have two Brauns, I am wondering how I am supposed to transport them on trips if the cord, etc. do not fit in the nice hard case?? Certainly not together, it seems, unless I use duct tape or a large rubber band. And, to top it off, they no longer deem it necessary to protect the heads with a plastic cap. there is none supplied. You would think for the money Braun charges for these things they would at least design a case that held both the power cord and the razor!
I like it a lot more than my norelco March 8, 2010
T. Carr (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Norelco vs. Braun. The Norelco Spectra has fantastic battery pack. I took Norelco to Europe for a month and never charged it - BUT it never has shaved me near as close nor got all the hairs as this Braun. The Braun doesn't miss the hairs on my neck- Norelco would just skip any long hair. The Braun hasn't hurt my face- just a good shave. And it does my neck really well too-way better than Norelco. I guess the long hair trimmer between the 2 curved heads does its job pretty good. It is not too noisy. The top pops off in a partial mode easily and you just rinse the head under faucet. Quick. If you want to take the screen all the way off, that is easy too- still just rinse under the faucet. I did not see any reason to get the fancier model with the cleaner system. The rinse routine I use is maybe 30 seconds max. I do leave it out to dry. It cleans easily and completely this way. I haven't had it long enough to check battery life- but I haven't charged it in 2 weeks and its still strong. The popup trimmer is pretty wide so it helps make a straight edge on the mustache- No blood yet so thats a good thing! Norelco says to replace the head every 18 months. Only thing I see wrong with this machine is it cost more than my Norelco.. By the way, if you want to try something nice, Williams Lectric Shave smells good and seems to help the shaver do its job. I would call this Braun 550 a really good machine.
So far.... okay March 12, 2010
David M. Rossi
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well, the new Braun 550 series they promised me near two months ago finally arrived yesterday, (see my reviews and story about 3 other horrible Braun shavers in the 3 series section here on Amazon) and after the first use, seems to do a better job of actually shaving, rather than just vibrating my face to death like some ladies cucumber shaped 'massager' from a sleazy adult bookstore. But today is only day 1. We'll have to see how it does over the long term. I do have to note that there is definitely more heft to the shaver when shaving and the head's pivoting/ contouring ability can be adjusted 3 ways. I find that fixing the position to where it basically can't articulate at all is the best setting. Here, it fixes the head in place so that when you move the shaver, its pressing right against the skin and hairs, and chopping them down like a radial arm saw thru a batch of tree trunks, which is what most men require of their shavers since that's what they're designed to do. Only a couple passes are required when it's in this position unlike the five or six passes necessary when the head is floating around like Linda Blair's was in The Exorcist. So far, much better shaver than the other Braun models. Still don't think it's worthy of the high pricetag though. I will update after more time shaving with this new shaver.
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