The Braun Series 9 Razor Has a Serious Amazon Prime Day Deal Today

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Another day, another enticing Amazon sale. In case you missed it, today is Prime Big Deal Days, which Amazon is billing as an early shot at Black Friday-worthy deals in October. We like Prime Day events for scooping up everyday items at lower-than-usual prices, and this time around we've got our sights set on electric razors.

An electric razor/shaver can make all the difference in your grooming routine. They save time compared to using a manual razor, reduce nicks and cuts on the skin, don’t require extra steps like shaving cream and aftershave, and are easy to travel with.

There are two major types of electric razors: foil shavers and rotary shavers. Foil shavers are generally considered superior because they get a close cut and work faster than rotary shavers. A foil shaver is a great long-term investment for someone who shaves daily. On the other hand, rotary shavers are slightly cheaper and better for those with coarse hair or who only shave a couple of times per week.

We’ve got three options here with solid Prime Day deals — the gold standard Braun Series 9 shaver, a mid-range foil shaver from Panasonic, and a sub-$100 Philips rotary shaver, all of which have been tested and approved by Popular Mechanics editors.

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Series 9 9370cc Electric Shaver

The Braun Series 9 is considered by many to be the best foil shaver you can buy. It’s also one of the most expensive, so it’s smart to buy it while it’s on sale (it was a popular item during Prime Day back in July!).

For the uninitiated, this is a wet/dry shaver with four cutting elements, a skin guard, and a flexible head known for getting a close, smooth shave.

Braun says it’s good for shaving an up to three-day beard, makes 40,000 cutting actions per minute, and has a 60-minute run time. Maintenance is a breeze thanks to the included cleaning and charging station.

ARC5 Electric Razor with Pop-up Trimmer

Another wet/dry foil shaver, this one from Panasonic is a great option if you’re not quite ready to splurge on the Braun. In our test, it easily swept away stubble and led to minimal skin irritation. It also has an impressive pop-out beard trimmer head that we found works just as great as most dedicated beard trimmers. A full charge will keep it running for 45 minutes.

Shaver 3800

If you prefer a rotary shaver over foil, the Philips Norelco shaver is a great value for the price. It has self-sharpening blades and four rotary heads that contour to your face and neck as you shave. It can be used wet or dry, matches Braun’s hour-long battery life, and has a solid trimmer attachment for beard and mustache maintenance.

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