Braun 5416 Flex Integral Rechargeable Shaver

by Braun

Product Features

• Full-refund guarantee; 2-year warranty (foil, cutter-block excluded)
• Pivoting head adjusts to face; three-stage system ensures close, smooth shave
• Pop-up trimmer for mustache and sideburns
• Lights indicate when shaver is charging and when charging needed
• Works worldwide on 110-to-240-volt systems

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With a pivoting head that adjusts to the face's contours and a three-stage cutting system, this electric razor delivers a smooth shave either with or without a cord. The razor has a pop-up trimmer for mustache and sideburns and works worldwide on 110- to 240-volt systems. It recharges fully in one hour for 35 minutes of shaving time, and lights indicate when the shaver is charging and when it needs charging. The three-stage cutting system consists of a cutting block between two foils, with each unit performing individually as the razor runs across the face. For shaving difficult areas such as under the nose, the pivoting head locks into position. Razor, cord, and cleaning brush fit into a leather traveling case. The shaver carries a 30-day, full-refund satisfaction guarantee and a two-year warranty against defects (foil and cutter block excluded). --Fred Brack

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 2.3 x 5.4 inches ; 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• ASIN: B000050FDO
• UPC: 069055821657 490721004201
• Item model number: 5416
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,283 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Braun Is OK With ME..., January 28, 2001

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Robert Krejcik "krej" (NEW YORK, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braun 5416 Flex Integral Rechargeable Shaver (Health and Beauty)

I bought this razor to replace my old Braun #5415, which I purchased over 5 years ago. It needed to have the batteries replaced as well as the foil & cutter, so I decided to replace it with the 5416.

For my style of shaving it's fast & effective (I touch up with a "Good News" razor after mowing with the electric).

According to the Braun Web Page, the main difference between the 5416 and 5414 is that the 5416 first discharges the battery before recharging it. The 5410 uses standard AA batteries.

The main difference between the 5000 series and the 6000 series is that the 5000 is good for 35 minutes and the 6000 for 60-65 minutes of shaving time.

You decide whether the extra time is worth the money, as they all seem to be pretty much the same and use the same foil & cutter set.

Also, Braun allows you a 30 day trial period. So if you don't like it, you can return it to them (in the USA) for a refund.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars over 3 years, no problems, July 7, 2001

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C. Clayton (Collinsville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braun 5416 Flex Integral Rechargeable Shaver (Health and Beauty)

I make a point of regularly discharging the battery, using the 5416 cordless until the orange/red indicator light comes on, before charging it again. I purchased mine about 4 years ago, give or take, for $90-100. I still get more than a week's worth of shaving out of it, which isn't bad for a battery that isn't lithium-based.

I do not believe in the "single-pass" electric razor...that's marketing hype. I have never shaved with a blade and never will...I don't have the time or motivation for that fuss. The Braun gives me the smoothest shave....

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Shaves well but not as well as 6000 series, October 11, 2002

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S. Bergeron "sylvainber" (Oswego, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braun 5416 Flex Integral Rechargeable Shaver (Health and Beauty)

This was my 3rd Braun shaver. It worked well for 2 1/2 year and then the rechargeable cell (accu) went bad. Now it only holds power for about 5 minutes of shaving (even after a complete discharge/charge cycle).

Otherwise, this model shaved very well (not Braun's best yet) with the and Flex integral head.

I replaced this model with a 6520. The 6520 has the same head/foils but is larger, with a 6W rating (compared to the 5416's 5W). The result is a faster oscillation rate on the 6520 and less propensity to bogging down on 2 day stubble (i have a hard beard). The 6520 is a bit bulkier in the hand but it works noticeably better and faster (i shaved 40% of my shaving time).

While the 5416 has been a good unit (although shorter lived than what i got accustomed to with Braun shavers in the last 20 years), the 6520 outperforms it hands down.

If you can find the 6520 still, it is worth the additional expense for better perfomance you will appreciate every day