Customer Reviews

Braun 5416 Flex Integral Rechargeable Shaver

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

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.

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....

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

After using a Braun 255 for almost a decade without a problem, I made the assumption that Braun shavers were superior. I was wrong! The 5416 does not shave close. My old 255 still works fantastic and much better than this newer Braun. The Flex head is a gimmick to compete with the Norelco Floating head,,, but it's just a gimmick. I'm pretty sure that the 255 was made by German craftsmen,,, and that Gillete (the current owner), now makes them in Mexico. It may work for you if you have no qualms about taking 20 minutes to shave. My 255 did it in 3 minutes. It's just good enough not to be sent back. But I'm going to think long and hard before buying another Braun. I'm tempted to continue using the 255 on an electric cord.

Battery life has faded to almost nothing in less that a year. And, even when plugged in, the motor grunts and strains every time it hits a piece of stubble. I must admit I have VERY thick stubble. The motor/battery just don't seem to be very powerful.

Slow and feeble, this razor requires multiple (in fact, many multiple) passes over my (average) beard to produce a passable shave. I thought I was moving up when my Remington of 15 years faded, but what I got was all form - a sleek. not very comfortable design - with minimal function. Bottom line, it really doesn't do the job even when fully charged or plugged in. I notice that Braun has items in a huge price range. What are these lower end shavers for? I'd return this one if I could find the box.

I've used Norelco rotary shavers for over 20 years and thought that they were the cats meow - that is until I switched to this Braun foil shaver. The shave is much closer (almost as good as a blade) and much faster. Also the shaver has a smaller profile than the rotary triple headers and takes up less room when it needs to be packed for traveling.

I have a tough beard and it cuts very smooth and close. It is probably very similar to the 6000 Series Braun and uses the same cutter. The battery on the higher priced Braun is supposed to last longer, but you probably dont need the more expensive one inless you plan to use it on a 3 week outdoor camping trip.

If you want to spend 15-20 minutes shaving each morning, then this razor is for you. Especially if you're not looking for a nice smooth shave. The two-bladed design just does't move with the contours the way the bigger single blade does. This new razor was given to me for Christmas -- a replacement for my damaged Braun #5567, a cordless that I've used since 1995. My old razor, a single-bladed braun, cut much closer and smoother. And it took less time. Well, Ive taken out my old, taped-together Braun and will use it until Braun starts "making'em like they used to!"

If you want to spend 15-20 minutes shaving each morning, then this razor is for you. Especially if you're not looking for a nice, smooth shave. The two-bladed design just does't move with the contours the way the bigger single blade does. This new razor was given to me for Christmas -- a replacement for my damaged Braun #5567, a cordless that I've used since 1995. My old razor, a single-bladed braun, cut much closer and smoother. And it took less time. Well, Ive taken out my old, taped-together Braun and will use it until Braun starts "making'em like they used to!"