Customer Reviews

Braun 5775 Flex XP System Electric Shaver

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This shaver shaves well, better than my old Braun 5525 which it replaced. I paid a lot more for the 5525 which was a premium model in its day. There are plusses to the 5614, a NiMH battery system for long charges, water washable shavehead (works well), and well that's about it. This is a pretty basic shaver, though top of the new FlexXP line.

Negatives include a poor storage case design (the cord does NOT fit in it) and a near useless trimmer (maybe I am using it wrong?, the 5525 trimmer was excellent). These opinions are offered from a seasoned Braun shaver user after a week with the new shaver.

After two weeks of use (on one charge!), I think this is a fine shaver and great deal for the price. It shaves well and quickly, easily, painlessly, and the cleanup is great under the faucet. Negatives mentioned above are still valid, though trimmer is a tad better than I originally thought.

Daytona's review has an error, the charge will last 50 minutes, not 50 HOURS!

After the battery on my Norelco "lift and cut" triple rotary shaver died, I decided to go back to a Braun Foil shaver. Now I'm glad I did. The decision wasn't easy considering all the different Braun shavers that are available!
This shaver shaves much closer than my Norelco ever did and with less irritation to my face! And if I use some Nivea After shave balm, my face stays smooth and irritation free for several days!
I love the fact that a single charge lasts me several months worth of shaving. And like all the rest, I like the hard case (it's travelled with me to several places including Orlando and Honolulu) I also like that you can clean the shaver under running water.
My only complaint is that if you travel and don't want to risk not having enough battery power to shave, you need to carry the charging cable seperatly. There is no storage for the cord in the hard case. Bummer.

After searching various reviews I decided to purchase the 5614XP. I am more than pleased. My first shave was great. This is a much faster shave than Norelco offers. It also cleans much easier. Just run under hot water and let it dry. Also the initial charge can give you up to 50 hours of shave time.

My Braun 6520 served me well for a few years, but the battery died. I would have been happy with replacing the battery on that unit, but apparently that is not an option. I contemplated the purchase of the more expensive, highly-rated Braun unit that has the self-cleaning station, but thought better of it because it seemed like more bulk and bother (e.g. purchase and replacement of cleaning solution) than I really needed. I settled on the 5614 and I am pleased. I shaved for two weeks before exhausting the battery. The shaver recharged in about an hour. As other reviewers have pointed out, the charge does deplete very rapidly once the low-charge light comes on, but according to the specs, I can shave with cord (have not yet tried it) or battery power. I love the hard case--it protects the shaver head from dents and dings, which were a problem with my old unit. True, the AC cord does not fit in the case, but that doesn't bother me a bit. Shave quality is very good. Trimmer is adequate, but oriented parallel with the long dimension of the shaver, instead of at a 90 degree angle. Took some getting used to, but I adapted. In summary, exceptionally high performance:price ratio. The 5614 was just right for me.

This is my second Braun shaver. The first one was the lowest model with one blade. I loved them becuase I never cut my face with their foil design. The newer one is definitely superior with its design though.

Two blades make it faster to shave. It's washable, and has a longer run with one charge. It's not too noisy so that I don't wake up the whole house. It has a sturdy and compact travel box. Carrying the charging cable is not a big problem since it's also very compact. Moreover it's not necessary to take the cable most of the times, since one charge will most likely last longer than your trip.

However the Braun design has some limitations. First of all, foils are not that sturdy. They can bend and lose form if you are not careful in where you put the shaver and it falls into the sink for instance. The nice thing is that the replacement foils are available everywhere, and are affordable.

Another problem with the foil design is that it's extremely hard to shave if your face is moist. You'll have to wait for the bathroom to dry up if you want to shave after the shower, since the water vapor will stick to your face otherwise. Even more important (now I am re-experiencing, as every year), in a humid summer day you will need to push the shaver to your face, since there's no way to dry the skin. Maybe it's better to fall back to traditional razor in such days, but I hate cutting myself so I just stay with my Braun.

All put aside, I find one thing awkward. The small button that pops the foil for cleaning is placed just a bit above the on/off button. And sometimes (when I'm not fully awake) I accidentally push it to see the foil hit to the sink. So far (after 3 years) nothing has happened to the foil because of this, since it's extremely light. But it's still not the best placement of buttons.

The trimmer has worked fine for me. Many people are complaining about it. So I'll try to complain too. The only thing I don't like about the trimmer is that the space between the trimmer and shaver is hard to reach with the brush for cleaning. I guess I am being too picky with this last comment.

To sum up, I love my Braun shaver. It has been reliable for a long time. I'd give 4.5 stars if it were possible.

This is a good shaver with few frills at a fair (reality-based) price. I've been using it for two months. It is quieter than the Panasonic "Linear" and noisier than the Norelco "Quatro." In terms of beard, mine is light with sensitive skin and the Norelco shaved closest but with the most irritation (even with the lotion cartridges and aftershave); the Panasonic came next, but was noisy, didn't fit my hand well and didn't hold a charge long enough for my taste. The Braun gives the least close shave of the three - I MUST shave again within 24 hours whereas with the other two I could get away with a little more time before looking like I really needed a shave. However, since I shave every day anyway, for me the Braun has the best combination of convenience, design and performance. I never use the trimmer, so I can't comment on that. If you have a heavy beard, my guess is you can do better than the 5614. If, like me you have sensitive skin, it's worth noting that this razor provided me a much more comfortable shave than the Norelco despite the Norelco's price and hype.
Addendum: After nearly a year of use, I stand by my review, but recently purchased a reconditioned Braun 7505, which is both a better deal AND provides a better shave. Check out the reviews!

I purchased this Braun since I had such a good experience with my old Braun (still working after 10 years). It's somewhat of a letdown, as the shave is not as close and the sideburn clipper is definitely inferior. Perhaps Braun put most of their creative energy into the super-expensive Syncro shaving systems. However, the sturdy travel case is nice, and you can't beat the price. In general, Braun's foil shavers work better for me than the rotary heads on Norelco shavers.

This seems to be a high quality razor, with a nice feel and excellent battery life. You can get a nice close shave, but it takes a while. Expect to spend a few minutes extra with this one. Now I wish I had spent a little more money to get something better.

I've had it for a month now and I have to say that this is a great electric shaver!

I have sensitive skin, but didn't have any kind of "break in" period when I started using it. I owned an electric shaver about 10 years ago and experienced a two or three week period of skin irritation. Not so with this one. In fact, my face has cleared up since I started using it. I used to shave every other day with my Mach 3 razor to avoid skin irritation. I not only shave every day now with my Braun, but I can also shave again in the evening if I have a date.

The charge is right about what others have mentioned. You can get a good 40 to 50 minutes of shave time with it.

It shaves very close. My skin has never been smoother and I don't have to put shaving cream or anything else on my skin to prepare it for shaving. All you need is dry skin and your shaver. It does take a little extra effort on my neck, but I've adapted over the past month. I just shave it from different angles, pull my skin tight, and apply a bit of pressure. Again, it's a very close shave. At least as good if not better than my Mach 3.

Also, like other reviews, I'm still trying to figure out what Braun was thinking when they designed that travel case. Where am I supposed to put my electric cord? The poor design of the travel case is my only complaint about this shaver.

It's very easy to clean. Don't spend extra money for a shaver with cleaning solution that you have to purchase again and again. With a little practice, I've reduced the time required to clean my razor to under a minute. All you need is hot water! I remove the foil and the cutting block and clean them after every shave. I then leave the parts on the counter next to the sink to air dry.

This is a great shaver that I strongly recommend to everyone who still uses blades.

Shave closeness is adequate and I like the quickness of the charging system but...after 8 months several blades have come off the shaver block. This will cost about $...to replace. Shaver isn't such a great deal anymore!