Our verdict: The best electric shaver in 2026 is the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc. It tops our ranking with 9.2 out of 10.
Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc
9.2/10Best Choice
The Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc is a wet and dry foil shaver sold with a cleaning and charging centre and a charging travel case. It suits men who want a very close shave and little cleaning effort, and will pay for it.
Five shaving elements and a ProLift blade for a very close finish
Runs for about 60 minutes on a charge
6-in-1 SmartCare Center cleans, dries and charges the shaver
PowerCase doubles as a travel case and a charger
Keep in mind
Far dearer than the rest of the list, and the extra mostly buys convenience
The cleaning station takes up a good deal of shelf space
Cleaning cartridges are a running cost
What the review sites say
Named in both best-of lists we read: T3 (its top pick), Expert Reviews.
Why the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc scores 9.2
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 electric shavers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. What the review sites say counts for most of the score.
What review sites say1st of 10
How happy owners are2nd of 10
How new it is4th of 10
Why No. 1 beats No. 2
The Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc (9.2) beats the Philips Shaver Series 7000 S7886/55 (8.9) because it does clearly better with the review sites.
About the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc
The 9575cc has five shaving elements, including Braun's ProLift blade, which Braun says handles one-day, three-day and seven-day beards. It can be used wet or dry and is fully waterproof. A Precision ProTrimmer is built in for moustache, sideburns and under the nose.
The battery is lithium-ion and runs for about 60 minutes, according to Braun. Braun's page also quotes a longer figure elsewhere, so we use the 60 minutes it gives in its main specification. The independent Shavercheck review of the Series 9 Pro+ family puts a full charge at around 50 minutes, with a five-minute quick charge for a short shave. It cannot be used while plugged in.
The 6-in-1 SmartCare Center cleans, dries, lubricates and charges the shaver, and comes with one cleaning cartridge. Further cartridges are sold separately. The PowerCase is a travel case that also charges the shaver. In the box: the shaver, SmartCare Center, PowerCase, charging cable and a cleaning brush. It has a European two-pin plug and is made in Germany.
What owners report about the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc
Owner feedback for this exact model is thin. The two owner reviews we found on Braun's UK shop are both positive, and neither lists a complaint.
One owner says that with a little time and shaving gel the finish matches a razor, and that dry shaving comes close. The same owner likes that there is no risk of blade cuts, finds the cleaning station and charging case useful, and expects the shaver to last a long time. The other owner simply rates it as the best shaver they have used.
For problems that show up over months, we have only the independent Shavercheck review of the wider Series 9 Pro+ family, not owners. It reports that the head can snag longer stubble if moved too fast, that the plastic build feels adequate rather than premium, and that a power button may fail over time.
Who the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc suits
It suits anyone who shaves often and wants the closest foil finish with the least upkeep. The cleaning centre and the charging travel case save effort at home and away. Sensitive skin and longer stubble are both covered by Braun's claims.
Look elsewhere if the budget is tight: it costs far more than the rest of the guide, and the cleaning station needs shelf space. Cartridges are an ongoing cost. For a cheaper Braun foil, the Series 3 ProSkin 3040s is the simpler choice, and the Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV97-K is another foil with an automatic cleaning and charging station.
Questions about the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc
How long does the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc battery last?
About 60 minutes of shaving on a full charge, according to Braun. Shavercheck's review of the same family reports about 50 minutes to charge fully.
What warranty does the Braun 9575cc have?
Braun states up to 5 years, and you must register for BraunCare+ to activate it. Terms are on Braun's website.
Can you use the Braun 9575cc in the shower?
Yes. Braun describes it as 100% waterproof and says it can be used wet or dry.
What comes in the box with the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9575cc?
The shaver, a 6-in-1 SmartCare Center with one cleaning cartridge, a PowerCase, a charging cable and a cleaning brush.
Can you shave with the Braun 9575cc while it is plugged in?
No. Shavercheck reports that Series 9 Pro+ shavers run cordless only and cannot be used while charging.
Other electric shaver picks
The other badge winners in our electric shavers ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Most of each score is what the review sites say: the scores their own reviews give each model, and whether their best-of lists name it. For this guide we read Expert Reviews and T3. The rest is how happy owners are, held back where few owners have rated a product, and how new it is. Value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
