The Independent85est.
Named the best electric shaver overall in a tested roundup.
Braun Series 7
7 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Braun Series 7 has a critic score of 82 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including The Independent, Expert Reviews and T3. 6 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 71 (CNN Underscored) to 85 (The Independent). 0 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 7 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: results (5 of 7); attachments (5 of 7). Most common complaints: price (2 of 7). It ranks #2 of the 3 electric shavers we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best all-rounder
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the Braun Series 7, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: results and attachments. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Pricey for many buyers, and the cleaning station is bulky.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 71 to 850 printed scores, 7 estimated
7 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Braun Series 7?
Expert Reviews83est.
In a tested roundup, the Series 7 is named the best shaver under 350 pounds, with a very smooth, non-plucking shave and a good cleaning centre.
T383est.
The reviewer calls it an excellent, versatile all-round shaver with a handy cleaning station and long battery life.
How-To Geek83est.
A contributor says the Series 7 gave a much more comfortable and precise shave than cheap shavers he used before.
Business Insider83est.
Named the budget pick in a tested electric razor guide, praised for beard sensing and a flexible head that handles tricky areas.
Tech Advisor83est.
A terrific shaver that is comfortable, quick to charge and gives a close shave.
CNN Underscored71est.
The tester liked the compact size, comfortable handle and good shave, but the loud auto-cleaning dock and vague manual kept it out of the top picks.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Results5 of 7
Attachments5 of 7
Value for money3 of 7
What critics dislike most
Price2 of 7
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Common questions
Is the Braun Series 7 worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. Pricey for many buyers, and the cleaning station is bulky.
Do critics agree about the Braun Series 7?
Agreement is high: scores range from 71 (CNN Underscored) to 85 (The Independent), a spread of 14 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Braun Series 7?
Price (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Braun Series 7?
The Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 (critic score 84), best budget pick.