If you find shaving your facial hair to be an arduous task, it’s time to think about investing in an electric shaver. Not only do they deliver a close, smooth shave, they’re far less irritating for your skin.
“An electric shaver doesn’t have blades as such, but multiple cutting points which capture more hairs in one sweep,” men’s grooming expert Michael Brown tells news.com.au.
“Generally it’s an easier, mess free, less irritating way to shave and I have never looked back after using an electric shaver, my skin thanks me for it.”
Ready to make the switch? Check out our picks of the best electric shavers for men.
HOW WE CHOOSE PRODUCTS
To help you find the best men’s electric shaver for your needs and budget, we asked men’s grooming expert Michael Brown for his expert advice and recommendations on what to look for. Michael has been working in the Australian beauty industry for 20 years as a celebrity makeup artist, hair stylist, TV presenter and beauty writer. In addition, our shopping team read hundreds of customer reviews and looked at test results and ratings from product review sites to find the best men’s electric shavers from premium to budget to help you find the right one.
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OUR TOP PICKS
OVERALL BEST ELECTRIC SHAVER
What You Should Know:
Positing itself as “the world’s most efficient electric shaver”, the latest edition from Braun has five shaving elements that capture more hair in one stroke for a flawless shave. Suitable for wet or dry shaving, it shaves up to 10 per cent faster than the previous Braun Series 9. Sonic vibrations allow it to glide over your skin for maximum skin comfort. It comes with a dual clean and charge station so you can keep it in top notch quality for longer.
It has consistently high reviews, including this one called “the best shave yet”.
“Having used Braun razors for over 20 years, I find this model to be the best yet, combining quietness in operation with a very smooth shave,:” one review reads.
: It is well balanced to use, and I find that a single pass is enough to produce an excellent result, without needing to use the locking head.”
It’s also popular on TikTok, with one user @chasingfades called it “undefeated”.
BEST INEXPENSIVE ELECTRIC SHAVER
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Featuring unique one blade technology to allow you to trim, edge and shaver any length of hair, this wet and dry electric shaver offers high quality in an affordable package. It comes with three stubble length combs (1mm, 3mm and 5mm) to suit your personal style, and an additional replacement blade to help you get the closest shave for longer. The rechargeable battery delivers 45 minutes of constant performance, and the fast-moving cutter is efficient even on longer hairs. Suitable for use in or out of the shower, OneBlade follows the contours of your face so as to avoid nicks or cuts, and the dual protection system of a glide coating system and rounded tips will make shaving easier and more comfortable.
Rated Amazon’s Choice for electric razors and with a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 300 reviewers, you can rest assured that you’ll be satisfied with your purchase. One reviewer commented: “I purchased this for my teenage son who has sensitive skin and is always cutting himself. This is amazing. Easiest shave he has ever had, it was quick gave a nice close finish and best of all no cuts or razor burn”.
Remington R4 Rotary Shaver, $79.95 at Shaver Shop
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Want a rotary style shaver for a budget-friendly price? Meet the Remington R4. It has a comfort pivot head with slots and dots to easily reach both longer scruff and shorter stubble, and a pivot neck to respond to your facial contours for a smoother shave. 100 per cent waterproof for wet or dry use, it also features a pop up trimmer and a 60 minute run time.
A reviewer gave it five stars and said “Affordable product, easy to clean and maintain. Delivers a fast, smooth shave and gentle on older skin. Much better than foil type!”
BEST WET AND DRY ELECTRIC SHAVER
Panasonic 5 Blade Shaver, $499.95 at Shaver Shop
What You Should Know:
Featuring Panasonic’s most responsive shaver technology for a gentle close shave, the 5 Blade Shaver automatically adjusts power to match your specific beard needs for a personalised shaving experience. The five arched blades catch all hairs and the super fast motor that allows 70,000 cross cutting actions per minute means no matter how thick and wiry hair is, this shaver will do the job – in the shower or over the sink.
“My new five-blade Panasonic shaver is a ripper. Not literally, of course! It gives a gentle, superb, smooth shave and lives up to its promise of giving the closest of shaves,” wrote one five star reviewer.
“There are more — and less — expensive shavers, but this shaver represents excellent value for money.”
BEST HEAD SHAVER
Remington RX7 Ultimate Series Head Shaver, $159 at The Good Guys
What You Should Know:
A whole head shave is possible in under two minutes with the Remington RX7 Ultimate Series Head Shaver. With cutting heads that cut down to as short as 0.2mm for a super close head shave, and flexing heads uniquely designed to fit the shape of the skull, it makes grooming easy and comfortable. There’s a convenient no-mess hair pocket that catches all the clippings as it cuts, and it’s washable for quick and easy cleaning (after you’ve removed the adaptor cord).
One reviewer said it “makes (their) life easier” and it “seriously changed the game” for them.
Pitbull Platinum PRO Head Shaver, $329 at Shaver Shop
What You Should Know:
The reinvented and remastered design of the Pitbull Skull Shaver PRO makes it faster and easier to use. Equipped with a signature patented ergonomic handle to offer easy grip and intuitive shaving of your head and face, it can easily reach all areas for a smooth shave.
This premium version of the shaver includes additional features like a wash indicator, travel lock, rinse stand and storage case.
Reviewers say it is “so much easier to use than any clippers or razor” and that it leaves a “smooth finish”.
BEST ELECTRIC SHAVER AND TRIMMER
Philips Shaver Series 5000, $119 at The Good Guys
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With five-direction flex heads that move independently from each other to move comfortably around the neck and jaw line, and rounded edges for a smooth glide to prevent nicks and cuts, this clever shaver also includes a click-on trimmer to help you maintain your moustache or sideburns. It has a 40 minute runtime and only takes an hour to reach full charge – plus it can be used wet or dry.
“Brilliant. It out performs my more expensive electric shaver. I need to shave daily and have thick facial hair. No problem,” wrote one happy reviewer.
Philips Multigroom Series 7000 18-in-1, $183.20 (down from $229) at Amazon Australia
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A super versatile appliance that offers you 18 capabilities in the one package, the Philips Multigroom Series 7000 gives you great bang for your buck. Each high quality tool is easily clipped on to the device body to help you craft your unique style from head to toe – there’s a precision shaver, nose and ear trimmer, metal trimmer, wide hair clipper and 11 impact-resistant combs. DualCut technology allows for maximum precision that stays sharper for longer for a clean shave every time.
One reviewer on the Myer website said they were “absolutely blown away with the performance” from the shaver. They said the shaver is “fast, painless, super-smooth and comfortable“.
BEST ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVER
Philips Series 9000 Shaver with Precision Trimmer, $399 (down from $429) at Amazon Australia
What You Should Know:
A newer iteration of the Philips electric shavers, the Series 9000 is Philips most advanced model yet. The unique contour detect technology offers coverage over every contour, and the V-track system guides hairs into the best cutting position for the closest result. Fully washable for easy cleaning, it has a 60 minute run time and comes with a precision trimmer and a travel pouch.
Reviewers say that it provides a “quick close shave” and that it is “easy to use”.
BEST FOIL ELECTRIC SHAVER
Panasonic LV9Q Premium 5-Blade Shaver With Multi-Flex 5D Head, $621.57 at Amazon Australia
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This top of the line shaver has a five blade cutting system with three distinct foil patterns to cut different types of hair. Plus, the wet/dry shaver contains a sensor that detects beard density to offer a more precise and personalised shaving experience.
One reviewer wrote that the product gives is “ultra smooth when cutting”, while another said it’s the “closest shave ever”.
Remington Style Series F5 Foil Shaver, $79 (down from $99) at The Good Guys
What You Should Know:
Powered by rechargeable batteries, the F5 will help you get a close and comfortable shave. It can be used wet or dry, and has a pivoting head for optimum control. LED indicators let you know when you’re low on battery.
“This shaver is just a breeze to use and once it’s charged up, it becomes so portable,” wrote one five-star review.
Another wrote: “Overall very good shaver that shaves closer than any blade. Also being able to use it wet and with or without shaving cream is great as well.”
ARE ELECTRIC SHAVERS WORTH IT?
Not only are electric shavers far easier to use than regular razors, they’re less likely to irritate your skin, as Michael explained, and good ones come with several handy features that make them well worth the investment.
“A good electric shaver can be used wet or dry – thick coarse hair often shaves better in a warm shower as hair softens – plus most have a flexible head, meaning it floats and moves to the contours of your face, where a razor is fixed and more likely to create little nicks and cuts,” he says.
“A good shaver has skin guards and foils to protect your skin from irritation, cuts and little nicks, as well as multiple trimmers to cut hair that is flat, lifted and growing in different patterns, so you get a closer shave in less strokes over the same area of skin, so therefore less irritation.”
WHICH IS BETTER: FOIL OR ROTARY SHAVER?
There are pros and cons to both types of electric shaver. A foil shaver is one with a straight head that contains oscillating blades (or “cutters”) underneath a thin sheet of metal with tiny holes to capture the hair. The rotary style of shaver has round shaving foils and blades that move in a circular motion. Here are the main differences that will help you choose which style is better for you:
• Best use: Foils are best for precision shaving and styling on areas where a clean line is necessary, due to their straight edge. Rotaries are ideal for shaving larger areas where you want to cover a greater surface area more quickly.
• Design: The straight edges of a foil shaver can make them slightly more difficult for manoeuvring around your nose, while rotary shavers often have flexible heads that can move with the contours of your face.
• Hair thickness: Foils are best for those with finer facial hair, while rotaries are generally better for those with thicker, coarse hair.
• Shaving frequency: Those who don’t like to shave every day will find rotaries ideal for getting a close shave after a few days’ growth. Foils are best for those who shave daily.
• Preferred length: Due to their design, foil shavers can often provide a slightly cleaner shave than rotaries.
IS IT BETTER TO SHAVE WET OR DRY WITH AN ELECTRIC SHAVER?
Firstly, make sure that your electric shaver is safe for wet use before you try to suds it up. Wet shaving, by the way, is when you use shaving cream and water alongside your shaver to create a lather that lifts hair away from the skin. The benefit of wet shaving is that it can provide a closer shave, however it does also risk greater irritation as the hair regrows from the underside of the skin. Dry shaving may not provide as smooth a shave, although it makes it less likely for you to nick or cut your skin.
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External Expert Bio
Michael Brown has been working in the Australian beauty industry for 20 years. As a makeup artist he has worked with some of the world’s most recognised faces including Jennifer Hawkins, Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bündchen and Alessandra Ambrosio. Using his experience as a makeup artist, Michael has also contributed to some of the country’s most recognisable publications including Vogue and Marie Claire.
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Originally published as 11 best men’s electric shavers for a close, clean shave
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