The Braun Series 9 Pro delivers what I consider the gold standard of electric shaving: a finish so close it genuinely feels like you’ve used a manual razor, minus any irritation or razor burn. This powerful tool consistently delivered the smoothest, most thorough shave on a single pass. The difference is tangible: where other shavers leave me with stubble that demands attention by evening, the Series 9 Pro buys me an extra half-day or more between shaves, turning “5 o’clock shadow” into something closer to “midnight shadow.” I also appreciate that its foil head doesn’t go for the “more is more” approach here: There are two foil shavers paired with two crossbar lifting elements, all protected by a skin guard bar that creates just enough distance for comfort without sacrificing closeness.

I take noticeably fewer passes with each shave when I use this Braun device, and that lockable pivot head is your best friend, whether you need it to pivot whichever way OR stay fixed as you glide across the skin.

You’ll feel and hear the auto-sensor adjustments happening in real time. Again, that precision lock switch comes in handy to help create clean lines, and the hovering pop-up trimmer gives you clear visibility while detailing. Yes, other devices boast better battery life, but when the Braun delivers nearly five hours of runtime and the closest shave in the category (if not the fastest, too), that decreased battery life is less notable. 

This is simply the best electric razor you can buy if you want results that rival a traditional blade. And—spoiler alert—I awarded it the best overall shaver (foil OR rotary) in our electric shavers roundup on YouTube, hence why it’s winning this Blue Ribbon award: