Electric Shaver for Men, Series 7 7171cc, Wet & Dry Shave, Turbo & Gentle Shaving Modes, Waterproof Foil Shaver with Precision Trimmer, Space Grey, Holiday Gifts for Men

So – the Braun Series 7 7071. First, it's recognizable as a Braun – very ergonomic, comfortable shape, rubberized “grippy" back, signature 3 stage head with two outer foils and a flat center cutter in a familiar Braun cassette. Cosmetically very similar, but that said, it's unlike any of the prior Series shavers that Braun has produced. Although touted as the “new" Series 7, it could be more accurately characterized as a “Series 10,” or a Series 8 if another shaver didn’t already occupy that slot (and the Series 8 is really just a modified 9). There is nothing else like it. The elevated 360 degree swiveling head and detachable trimmer are the signature features of this shaver. Skipping to the bottom line if you want to bypass the details, it delivers a great shave, smooth and comfortable, as good as the older Series 7 (which was excellent) or the Series 9 (which some think is better). Whether it is better than either is completely subjective - for me, perhaps slightly – but the cutters and head (that actually provide the shave) are virtually identical to other Braun offerings, which by themselves are outstanding. This "360" design does seem to keep the foils and cutters aligned and in contact with your face better, with less effort. Advantages: it's cheaper than either shaver. From the Series 7, a little. From the Series 9, a lot. It's slightly faster – with the 360 head, fewer passes, easier to maneuver, and it’s lighter by more than 10 percent. Disadvantages: for some, detachable trimmer. And it does require “fiddling" with this attachment if you use a trimmer, rather than just raising or lowering an attached trimmer. No head lock - if you use this feature, it’s missing in this shaver. General specifications: In size, somewhere between the old Series 7 and the Series 9, although closer to the 9. Slimmer than either, it weighs in at a svelte 6.6 oz, with the Series 7 at a hefty 7.8 oz and the Series 9 just behind at 7.7 oz, although you will note that the Series 9 is a considerably larger razor, with the extra weight of the old Series 7 accounted for by thicker plastic, more metal parts and a more robust build than either the 9 or the 7071. The cassette head of the 7071 is actually wider (1") than the older Series 7 head (3/4"), with a wider flat cutter bar. It has a flatter profile as well, and there appear to be no replacements currently available, with replacement costs also unknown. Ergonomically, it feels perfectly balanced, like most of the Brauns. It's substantially plastic, also like all the newer Brauns (and most modern electrics), but the connecting struts for the swivel arrangement appear to be made of metal. There is a charging port in the end for either cord charging or in the provided cleaning station, and a full charge takes about an hour, with a 5 minute charge for one shave. The charge is reportedly good for 50 minutes. Unlike the Series 9 and earlier Brauns, the charging cord is straight rather than coiled, and fairly long. The shaver is submersible and can be used wet or dry, so cannot be used as a corded shaver, in common with the rest of its rechargeable wet/dry relatives. The display is very basic, with a single vertical line indicating charge level - the shorter the line, the lower the charge. No percentages here. This is actually pretty functional, because I find I never pay much attention to my shavers that do display precise percentages – I generally charge them with every use at home, and when traveling as often as I can. The display also includes icons for cleaning required (two droplets), head replacement (a head shaped icon), and a red lock icon and charge cord icon (when the shaver is locked or charging). Like other Brauns, the shaver can be locked by holding down the power button for 3 seconds, and unlocked the same way. An info button below the main power button displays the status of the shaver when pressed. There is no speed adjustment like the older Series 7, being “automatically“ adjusted for beard thickness like the Series 9. Noise is about the same for shaver or cleaning station (although the absence of a fan makes the station completely silent when not cleaning). Accessories: The cleaning station is also a departure from Braun's traditional cleaning stations. This station is actually closer in function and appearance to the Philips Norelco stations, with a vertical arm that locks in and charges the shaver, rather than just dropping the shaver into the station. Unlike the Norelco stations however, or the other Braun cleaning stations, you can't just charge the shaver in the station – when you press the button on the vertical arm (which you must to lock in the shaver) it begins a cleaning (and charging) cycle, and a second press disconnects the shaver from the charger. There are no icons or indicators at all on the cleaning station – just a blue light on the Start button at the top of the arm, which comes on when the shaver is cleaning or charging, and sequentially turns yellow, then red when the solution needs changing. A plus - like all Braun stations from the Series 7 on - it uses the same alcohol-based cleaning cartridges. The cleaning cycle takes about the same amount of time (less than 3 minutes), and unlike in the Series 7 or 9 stations, there is no active drying cycle - induction or fan – just “drip-dry.” Which, considering the cleaning solution is mostly alcohol, actually works pretty well. Also unlike all the other Braun Series shavers, there us no built-in trimmer – the trimmer is an attachment that must be clicked on and off like the Norelco rotaries. A plus and a minus – easy to replace (presumably if made available), but an extra step and bother when shaving. This however follows the “new" Braun design of having multiple attachments for the shaver – face brush and beard trimmer for example – again very similar to Norelco's “system" design. It does seem to work slightly better as a trimmer than either the Braun built-in or detachable Norelco, and can be reversed for trimming beard or moustache. And unique to this Braun, there is no head lock button or mechanism – the head swivels freely (mainly in the back-and-forth dimension of other Brauns, but also laterally and up and down, although more stiffly – hence the “360” designation). And unlike on other Brauns, there is no head release button – the head and other attachments are removed essentially by “yanking" them off and “snapping” them on, which you must do with each shave if you use the trimmer, and it does take a bit of force. Head and attachments appear to be firmly attached, but not what you may be accustomed to if you’re a prior Braun user, and wear on the swivel mechanism is likely a legitimate concern with this design. Time will tell. Overall, a good addition to Braun's Series lineup - not really a replacement for any of them, but an addition to, depending on what you want in a shaver. There are plenty of choices between them, and the "new" Series 7 adds another - and a good one. Highly recommended.

I am impressed : great improvement over the 8000 series, so far so good & better shave : lithium ion battery SOOO MUCH better : very smooth NO irritation shave, overall VERY nice electric shave!!!

This shaver is designed primarily for the guy with no facial hair. The head is big and there is an offset between the edge of the head and the edge of the shaving head. Thus estimating where to shave to keep the mustache or beard in tact can be challenging. The automatic adjustment feature acts as an “alarm” to let you know you are too close if you are fast enough to move away. It makes short work of stubble giving a near razor close shave. So quick and easy that shaving every morning or before a date is no problem. I recommend good shaving crème (not foam) for a super gentile shave. The trimming attachment feels like an afterthought. It projects at a strange angle but works as expected. Swapping the head feels like I’m going to break it but it has held up so far. Mine came with a full set of trimmer guards that should work for everyone except Duck Dynasty beards. To sum up: no facial hair yields a quick and easy near razor close shave. The trimmer works well once you get used to it. The facial hair shaping task will likely require another tool for the close edge work every once in awhile. This razor would never get clean enough for basic training inspection, but it would likely pass a significant other inspection if you use the included brush over the sink after each use. Mine came with a travel case. Maybe the charger will fit inside. The whole thing is about the size and shape of a professional stage microphone. Might want the smaller one for travel.

Easy to use. Very good shave. Surprisingly, this electric shaver does not irritate my skin. I love the built in cleaning system.

I finally received the 7071cc. The main closure on the box does not work, so the box had long seals on both side to cut before it could be opened. There is a separate manual for the shaver and the cleaner. The first two pages are safety instructions in English, The next two pages are the same information in French, the next two are the same information in Spanish. Then two pages have additional information in a mix of English, French, and Spanish. The next seven pages of the shaver manual are pictorial diagrams only. If any words are included they are in all languages in each diagram. On the third page of pictorials it finally shows how to remove the head, Pry up from the front using a finger nail. To reapply you must push the left and right side of the head separately. This operation requires a large force for both operations - is difficult to do, and very likely to damage or destroy the head unless you are very careful. To use the trimmer attachment you must remove the head. This is also very awkward to do and likely to damage the shaver or your fingers. The pictorials are terrible, confusing, and not a substitute for a well written manual. The cleaner manual follows the same format as the shaver manual. It is terrible, confusing and covers many attachments that are not provided. There was no On/off switch on the cleaner. You mount the shaver facing backwards and push the button down at the top. The cleaner starts even if you don’t want it to. Only if you disable power to the whole cleaner and push the big button down first can you charge the unit without starting the cleaning cycle. After running the cleaning cycle and waiting another couple of hours, the head was still wet and dripping when removed from the cleaner. I bought both a Opolar and Hurricane C2 battery powered Air Duster. They are excellent for cleaning any shaver, Both units have different strengths and weaknesses. You can easily find both listed on Amazon. Overall I prefer the Opolar. The Hurricane is heavier and noisier and more powerful. The Opolar uses Lithium Ion Batteries and can easily be charged using a standard 2A 5V USB supply. The 7071cc shaves much better than any other Braun. Very similar to and almost as good as the Panasonic ARC5 ES-LV95-s. The unit has more vibration and is noisier than the Panasonic. The shaver only weighs just a couple of grams less than the Panasonic. With repeated removal the head is getting a little easier to remove, but it is still way too hard. The unit is very easy to clean without the charger. Remove the head and blow off the unit and head completely with the Air Duster. It should be easy to add a drop of oil for lubrication. The unit is easy to lock out and that works well. I miss the shaving time display that is included on the Panasonic. With a complete redesign of the manual and easing the removal and installation of the head, the unit should be fine. The cleaning station should be modified to not start automatically, but to require a second push or have an added button to select Clean, Dry, or Charge. The shaving performance is very close to the Panasonic and far better than all other Brauns. I have packed up the cleaning station and don’t plan on using it. and returned the unit for a refund. The Panasonic Arc5 is quieter, shaves closer, and better in every way. I have over 15 Braun Shavers bought over the last 25 years. The Series 9 that I have owned for several years own wll probably be my last.

Faz a barba rente e não agride a pele.

It’s too bad

I bought this razor for some travelling. I haven't had an electric shaver in many years , but I really do like this one. This is what I've found that may be helpful to others. - Its definitely a daily use razor. When I first used it I was a little discouraged as I hadn't shaved in a few days. But using it daily it does an excellent job. My wife is happy with that, she's been on my case to shave more often. - the smartcare center, it's good idea, it works, but it takes up a bit of space And with a bit of manual cleaning and the razor works fine without using the smartcare center - I really like the fact that the power cord can be unplugged from the care center and plugged directly into the razor, it's totally portable that way. - the battery life is good. I've been using it daily for a week without a recharge. I would recommend it to others. I would also but one again.

It has been decades since I purchased/used an electric shaver, it is fantastic BRAUN. You have done a wonderful job on this product. Braun always was the number one producer. I am eighty years old and I plan to use BRAUN for the next twenty years, God willing.

Cumplió con mis expectativas. Puedo rasurarme diariamente sin que me irrite la piel. Además, permite un buen rasurado al ras.