Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s vs Philips Norelco Series 7000 S7889/91

The Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s is the simpler, tougher pick: a foil shaver with a 3-Flex head, a slide-out precision trimmer and full wet/dry use, backed by a long track record and over a thousand ratings. The Philips S7889/91 is the more advanced rotary: SenseIQ motion guidance, a Nano SkinGlide coating, 45 self-sharpening SteelPrecision blades and a UV sanitizing cube in the box. Owners of both report close, comfortable shaves; the Braun suits coarse beards and no-fuss routines, while the Philips suits skin prone to redness and shoppers who want smart guidance and sanitizing. The Philips has fewer ratings, so its score is less settled.

• Choose the Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s if you want a proven foil shaver for coarse beards, a slide-out trimmer for edges, and a 5-minute quick charge before a shave.
• Choose the Philips S7889/91 if you want a rotary shaver with motion guidance, an anti-friction coating for sensitive skin, and a UV sanitizing cube for the head.