Braun Series 5 5150cs Electric Shaver

The verdict

Braun Series 5 5150cs Electric Shaver — about $120 at Amazon · 4.3★ from 11,900 ratings · the mid-range foil shaver: three flexible blades, wet-and-dry use, and a charging stand, well under Series 7/9 prices.

Against the Braun Series 7 models and the Series 9 Pro already in this catalog, the Series 5 is the value tier: same foil-shaving approach and German build, fewer attachments and a simpler cleaning system, at roughly a third of the Series 9 price. It suits daily shavers who want a close, comfortable foil shave without paying for a cleaning station they'll never use.

Specs

• 3 flexible blades adapt to facial contours
• Wet and dry use, 100% waterproof
• Turbo shaving mode
• Pop-up precision trimmer
• Beard trimmer and body groomer attachments
• Charging stand included
• Up to 50 minutes cordless use
• Travel lock

Blind details

Shaving by feel is the whole game, and foil shavers are the feel-friendly design: the flat head glides, the flexible head follows jaw contours, and you judge closeness by touch, not by mirror. The 5150cs adds a turbo mode for denser growth, a pop-up precision trimmer for sideburns and mustache edges (located by touch on the shaver's front), and full waterproofing for shower shaving.

One button runs it; a travel lock prevents pocket startups.

Honest caveats: note the model substitution — the 5050cs price couldn't be pinned cleanly, so this pick is the 5150cs bundle (shaver, beard trimmer, body groomer, charging stand) at about $120. Some buyers report the advertised charging stand or color varying by seller, so confirm exactly what's in the box before ordering. Replacement foil-and-cutter cassettes are a recurring cost roughly every 18 months, and the shave is close but not blade-close — rotary fans may still prefer Philips.

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Last reviewed: October 2026.