The best electric shavers for every face and beard

The Philips Series 3000 electric shaver is all about comfort. Which is what every regular shaver wants. A ComfortCut Blade System ensures that the device glides smoothly across your skin, all while protecting you from irritating nicks and cuts. 

A four-directional head follows the contours of your face to further boost comfort levels, even in those tricky-to-reach places. The Series 3000 also comes with a pop-up trimmer to help you always look your best — plus a bonus body groomer.

It's fully washable, with a simple mechanism to make cleaning really easy. Simply open the shaver heads and rinse under the tap to keep things fresh and clean. Anyone who has tried and failed to clean between the blades of an electric shaver will know how much easier that makes things.

The Braun Series 9 electric shaver has been around for a few years but continues to be rated highly. It's also more affordable than it used to be, though not quite a budget option.

The five shaving elements combine to capture more hair in one stroke for a comfortable and powerful shave. It really does glide over your skin. 

You can shave cordlessly for up to 60 minutes — choose between dry or wet save — with 20% more battery than the previous Series 9 model. Once you're done, pop the shaver in the Clean&Charge station. This selects your cleaning program automatically, and then cleans, lubricates, dries, and charges your shaver at the touch of a button. This is a really nice addition.

With "Prestige" in the name, you expect a premium product, and that's exactly what you get with this shaver — an expensive but high performance option.

The Philips Series 9000 Prestige provides an extremely close shave and offers plenty of comfort. The NanoTech precision blades glide smoothly over your skin and every contour of your face while cutting each hair exceptionally close. You get the choice of three settings to personalise your shave, and you can use it wet and dry. 

This shaver also includes the innovative Qi charging pad for wireless charging. This charges not only your shaver but other Qi-compatible phones and devices. 

The SweetLF 3D electric shaver has the kind of features you'll find on premium devices, but at a much lower cost. So if you're looking for big value, this is it.

This clever device fits closely to the curvature of your face and neck, giving you a reliably close shave every time. It's also quiet — though possibly due to low power.

Most impressive is the charging time. With five minutes of fast charging you can complete a single shave, which is great for travelling. When it's fully charged you can get up to 120 minutes of shaving time, which is among the best in this list.

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It has a flexible 360-degree adaptative head which not only adjust to the contours of your face, but makes it easier to glide into those tricky areas. You can then switch to the trimmer head for taking care of the finer details. As a bonus, AutoSense technology reads the density of your beard and changes the power accordingly.

It’s designed for wet and dry shaving — whatever you prefer — while the battery lasts around 50 minutes. Not the best on this list but still around three weeks’ worth of shaving. Unfortunately, extra attachments and the charging/cleaning dock are sold separately. Or there’s a more expensive version that includes all the kit you need.

Hatteker has produced a very neat electric shaver with convenience and versatility in mind. It's a four-in-one multi-functional device that can handle your beard, sideburns, and nose hairs. All you need to do is switch around the heads.

Indeed, there isn't much to complain about at this price point, though it takes a while to charge and it doesn't exactly feel premium. Those are two small details though, and neither will actually affect the quality of your daily shave.

This Hatteker shaver has an efficient, quiet motor, and includes a full LED display that shows the battery percentage. The 3D rotary shaver automatically adapts to the contours of the face, neck, and jaw for a comfortable and close shave every time. Overall, it's a great multi-purpose device — especially when you factor in the cost.

The Panasonic ES-LV97 electric shaver is hi-tech and high-functioning. It’ll take a serious cut out of your wallet too, but you’re paying for the quality of shaver and, of course, the quality of shave. This really is the best of the best.

We especially like Sensor Technology, which detects the density of your beard as you shave and adjusts the power accordingly. That means you get an extra boost where the beard is thickest and less power in thinner areas. Ultimately, it reduces skin irritation, which makes this ideal for anyone with sensitive skin.

It also has an ultra-fast linear motor that delivers 84,000 cross-cutting actions per minute, while the flexi-head moves in 10 directions. It uses six Japanese steel blades, keeping you smooth for up to eight hours — the same time you'll get from its excellent battery.

Braun is one of the best-known brands in shaving. And sometimes you need a reliable companion on your travels. Meet the Braun MobileShave.

This basic shaver is compact and palm-sized, with a flexible SmartFoil that adjust to the contours of your face as you shave. The size isn’t just handy for quick and easy handling but also stowing away in luggage. Even if you’re only taking a carry-on.

If you need to tidy the edges, there's a detail trimmer that slides out with the flick of your thumb. And a protective guard auto-locks over the head to keep it in good working order. That means you can rely on the results — even without the extra features and pizazz that you get with more expensive options.