Paladin

Simply the Best

I've been shaving for 60-plus years, with many variations of bladed razors from vintage Gillettes to modern DE and SE razors, everything but straight razors. As well as most versions of Philips Norelco, Panasonic and Braun electrics, from early versions to Panasonic's Arc 6 Pro, Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra and Braun's S9 Pro+. I'm sort of a shaving hobbiest, user and reviewer, and switch routinely between blade and electric. And I can say without a doubt, in my subjective opinion, that Braun's NEVO is the best electric razor from Braun to date. Is it perfect? No - comments below. Is it the best electric razor for everyone? Again, no - different faces, different beards, different techniques. And many prefer a blade shave. But within the world of foil electrics, this razor in features, comfort and efficiency probably tops the charts.For starters, it's an improvement over Braun's already excellent S9 Pro+ - a coated head cassette (similar to Philips' nano coating on their latest rotary heads) that really does make the cassette glide smoother over your face. It's an incremental but significant improvement. Secondly the body build is one piece stainless - something almost every other company has abandoned because of costs - the only metal you generally find in other razors is in the cutters. The stainless build in the Braun has a premium feel in the hand, a surprisingly positive grip and the easy cleanup and longevity of stainless steel. The attached trimmer is easier to use and has a more prominent cutter for better visibility, and the head locking controls are now integrated into the sliding trimmer control, different than the S9 where the locking controls were on the front of the razor and the sliding trimmer was separate. Awkward at first, it becomes intuitive after the first shave, and it eliminates one extra control button to break. The display screen is bright, intuitive and provides useful information, although including shaving time would have been a good addition. The NEVO is missing the integral latches to remove/attach the head, and instead relies on the "snap on" attachment of their Series 7, a downgrade to some. Time will tell if this is a more secure or easier to use arrangement. It IS likely cheaper, but again removes some moving parts and springs - potential failure points on earlier razors.The cleaning station also differs from the traditional Braun station - more compact and square, with the cleaning cartridge loading from the front which is much more convenient than Braun's latest back-loading stations. And the drying fan is virtually silent, barely detectable for anyone beyond a few feet. Braun has always had a superior cleaning system compared to Panasonic or Philips - their cleaning solution (mostly alcohol) is conveniently packed in reusable cartridges (unlike Panasonic's where you mix your own in an open container, and cannot be removed and stored once mixed), is sanitizing (unlike Panasonic's water-based detergent system which has minimal antimicrobial properties), and is good for 30 days with daily shaving.The shave itself is comfortable, smooth and efficient - almost as close as Panasonic's Arc shavers, the benchmark. Where Braun excels over the Panasonic is the ability to trim longer or close-lying hair, for those who shave less frequently or have unusual hair growth patterns.It's an expensive razor at $500-$600 - probably the most expensive razor commercially available to date. Again, not for everyone, especially considering the price. For significantly less you can get the S9 Pro+, with ALMOST the same performance (and the NEVO head cassette is interchangeable with the 96M cassette of the Pro+, if you just wanted to upgrade your S9 Pro+). And not as close as a blade shave, which you won't get from any electric razor, ever. But for the price you get the most solid and premium build on any modern electric razor, one of the most comfortable and efficient shaves you can get from an electric, and a quick, convenient cleaning system that actually works and sanitizes the razor head as well. If you can afford it, highly recommended.Ver más

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Bogie

1 de agosto de 2026

Amazing!

I have to admit that the advertising for this shaver hooked me into looking further. I was a happy Braun 9Pro user who recently purchased a new head for it. So, I wasn't planning to buy a new, very expensive shaver; I was just checking it out. Although I have been very pleased with my 9Pro, I've got some sensitive skin and sometimes get a bit of "razor burn" on my upper cheeks and around my mouth. So, I bit the bullet and bought the NEVO to see if it would give me a more pleasant shave.So after using it for about a week, I can definitely say this NEVO is the best shaver I've ever used!I first noticed that it's quitier and I get a far more comfortable shave than my 9Pro. No more issues with sensitive skin; it glides smoothly over my face and gives me the closest shave I've ever experienced. I like the heft and feel of the shaver. The cleaning system is similiar to the one I've been using but it's a bit quitier. The display is a nice feature, but wasn't a selling point for me. Oh, and I spend less time and get a closer shave then my 9Pro offered.All that said, I do have one minor suggestion for Braun: moving the "lock" button from the front to the back (on the trimmer) is inconvenient. It works fine, but I have to turn around the shaver and slide the trimmer up to the first click to engage the lock. It was much easier on the previous models.All in all, I'm very pleased with this NEVO and feel it's definitely worth the expense.Ver más

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Larry Pierce

Chinese level quality control and engineering

When I opened the boxes, a mystery piece fell out of the cleaning station. I contacted Braun (difficult to do). They said to run the cleaning cycle & see what happens. It seems to work O.K. I sent them a picture (attached). The mystery piece is black propped against the side of a silver thumb drive which is on top of a napkin. They never said what it was. The shaving head is a bear to remove. There is no button to pop it off. You have to manhandle it. Most of the instructions are self-praise for the product. Braun failed, once again, to include a plastic foil protector. You can't really blame them for that. A new foil costs $100 and accidents do happen. There is a massage device that fits where the foil is. It comes with a custom case that looks like an afterthought. It's difficult to determine how it's supposed to go in the case. The shaver produces a really close shave but it's not worth the $650 that I paid on Amazon.com.Ver más

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Andrew

14 de agosto de 2026

Best head shaver ever.

Okay so as the title says I use this to shave my head.Bros if you’re balding and want your confidence back get this, ditch the scraps of hair and thank me later.Anyhoo I’ve tried a ton of head shavers, including just using Gillette foam and the fusion blades.My previous favorite shaver was the Braun series 9 pro or whatever it’s called. This is definitely the fastest, easiest way to shave your head. I genuinely look forward to using this every other day or every two days.This as others have said is an incremental change from the series 9. However it does get noticeably closer (for me anyway, I’m a ginger with thick-ish hair, what’s left of it) and it is great.The product is well made and a joy to use but this is expensive for what it is. It is a quality product and I’m glad they ditched the plastic build of the series 9. It still has plastic mind you but less. Ideally this would be about $200 less and in my mind it would be perfect.Ver más

chase

9 de agosto de 2026

NOT for sensitive skin as advertised, OVERPRICED, and a waste of money. I want a refund!

This is not worth the money whatsoever and honestly the claim that it doesn’t irritate the skin and give a close shave is false. I followed the instructions and barely pressed on my skin and yet it caused razor burn all over my skin. The cleaning solution also has so much fragrance in it and alcohol, and even if you rinse it well you can’t get rid of the smell!!! If anything I feel like the cleaning solution also just added onto the razor burn and my skin feels like it’s burning even the following day. I honestly want a refund and it feels wrong to return considering it’s a biohazard at this point. It’s honestly just the same exact razor as the Series 9+ pro just with a screen and metal body so the price isn’t actually worth it. I honestly just want a refund and get rid of it considering it’s a biohazard now but I can’t!!! Also I have a cleft chin and it just ended up cutting the bottom of my chin and the surrounding areas so now it just burns non stop, and it’s been over 24 hours too!!! :(Also they have 100 day money back guarantee on the box but that’s just pure false advertising. There’s nothing on the website saying that and now way to get a refund DESPITE THE BOX SAYING IT!Ver más

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YepImAGuy

8 de agosto de 2026

This is legitimately an AMAZING shaver. The ONLY problem? TOO EXPENSIVE.

It does all that it claims. It does it well. It gets the face smooth, etc. Has a great profile in the hand. Not too big or small. Love the accessories, etc.But the overall TL;DR here is that it costs WAY TOO BLOODY MUCH. There is no universe in which you can really justify the price tag.$649.94 + $45.50 (NE Tax) = $695.44Admittedly... I'm a network engineer. So this doesn't break my wallet or anything like that. I went ahead and made the purchase because I don't have the time or, frankly, the patience to sit here and spend HOURS reading reviews and researching when the next "latest and greatest" will come out and try to determine what the features of that next product will be... "Should I wait?" etc?As a consumer, I'm pretty fed up with all of that.But STILL... Just because I said, "Screw it." and pulled the trigger on buying this expensive device... That doesn't mean that I appreciate that ANY company thinks that their product is worth exponentially more than they actually spent to design/manufacture it. After all... I likely could have gotten by just fine on one of the lesser products in their line-up at less than half the cost.Well... Whatever. I'm happy with the device and it's quality. I love that it even has a stainless steel body and comes with a mobile charging container to hold it.But MAN am I frustrated as all hell at the price tags that ALL manufacturers seem to attach to their devices anymore! They really need to get a grip.Ver más

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Amazon Customer

14 de agosto de 2026

The new NEVO: Braun‘s best shaver yet!

The NEVO is one great shaver. I have been using Braun shavers for many years and have upgraded to a new model when the improvements warranted it. The NEVO is the biggest improvement that I have experienced. I have a heavy beard and the shave is the smoothest and closest that i have ever experienced. It works quickly to get all th stubborn whiskers and it fits very comfortably in your hand. It is on the expensive side as far as its cost, but it should have a very long life span. The auto clean is also a big plus and the newly designed Clean & Recharge unit works much better than the older versions. Highly recommended.Ver más

Mrunal

An incremental but luxury upgrade from Series 9

I am a long time Braun Series 9 user. While it was a great shaver in terms of balancing shaving comfort and closeness, its build quality was severely lacking. The power button broke off twice, once out of warranty and eventually the shaver died as the broken button compromised waterproofing. I was all set to get a new Braun Series 9 Pro+ when I noticed this new shaver with better build quality.The stainless steel unibody feels great to hold and the brushed metal finishing is not slippery in spite of its lack of rubber grips. It’s slightly heavier than its predecessor, but it’s still comfortable to hold. It has the same flexible head as the older model. It is still made out of plastic, but has a cheap faux metal appearance. A respected online reviewer has pointed out that the button has been redesigned, so hopefully I won’t have the same issue as before. This shaver comes with a 5 year warranty too.The display is now modern and more colorful, but I don’t feel it displays any more useful information than before. It does guide you through the travel lock and shaver lifespan reset options.The trimmer is much like before, but uses textured plastic instead of rubber like before. The head lock button is integrated with the trimmer. Personally, I don’t like using the headlock setting and having it integrated with the trimmer makes it easier to not activate accidentally. It also makes it impossible to accidentally insert into the cleaning station while the headlock setting is activated.The new Nevo shaving head is undoubtedly the star of the show. It does shave much closer than my older 94M head, but it is also slightly less comfortable. The motor is also slightly more powerful, but I don’t feel a big difference. A major change is that Braun has gotten rid of the head release side buttons in favor of making the shaver head itself flexible. The longer side of the head now acts as the release button and presses on the release pins. Some users may not like it, but I find it neutral as you don’t need two hands to remove it.Braun cleaning stations have always been excellent and fuss free. The cleaning station has been redesigned. It’s now slightly compact. However, it also holds the razor more snugly compared to the older model. The cleaning cartridge is now inserted from the front rather than the back making it easier to keep it in a corner. The drying fan is significantly quieter. It uses the same cartridges as before.This shaver also comes with a charging travel case which has a slot to hold a cleaning brush and increases battery life. It’s a bit taller than the standard case. I like the concept, but given the bulk, I’m not sure if I’ll use it.At the current sale price, it costs a bit more than the already expensive Series 9 Pro+ bundle with the cleaning station and the charging case. This bundle however includes an extra shaving head which makes the difference a bit easier to swallow. The closeness and shaving performance improvements are nice, but a bit incremental. The main reason to buy this over the already excellent Series 9 Pro+ are the luxury upgrades: the stainless steel unibody, the compact cleaning station with the front cartridge change slot, the slightly reduced noise, the colorful display and the one handed shaving head removal. You are paying a premium price for quality of life upgrades.