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Braun Series 5 5040 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver

Braun Series 5 5040 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver
alaScore 88

146 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 146 reviews of Braun Series 5 5040 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The price and design also get good views.

usability, design, price, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Braun Series 5 5040 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (boots.com)

A very good electric shaver

 

Having used this Series 5 5040s electric shaver for a couple of months now I can definitely say that it is a very good product. This is the first electric shaver I have owned. I have used a safety razor for over 40 years and I thought that I would...

Mar, 2017

Consumer review (boots.com)

Very good after sales support

 

I bought this shaver just over a year ago and it has developed an electronic problem four times. Howevet it is an excellent shaver, and despite having sent it back for service repair three times it is testament to excellent after sales support that I...

Feb, 2017

Consumer review (boots.com)

Braun series 5040 wet & dry

 

This product it s in 2 words: The best! I love it!

Jan, 2017

Consumer review (boots.com)

This product has no spares

 

Tried to get a replacement foil for this razor - it's out of stock, making the product useless

Dec, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

Absolutely superb!

 

I have used many Braun shavers over the years, and give them a really hard time - I use them to shave my head as well as my beard. This is my second Series 5, and my first 'Wet & Dry'. A wet shave with this shaver is absolutely superb. Very quick, no...

Dec, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

Design

 

Item has been bought as a Xmas gift but not in receipt of yet. The design tools ok albeit deceptive as the razor does seem to contain the external connectors to work with a clean and charge system. However the reality I am told is that it doesn't...

Nov, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

A great shaver

 

After having scrubbed away with an old 3 series Braun for sevral years, this new 5040 shaver has improved my mornings no end. It is quick, comfortable and doesn't miss anything. The hair trimmer is also very effective. If I have any complaint it is...

Nov, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

Ergonomics poor.

 

The power switch is in a poor position and I am constantly switching it off by accident. Also swivel head hardy moves so does not follow contours and have to go over each area several times.

Nov, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

Best Electric Shaver my husband has ever used.

 

I bought the shaver for my husband who say's that he has used razors with 3 rotary heads for in excess of 30 years and has always had to wet shave for a special occasion but the Braun Series 5 5040 gives excellent results even around the neck and under...

Oct, 2016

Consumer review (boots.com)

Smooth as a ..........

 

I bought this shaver for my husband as a birthday present and he is really pleased with the superb close shave it gives him.Wish I had bought him one sooner !

Oct, 2016

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