
Braun 50-B1200s

Philips S9974/35

Braun Series 5 and Philips Series 9000 Specifications and Features
Following are specification, price, and feature differences between the Braun 50-B1200s and Philips S9974/35 electric shavers.
Braun Series 5
- Shaver Type: Foil
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Charge time: 60 minutes (5 min quick charge)
- RRP: £169.99
- Model Number: 50-B1200s
50-B1200s Notable Features
- 3 free-floating shaving elements running 24,000 cuts every minute
- AutoSense adjusts power output to stubble density and thickness
- Long hair capture element for thorought shaving
- Perfect shave wet or dry
Braun Series 5 Shaver Model Variants
50-W1000s, 50-M1000s, 50-W4650cs, 51-M4500cs, 50-W4200cs, – “cs” models include Charging Stand
Philips Series 9000
- Shaver Type: Rotary
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Charge time: 60 minute chrage / 5 minutes fast charge
- RRP: £499.99
- Model Number: S9974/35
S9974/35 Notable Features
- Skin-level closeness
- Dual SteelPrecision blades
- Pressure Guard sensor
- 360 D Flexing rotary heads
Philips Series 9000 Shaver Model Variants
S9983/55, S9711/31, S9975/55, S9986/59, S911/7, S9982/55, S9987/55R1
You will typically find differences in colours, accessories, and specs between Braun Series 5 and Braun Series 5 model variation numbers.
When comparing Series 5 and Series 9000 men’s electric shavers, there are a number of features to compare. Carefully weighing these factors between the 50-B1200s and S9974/35 will help you choose.
- Shaver Type: Which feels most comfortable for you, rotary or foil?
- Wet/Dry Use: Are you looking for a Braun or Philips electric shaver to use with gels or foam, or only dry shaving?
- Battery Life and Charging Times: How long does the 50-B1200s and S9974/35 run before needed a re-charge, and what are the charging times?
- Shaver Blade Count: How many cutting elements does the 50-B1200s shaver have compared to the S9974/35?
- Motor Speed (CPM): Does the shaver have a powerful motor?
- Flexibility and Pivoting Heads: Is the 50-B1200s or S9974/35 shaver head fixed or pivot with spring elements?
- Built-in Trimmer: Does your Series 5 or Series 9000 shaver have a trimmer for beard, moustache, sideburns?
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Are the Series 5 and Series 9000 washable or come with a cleaning brush or station?
- Skin Sensitivity Features: Is the 50-B1200s and S9974/35 shaver suitable for sensitive skin or known cause shaving irritation?
- Ergonomics and Grip: Are the Series 5 and Series 9000 electric razors comfortable to hold and operate?
- Durability and Build Quality: Is the shaver robust and built to a high standard?
- Price and Warranty: Does the Series 5 50-B1200s and Series 9000 S9974/35 shaver offer good value for money?
- Accessories: What attachments and come with the 50-B1200s when side by side with the S9974/35 that are important to your grooming routine?
- User Reviews: Does the 50-B1200s and S9974/35 shave have a large pool of user feedback reviews with high rating?
Both the Foil 50-B1200s and Rotary S9974/35 offer great shaving performance, trim down hair and stubble for a close shave.
Model | Brand | Type | Runtime | Rating | Price (RRP) | Best Price & Deals |
50-B1200s Series 5 | Braun | Foil | 50 minutes | 4.3 from 7,460 user reviews | £169.99 | VIEW DEAL |
S9974/35 Series 9000 | Philips | Rotary | 60 minutes | 4.5 from 262 user reviews | £499.99 | VIEW DEAL |
