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Braun Series 6 60-B1200s vs Philips Series 9000 S9974/35 Shaver

Series 6 shaver versus Series 9000

Braun 60-B1200s

Braun 60-B1200s

Philips S9974/35

Philips S9974/35

Braun Series 6 and Philips Series 9000 Specifications and Features

Following are specification, price, and feature differences between the Braun 60-B1200s and Philips S9974/35 electric shavers.

Braun Series 6

  • Shaver Type: Foil
  • Runtime: 50 mins
  • Charge time: 1 Hour
  • RRP: £199.99
  • Model Number: 60-B1200s

60-B1200s Notable Features

  • Pivoting SensoFlex shave head maintains skin contact for close, smooth, even shave
  • Braun AutoSense technology analyzes your beard hairs up to 13 times every second to calculate the perfect power
  • Completely waterproof for shower or wet shave
  • Multifunctional use with Braun EasyClick head

Braun Series 6 Shaver Model Variants

60-B7500cc, 61-N4500cs, 60-B4500cs, 60-R1000s, 60-B7200cc, 60-B7000cc – “cc” means SmartCare Center included

Philips Series 9000

  • Shaver Type: Rotary
  • Runtime: 50 mins
  • 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 6 and Braun Series 6 model variation numbers.

When comparing Series 6 and Series 9000 men’s electric shavers, there are a number of features to compare. Carefully weighing these factors between the 60-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 60-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 60-B1200s shaver have compared to the S9974/35?
  • Motor Speed (CPM): Does the shaver have a powerful motor?
  • Flexibility and Pivoting Heads: Is the 60-B1200s or S9974/35 shaver head fixed or pivot with spring elements?
  • Built-in Trimmer: Does your Series 6 or Series 9000 shaver have a trimmer for beard, moustache, sideburns?
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Are the Series 6 and Series 9000 washable or come with a cleaning brush or station?
  • Skin Sensitivity Features: Is the 60-B1200s and S9974/35 shaver suitable for sensitive skin or known cause shaving irritation?
  • Ergonomics and Grip: Are the Series 6 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 6 60-B1200s and Series 9000 S9974/35 shaver offer good value for money?
  • Accessories: What attachments and come with the 60-B1200s when side by side with the S9974/35 that are important to your grooming routine?
  • User Reviews: Does the 60-B1200s and S9974/35 shave have a large pool of user feedback reviews with high rating?

Both the Foil 60-B1200s and Rotary S9974/35 offer great shaving performance, trim down hair and stubble for a close shave.

ModelBrandTypeRuntimeRatingPrice (RRP)Best Price & Deals
60-B1200s Series 6BraunFoil50 mins4.3 from 860 user reviews£199.99VIEW DEAL
S9974/35 Series 9000PhilipsRotary60 minutes4.5 from 262 user reviews£499.99VIEW DEAL
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