Braun 70-N1200s
Braun 8517s
Braun Series 7 and Braun Series 8 Specifications and Features
Following are specification, price, and feature differences between the Braun 70-N1200s and Braun 8517s electric shavers.
Braun Series 7
- Shaver Type: Foil
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Charge time: 1 hour with 5 min Quick Charge
- RRP: £279.99
- Model Number: 70-N1200s
70-N1200s Notable Features
- 360° Flex 3-element foil shaving head
- AutoSense technology adjusts blade cutting power depending on beard thickness
- Fully water resistant for wet or dry shave
- Trimmer attachment
Braun Series 7 Shaver Model Variants
70-S4200cs, 70-N7200cc, 70-B7850cc, 72-C7650cc, 71-B1200s
Braun Series 8
- Shaver Type: Foil
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Charge time: 1 Hour (5 minute “Quick Charge”)
- RRP: £399.99
- Model Number: 8517s
8517s Notable Features
- 30,000 oscillating cuts per min and powerful motor for a close comfortable shave
- Sonic vibrations for smooth glide while shaving
- Braun AutoSense Tech with 4 shaving elements provides close shave
- Pop-up trimmer and digital display
Braun Series 8 Shaver Model Variants
8567cc, 8513s, 8457cc, 8467cc, 8413s, 8390cc
You will typically find differences in colours, accessories, and specs between Braun Series 7 and Braun Series 7 model variation numbers.
When comparing Series 7 and Series 8 men’s electric shavers, there are a number of features to compare. Carefully weighing these factors between the 70-N1200s and 8517s 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 Braun electric shaver to use with gels or foam, or only dry shaving?
- Battery Life and Charging Times: How long does the 70-N1200s and 8517s run before needed a re-charge, and what are the charging times?
- Shaver Blade Count: How many cutting elements does the 70-N1200s shaver have compared to the 8517s?
- Motor Speed (CPM): Does the shaver have a powerful motor?
- Flexibility and Pivoting Heads: Is the 70-N1200s or 8517s shaver head fixed or pivot with spring elements?
- Built-in Trimmer: Does your Series 7 or Series 8 shaver have a trimmer for beard, moustache, sideburns?
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Are the Series 7 and Series 8 washable or come with a cleaning brush or station?
- Skin Sensitivity Features: Is the 70-N1200s and 8517s shaver suitable for sensitive skin or known cause shaving irritation?
- Ergonomics and Grip: Are the Series 7 and Series 8 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 7 70-N1200s and Series 8 8517s shaver offer good value for money?
- Accessories: What attachments and come with the 70-N1200s when side by side with the 8517s that are important to your grooming routine?
- User Reviews: Does the 70-N1200s and 8517s shave have a large pool of user feedback reviews with high rating?
Both the Foil 70-N1200s and Foil 8517s offer great shaving performance, trim down hair and stubble for a close shave.
Model | Brand | Type | Runtime | Rating | Price (RRP) | Best Price & Deals |
70-N1200s Series 7 | Braun | Foil | 50 minutes | 4.5 from 204 user reviews | £279.99 | VIEW DEAL |
8517s Series 8 | Braun | Foil | 1 Hour continuous (4 weeks) | 4.4 from 214 user reviews | £399.99 | VIEW DEAL |