Gallery: Blade Runners: 4 Cordless Electric Razors Tested
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Read the individual reviews: [Braun Series 7](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/reviews_electricshavers/?pid=957) [Philips SensoTouch 3D 1290x](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/reviews_electricshavers/?pid=959) [Panasonic ES-LV81-K](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/reviews_electricshavers/?pid=958) [Remington Super Rotary SR9130](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/reviews_electricshavers/?pid=960) 1. Braun Series 7 ----------------- If you're going to drag a motorized gadget across your face, it's comforting to find one that underpromises and overdelivers. Braun advertises up to 50 minutes per charge from this foil shaver, but we regularly got more than 75. Although the three-head business end boasts a relatively small surface area, the oscillating middle head delivers 10,000 vibrations per minute. Translation: It's just as effective as a bottle of Nair. But it's also infinitely customizable; at the push of a button, for instance, you can dial down the power for lighter stubble. __WIRED__ Charging dock cleans, lubricates, and dries the blades. Foil holes never tugged, even on three-day stubble. __TIRED__ Buzzes like a fridge ... with a chain saw inside. Dock display is almost as obtuse as *Ulysses*. $270, [Braun](http://www.braun.com/us/home.html) __Rating: 8 out of 10__
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2. Philips SensoTouch 3D 1290x ------------------------------ If looks could kill, this wet/dry would be the Medusa of shavers. The sleek chrome-and-plastic body houses a gorgeous LED display that shows remaining battery life along with icons for blocked, dirty, or expired heads. The 1290x is quieter than any other shaver we tested but still plenty powerful. Each head features three concentric tracks that target average, longer, and shorter hairs . And the heads pivot individually, delivering by far the most malleability in our test. __WIRED__ Excellent control for 'staches and 'burns. Awesome beard trimmer locks in place. Sealed design allows for wet shaves with cream. Travel lock prevents accidental battery drainage. __TIRED__ Opening and cleaning blade heads is tricky. Difficult to set the travel lock. $280, [Philips](http://www.usa.philips.com/) __Rating: 7 out of 10__
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3. Panasonic ES-LV81-K ---------------------- As good as this wet/dry is at tackling five-o'clock shadow, it's better at trimming dollars from your wallet. So is it worth the Bugatti price? No. That's not to say the handling and performance are lacking. The head pivots on two axes, with a motor cranking 14,000 rotations per minute, to deliver a quick, gentle shave. But the bulky head makes it difficult to see where you're going, which is the last thing you want when you're shaving. Or driving. Or both. __WIRED__ Elegant blue LCD. Dock handles charging, cleaning, and drying. Travel lock. Separate power cord for dock-free travel. __TIRED__ Price! Beard trimmer pulls hairs like a bikini waxer. Big head makes facial topiary a bit challenging. (Maybe that's a good thing?) $600, [Panasonic](http://www.panasonic.com/) __Rating: 6 out of 10__
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4. Remington Super Rotary SR9130 -------------------------------- Don't let the name fool you. Apart from price, this budget razor has very little "super" going for it. It's comfortable enough and has an easy-to-read LCD to display battery life. The one-hour run time per charge is nice; unfortunately, it's also a necessity. These titanium-coated blades took about twice as long as anything else we tested for a half-decent shave. We couldn't get fully satisfactory results even after multiple passes over day-old stubble. __WIRED__ Cheap. Heads can be washed in sink. Partial charge takes only five minutes. __TIRED__ Bulkiest of the bunch. Heads aren't nearly as flexible as the Philips rotary shaver. Pop-up beard trimmer is duller than a tax appointment and doesn't lock in place. Full charge takes 90 minutes. $80, [Remington](http://www.remingtonproducts.com/) __Rating: 3 out of 10__
