Simply unclip whichever one happens to be fitted and push the other one down onto the body of the shaver. The 5018s is a decent, but quite basic electric shaver and it’s a pretty good choice for a first electric shaver. So this review will also be relevant in the case of the other models like the 5050cs, 5020s or the UK 50-B1200s and 50-W4650cs. I find it too large and unpractical and I would very much rather have a pop-up trimmer always at hand.

While the bulk of the hairs were removed, there were still plenty of finer strands left, especially towards the extremities of the three cutters on the inside of the cassette.Braun mentions 3 weeks of shaving, but that’s not really realistic and doesn’t account for certain variables like the duration of your typical shaving session or how coarse your beard is. I’d say that the 5018s and the rest of the models in this lineup will be suitable for someone with light to medium facial hair. Panasonic Arc5 seems to have a more accurate correction, but in our country it is easier to choose between Braun and Philips. Regarding the cleaning, warm tap water and optionally some liquid soap would probably be the best option (I posted a detailed guide on that here).

Because it is waterproof, all you need to do is rinse your Braun electric shaver 50-M4500cs in clean water to keep it in good condition. When the battery is almost drained, the red plug icon will light up, indicating that you must charge it. It actually resembles the one used on the entry-level Series 3 (pictured below in a side by side comparison) and it just feels like a cheaper part. This wet electric shaver is 100% waterproof meaning that it is safe to use cordlessly in the shower with you. Simply run the head under the tap while shaving to keep it free from excessive hairs, thereby allowing the electric head shaver to cut precisely as you shave.For the extra 40 bucks or so over the cost of the 53B and a 5435, how does the series 6 6075cc compare as it would have the cc and a fresh cutting head?

Considering that you’ll be using the trimmer most of the time and occasionally the actual shaving head, the new Series 5 looks like a good option. The 3 cutting elements also don’t protrude as much and while they do move independently, the range of motion is quite short and the movement is a bit jerky. Philips shavers do not excel at providing a very close shave, at least not for most users, so I would not consider the 5000 Series.

I have super sensitive skin and when i was first considering an electric shaver (much much earlier this year), I consulted your site the most often because i found it the most helpful. I have a series 5 model 5762 without a cleaning station and I am in need of a replacement head and after reading this I think I want a cleaning station seeing that model 5435 will work. A travel case/pouch would have been particularly useful, but we’re not getting one with any of the new Series 5 50.

I personally have very sensitive and dry skin, especially on the neck, but didn’t have any major issues using the 5018s.The 5140s is usually less expensive than other old Series 5 variations, particularly the cc models that come with a cleaning station.