Most electric razors don’t require the use of shaving cream or any other products to achieve a close shave. Why we chose it: Like many electric razor users, we like them because they reduce post-shave irritation and razor bumps—usually by not shaving as close to the skin as a traditional manual razor. So essentially you want to hold your electric razor in the same manner as you do a traditional razor. In terms of speed and shaving power combined, it blew every other razor we’ve tried out of the water, including its own "little brother" models, like Braun's own Series 7 and 8.

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What else to consider: Unlike the other electric razors on this list, the Philips Norelco OneBlade is more of a multi-use gadget. These include Hitachi’s well-regarded-but-not-available-in-the-US S-Blade RM160, a shaver that features a unique cutting technology that’s a sort of foil-rotary hybrid: A rotating blade sits underneath a foil head; the cutter spins like an old-fashioned push lawn mower, rather than lying flat, as the car-wax-buffer-like discs on Philips rotaries do.

Why we chose it: Sometimes you don’t need—or just don't want to pay a premium for—all the top-of-the-line bells and whistles of the very best electric razors and that’s okay. This was more difficult than it sounds, since the multiple layers of same-shaver-with-different-accessories model-number chaos means multiple listings for what is essentially the same razor. The SkinSafe ceramic blades on this upgraded hygiene shaver minimize nicks and cuts and make body grooming a much less harrowing experience.

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If you’re investing in a tool like an electric razor, you want it to perform for a long time, and this one does. His preferred pre-shave, Kyoku for Men Electric Pre-Shave Optimizer, contains that key ingredient, which he says does make his skin feel smoother and more taut for shaving.We love the technological innovation of AI to help guide your shaving to create the best shave you can possibly get—as long as you use those features to their full advantage. Our team confirms this model delivers a very close shave with minimal effort, but some found that since they are fixed (no pivoting or movement to contour to your face), it can be difficult in hard-to-reach areas or funny-shaped spots like under your jawline. If you’re looking for the closest trim without completely shaving your beard (like a slight five-o’clock shadow), this easy-to-use electric shaver is a top choice.

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Out of all the electric shavers on this list, we found it the easiest to clean thanks to the pop-off head that's easy to rinse under water without taking the whole device apart—and that in itself is deserving of high praise. The good news is that no matter what your budget, skin or hair type, or grooming acumen, there's an electric razor that will suit your lifestyle. We especially loved the built-in mirror—what a great idea, we thought, except, of course, that you can’t actually look into it while you’re shaving. Cordless razors provide more flexibility in travel whether they utilize replaceable or rechargeable batteries. It is a wet/dry razor that can be used with shaving creams, gels, and lotions if you prefer (but we like the dry shave for added efficiency).

Some have digital readouts showing how much battery is left in the shaver or whether it needs to be cleaned; others offer simpler LED displays. The Series 9 is longer, has more girth, and is more top-heavy, all due to its quadruple-headed shaving mechanism. Any Braun Series 7, regardless of accessories and features, will shave your face just as closely as any other Series 7.

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Combined, the two provide lubrication (the substance is also a key ingredient in Liquid Wrench) without a greasy feeling, so claims that they help an electric razor to glide are probably credible.

Using shaving cream is likely to increase the amount of time you spend shaving, if you want to reach the closeness you’d get going dry. Ergonomics: A shaver should be comfortable to hold and should easily maneuver around the contours of your face. Some users who are used to a foil shaver might find a learning curve when adjusting to how the head pivots and flexes hug your face and some might find that detail work like around the lips and nose is more difficult with this style of electric razor. Our testers loved that it handles like a traditional razor thanks to an ergonomic design and innovative razor head, but you can’t treat it exactly the same as your typical razor.