Just like other Braun shavers, the ones that include a cleaning station are the CC models (standing for Clean & Charge), like the 5195cc. The 5040s is a wet & dry electric shaver, while the 5030s can only be used for dry shaving. The latter will also work with the cord plugged in. Below you’ll find a table with the differences between the Braun Series 5 and Series 5² models. Model I used it for wet shaving in the shower and out, with and without shaving foam, and dry shaving. I also tested out how well it shaved my head, even though it is primarily a face shaver.

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If, due to any circumstances, it is beyond repair, can I get a replacement to work with the cleaning station? I notice you mentioned that all “s” model are solo and won’t work with cc. Does that mean i have to get a new 5190cc set?

You are very welcome, Kris. Since these are third party cases, it’s hard to tell if the one for the Series 3 will accommodate a Series 5 as well. I think it’s safer to simply assume that it won’t. Some universal cases like this one are larger and there’s enough room for the charging cord as well. This model reviewed here is toted as the EasyClean Braun Series 5, which shaves wet or dry. I’ve added it to the annual best electric shavers roundup for men based on being an affordable shaver –and the best Braun shavers roundup. I did a comment on your article about Panasonic es-ll41 and i was asked you which one to buy the Panasonic or the new Braun 5, you have mentioned that the “old” series 5 was better but more expensive and since i have sensitive skin to go for the Braun.

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I would personally opt for the 5050cc for the reasons outlined above and because it also costs less.I have an old Braun contour 5874 and the cutter and blade have to be replaced, so this might be a good time to go for a new shaver. Would the newer series 5 (5030, 5190 and so on, but not the latest series) give me a noticable improvement in terms of performance over the 5874? Many thanks and keep up the good work! Reply Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. While Panasonic shavers are in general easier to clean manually, in your case I think a Braun will be much better suited for the job. They’re superior to Panasonic when shaving curly/wiry hairs and are gentler to sensitive skin, especially during a dry shave. Also, Panasonic electric razors work best on short, straight hairs and shave really close, which in the case of curly facial hair can increase the odds of getting ingrown hairs and bumps.

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Thank you for your comment. Regarding the differences between Series 5 5030s and 5050cc, there’s really just one – the 5050cc comes with an automatic cleaning station, while the 5030s doesn’t include one. If you can get the 5050cc for even less money, then you should definitely go for that one. Can you confirm that the cleaning works as well, not just the charging function? I have a 5190cc as well and tried a solo Series 5, I think it was the 5030s, and it didn’t work. The 5147s is a newer model so it is possible to have the chip for pairing with a station, although I still doubt it. Braun customer support also told me that it will not work. If you can’t get the 5090cc anymore, the 5190cc or the 5195cc from the updated Series 5² are two very similar shavers. The 5195cc variation is identical to the 5190cc except for some minor differences in color and the inclusion of a travel case.Thank you for your comment. While I do agree to some of your observations, I don’t think things are really that bad with the Series 5 and with Braun shavers in general.

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The Braun Series 5 is an electric shaver capable of providing comfortable and close shaves, similar to the more expensive and highly acclaimed Series 7. The dry only vs wet/dry use is really the only difference, everything else is exactly the same (battery, shaving head, trimmer). One quirk of the 3020s is that you can use it both corded and cordless.Do I need to charge the razor before the first use? I ask, because with the Braun electric toothbrush Oral-B I found that the toothbrush lasted longer on the battery when the first time it was not charged, it only exhausted the battery until the end. The newer models that were introduced — 5197cc, 5190cc, 5195cc, 5147s, 5145s and 5140s —don’t really bring any significant improvements over the 50** shavers. When it comes to actually buying a Series 5, there are only a few things that really matter: the inclusion of a cleaning station, wet & dry operation and the price.