Beyond the integrated all-in-one adjustment and pivoting head, is there any reason to move up to the BG2040? Does one shave better than the other?
2062616
They both use the same replacement foils, so they shave the same. However, the BG2040 charges much faster than the BG2028 (1 hr to fully charge vs 8 hrs to fully charge). The BG2040 has a better battery life too.
1282615
I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
1566908
i don't know , but this is the best shaver on the market . my guess is the newer is even better if that is possible
1737635
The 38 is almost twice as heavy. On something this small, that kind of weight just feels different when you shave. The weight of the razor helps it shave with less effort and fewer nicks. Get the 38c HD. You'll be happy you did.
1669726
I'm not familiar withe the 320 but I do know that the 190s isn't a 'serious' shaver with its one head shaving surface. I'm giving mine away. I purchased the Braun 720 and so far I'm very satisfied with the closeness of the shave. Save your money and don't buy the 190.
1632709
The dual waver is nice. It's essentially 2 hair dos in one. U can do tighter waves or looser ones. That's y I picked this waver over the other one. And u wouldn't think there'd be much difference in the two waves u can use, but there really is!
45786
It seems to give a slightly better (smoother) shave on the flat surfaces like the cheek areas but not as good around the chin and lip areas. The double-edge single blade system is much more cost effective than multiple blades. The handle on this model is somewhat short, and could be longer for better balance.
237523
It works ok. The shave is not as close as the better Braun models. It is a wet/dry model , so it has versatility.
464941
I have had consistently better luck with the Braun than the Panasonic. Braun gives a good clean shave and is very reasonably priced. If I have a complaint it would be that replacement parts are outrageously priced and it is better to just replace the entire unitwhich really is doable given the low price of the BrAun to begin with
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The 5580 is $10 more but has 14 settings while the 5570 has 13. It comes with a travel case, but the "plus" is the additional foil head for shaving. For the extra $10 bucks it can shave, but I don't know how close the shave is. Need to read up on this. It is basically the same model though with these additions.
2160123
Yes. You can switch it out to the basic head, which I feel, is more efficient and you get better hair removal.
1856929
I haven't used the Braun so I have no basis for comparison. I have used the Panasonic and it's a great razor for the price point. Sturdy construction, shaves well even in the shower and makes for a great travel razor.
1856928
I have used both. The hands down winner is the Panasonic. It's just more powerful. I get a better shave and it seems more waterproof.
1929026
The extra $30 for the 380 (according to the instructions - I have the 340 but the instructions booklet is used for both) gets you a hard case, a charging stand so you don't have to go through the huge trouble of plugging the charging cord directly into the shaver (sarcasm intended), a "precision setting switch" which lowers one of the foils to make it easier to shave under your nose (not a bad idea), and a set of lights that apparently gradually tell you when the shaver battery charge is running down. The 340 has one charge light that starts blinking when its charge is low. Note that the instructions say to run the shaver battery all the way down the first few times and every 6 months thereafter. Note also that the instructions state that a 5 minute charge is enough to get you one shave.
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I have been using an electric razor for 30 years until recently. There is no doubt that the fusion performs better. In my opinion it is faster because I do it in the shower extremely quickly. Also, It gets the curly hairs that lay flat on my neck that were impossible to get with electric. I look way better and shaving this way just makes me feel better. It puts pep in my step. Also, face lotions and after shaves feel so much better after using a regular razor. Also, If I want I can go 2 days between shaves and I still think it's closer than electric after 1 day.
685930
I have such a beard compounded with the fact that the hairs on my neck grow in several directions. The 1290 does a superb job for my face, far better than Brauns or Panasonics. The sideburn areas are a bit challenging for rotary shavers, but they are FAR superior shave on heavy, multidirectional neck hairs. There is no such thing as the perfect razor or a single best razor for every face....ignore anyone or any site that suggests otherwise.
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the only difference is that the ES8243A has an extra blade. I think having the extra blade helps get those hair growing in tight areas around your neck. instead having to shave it numerous times, you get to do it twice maybe three times max. its twenty dollars more expensive too so if your skin isn't as sensitive as mine and you want to save a few bucks but still have a good shaver then i guess you should get the ES8103S