Braun - Series 7 720s-4 Electric Shaver - Black

Best Buy had the best price on this at only $105. All the others wanted $150-200. Only owned & used for one month observations. Since I am now retired, I wanted to look shaved daily but without the hassle of the wet shave. [1] First impression is a good one. I like it and want to keep it. [2] It does NOT give a blade shave equivalent but close. I get my blade "5 o'clock shadow" at 4 o'clock with this electric shaver. Not a problem for me. Can always do another quick shave in the evening if needed. [3] I did the initial charge when new. Still on that first charge after one month. Maybe I shave faster than some. If the battery runs down where you can't shave, this is one of the few electric shavers you can shave while using the charging cord. [4] Cleaning is super easy. Pop the head with the right hand while holding the shaver with the left. Gently tap them both against the sink. Give the bottom of the head a short blast of Remington Shaver Saver & snap the top back on. I turn the shaver on & give the top of the head another short blast of RSS. [5] ALL cleaning is a "dry cleaning" as noted. Braun says you can "hot water wet clean". My view is water & metal = gummy rust issues. Braun replacement heads are $40. I intend to avoid that purchase as long as possible. [6] Many have negatively commented about the lack of a plastic cap to protect the head in storage. That cap will be lost quickly and it really is not needed. Immediately after I "dry clean" the shaver, I place it in the great mini travel case that comes with the shaver. I don't zip it up. I just close it & put it head up in a large coffee mug by the sink. The travel case is the perfect product to protect the shaver. It is also immediately ready for a trip without digging around looking for it.

Solid and durable design, foil is more solid than the Braun model it is replacing for me. At first I was a little disappointed that this model didn't have the charger/cleaner station as the alcohol based cleaning solution always did a great job cleaning the foil. This model however seems to clean up very well just utilizing hot water, which is less of an expense then the solution for the other and a plus. Not everyone's facial hair works well with an electric razor, but for me they give a nice close easy shave with no chance of cuts. Only con about this razor over the other model Braun I had is the pop up trimmer is much smaller and a little harder to use, other than that it's a great product that will no doubt last me many years like my last Braun which was about 10 years old when it died.

This Braun electric shaver provides the most impressively comfortable and convenient results ever of any type of shaver I've experienced. Superior to blades, cream/jell, and water or any other manufactured electric shavers. Even better and easier, and of course less costly, than most barbers or professional grooming salons; though, this comment is not intended to cause offense or risk getting anyone angry. I am simply telling the rather surprising truth on this shaver's efficiency. Instead of any such annoyances or that of starting your morning with a shaving related bother or with bloodied or abraded skin, or at anytime of day, anywhere, this shaver waits ready to quickly provide a close, clean, smooth facial shave. It's amazing how, for the first time in my life or that which I had observed during my childhood of elders shaving, with this improved modern shaver I endure no noticeable irritation. Sometimes, as with many others whom know from "five o' clock shadow", a follow-up shave is needed, especially at very professional workplaces, but it's of no problem at all. Further, another benefit is a built-in accurate trimmer for sideburns and such. I had, admittedly, been switching between soap, water, and blades to my sturdy two-decade old Gillette electric shaver. Both were more or less abrasive to my skin, and my lady and my elderly mom had been pressing me to buy myself a new shaver. It took awhile before I found enough time to research and decide upon a specific model and manufacturer. Well, fortunately, between the wonders of the Google search engine and my good fortune to call and have reached a patient, very helpful salesperson at Best Buy, my choice was made relatively easy. Approximately, nine days later I had received my new Braun shaver via UPS and, within a few more hours, I found some time within to unpack, charge, and try a shave. What a surprising pleasure, and I've been enjoying great shaves with this Braun shaver for months now. Actually, I've also since chosen the higher model, with charging and cleaning stand, to purchase as a gift for my long-time friend's dad, who truly enjoys the shaver, too. I will add one more positive remark to this review, and relay that the built-in lithium-ion battery requires merely about fifteen minutes to fully charge, plus the charge lasts, whether dormant or in use, for a good long time. This is a quality shaver, worth what seems initially like a costly price, and it yields loads of pleasant- yes, pleasant - shaves. And, that sums it up.

Longtime Norelco 3 rotating shaver head user. Over the last few years, this type of shaver has become exceedingly ineffective and time consuming for me to use. Either my beard has changed with age, and is not conducive to a rotating head type shaver, or the self sharpening feature did not work properly. it would take me literally 20 + minutes to shave, and most of the time I had to use the trimmer feature to complete the job, even minimally. The difference with the Braun Series 7 is night and day, and I'm very happy that I made the switch to it.

I've been a Braun user for years. The 720S-4 gives a nice shave. However, there are 2 annoying inconveniences. First, the shaver doesn't come with a plastic guard for the head. Braun says it's because the shaver can be stored in its travel case. This is bull, since the case takes up too much room in a drawer. The second problem is the case itself. Only the shaver fits. There's no room for the cord, which creates a problem when taking the shaver on a long trip.

You get what you pay for. This is a good quality electric shaver. The charge lasts a long time. This is my second one. I bought it for my teenage son, so he won't have to keep using mine. I have sensitive skin and break out when I use a regular razor. This razor shaves almost as well, but doesn't irritate my skin.

I replaced a 5000 series Braun when it would no longer hold a charge after eight or so years. This shaver beats the earlier model hands down. Shaves closer and is quieter. Charges more quickly. More ergonomic.

Used many razors/shavers over the years and this is the best one I've ever used! Highly recommended to every man.