My Top Picks
The [Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Braun+Series+9+Pro+Electric+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner, with the closest cut I have ever gotten from a foil shaver and a real precision trimmer for styling. The [Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Philips+Norelco+Shaver+9000+Prestige&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my favorite rotary, with a pop-up trimmer that handles sideburns precisely. For travel the [Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV97-K Electric Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Panasonic+Arc+5+ES-LV97-K+Electric+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) packs the fastest motor in the test and a self-cleaning station. The [Wahl Lifeproof Plus Lithium Ion Foil Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Wahl+Lifeproof+Plus+Lithium+Ion+Foil+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the budget pick that punches well above its price. Finally, the [Remington XR1500 Verso Wet Dry Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Remington+XR1500+Verso+Wet+Dry+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) ships with a full attachment kit and is the most versatile single-device grooming option I compared.
Check price on Amazon →I compared electric razors with built-in trimmers across a month of daily shaving to find the ones that handle stubble, sideburns, and necklines cleanly.
How we evaluated these
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The shortlist
| Pick | Best for | Score | |
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| My Top Picks | Check price |
Each pick, examined
My Top Picks
The [Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Braun+Series+9+Pro+Electric+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner, with the closest cut I have ever gotten from a foil shaver and a real precision trimmer for styling. The [Philips Norelco Shaver 9000 Prestige](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Philips+Norelco+Shaver+9000+Prestige&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my favorite rotary, with a pop-up trimmer that handles sideburns precisely. For travel the [Panasonic Arc 5 ES-LV97-K Electric Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Panasonic+Arc+5+ES-LV97-K+Electric+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) packs the fastest motor in the test and a self-cleaning station. The [Wahl Lifeproof Plus Lithium Ion Foil Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Wahl+Lifeproof+Plus+Lithium+Ion+Foil+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the budget pick that punches well above its price. Finally, the [Remington XR1500 Verso Wet Dry Shaver](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Remington+XR1500+Verso+Wet+Dry+Shaver&tag=thetestedhub-20) ships with a full attachment kit and is the most versatile single-device grooming option I compared.
Questions answered
I get about ninety percent of the closeness of a manual razor, with the trade-off of no nicks and a much shorter morning routine on workdays.
Foils give a closer shave on straight hair like mine, while rotaries handle longer stubble and curly hair better with less irritation.
