and Braun’s Series 5 is that kind of electric shaver. Flexible triple-blade foil design? Check. Waterproof construction? Check. Decent battery life? Check. Auto-sense technology? Check.

but this new 5.0 version does come with an interchangeable foil shaver head that shaves extra close. The battery life is 60 minutes, just like the Braun Series 9 PRO+ and the Norelco 3800 and 9800.

Our top pick is Braun's Series 9 Pro Plus ... Best rotary shaver If you prefer shavers with rotary-style blades instead of linear foil shavers, Philips Norelco's S9000 Prestige is the most ...