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Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc vs Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about thick-bearded shavers who want maximum cutting power and the closest shave for the money — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc

4.4

3 sources1 derived$375.99as of Aug 1

The Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc is the foil shaver to beat. TechGearLab scored it 78/100, the highest of any razor it tested, calling it the top dog for a luxurious, reliable shave, and its Sonic Technology plus ProLift trimmer make short work of multi-day stubble in fewer passes. It is fully waterproof for wet shaving and ships with a SmartCare cleaning dock and a PowerCase, and the whole thing feels premium. The price is steep and cassettes add up. For comfort-first closeness, it is the benchmark.

Strengths

— TechGearLab's top-scoring razor - the closest, most comfortable foil shave they tested
— Sonic Technology and ProLift trimmer capture flat-lying and longer hairs in fewer strokes
— Wet and dry use, 100% waterproof for shaving in the shower with gel or foam

Watch-outs

— Premium price - one of the most expensive shavers here
— Foil shavers can struggle slightly more with very long beards than the Panasonic Arc5
— Bulky cleaning station takes counter space

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Electric Shavers for Men

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67

4.8

2 sourcesall derived$149.99as of Aug 1

The Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 is the cutting-power and value pick. A five-blade head and an ultra-fast 14,000 CPM linear motor produce up to 70,000 cross-cuts a minute, so it powers through thick, dense beards in fewer strokes than a foil rival. The Intelligent Shave Sensor adapts to beard density and the 16D head follows your contours. It is more aggressive than a Braun and there is no cleaning dock, but at well under the Series 9 Pro's price it is the smart buy for thick-bearded shavers who want closeness.

Strengths

— Five-blade head with a 14,000 CPM linear motor plows through thick stubble with fewer passes
— Intelligent Shave Sensor adjusts power to beard density automatically
— 16D flexible pivoting head follows facial contours for close neck and jaw cleanup

Watch-outs

— More aggressive than Braun, which can cause redness if you press too hard
— No automatic cleaning dock at this model level
— Shorter ~45-minute runtime than the Braun flagships

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc

The top foil shaver here - it edges the Braun Series 8 8467cc on luxury and the SmartCare dock, beats the rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra on raw foil closeness, and outscores the Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 overall though the Arc5 is the better value for thick beards; the budget Braun Series 3 3010s cannot match its comfort or features.

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67

The cutting-power value pick - its five blades give it more raw power for thick beards than the four-element Braun Series 9 Pro and Braun Series 8 8467cc, and it costs far less than the Series 9 Pro; it is a foil-style alternative to the rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra, and a major step up from the budget Braun Series 3 3010s.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc	Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
Type	Foil (4 cutting elements)	Foil (5 blades)
Wet/Dry	Yes, 100% waterproof	Yes, fully washable
Battery	60 min cordless, 5-min quick charge	~45 min, 1-hour charge
Trimmer	ProLift pop-up trimmer	Pop-up
Tech	Sonic Technology (micro-vibrations)	Intelligent shaving technology, 16-D shaving head
Cleaning	5-in-1 SmartCare Center	—
Extras	PowerCase charging case	—
Charge Time	About 1 hour	—
Sensor	AutoSense technology	Intelligent Shave Sensor
Elements	5 shaving elements	16-D shaving head
Best For Beard	1-day, 3-day, and 7-day beard	—
Dimensions	6.18 x 6.93 x 9.92 inches; 3.09 pounds	10 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 6.4 ounces
Head	—	16D flexible pivoting
Adapts To	—	Beard density
Charging	—	Rechargeable

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