True Cost

Braun Series 9 True Cost

TRUE COST

Braun Series 9 Review

£260 purchase price 4.4/5 value rating Based on 4 shaves

Lifetime cost

3 years of ownership

Shaver £260
Foil and cutter £90
Electricity £6
Total (3 years) £356
Cost per shave £0.57
Compared with Manual Cartridge Razor
Manual Cartridge Razor £262
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Break-even

1771 days

Braun Series 9 pays back its upfront cost versus Manual Cartridge Razor under this usage profile.

Best alternative

Safety Razor

A small learning curve, then very low blade cost.

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Comparison

Braun Series 9 True Cost Compared

Metric Manual Cartridge Razor Braun Series 9 Safety Razor
Purchase price £12 £260 £35
Annual running cost £83 £32 £15
Ownership cost £262 £356 £79
Cost per use £0.42 £0.57 £0.13
Value note Low handle cost, but blades push up the lifetime total. High upfront price, better for frequent shaving over time. A small learning curve, then very low blade cost.