Review (4/5): Great shave and great warranty
In reading the comments I noticed that almost no one compared different shavers.
I have used a Norelco for years but I wanted something that was better and quicker to use on a two or three day beard. I have a Philips Norelco 4500. I bought the Wahl Smart Shave and the Braun 3040s.
After a two week trial I came up with the following observations.
On all three the blades float so they stay close to the face as you shave.
On the Norelco and the Wahl the head swivels too. It’s nice but I would not miss it if it were not there.
The Norelco is smoother and quieter than the other two. It is also the easiest to clean. It only takes one hand. Norelco recommends (and it is true) that saving in a circular motion works the best with their shaver.
The Norelco and the Wahl have Lithium batteries. The Braun has an NiMH battery. I like the Lithium.
I think the Wahl and the Braun shave closer than the Norelco but they are all close.
As for the trimmers, they all cut about the same. I would not buy a shaver without it. The Wahl is harder to manipulate. It has a nice metallic finish but that makes it hard to move up or down. It slips under your thumb.
The Wahl has the better battery and charge level indicator and a five year warranty. Wahl replacement head and blades are not on Amazon now. The Braun blades are easier to replace and the part is available on Amazon. Norelco blades are also easy to replace and available on Amazon.
I like all three shavers. For those with a light beard or with a medium beard and you shave every day I would recommend the Norelco. For those with a heavy or a three day beard I would recommend the Braun.