Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S3 premium Android tablet with S Pen stylus

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to keep their new products under wraps until the official unveiling, and Samsung especially is no exception.

The South Korean tech giant has officially unveiled the heavily leaked Galaxy Tab S3 today at Mobile World Congress, and it looks to be a serious contender to the Apple iPad.

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The Galaxy Tab S3 has a 9.7in 2048×1536 Super AMOLED display, that not only supports 4K content, but HDR as well. It runs on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM and Vulcan API graphics for enhanced gaming performance. You get 32GB of internal storage and this can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. Around the back you’ll find a 13MP camera with autofocus and a 5MP camera on the front complete with flash.

Samsung has also taken full advantage of its recent acquisition of Harman by employing speakers tuned by AKG; one of its audio subsidiaries.

Just as we saw from a leaked user manual, the Galaxy Tab S3 supports, and comes supplied with an S Pen stylus for the firtest time. There’s no port for it, as it’s a separate accessory, but the stylus will work with other Samsung products that support the S Pen’s functions, such as the Note family of smartphones.

The keyboard dock connector that was previously rumoured has made an appearance, too, and this allows a keyboard to be magnetically connected, rather than rely on Bluetooth. Samsung has also made a range of folio cases to help protect the tablet.  

Other specs include a 6,000mAh battery with Fast Charging technology, 4K video recording and Android 7.0 Nougat. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will be available to pre-order from 17 March and will hit stores on 31 March.

Samsung Galaxy Book is two sizes of full Windows experience with a keyboard, throw your laptop away

Samsung has taken the wraps off two new tablets at Mobile World Congress: the Galaxy Tab S3 and this, the Galaxy Book, which is fully set on replacing your laptop.

It’s offered in two sizes; 10.6in and 12in, the latter delivering more premium specs and comes supplied with a detachable keyboard so you can easily switch between laptop and tablet modes. Samsung envisages professionals using the Galaxy Book not only as a main computer at home, but on-the-go as well. 

The 10.6in model has a full HD TFT display, a 2.6GHz, 7th Gen Intel Core m3 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB and 128GB storage options. Both can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The built-in 30.4W rechargeable battery claims to last for up to 10 hours depending on usage, and like the Tab S3, can be used with an S Pen stylus.

The 12in version of the Galaxy Book meanwhile has a 2160 x 1440 Super AMOLED display and a 3.1GHz 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with either 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, or 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD, making it more than capable of becoming a laptop replacement. You also get a 39W battery which promises to be good for up to 10.5 hours.

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The 12in Galaxy Book as a 13MP rear-facing camera with autofocus and a 5MP one on the front, while the 10.6in makes do with just a 5MP front-facing camera and both support USB Type C, but the 12in gets two ports compared to the 10.6in’s one. Samsung’s proprietary software S Pen software functions, including Air Command, Samsung Notes and Samsung Flow are supported across both models.

A price and release date for the Galaxy Book is still to be confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview: Built to be an entertainment powerhouse

Tablets have been experiencing something of a drought. In 2016 there were few Android tablet launches, as the segment appeared to stumble: not just Android either, Apple also slowed down on the iPad, switching direction to offer Pro models. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, then, isn’t just A N Other tablet, the sort of thing that was churned out by the dozen in 2015. The Galaxy Tab S3 plays to the segment of tablet that is still making growth and that’s tablets that offer something more, doing something that your phone won’t do. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is designed to be a hardcore entertainment tablet, packed with potency to give you an experience that sets it in a position that’s slightly better than the rest. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview: Design and build

• Metal core with glass back
• 237.3 x 169 x 6mm, 429g
• 4:3 aspect ratio

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 offers immediately recognisable design. This is a Galaxy tablet and the general layout of controls and home button matches that which you’ll find on the company’s smartphones, from the front at least.

However, flip this tablet over and things are a little different. This isn’t all metal, although there’s a metal core to the Tab S3 that fuses the front and rear together, but the back is glass.

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There’s a quality fit and finish to this tablet, matching its premium positioning. It is not the lightest tablet around, weighing in at 429g (Wi-Fi, 434g LTE), but it’s a typical weight for a 9.7-inch device, fractionally lighter than the iPad Pro.

It is a slim tablet, however, and at 6mm, it’s about as skinny as you want to go. Measuring 237.3 x 169mm, Samsung hasn’t removed the bezels, so there’s still space to grip your tablet when using it, especially at the to and bottom (in portrait) giving good handholdability when gaming or watching movies in landscape.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview: Hardware and display

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage + microSD
• 6000mAh battery
• 9.7-inch, 2048 x 1536 AMOLED HDR display
• AKG quad stereo speakers
• Wi-Fi and LTE versions

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, the Tab S3 isn’t a watered down tablet. It’s powered by the chipset that most of 2016’s flagship smartphones carry, and it’s backed up by 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage. There’s also microSD card support, so you’ll be able to add plenty of your own content.

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Samsung told us that the Tab S3 was built for entertainment without compromise, so not only is this a hugely powerful tablet, capable of playing the latest games, it’s also equipped with a stunning display.

The 2048 x 1536 resolution is perhaps to be expected, and Samsung sticks to its favoured AMOLED technology, meaning it’s plenty vibrant too. We only had the chance to have a brief look at the new Tab S3, but we’ve seen Samsung pull off this trick before: the display looks great.

What’s perhaps more unique – and fits the notion of “going beyond” is the support for HDR. HDR has been tearing through the TV industry, the big trend of 2016 and 2017, with widening the colour gamut available on screens and giving greater contrast, pushing peak brightness to make games and movies even more engaging.

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This was something that Samsung started with the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, but now we’re looking at a great HDR display on a tablet, ready to serve you content from the likes of Amazon Video. We watched a brief trailer and have to say this is an exciting step, perfect for those who want to watch TV or movies in bed, but not forego the latest tech trend. 

• What is HDR, what TVs support HDR, and what HDR content can I watch?

We didn’t have the chance to test the performance of this tablet in the time we’ve spent with it, but with a number of Snapdragon 820 smartphones having passed through our hands, we’re confident the experience will be a good one.

Then there’s the 6000mAh battery. It’s big, as you’d expect for a tablet, but if there’s one thing we know about HDR tech on TVs, it’s a bigger power consumer than regular SDR (standard dynamic range). Of course, we’ll put this all to the test closer to launch. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview: Software and S Pen

• Android Nougat with TouchWiz
• Samsung Flow
• S Pen included

As you might expect, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 comes with the full TouchWiz working, sitting over the top of Android Nougat, giving you the latest of Android, enhanced by the many additions that Samsung makes.

We haven’t had the chance to fully explore everything that’s on offer, but a quick glance through the apps and menus reveals that this is about as far removed visually from the stock Android. That’s what we expect from Samsung and we have to say that if anyone has mastered the Android reworking, it’s Samsung.

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New to the collection is a new feature called Samsung Flow. This is a new system that’s designed to bridge devices, making it easier to work across platforms. It makes perfect sense, as Samsung has Android, Windows and Tizen devices. The idea of Flow is to let you get your notifications from your Android phone on your Windows tablet – like the new Galaxy Book – and so on. We’ve not had a chance to fully explore its offerings, but it looks like a convenient solution for those working within an ecosystem of different software platforms. 

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One of the big additions to the Tab S3 is S Pen. This isn’t the old faithful from the Note family, it’s a new device like the Apple Pencil. The new S Pen is included in the box and takes a form factor that’s very like a pen, rather than the integrated stylus you’ll know from the Galaxy Note.

It boasts some impressive specs too, offering a wide range of pressure sensitivity, tilt detection, as well as all those software functions offered on the Note too. You can draw on the standby screen, you can smart select, copy, paste and a whole lot more.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview: Cases and keyboards

• Book covers
• Keyboard covers

There’s also a range of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. There is a choice of three colours of book covers, which magnetically attach to the Tab S3 and give you a range of position options, so that you can watch or write on the display of your tablet using the new S Pen.

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Then there is the new keyboard cover. This will give you a full keyboard so that you can get to work and be a little more productive with your tablet. This is an optional extra, but if you’re looking for an Android tablet to cross over into work too – perhaps as an alternative to the Google Pixel C – then the Tab S3 has you covered.

The keyboard has been designed to give you a good typing feeling, with good travel to the keys. It’s not as nice as the keyboard on the Windows alternative, the Galaxy Book, but it’s a great addition for those who need to work and travel light.

First Impressions

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 looks like a welcome addition to a sector of the market that’s been feeling a little neglected lately. This is a premium Android tablet, designed to be a performance powerhouse, whether that’s gaming, watching the latest movies – in the latest formats – or just getting productive with your Android tablet.

Samsung has added loads of functionality to this tablet and packed it into a package that’s slim and well build, if a little predictably designed.

What we don’t currently know is the price of this tablet. We suspect it’s going to be expensive, matching its packed spec sheet. 

What we do know is that pre-orders are opening up 17 March in the UK and that it will be available from 31 March.

New Samsung Gear VR headset coming with dedicated controller

Samsung has announced a new version of its Gear VR headset, again designed by Oculus for mobile virtual reality apps and gaming.

Shown on stage at the company’s Mobile World Congress press conference, the new Gear VR comes with a dedicated, wireless controller. It features a one-handed, ergonomic design with a touchpad to restrict head movement and ensure a more comfortable experience.

The headset itself comes with two 42mm lenses with 101-degree field of view and “advanced distortion correction technology” which, Samsung says, “minimises motion sickness”.

Like before, it hosts an accelerometer, gryometer and proximity sensor. The rest of the functions are handled by a smartphone.

The headset is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge.

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“At Samsung, we are focused on setting and exceeding the standard for VR experiences, making them even more accessible and delivering the highest in quality,” said YH Lee, executive vice president of mobile communications at Samsung.

“The Gear VR with controller expands our VR ecosystem to help consumers get more engaged and immersed in VR content – whether it’s games or videos.”

Price and release details for the new Gear VR with controller are yet to be revealed.

After Math: Oh, balls

It was a stellar week for spheroids, both the physical and metaphorical varieties. NASA discovered seven new planets (three of which are habitable) just 40 light years away. Ants on golf balls are teaching scientists about insectoid navigation skills. Facebook wants to be a sports broadcaster and the NBA hopes that VR will help revolutionize the game. Numbers, because that’s how we keep score.

Motorola and Amazon will bake Alexa into Moto Mods and phones

You just can’t stop Alexa. According to Amazon and Motorola representatives here at Mobile World Congress, the two companies have teamed up to explore ways to bring Amazon’s voice-controlled assistant onto Motorola hardware. Amazon’s Jon Kirk took the stage to run through a a very short concept video in which a Moto phone was connected to a Harman Kardon-made speaker Mod that doubled as an Amazon Echo.

That’s not all, either: we’re also told that Alexa support will be baked into “most” Motorola devices going forward, and that shift is expected to being later this year. Motorola isn’t first to make this sort of announcement — Huawei did the same back at CES — but it’s pretty clear Alexa is quickly becoming the voice assistant of choice for device makers who would rather avoid the soon-to-be-ubiquitous Google Assistant.

The presentation was light on the really juicy Alexa details, but we wonder if the 5th-generation Moto G Plus — which was also officially unveiled today — will be the first Moto device to get the Amazon treatment. (The Moto G5 isn’t coming to the US and is therefore an unlikely choice.)

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Nokia’s fresh start hinges on these Android phones

For years, people have wondered what an Android-powered Nokia phone would look like. The company’s trademark design prowess, matched with Google’s software and stellar app support. A match made in heaven, right? Well, after all these years, we can finally find out. Sort of. HMD Global, a Finnish startup, has made four smartphones on Nokia’s behalf. One of them, the Nokia 6, was announced at CES, while the other three are completely new. All of them will launch in the second quarter of 2017, with “global” availability through more than 500 retailers and carriers.

The cheapest and most cheerful is the Nokia 3. The €139 (roughly $147) handset has a 5-inch, 720p display and a MediaTek MT6737 processor buried inside. With 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 2650mAh battery, it’s not the most thrilling spec sheet. But Nokia says it’s paid attention to the details, crafting a device that transcends its modest components. How? Well for one, it runs stock Android. Nokia has added some custom wallpapers and ring tones, but otherwise it’s the same software experience you would find on a Nexus or Pixel. No annoying skin, no unnecessary apps. Just Android Nougat and the promise of speedy software updates.

The Nokia 3 is also good looking. The frame has been forged from a single piece of aluminium, with softly rounded corners and a discrete, bump-free camera housing on the back. It’s not as bright or boisterous as the Lumia phones of old, but it still looks and feels like a Nokia. HMD says it wanted the “hand feel, reliability and robustness” that previous Nokia phones were known for. Nothing superfluous, just good Scandinavian design, where “there is a purpose behind everything single detail.” In a sea of cheap and mostly forgettable Android phones, it could prove all the difference.

If you have a little more money to spend, there’s the €189 (roughly $200) Nokia 5. It’s a noticeably more powerful package, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. You’re stuck with 2GB of RAM, but it’s enough to make launching and switching apps feel just a tad snappier. With 16GB of internal storage, you’ll want to take advantage of the microSD slot, which supports cards up to 128GB. The 5.2-inch, 720p display is serviceable, and the 3000mAh battery should keep you going all day.

The Nokia 5 has a 13-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel, wide-angle selfie snapper on the front. Again, however, it’s the design and clutter-free Android experience that shine. Like the Nokia 3, the new phone will come in four colors: “tempered blue,” silver, black and copper. They all look fairly slick, though I wish the company had gone for some bolder options too, such as orange or cyan. (R.I.P. Nextbit Robin.)

If you liked the sound of the Nokia 6 in January, good news: It’s no longer a China exclusive. The 5.5-inch, 1080p phone will be joining its cheaper siblings with a €229 ($242) price-tag next quarter. The “global” edition is mostly unchanged from its China-specific counterpart, with a Snapdragon 430 processor and a 3000mAh battery inside. The software is pretty different, however. To sell the phone in China, Nokia had to make some Android-related tweaks, such as removing the Google Play store. For the rest of the world, however, the team is able to go back to vanilla Android.

The phone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable with a microSD card) but for €30 extra, you can buy a limited edition “Arte Black” model instead. Along with the sweet, high gloss paint job, you’ll get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. A far cry from flagship quality, but for now it’s the most powerful and premium handset in HMD’s arsenal. I asked if the team is working on a top-tier smartphone, and a spokesperson simply said “stay tuned,” before adding that the company “can compete, even on the high end.” Make of that what you will.

HMD’s new Nokia phones make a good first impression. I feel like we’ve been here before, however, with Motorola and its rebooted Moto line. For the last few years, the Moto G and Moto E have stood apart with their snazzy designs and mostly stock Android experiences. Is there room for another player? HMD certainly thinks so. It’s banking on the Nokia name, which people still relate to quality and reliability. That cachet is unique and will help its cause as customers mull their next upgrade in carrier stores. But as we’ve seen with HTC, and even Xiaomi, the Android market is a tough place to thrive. The team will need to fight tooth and nail to survive.

Say hello (again) to the Nokia 3310

The rumors were true. The Nokia 3310 is back. Courtesy of new brand owner HMD, the phone is returning with a mixture of 3310 charm and some specification upgrades. The good news: it’s cheap (around $50), it has Snake, those nostalgic ringtones of yesteryear and seems pretty darn indestructible again. It’s an iconic phone, but one that’s over 15 years old. That’s a long time in mobile. A lot of people are going to want one. Do you?

When you pick up the new 3310, it’s immediately endearing. I’m not sure whether that’s due to the bright plastic shell, the reliable click of the number pad, or the sheer ridiculousness of the proposition. I was 15 years old, when the original launched. I still owned a hulking Motorola brick with giant aerial, giant black buttons and no cool points whatsoever. I wanted a 3310.

For 2017, Nokia and HMD have modernized the design and hardware. The device has smoother, curved lines, and we got to play with the glossy orange and yellow options. The 3310 will also launch in matte blue and gray finishes, which sound traditional if a little boring. Despite the new design, it’s still incredibly comfortable to hold, especially in these times of flat touchscreen slates, and you might be surprised to see a (two-megapixel!) camera peering out from the back.

The updates don’t stop there. There’s also a color screen (gasp!) and many more internal upgrades (micro-USB charging port, headphone jack, microSD storage and Bluetooth), but it’s an unmistakably old school dumbphone. There’s no WiFi, no GPS, no app store. The price reflects this: At €49, just over fifty bucks, it’s almost an impulse buy. It’s like the NES mini for Nokia fans. Although it’s not quite as charming.

You might have genuine reasons picking one up. The spartan 3310 feature list includes slow-speed 2.5G internet, calls, texts, low-fi photos, and Snake — albeit a completely new iteration which is pretty different. Those limited talents could make it an ideal first phone for keeping in touch with children, a festival phone, or a phone for the beach when you don’t want any work emails or social network noise. (The built-in Opera Mini browser can handle Twitter and Facebook at a push.) Nokia added that the battery is good for almost a month on standby.

However, let’s not fool ourselves: this is unashamed fan service for the many millions that picked a Nokia as their first phone. It might have even been a 3310. The company is trading in on that nostalgia, as it tries to drag its phones into the future at the same time. The phone arrives globally in Q2 later this year.

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Catch the Samsung MWC 2017 liveblog here

Mobile World Congress is where Samsung usually unveils the latest member of the Galaxy S series. Not this year though. Delays mean that the company’s flagship phone will have to make its debut somewhere else. We do know they will be revealing something though, and as usual there’s a glitzy event to go along with it. Catch our liveblog right here at 1pm ET to find out what.

The best electric razor

By Dan Koeppel

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For eight months, a dozen electric razor testers buzzed, whirred, and clipped a path toward what we hoped would be silken-jawed nirvana. Our conclusion was that the Braun Series 7 (model 760cc) is the best electric razor for most people, just as it was when we first looked at the category two years ago. If it’s not available, the 790cc offers the same quality shave with a few minor extra features.

Why go electric

We prefer foil shavers. Here, from left, Braun’s Series 9, Braun’s Series 7, and the Remington F5-5800. Photo: Dan Koeppel

The traditional sales pitch for electric shavers has always been that they offer a valuable convenience and safety proposition. But modern, multi-blade–shaving manual systems have made wet shaving much faster, safer, and more convenient.

Those who find manual shaving too rough on their skin might also try electric shaving. Black men can be particularly predisposed to ingrown hairs and razor bumps, due to their typically coiled hair, so the less-close shave of electric can help, and people of any race who have coarse or curly whiskers can benefit. (Some medical studies, like this one from 2010, show that electric shaver users may be less likely to experience these conditions.)

People who travel frequently may also prefer an electric shaver, because you don’t run into TSA restrictions on blades, aerosols, and toiletries. All the shavers we tested last at least two weeks on a single charge; units that came with clean/charge stations also can be charged directly from the standard included power adapter.

The foil heads found on most electric units are fragile, and if you dent or bend one, you’ll need to replace it. Most shavers come with some kind of case or shaving head protector. We recommend using it.

How we picked and tested

All our picks, from left: the Braun Series 7, the Philips S9311, the Braun Series 9, and the Remington F5-5800. Photo: Dan Koeppel

We decided our criteria for the winning shaver would be based exclusively on closeness of shave, though we did evaluate cleaning and charging systems.

We wanted to test high- and low-end models from all the major razor companies. We wanted to come up with picks for a range of budgets, and we wanted a wide enough variety of testers to determine just how fancy a shaver a particular type of user might need.

Through our research, we learned that shavers are the same across different models in a series. Different accessories and add-ons don’t change the closeness of a shave, but can shift the price of a shaver by as much as $100. Read our full guide for a feature-by-feature breakdown of cost effectiveness.

After gathering 15 models, we asked each tester to keep the razors long enough to test against whatever their standard “I need a shave” interval was. We then asked for a double growth test—skipping a shave—and a triple shave’s growth. We asked testers to be mindful of closeness, speed, and irritation. For more on our testing procedures, see our full guide.

Our pick

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In the end, the Braun Series 7 was the clear winner. It was the only shaver all our testers agreed worked well, shaving closely and without irritation. Though it is no longer Braun’s top-of-the-line offering, the Series 7 still offers a just-right combination of upgrades over lower-end models and compared with the new Series 9.

The Series 5 and Series 7 were close enough that we wondered what the difference between them was. As it turns out, the Series 7 uses “Pulsonic” technology; the product’s faster vibrations are designed to lift hair faster and more completely. In practice, we found it actually worked.

A more visible difference is the way the heads of the two razors move. Though both heads pivot, the Series 7 features floating foils that adjust individually in multiple directions; there’s less independent movement in the Series 5’s foils. It’s important to note that when comparing shavers, there’s no direct way to compare motor strength. When Braun’s Pulsonic system claims “10,000 vibrations” compared with Panasonic’s “13,000 cycle linear drive,” you’re dealing mostly with marketing terminology—though the higher-end occupants of any one manufacturer’s product line did seem to run stronger than their cheaper stablemates.

Runner-up

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Our pick is the Braun Series 7 model 760cc. If that’s not available, the 790cc offers the same quality shave with a few extra-but-not-important features. The fanciest among these is that the 790cc includes extra electronic indicators to let you know when foil replacement is needed and whether or not the shaver is dirty. Because foil replacement is subjective—you’ll want to do so every 18 months or so, and you’ll know when your shave quality declines—and the cleanliness indicator is rendered moot if you store the shaver in the charging/cleaning cradle, we don’t consider these features to be worth the extra dollars. But both Series 7 models are now reduced in price, so if you can’t find the 760cc, go with the 790cc.

Upgrade pick

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Rumors began spreading about a top-of-the-line addition to Braun’s shavers in early 2015. Knowing that we had to test the product, we sent a colleague out to Tokyo’s Akihabara electronics shopping district to pick up a model 9095cc.

On first glance, the biggest difference between the Series 9 and the Series 7 is size. Though the razors weigh the same—each about 7.6 ounces—the Series 9 is longer, has more girth, and has a more top-heavy balance thanks to its quadruple-headed shaving mechanism. That four-way head sticks to the company’s traditional two-foil design but adds a pair of additional cutting mechanisms, a new “direct & cut” trimmer and a “hyper-lift & cut” trimmer, that the company claims better snag wiry, unruly whiskers.

All this means—and most of our testers agreed—that the Series 9 is an amazing shaver. For those who loved it, it shaved faster and smoother than anything we tried. For everyone else, the Series 7 will get your face smooth quickly enough and at enough of a savings to buy several years’ worth of replacement cutting blocks, foils, and cleaning solution.

Budget pick

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In searching for models under $50, we found that the Remington F5-5800 holds the fort against the lower-end Brauns and Panasonics. It uses a NiMH battery, instead of lithium-ion as the Brauns do, but Amazon reviewers report that they get more than an hour of shaving per charge time even after several years of usage. Remington’s replacement foils are half the price of Braun’s and Panasonic’s as well (and you may have to replace them more, not because they’re any less durable, but because the Remington comes only with a cheap plastic head protector that’s easily lost). Nevertheless, the Remington offers generally good performance, though you’ll likely find the shave experience itself to be buzzier and potentially more irritating if you don’t maintain a very light touch.

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