Best electric shavers for a clean-shaven dream (2025)

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 60 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

The cream of Braun's shaving crop, the Series 9 Pro represents the absolute pinnacle of modern grooming equipment, though it comes at a steep cost for the pleasure. It's basically a level up on the Series 9 further down on this list, with all your favourite features making a comeback with a bang, but this time, it's got an additional shaving feature for a deliciously close shave across multiple hair types, a longer battery, a precision trimmer for finer detailing, and a more robust chassis (to last you five years on the warranty – and that's an awful lot of shaving).

My own testing was truly a spectacle, which isn't often a word I'd use to describe any morning ablution. It was incredibly soft and sensitive to my skin, delicately plucking out the hairs – even ingrown hairs if that's an issue that blights you – with the five-blade foil system that senses the density of scruff before lifting and slicing with expert efficiency. It's so smooth and close to the skin, that I only needed to make one pass on each cheek for the hairless face I'd been hunting for all these years.

You'll also get a delightfully useful cleaning cartridge, sharpening tool and charging station rolled into one; a triple-threat combo that clears the blades of gunk, lathers them up for next time (with an added zesty aroma) and ensures it's fully topped up on battery for the next session. If you can afford the steep cost, it's the best shaver around.

Braun Series 9 Pro+ reviewed by Tom Wiggins

OUR RATING: 10/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 60 mins
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

Ever a byword for German efficiency, Braun's top-tier shaver prioritises comfort above all else with a multi-directional swivelling head and two titanium-coated trimmers for optional wet & dry shaving. That hard-to-reach scruff you just can't get shot of? It'll be gone with a couple of flicks of your wrist. Of course, you'd expect as much given the fact that this shaver costs double the price of most other entries on this list – even if it is available for a near-constant discount from its claimed starting price right now.

That extra expense shows in its suitably weighty design and added directional flex, not to mention fancy micro-vibration technology. The latter is also known as Sonic Technology, which uses improved vibrations to help you shave up to 10 per cent faster compared to the last generation Series 9. Did it work? It was the equivalent of paying some highly skilled samurai to precisely remove every strand of my hair: both elegantly and efficiently.

The only real gripe is the lack of any extras like a cleaning station, considering the price you'll be forking out for it. Still, if that's the sort of extra you'll never actually use, you can be content knowing that you've got one of the best shavers on the planet sitting in your bathroom cupboard.

Braun Series 9 Pro reviewed by Tom Wiggins

OUR RATING: 10/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 50 mins
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

Panasonic continues to deliver some of the best shaving and grooming devices around with the LV97, decidedly comprehensive shavers that should easily keep the hair at bay without irritation or fuss. The headline stuff? It has super-charged foil head cuts with over 70,000 motions for smooth, even shaves from the Japanese blades. The head is flexible and pivots, with automatic sensors to adjust the foil to the shape of your chin and the density of the hair as you go.

The battery life is decent – if a little short for us – but there's quick charging so you can get back into the action and the charging station cleans the devices simultaneously.

Among the high-end shavers, there's a definite sense that you're missing some depth to this shaver comparatively speaking. Our own experiences were quick, efficient and gave decent results, but the foil head is a little too brought with our skin, and we much preferred the other Panasonic below for taking care of the chin fluff.

OUR RATING: 10/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 80 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: No

The latest Panasonic shaver is a dream shaver for anyone with lots of upcoming trips in 2025. The diminutive, pebble-like shaver comes with a carry case that's almost as small as our Apple AirPods 2 Pro case. It's also incredibly light, making it a quality shaver for quickly whipping around your chin fluff in a pinch.

The foil is reasonably large despite its stature, too, so going over the same sections of your cheek to eliminate all remaining stubble won't take too long. And, once you're done, removing the blades to give them a good clean is easy with a pop clutch.

The battery leaves a bit to be desired, but its USB-C recharging port makes it quick to recharge to full capacity.

Panasonic Series 900S reviewed by Owen Gough

• Shaver system: Rotary
• Battery life: 60 mins
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

It's an unfortunate truth that you need to pay top dollar to get the best results, but honestly, if you've got this kind of cash to throw around at a grooming device, you're only really after the smoothest results. And smooth results are exactly what you'll find with GQ's favourite, the Series 9000. I adored the 9000 beard trimmer for its weighty handle, superb performance and reasonable stock of accessories, and it's the same story here.

The triple rotary system is among the best I've tested, with pillow-soft heads that hide razor-sharp blades for a kind/no-nonsense approach to keeping my chin hair-free. I used to rock a beard and was proud of that fact, but now I'll happily forego the facial fuzz in favour of a clean, hairless jawline wrought from the power of this exceptional piece of kit. As with all premium trimmers, it's got a charging station that cleans the blades thrown in, it's fully waterproof, can sense the density of your facial fur and adjust its power on the fly and has one of the longest batteries on the market. Sometimes it pays to indulge in a little overkill.

Philips Series 9000 Prestige reviewed by Esat Dedezade

OUR RATING: 10/10

• Shaver system: Multi-head rotary
• Battery life: 60 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: No

Front and centre of most men's grooming priority list is convenience. It's all well and good enjoying a tool that can whizz around your body and trim every hair you have to offer but, in most cases, you really want a specialist tool that does a good job and is easy to use for a reasonable price.

In steps Remington's X7 Limitless, a triple-head rotary blade that prioritises simplicity over party tricks. That's not to say it doesn't have a few accoutrements to its main course, as it's got a pop-up beard trimmer to tidy up the edges on your beard, and the 360° pivot ball head makes it surprisingly easy to shave those sharp contours of your jawline, but you can rest assured your basic beard-trimming needs will be handled with ease.

The downsides? I didn't like the reasonably short 60-minute run-time, and I could definitely do with a travel case for when we take it on my travels, but given it's at half price for under £100 across most retailers, these gripes are easy to ignore.

Remington X7 Limitless reviewed by Aaron Toumazou

OUR RATING: 7/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 50 mins
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

It might be a little bulkier than some of the other offerings on our list, but you'll easily forgive the ES-LV9U for its stature once you've experienced just how well it performs. Among the most powerful and well-equipped shavers on the market, the 900+ is armed with six blades that sit beneath a foil to lift, slice and remove cut hair like a well-oiled combine harvester.

My testing period resulted in an overall sense of professional gravitas, with the blades gently lifting hair away from my sensitive cheeks and neck and doing away with the detritus once I was done.

I loved how easy it is to clean, with its own charging and cleaning station that elegantly buffs the blades ready for next use, and then ensures it smells nice and spa-like with a hint of lemon. It's the small things that please me. There's a marathon-length battery and it looks like a genuinely impressive device propped up on your kitchen sink. Sure, it's premium, but I can't really fault it for its value when you get this much for your money.

Panasonic ES-LV9U reviewed by Garry Wilson

OUR RATING: 9/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 50 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: No

Braun has a staggering number of quality shavers, trimmers and grooming tools in its arsenal, so it can be hard to pick a great option for the vast majority of people. However, I think we've managed it with the Series 6. While its design and function are reasonably basic – it's essentially the Series 5 with an enhanced set of blades and an inflated price tag – the results are actually precise, easy to get in even novice hands, and fully waterproof for a simple shave in the shower every day. And look, it's often better to invest a little extra to truly enjoy quality and longevity from your grooming tools, but here, I think the price is just about right.

For the man who prefers a no-nonsense approach to shaving, the Braun 6 is essentially a big, bulky foil head that glides across the jaw and chops up the hair it finds. There's not much more to it, and that's totally fine. It's easy to maintain, probably won't break within at least the first two years of use, and you can swap out older, dulled blades for new ones easily with the pop-clutch system.

I'd be happier with more battery, and it would be great to get a full battery quicker than the seen-hour wait time I suffered through, but otherwise, it's a solid, serviceable shaver for the masses.

OUR RATING: 7/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 90 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

I cannot overstate how important it can be to find a grooming device that's so robust and so good at its job that you really have no other reason to buy anything else. Wahl's Lifeproof Plus lives by that sentiment, with the sturdiness of an iron dwarf and the blades of a shaving demon.

A waterproof foil model that is, according to Wahl, largely indestructible, while you're unlikely to be using it in a warzone or actively attempting to demolish it as you groom, it's nice to know it won't combust in your hands. This lends itself to its long-term credentials, as it's also an incredibly accomplished shaver, with an ergonomic design, a 90-minute runtime and a floating foil system that delivers an even spread of shaving without irritation.

I'd say its hardiness comes at a price; it's a physical beast to use and more than a little unwieldy given the broad, flat front and deep profile. It wasn't an issue when I was quickly tidying up some unwanted stubble, but when I attempted to shave for a longer period of time, it became weighty and harder to use, especially under the chin. The battery life and cost makes up for this issue, but it's worth considering.

OUR RATING: 8/10

• Shaver system: Oscillating blade
• Battery life: 120 mins
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: Yes

There are several other Philips OneBlade models available, but the best one by a fair way is the Pro edition. Besides the obvious hint given the name, the Pro 360 is a complete package for most of your grooming needs, with an oscillating blade for all your detailing and precision trimming, but it also comes with clip-on combs and guides if you fancy taking a swipe at longer hair.

The price might make you wince at first glance – it is notably spenny for what you get – but once you get past that, it's a genuine contender to gently remove hair from your face. Our own testing was remarkably smooth, with the flat head rotating and gyrating around our jaw for a clean finish. It's also powerful, with a decent motor that chunks through thicker bushes should you need it.

It's a solid option for the travelling man, with a hardy case to protect it (and to stop hair from gunking up your clothes) and a charging stand that tops up the battery lightning quick.

Read GQ's Philips OneBlade Pro 360 review

OUR RATING: 8/10

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 90 minutes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Charging stand: No

The Panasonic Multishape remains one of my favourite all-round grooming devices, and as soon as you try it yourself, you'll see why. You simply cannot beat its multi-faceted competence at all your grooming needs. As a shaver, it's a top choice, with a broad foil razor head that offers decent coverage, though the long handle does make it a tad unwieldy in a lot of instances. The battery is also fairly mid for the price, but aside from that, it's an exceptional shaver.

Once you're done cutting down the stubble, whack out any one of the toothbrush, nose hair trimmer, beard trimmer or hair clipper heads to complete your hair-eliminating routine.

• Shaver system: Foil
• Battery life: 120 minutes
• Waterproof: No
• Charging stand: No

Often found in the firm, confident grip of your local barber, Kemei's range of shavers are usually among the more illustrious options available. However, I appreciate the budget-friendly options when compiling these roundups, and this particular option fits the bill, packed to the rafters with decent shaving features that would make your barber proud, but without the extortionate price tag found on many other options in this list.

At first glance, you'll immediately notice the LED display window, which highlights the battery life –vital for avoiding a mid-shave death– and the speed the motor is moving. You can adjust the power based on the density of your stubble on the fly and, once you're done, simply flick open the gold-plated grills to clean out the gunk.

A great travel option for keeping stubble at bay on holidays and business trips, it features a travel lock and case to keep it looking its best in transit and even comes with a replacement foil head to get you started.

OUR RATING: 7/10