Product Highlights
- Braun Series 5 550cc Electric Shaver for Men—excellent shave in problem areas
- Patented ActiveLift™ captures flat-lying hair, even in problem areas
- OptiFoil™—The most advanced foil from Braun for perfect closeness that lasts longer
- Contour Adaptive Shaving Head—perfectly adapts around the jawline and under the chin
- Triple-Action Cutting System—shaves long hair as easily as short hair
- Clean & Renew™ System—at the touch of a button, automatically cleans, charges, and lubricates to keep the shaver like new every day
- Designed and tested to last at least six years (excluding shaving cassette–use as indicated)
Product Overview
Braun Series 5 550cc
The Braun Series 5 550cc shaver is engineered to bring you a smooth, comfortable shave in even the most problematic areas. The 550cc features the patented ActiveLift™ middle trimmer, Braun OptiFoil™, and a Contour Adaptive Shaving Head for added comfort and control. After the shave, the Braun Clean & Renew™ System automatically cleans, charges, and lubricates your shaver at the touch of a button. Crafted to meet Braun design and ergonomic standards, the 550cc brings you the convenience of an electric shave without compromise.
Braun. Designed to make a difference.
Main Product Features
| Patented ActiveLiftTM captures flat-lying hair in any problem area
ActiveLift™ is the world’s only patented middle trimmer with 130 movements per second, to actively lift and cut flat-lying hair. Many years of research shows that men’s biggest need in shaving is a thorough shave even in the hard-to-reach neck area where flat-lying hairs often grow. Asymmetrical in shape, the ActiveLift™ is specially designed to capture tricky hair in any problem area.
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OptiFoilTM- for perfect closeness that lasts longer
The OptiFoil™ is the most advanced foil shaver from Braun. The unique geometry with specially designed holes captures more hair and cuts them closer than ever before. |
Contour Adaptive Shaving Head for a precise, comfortable shave
33° pivoting shaver head perfectly adapts to the contours of the jawline and under the chin to bring you an excellent shave in problem areas. | |
Triple Action Cutting System
Three unique cutting elements shave long hair as easily as short hair.
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Braun Clean & Renew System
| The Braun Series 5 550cc electric shaver for men features the automatic and simple Clean & Renew™ System: It cleans, charges, and lubricates your shaver at the touch of a button. Braun is the only brand using alcohol-based cleaning fluid that eliminates 99.999% of all germs in every cleaning cycle. Clean & Renew™ features - Unique alcohol-based cleaning solution eliminates 99.999% of all germs
- Automatic charging
- Automatic lubrication for optimal cutting efficiency
- Fresh lemon scent
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Additional Features
 | Precision Long-Hair Trimmer for detailed styling
To trim your sideburns, mustache, or beard with this perfect and precise tool, simply slide the long-hair trimmer upward.
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100% waterproof and fully washable
Braun electric shavers for men have a fully sealed body and can be rinsed quickly and easily under running water. For optimal convenience, you can use the Clean & Renew™ System to disinfect your shaver at the touch of a button.
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Two-stage LED display for battery life and cleaning status
The Braun Series 5 550cc features the advanced two-stage LED display—indicates the shaver’s battery life and cleaning status.
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Powerful rechargeable Li-Ion battery with no memory effect
All Braun Series 7 and Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men are rechargeable and work both corded and cordlessly. Braun Series 7 and Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men use a powerful 3.6V Li-Ion Battery with no memory effect. |  |
Full charge in only 1 hour - 45 minutes of cordless shaving
One-hour charging time gives you up to 45 minutes of cordless shaving. A quick five-minute charge supplies the power for one cordless shave. The convenient SmartPlug has an automatic worldwide voltage adjustment (100V—240V) for use at home or while traveling.
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Made in Germany
Two-year warranty
What's in the Box
- Series 5 550cc shaver
- Clean & Renew System
- One Cleaning Cartridge
- Protective Travel Pouch
- Cleaning Brush
- SmartPlug (100V-240V)
Series 5 Comparison Chart
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ActiveLift™
Unique ossillating middle trimmer lifts & cuts flat-lying hair—for a thorough shave even in problem areas. | • | • |
Optifoil™
Braun's most advanced foil with ergonomically sized holes, cuts hair deeper than ever before—for perfect closeness that lasts longer. | • | • |
Contour Adaptive Shaving Head
33° pivoting shaver head perfectly adapts around the jaw line and under the chin. | • | • |
Triple Action Cutting System
3 special cutting elements shave long hair as easily as short hair. | • | • |
Fully Washable
All Braun shavers are easy to clean under running tap water. | • | • |
Clean & Renew™System
At a touch of a button automatically cleans, charges and lubricates to keep the shaver like new every day. | • | • |
| LED 4+1 for Battery Status and Cleaning Indicator | • | |
Foil & Cutter Comparison Chart
Series 5 and 7
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Fits on Shavers | Series 7 | Series 5 |
Color | Silver | Silver |
Optifoil
Braun's most advanced foil with ergonomically sized holes cuts hair deeper than ever before - for perfect closeness that lasts longer. | • | • |
Smart Foil
Through its unique foil patterns the Smart Foil captures hairs growing in different directions. | | |
FAQs
What’s the difference between foil shavers and rotary shavers?
Rotary shavers are designed to work with cyclical movements; Braun foil shavers are designed to work with efficient sideways movements on the skin, giving perfect control and precision. The foils protect the skin from irritation and are specifically designed to deliver the most thorough and comfortable shave from Braun.
What are the differences among the Series 5 models?
Beyond the shaving technologies and the Clean & Renew™ system featured in the Braun 550cc, the Braun Series 5 590cc model adds the most advanced display among Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men. Its four-stage LED display offers detailed updates on the status of the charging battery and the hygiene of the shaver itself. In addition, unlike the 550cc’s black casing, the 590cc is packaged in an elegant Noble Metal color.
Why would I need a Clean & Renew™ System when I can clean my Braun Series 5 shaver under tap water?
It is more hygienic to do so. And, at the touch of the button with your Clean & Renew system, your shaver is automatically cleaned, charged, and lubricated for added convenience.
I already have a Clean & Renew™ System from my previous Braun shaver (Pulsonic or Synchro). Can I use it with the new Series 5 shaver?
No, the Braun Series 5 Clean & Renew™ System is the latest model from the Braun Clean & Renew™ System line and cannot be used with previous models.
How often do I need to exchange the Clean & Renew™ System refill cartridge?
It is recommended that you change your Clean & Renew™ refill cartridge at least once every two months or when the Clean & Renew system notifies you that the cleaning solution is ready to be changed. This will vary depending on how often the system is in use.
Do you have any recommendations for how to shave with an electric foil shaver?
We recommend that you shave before taking a shower. After a few days without shaving (for example, the first shave after the weekend), you should trim your stubble before you shave. Stretch the skin and shave against the direction of beard growth. Hold the shaver at a right angle (90°) to your skin. Maintain even pressure to achieve the most thorough and comfortable shave from Braun.
How often do I need to change the shaver head?
We recommend replacing all cutter parts every 18 months. In order maintain optimal performance, we included a replacement part indicator in the display to ensure that you’ll know when to exchange the cutter parts.
Does the battery have a memory effect, as can occur with cell phones or laptops?
No, the Braun Series 5 electric shavers for men use a Li-Ion battery that has no memory effect. You can recharge it whenever you want, and it has a low self-discharge rate (vs. NiMh batteries). Li-Ion batteries are the most powerful and longest-lasting batteries available for Braun electric shavers.
Do the Braun Series 5 electric shavers have a warranty? If so, how long is it?
All Braun electric shavers for men come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Activelift captures flat-lying hair in problem areas..../ Braun Series 5-550cc Shaver System, Black and Silver / braun shaver
The Braun Series 5 electric shaver offers an excellent shave in problem areas, featuring the patented ActiveLift™ middle trimmer, the unique OptiFoil™ and the Contour Adaptive Shaving Head. The Series 5 combines ergonomic Braun design with highest Braun quality. In addition, enjoy the convenience of Braun‘s Clean & Renew system, which will clean, charge, and lubricate your shaver at the touch of a button. 
