TOP 5 inexpensive rotary electric shavers with water protection

The Chinese rechargeable electric shaver with a rotary head VGR V-306 differs from its famous counterparts with an extremely low price and decent functionality. The model has a water protection class IPX7 and is positioned as a device for dry and wet shaving, which can be easily washed under water. The case of the device is made of ABS plastic and polycarbonate, which have high impact strength, as well as resistance to wear and heat. In the classic design of the razor with anti-slip black inserts of the back cover and facade, the blue faceplate with a mirror sheen stands out. It looks stylish and impressive, but not very practical. The mirrored surface of the plastic is unlikely to last long without scratches, and the inevitable glare will definitely make it difficult to read readings from the LED display with white LEDs placed here. The symbol of the battery charging level with a digital percentage value, as well as the indicators for cleaning the blades and locking the control button, give timely tips on what to do.

The shaving head with 3 floating knives provides clean removal of bristles, and the retractable trimmer located in the occipital part of the body provides finishing finishing of the contours of the hairline. An 800 mAh Li-Ion battery is responsible for the autonomous power supply of the device, which is charged via the USB-A port (5 V / 1 A). The full charging time is 1.5 hours, after which the razor is able to work for 90 minutes. As befits a "state employee", the device received a modest package, including a cleaning brush, a USB charging cable, a protective cap of the shaving unit and a user manual. The razor is made in Ningbo, which is a major industrial centre of Eastern China, and the manufacturer gives it a 1-year warranty.

Portable rotary razor Xiaomi Soocas Electric Shaver S3 will not leave indifferent men who want to get a high-quality and modern product for an affordable price. The model is manufactured by Xiaomi's certified partner, the Chinese company Soocas Technology, which specializes in the production of gadgets for personal care and health. Just like all Xiaomi devices, the razor immediately strikes with an unusual design, in which the manufacturer abandoned the classic body shape in favor of a more technological cylinder. This is a purely aesthetic solution (to be like not everyone), which can not be called practical. After all, the razor has a moisture-proof design of IPX7 class, is designed for shaving dry or with foam / gel, and can also be washed under running water. Therefore, it will be more difficult to hold a wet razor of this shape in your hands, despite the matte surface of the plastic and the raised pad of the backdrop.

The upper ring of the copper-coloured case smoothly goes down in the form of a "peninsula", on which an oval control button is placed. And just below there is an LED indicator pad with 4 symbols: turbo mode, cleaning indicator, button lock (child protection) and battery status. The device is equipped with a floating shaving head with 3 knives having a 2-ring design. The cutting elements, made of excellent Japanese and Swedish steel, rotate freely (360°) on an independent Infinity Floating Technology suspension, ensuring clean cutting of multidirectional bristle hairs. A reliable Japanese electric motor SUOMA Motor BL-146 determines the high torque and stable operation of the razor. The device is powered by a built-in battery with a capacity of 800 mAh, which has a continuous service life of about 60 minutes. The razor is charged via the USB-C port with a complete cable, although the time of "filling the jar", which is 1 hour, is limited by the charging parameters (5 V / 1 A) and does not allow you to fully realize the capabilities of a modern connector. The requests of aesthetes will be satisfied by 2 colour versions of the razor, which is sold in a black and red case.

The Philips S1332 rotary type electric shaver from the Series 1000 line is a practical and convenient solution for everyday dry shaving. The ergonomic case of the device made of shiny grey plastic is complemented by rubberized pads (front and back) with a relief pattern. Thanks to this, the device does not slip out of your hands while washing the shaving head under the flow of water from the tap (water protection class IPX7). Quick access to cleaning and rinsing the cutting head is simplified by easily opening the lid, which leans to the side when the spring lock button is pressed. Stable results and high quality of cutting of bristles are provided by a movable shaving head capable of moving in 4 directions. It has 3 knives with 27 self-sharpening blades PowerCut, which are distinguished by a sharp cutting edge. The built-in folding trimmer allows you to complete the shaving procedure with the final touches of leveling the contours of the mustache and temples.

The single-level battery status indicator is made in the form of an LED encircling the perimeter of a square control button. Despite the fact that the Ni-Mh battery serves as an autonomous power source in the device, it is fully charged within 1 hour, after which it is able to work for 45 minutes. But a short time of continuous operation will not be able to interrupt your shaving if the battery runs out in the process. After all, the chip of this model is the ability to work both from the battery and from the network. An additional advantage of the device was the fast 5-minute charging function, which is enough for one shaving session, as well as the option of automatic voltage switching (100 – 240 V), which allows you not to worry about compatibility with household power grids while traveling. And although the razor does not have extensive customization options and has basic functions, it is definitely worth the money.

The American rotary electric shaver Remington R5 Style Series R5000 has a 100% waterproof case, which ensures a safe dry and wet shave even in the shower or bath. And the simplicity of cleaning and washing the elements of the cutting block under a stream of water will prepare the device for the next use. The device with a curved body line is very convenient to grip in different ways, and the colour combination of black, grey and red plastic looks very stylish. The diagonal relief of the side linings contributes to a better retention of the wet device in the hands. The floating shaving head consists of 3 cutting knives, which have a high degree of mobility. The head itself rotates easily on a swivel neck made of TPE thermoplastic elastomer. Branded Dual Track Blades give better coverage of the surface, shaving off more and more hairs with each pass. A built-in retractable trimmer ComfortTrim with rounded cutting edges will bring the whiskers line to perfection. On the front panel there is a control button, and just below there are two strips of a 3-step charge level indicator. When all 3 LEDs are lit, the battery capacity corresponds to a range of 60 – 100%, 2 glowing "sticks" display a charge level of 30 – 60%, and at a minimum (one division) — 0 – 30%. I would like to be more precise and specific, but, alas.

A few stones in the overseas garden deserves and not the best ratio of battery charging time to the duration of continuous operation of the razor. The time taken to fully charge the battery is as much as 2 hours, and the razor can be used offline for only 50 minutes. These are certainly not the parameters that you expect from such an eminent manufacturer, but you need to remember that this is a low-cost-class device. But not everything is so bad, because even here there is an express charging function. If the battery is completely "empty", but you need to quickly "set up a marathon", then the 5-minute charging function will provide the battery with energy for 3 minutes of operation. This time is quite enough to shave once. The function of universal adjustment to the voltage of the household network during charging also speaks in favor of this model. It is also necessary to say about the equipment of the device with a special nozzle with a comb, which allows you to maintain the beauty of 3-day bristles.

The German company Beurer GmbH is a manufacturer of electrical medical devices for home health monitoring, products for toddlers and lovers of an active lifestyle, as well as products for taking care of their appearance. The rotary electric shaver Beurer HR 8000 is not only a practical device for daily shaving, but also a convenient tool for a stylist and barber. The device is designed for dry and wet shaving (with foam or gel), and the removable cutting unit can be washed under a stream of water (IPX6 class water protection). The floating shaving head is equipped with 3 spring-loaded knives with double ring blades. They ensure accurate following of the contours of the face and smooth shaving, and the built-in retractable trimmer will help with contouring the lines of temples, mustache and beard. But one of the main advantages of the model, which determines its functionality, is the complete set of the device with a removable styler with a fixed-length comb attachment, which allows you to properly care for a short beard.

The front panel of the case is made of shiny brown plastic, and the main part of the razor, covering the sides and the back side, is made of soft touch plastic. The front panel simultaneously serves as an LED display, which displays the value of the charge level as a percentage, battery status and button lock, as well as a reminder about cleaning the cutting unit. The razor has another plus: the ability to work from a built-in 700 mAh Li-Ion battery or from the mains. If you forgot to charge the razor before the next use, then by connecting it to a mains power source, you will receive a device ready to work from the battery in 5 minutes. But you can not waste time on recharging at all by connecting the razor with a cable to a household outlet. Please note that in this case, you can only use the dry shaving mode. To fully charge the battery (5 V / 1 A), 1.5 hours of time is needed, after which the razor will be able to work wirelessly for about 60 minutes.