Not only do modern electric shavers bring comfort and convenience, they are also a great alternative to traditional shaving techniques.
Newer models are often moulded and designed to move around the contours of the face, offering a closer shave and better results.
In contrast the traditional wet razor shave techniques require skin to be prepped beforehand. A much more cautious approach must also be taken to avoid nicks, cuts and razor burn.
A good quality electric shaver can cause little to no skin irritation and you can be finished within three minutes, compared to a ten-minute manual shave.
If you're currently using a manual razor and are thinking about making the switch, don't let the cost put you off either.
Although considerably more expensive than the everyday disposable razors, electric shavers are a lot more robust and will last you a long time, so they're definitely worth the investment.
Take a look at our top pick of the best electric shavers and trimmers you can buy and see which one takes your fancy...
1. Braun Series 7 7898cc Electric Shaver
Complete with a unique four-action alcohol-based Clean & Charge station, this smart electric shaver is 100% waterproof and designed for a close and gentle shave.
The foil shaving system includes Autosense technology that creates 10,000 micro-vibrations to catch more hair in each stroke.
Responsive technology also adapts to the features and contours of your face, while the five personalised shaving modes let you adjust the power depending on your skin type and preferred shaving style.
An additional prevision trimmer also helps you get to those hard to reach areas (under the nose and sideburns).
The one hour charge gives you 50 minutes of shave time and a five minute quick charge gives you enough power for one shave for when you're in a hurry.
Price: £169 | Buy now at Amazon
2. Philips s7370 Series 7000 Wet and Dry Men's Electric Shaver
The classic rotary electric shaver has been given a microbead coating to reduce friction and give that smooth gliding feeling when shaving.
Dyamc flex heads can move in five different directions, giving more coverage and adaptability to the curves of your face and neck.
Whether you prefer dry or wet shaving, this can do both, and the aqua technology lets you enjoy shaving with gel or foam.
This device also comes with a SmartClick precision trimmer for those hard to reach areas and an automatic voltage adaptor makes this perfect for travelling with too.
Price:£180 | Buy now at Amazon
3. Panasonic ES-RF31 4 Blade Electric Shaver
With premium blades crafted from extra sharp Japanese steel, great results are guaranteed with this Panasonic electric razor.
With 65 minutes worth of shave time in one full charge, this option is great for times when you know you might not have access to a mains outlet.
The four-blade foil cutting system combined with the flexible pivoting head ensures a comfortable close shave each time all over the face.
It's 100% waterproof design makes it perfect for shower shaving with a gel or foam of your choice, and thebrown and silver design is sleek and classic.
Price: £53.99 | Buy now at Amazon
4. Philips Series 9000 Prestige
The sleek, shiny metallic silver design of this electric shaver is enough to win us over.
If you want to buy at the higher end of shavers, this gadget comes complete with NanoTech blades that will give you an extremely close and gentle shave. Anti-friction SkinGlide rings also help the rotary blades sweep across the skin easily and comfortably.
This monster can even tackle thick seven-day stubble, and it even adapts to your own facial hair, making it great for those of you with sensitive skin. You can actually adjust the intensity levels to prevent any skin irritation.
The Qi Charging Pad allows for wireless charging while the click on bear styler and facial cleansing brush let you add those perfect finishing touches.
Price: £284 | Buy now at Amazon
5. Braun Cool TEC CT2CC
Feeling hot under the collar? This electric shaver by Braun has a 'built in fridge' to offer respite from razor burn or skin irritation.
The built in electro-mechanic cooling strip chills to near zero within seconds of turning the shaver on.
SensoBlade tech also helps capture hairs growing in different directions, while the three action cutting system adapts to facial contours for a precise, close shave.
It is also 100% waterproof, so ideal for use in the shower, too.
Price: £299.99 | Buy now at Amazon
6. Braun 5140s Series men's Electric Foil Shaver
A traditional foil electric shaver for wet and dry shaving. This shaver has a MultiHeadLock system, which allows for a perfectly precise shave using one of the five available angle settings for the shaving head.
Constructed from two SensoFoil blades and an eight-direction comfort head, this is a great shaver for a very reasonable price.
What's more, it's 100% fully waterproof so perfect for use in your morning shower and the ergonomic design makes it a pleasure to use.
Price: £100 | Buy now at Boots
7. Philips OneBlade QP2520/30
Recommended for sensitive skin, this looks a little more like a traditional razor in shape and design.
Oscillating 200 times per second, it certainly packs a punch, and with its bundled stubble combs this shaver is as adept at trimming beards as it is giving a close shave.
Perfect for beard perfectionists, the bundled trimmer selection (it comes with two blades and three combs) allows you to trim your facial hair at the desired length and keep it there.
Price: £49.99 | Buy now at Amazon
8. SweetLF SWS7105 3D Rechargeable IPX7 Waterproof Electric Shaver
Almost every gadget we use nowadays has a USB port and it's also a features on this electric shaver by Sweet.
This modern addition brings electric razors into 2019 and makes it perfect for frequent travellers. The USB's quick charging facility gives 120 minutes of shave time with just on hour of charging - and you won't be disappointed with the results.
A mute high speed motor makes using this a dream - no loud annoying mechanical sounding noises.
The polished rotary blazes sits atop a fully waterproof body so it's also great for use in the shower. A pop up trimmer is a great addition to tame your beard too while the LCD screen displays how much charge you have left.
Price: £37.99 | Buy now at Amazon
9. Wahl Lifeproof Shaver
Billed as 'practically indestructible', the Wahl Lifeproof shaver is housed in a rugged, shock-proof body that's fully waterproof up to 1M.
The flex foil shaver has a precision trimmer with wide set blades, which are great for getting right into those hard to get areas and achieve your desired look.
Lithium-ion batteries give 90 minutes shave time on a one hour charge, or if you're in a rush, get a five minute shave using only five minutes charge.
Built to last, this is an ergonomic design that simply gets the job done.
Price: £40 | Buy now at Amazon
10. Remington XR1400
Short on space and budget? This compact electric shaver takes an ergonomic shape and will get the job done without the need for fancy gimmicks or add-ons.
Reminiscent of 1950s style shavers, this product is designed to be pressed sideways onto the beard instead of upwards like today's modern versions.
It's been praised by Amazon reviewers as a great tool to shave your head too - so if you're looking for a two-in-one device this is the option for you.
The HyperFlex technology coupled with Dual Track Blades also give 50% more shave coverage and greater precision.
Price: 49.99 | Buy now at Amazon
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