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Braun Series 3 [3040s] vs Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

Product Comparison: Braun Series 3 [3040s] vs Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

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Braun Series 3 [3040s] Men's Electric Razor

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Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Men's Electric Shaver

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General Specifications

Brand

Braun

Panasonic

Model

Series 3 ProSkin 3040s

ES8103S

Origin

China

About the product

The Braun Series 3 ProSkin rechargeable electric foil shaver/razor provides faster shaving with great skin comfort*. The 3 pressure-sensitive shaving elements adapt to every facial contour and the specialised Micro Grip capture more hairs in the first stroke.

The Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Electric Shaver Wet/Dry with Nanotech Blades for men delivers close, precision shaving with three ultra-sharp stainless-steel blades, each honed to a 30° edge, plus ultra-thin Arc foil to conform smoothly to the contours of the face, chin and neck for outstanding comfort. The electric razor's flexible pivoting head glides effortlessly along the skin for even, consistent results. The Panasonic ES8103S is equipped with a linear motor drive that maintains continuous 13,000 cpm power for a consistently quick, clean and even shave, no matter how thin, thick or unruly your beard is.

What customers say about "General Specifications"

Key Specs

Type

Foil

Wet/Dry Usage

Wet/dry

Yes

Shaving elements

Maximum Runtime

45 minutes

40 minutes

Washable razor

Yes

Shaving elements
Maximum Runtime

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Braun Series 3 [3040s] Men's Electric Razor

Works well on thin hair. Very little skin irritation (if any), even right after the shave. Wet shaving is a HUGE plus
Shaves well with lotion and thorough cleaning.
This razor can be used wet with shaving cream or gel, but I’ve seen no reason to do that. Dry shaving works great for me.
Have used this product for about a month now. Shaves very close on my face and man parts.
Like any change in shaving device, it takes a few days for your beard to adapt. But that period was shorter with this razor for me. It is worth it.

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Men's Electric Shaver

The foil and blades last for a very long time.
New foils and blades are easy to find and replace also.
It is washable and the blade is sharp enough for me.
The shaver is also washable, making it very easy to clean and stay fresh
Dry/Wet feature - I usually avoid wet shaving with an electric razor because my hair is usually too soft and doesn't cut well. This razor works for me wet, almost as well as dry!

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic

Color

Blue

Silver

Height

8.7 in.

10.2 in.

Width

6.1 in.

5 in.

Depth

2.2 in.

4 in.

Weight

1 pounds

1.1 pounds

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Braun Series 3 [3040s] Men's Electric Razor

The hair chamber is easy to clean. The design is comfortable and compact.
Love it. Works well in a compact design.
This razor is a good compact size and seems like it would be the perfect travel razor.
Easy to use and very comfortable and compact. Great shave!
Shaver is compact, battery life seems fine.

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Men's Electric Shaver

The size is good because anything wider ( like the 4 or 5 blade razors) would be too wide.
The shaver does ok, small size I like gets into tight spots.
It's a nice hefty weight that seems consistent with the quality I would expect for the price point.
It is light weight and elegant yet does a very manly job of shaving close without damaging my skin.
However, the shaver itself seems cheaper from a material.

Control

Full charge time

60 minutes

LED display

Yes

Charge indicator

Yes

Battery status levels

Yes

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

What customers say about "Control"

Braun Series 3 [3040s] Men's Electric Razor

I like the battery indicator on the body and it charges fairly quickly.
Like the fact it has a battery indicator so I know when it needs the charge. Great razor.
Excellent no fuss electric shaver. Low noise motor and charging/discharging light indicator.
The only nice features are the trimmer and the battery power indicator!
Good quality...but just dont know why the battery indication cannot be charged to full.

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Men's Electric Shaver

It takes about an hour to get a full charge, and I get multiple shavings from a single charge.
The LED battery level display is a nice practical touch the prevents surprise dead batteries.
LED display still works, I get about 8 shaves per charging.
The quick charge feature, 5 minute charge to get 1 shave, is nice for when you're in a rush and the shaver is dead.
The battery is pretty solid, a full charge gets me at least 4 shaves or so.

Features

Ergonomic Design

Yes

Cleaning reminder

Pop-up detail trimmer

Yes

Charge station

Flexible shaver head

Yes

Additional Accessories Included

Head Guard, AC Adapter, Cleaning Brush

AC Adaptor, Protective Cap

Clean station

Shaving modes

Braun Series 3 [3040s]

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3

What customers say about "Features"

Braun Series 3 [3040s] Men's Electric Razor

Good shaver. Especially for smaller faces or with face deep features (like jawline, under the nose, etc).
I found this new design, without the charging base, to be more streamlined for travel and hence prefer it.
A surprisingly quiet shaver. Good battery life from new.
First of all, the design of the Braun razor is very helpful for shaving off the beard of the lips and will shave very thoroughly in only a few seconds.
Smooth skin close shave, great quality design and feel, easy to clean, battery lasts very long, not loud, fair price.

Panasonic ES8103S Arc3 Men's Electric Shaver