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Problem is that it's almost impossible to buy a (non-waterproof) rechargeable shaver that also works when plugged. In my typical usage case, shaving less than

Problem is that it's almost impossible to buy a (non-waterproof) rechargeable shaver that also works when plugged. In my typical usage case, shaving less than once per month, I have to wait a few hours every single time I want to use it!

bbarnett 5y ago
This seems weird. I've had braun and wahls, and each lasts months on one charge, I use(d) them weekly for bread trims. Sounds like your specific one has a defective battery. Or design.
RicoElectrico 5y ago
Philips Multigroom 77xx have quick charge :) They claim 1 shave after 5 minute of charging. I am inclined to believe this based on experience. Though, it's a not a direct replacement of Braun Series 7 mentioned in TFA - it's mainly a trimmer.
dtech 5y ago
Does your battery drain that quickly when not in use? I have a Braun 7 myself and often take it with me when travelling, and it easily does 6 shaves on a full battery, probably can do 10+.
- enriquto 5y ago
  I have an older Braun, and it may last three or four of my shaves. This means that it lasts too much to bother charging every time, but it drains too often to become a nuisance. If it only could work while plugged it would be perfect.
numpad0 5y ago
The word for it is "mains shaver", though product searches might try to sell you rechargeables regardless.
- enriquto 5y ago
  But I want it to be rechargeable, just like a phone or a laptop. Usable either plugged or (when it has somme battery) unplugged.
mellavora 5y ago
If you are only shaving 1x/month, buy yourself a straight razor. Heck, buy one even if you shave more often. You don't have to shave down to the skin, you can use it to trim a beard. I've been doing this for years.
planb 5y ago
This starts to get really off topic, but I have the same use case. I don't know why, but at least here in Europe most shavers come with NiMH batteries, which seem to suffer from self discharging. Since I got one with a lithium ion battery, I can charge it twice a year and it is always ready to go when I need it.

bbarnett 5y ago

This seems weird. I've had braun and wahls, and each lasts months on one charge, I use(d) them weekly for bread trims. Sounds like your specific one has a defective battery. Or design.

RicoElectrico 5y ago

Philips Multigroom 77xx have quick charge :) They claim 1 shave after 5 minute of charging. I am inclined to believe this based on experience. Though, it's a not a direct replacement of Braun Series 7 mentioned in TFA - it's mainly a trimmer.

dtech 5y ago

Does your battery drain that quickly when not in use? I have a Braun 7 myself and often take it with me when travelling, and it easily does 6 shaves on a full battery, probably can do 10+.

enriquto 5y ago
I have an older Braun, and it may last three or four of my shaves. This means that it lasts too much to bother charging every time, but it drains too often to become a nuisance. If it only could work while plugged it would be perfect.

numpad0 5y ago

The word for it is "mains shaver", though product searches might try to sell you rechargeables regardless.

enriquto 5y ago
But I want it to be rechargeable, just like a phone or a laptop. Usable either plugged or (when it has somme battery) unplugged.

mellavora 5y ago

If you are only shaving 1x/month, buy yourself a straight razor. Heck, buy one even if you shave more often. You don't have to shave down to the skin, you can use it to trim a beard. I've been doing this for years.

planb 5y ago

This starts to get really off topic, but I have the same use case. I don't know why, but at least here in Europe most shavers come with NiMH batteries, which seem to suffer from self discharging. Since I got one with a lithium ion battery, I can charge it twice a year and it is always ready to go when I need it.