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Braun Series 3 3010s vs Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about thick-bearded shavers who want maximum cutting power and the closest shave for the money — read the strengths below before deciding.

Braun Series 3 3010s
Ranked #5 in Best Electric Shavers for Men
Braun Series 3 3010s
3 sources2 derived$64.94as of Aug 1

The Braun Series 3 3010s is the budget pick that does not feel cheap. TechGearLab scored it 71/100 and named it a favorite low-cost option. Three pressure-sensitive elements with a middle trimmer and a super-thin head handle everyday shaving well, and it is fully waterproof for wet use. It cannot match the premium foils on closeness and there is no cleaning dock, but for around $60 it is the smart entry point.

Strengths
  • — TechGearLab's favorite low-cost option - quality shave that saves hundreds of dollars
  • — Three pressure-sensitive shaving elements with a middle trimmer for difficult hairs
  • — Super-thin head reaches awkward areas like under the nose
Watch-outs
  • — Basic three-element head is not as close as the premium foils
  • — No automatic cleaning dock - manual rinse only
  • — Shorter ~45-minute (NiMH) runtime than the lithium flagships
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Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Electric Shavers for Men
Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
2 sourcesall derived$149.99as of Aug 1

The Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 is the cutting-power and value pick. A five-blade head and an ultra-fast 14,000 CPM linear motor produce up to 70,000 cross-cuts a minute, so it powers through thick, dense beards in fewer strokes than a foil rival. The Intelligent Shave Sensor adapts to beard density and the 16D head follows your contours. It is more aggressive than a Braun and there is no cleaning dock, but at well under the Series 9 Pro's price it is the smart buy for thick-bearded shavers who want closeness.

Strengths
  • — Five-blade head with a 14,000 CPM linear motor plows through thick stubble with fewer passes
  • — Intelligent Shave Sensor adjusts power to beard density automatically
  • — 16D flexible pivoting head follows facial contours for close neck and jaw cleanup
Watch-outs
  • — More aggressive than Braun, which can cause redness if you press too hard
  • — No automatic cleaning dock at this model level
  • — Shorter ~45-minute runtime than the Braun flagships
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Braun Series 3 3010s

The budget pick - it cannot match the closeness or features of the premium Braun Series 9 Pro, Braun Series 8 8467cc, Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67, or rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra, and it lacks their cleaning docks and lithium runtime, but it delivers a reliable everyday Braun shave for a fraction of their price.

Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67

The cutting-power value pick - its five blades give it more raw power for thick beards than the four-element Braun Series 9 Pro and Braun Series 8 8467cc, and it costs far less than the Series 9 Pro; it is a foil-style alternative to the rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra, and a major step up from the budget Braun Series 3 3010s.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBraun Series 3 3010sPanasonic Arc5 ES-LV67
TypeFoil (3 elements)Foil (5 blades)
Wet/DryYes, 100% waterproofYes, fully washable
Battery~45 min (NiMH), 5-min quick charge~45 min, 1-hour charge
HeadSuper-thin with middle trimmer16D flexible pivoting
Elements3 pressure-sensitive16-D shaving head
Charge TimeAbout 1 hour—
CleaningManual rinse—
Best For BeardLight to medium density—
TrimmerIntegrated Precision ProTrimmerPop-up
ExtrasPowerCase Available—
Adapts ToBeard densityBeard density
ChargingRechargeableRechargeable
Dimensions6.1 x 2.24 x 8.74 inches; 11.15 ounces10 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 6.4 ounces
Sensor—Intelligent Shave Sensor
Tech—Intelligent shaving technology, 16-D shaving head
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