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Braun Series 8 8467cc vs Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc

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

The short answer

Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about buyers who want the closest, most comfortable foil shave with premium features and do not mind paying for the best — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Braun Series 8 8467cc

4.7

$229.99as of Jun 7

The Braun Series 8 8467cc is the value-flagship Braun: it captures most of the Series 9 Pro's gentle, close shave for less money. TechGearLab scored it 77/100, praising 'an incredibly close, smooth shave without causing skin irritation,' and its Sonic Technology and 40-degree adapting head deliver Braun's signature comfort. It drops the Series 9's ProLift trimmer and PowerCase but keeps the SmartCare dock, wet/dry use, and 60-minute runtime. For Braun comfort at a lower price, it is the sweet spot.

Strengths

— TechGearLab: an incredibly close, smooth shave without causing skin irritation
— Sonic Technology with 10,000 micro-vibrations captures more hair per stroke
— 40-degree adapting head with floating blades follows facial contours gently

Watch-outs

— Lacks the ProLift trimmer and PowerCase of the Series 9 Pro
— Still a premium price, only modestly below the Series 9
— Foil cassettes are a recurring replacement cost

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Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc

4.8

$399.99as of Jun 7

The Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc is the foil shaver to beat. TechGearLab scored it 78/100 - the highest of any razor it tested - calling it the top dog for a luxurious, reliable shave, and its Sonic Technology plus ProLift trimmer make short work of multi-day stubble in fewer passes. It is fully waterproof for wet shaving, ships with a SmartCare cleaning dock and a PowerCase, and feels genuinely premium. The price is steep and cassettes add up, but for comfort-first closeness, it is the benchmark.

Strengths

— TechGearLab's top-scoring razor - the closest, most comfortable foil shave they tested
— Sonic Technology and ProLift trimmer capture flat-lying and longer hairs in fewer strokes
— Wet and dry use, 100% waterproof for shaving in the shower with gel or foam

Watch-outs

— Premium price - one of the most expensive shavers here
— Foil shavers can struggle slightly more with very long beards than the Panasonic Arc5
— Bulky cleaning station takes counter space

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How they stack up

Braun Series 8 8467cc

The value-flagship Braun - it delivers most of the Braun Series 9 Pro's gentle, close shave for less, dropping the ProLift trimmer and PowerCase; it is gentler than the more aggressive Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 though the Arc5 has more cutting power, a foil alternative to the rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra, and far more capable than the budget Braun Series 3 3010s.

Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc

The top foil shaver here - it edges the Braun Series 8 8467cc on luxury and the SmartCare dock, beats the rotary Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra on raw foil closeness, and outscores the Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 overall though the Arc5 is the better value for thick beards; the budget Braun Series 3 3010s cannot match its comfort or features.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Braun Series 8 8467cc	Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc
Type	Foil (3+1 elements)	Foil (4 cutting elements)
Wet/Dry	Yes, 100% waterproof	Yes, 100% waterproof
Battery	60 min, 5-min quick charge	60 min cordless, 5-min quick charge
Head	40-degree adapting, floating blades	—
Tech	Sonic Technology (10,000 micro-vibrations)	Sonic Technology (micro-vibrations)
Trimmer	Precision long-hair trimmer	ProLift pop-up trimmer
Cleaning	5-in-1 SmartCare Center	5-in-1 SmartCare Center
Charge Time	About 1 hour	About 1 hour
Extras	—	PowerCase charging case

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