Shavers with Cleaning Station

Guide to shavers with cleaning station

What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a shaver with a cleaning station? How much more expensive are shavers with a cleaning station compared to models without? Learn more in this guide.

These are the main advantages of choosing a shaver with a cleaning station:

• Convenience: A cleaning station cleans and maintains your shaver without having to manually do it yourself.
• Longer lifespan: Regularly cleaning and maintaining your shaver prolongs its lifespan by preventing the build-up of dirt and debris around its head and blades.
• Better performance: A clean shaver performs better than one that is dirty or clogged with debris, so using a cleaning station will you give you a close and comfortable shave every time.
• Time-saving: Depending on the model, a cleaning station can fully clean and dry your shaver faster than it would take to do it manually.

These are the main disadvantages of choosing a shaver with a cleaning station:

• Cost: Shavers with cleaning stations tend to be more expensive than models without a cleaning station.
• Ongoing cost: Most cleaning stations will require you to regularly buy new cleaning fluid.
• Maintenance: The cleaning station itself may require periodic cleaning and maintenance, which can be an additional chore.
• Limited compatibility: Cleaning stations are typically designed to be used with a specific electric shaver model, so you may need to purchase a new cleaning station if you switch to a different shaver.

The following video illustrates how the Philips cleaning system works:

The following video illustrates how Braun’s cleaning system works:

On average, the price among the 41 shavers represented in our comparison of shavers is £135, whereas the price among shavers with a cleaning station is, on average, £243. This does not include running costs associated with the cleaning station.

This chart shows the distribution in price among the shavers with a cleaning station, compared to those without a cleaning station.

The price for a shaver with a cleaning station varies from £110 – £500. The cheapest model is the Philips S5887/50.

These are the 5 cheapest shavers with a cleaning station.

According to our data, 32% of all shavers come with a cleaning station.