Philips Epilator Series 8000 vs Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex
Last checked 2026-09-25.
Per Philips's manual, the Series 8000 (BRE708/00, $79.95) is a cordless wet-and-dry epilator for areas below the neck that runs up to 60 minutes after a 3-hour charge and does not work while plugged in. The Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex ($209.99) is wet and dry per Braun's support FAQ, but no Braun manual read names its model, so its runtime and areas are unknown here.
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Side by side
| Philips Series 8000 | Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Amazon US, 2026-09-25) | $79.95 | $209.99 |
| Sold by | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Model | BRE708/00 | SES9-041 3D (listing title; the listing's model field reads P_13457, not a Braun code) |
| Wet or dry | wet and dry: suitable for both wet and dry use, including in the bath or shower (Philips manual) | wet and dry: Braun's Silk-épil 9 Flex support FAQ: adapted for wet use in the shower or bath; the listing also says wet and dry |
| Power | cordless, rechargeable; up to 60 minutes after a 3-hour charge (Philips manual); USB-A cable, no power adapter included (Amazon listing) | battery powered (Amazon listing); runtime and charging time not stated for this model in any source matched to it |
| Works while charging | does not work while connected to the power outlet (Philips manual) | not stated in any source matched to this model |
| Areas the maker names | epilator attachment below the neck only, such as legs, underarms and bikini line; never the inner or outer labia; no shaving head on the face (Philips manual) | not stated in any source matched to this model |
| In the box | epilator head, ProGuide, pouch, USB-A cable (no adapter), instruction manual (from the listing's two box fields, which differ slightly; no maker box list was read) | epilator, shaver head, trimmer comb, skin contact cap, cleaning brush, pouch (the listing's box fields; not confirmed against a maker box list) |
| Maker source | Philips manual for BRE708 and BRE717 (and 11 other BRE7xx models) | Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex support page (PRID 5380) |
| Buy | Amazon → | Amazon → |
Kinds of claim on this page: water use, power, areas, box contents, cautions and replacement intervals are manufacturer claims, from the manual, maker page or Amazon listing named in each cell (read 2026-09-24); prices and sellers are each listing's US buy box on 2026-09-25. A manual is used only for the models it names; anything else is unknown. There is no product evidence about pain, skin or results here: nothing was measured or tested.
Before you use either
Philips's manual lists skin conditions to avoid or discuss with a doctor: damaged, inflamed or irritated skin, varicose veins and moles; consult a doctor if you have diabetes or similar conditions (Philips manual). Braun's cautions for this model are not shown because no Braun manual read names it; read the leaflet in the box. This page makes no claim about pain or skin reactions.
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We tested nothing. No medical advice is given.