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Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc vs Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc or Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 is the cheaper at $299.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89
US price $399.99 $299.99
BrandBraunPhilips Norelco
Released20252023
Cutting system foil rotary
Shaving elements 5+1 (5 shaving elements incl. 2 Ultra Thin Gliding Foils, SkinGuard, Direct&Cut, Lift&Cut + Precision ProTrimmer) 3 rotary heads with dual-row Lift & Cut blades (Space Grade Steel)
Wet dry Yes Yes
Battery min 60 60
Quick charge min 5 18
Cleaning station Yes Yes
Display LED (Performance Assistant display) LCD (battery %, backlit)
Release 2025 2023

Sources — Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc: us.braun.com (verified 2026-06-15). Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89: usa.philips.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc and Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cutting system: Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc foil vs Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 rotary
  • Shaving elements: Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc 5+1 (5 shaving elements incl. 2 Ultra Thin Gliding Foils, SkinGuard, Direct&Cut, Lift&Cut + Precision ProTrimmer) vs Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 3 rotary heads with dual-row Lift & Cut blades (Space Grade Steel)
  • Quick charge min: Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc 5 vs Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 18
  • Display: Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc LED (Performance Assistant display) vs Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89 LCD (battery %, backlit)

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Braun Series 9 Pro+ 9667cc

No sourced tester review yet.

Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89

Only one whitelisted tester — TechRadar — has a real hands-on review. It physically tested the UK/AU SP9883/35 variant, which it explicitly presents as equivalent to the US Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige SP9886/89. After a week's use it rated the shaver a comfortable, gentle wet/dry performer with premium build, but flagged a mediocre SmartClick trimmer and a steep list price. All other search hits were affiliate blogs or retailer listings. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: Comfortable, gentle wet and dry shave that limited skin irritation; Premium metallic build with ergonomic grip and useful extras (wireless charging pad, self-cleaning station).

Flagged: Included SmartClick trimmer underwhelming — needed repeat passes over the same patches; Very high list price.

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