Electric shavers for women are powered by two slightly different methods:
- Battery powered - the shaver simply runs off batteries that need to be replaced- these are cheaper and also handier for travel
- Electric/battery powered - these have a rechargeable battery that gets powered from a charging stand or a USB connection.
Pre- Buying Guide
We always like to provide a buying guide as we find that helps give buyers the full information before they spend any of their hard earned money. You can read that just below.
Which Brands Make These Shavers?
The main brands are:
- Philips
- Remington
- Bauer
- BaByliss
- Braun
How much do battery shavers cost in the UK?
Battery shavers cost cost anything between £10-£30 depending on which brand you select and the features on the shaver. On average though a battery shaver for women costs around £15-18 in the UK.
Benefits of a Battery Shaver
Convenience - Shaving is fast and easy. It is never as close as wet shaving using a blade but you can shave knowing there will not be any cuts.
Cheap - Compared to most other hair removal options the battery powered shaver is the cheapest. After buying one the only other cost is buying batteries as and when you need them.
Good for Travel - They are useful when travelling as they are small and light and don't take up much room in your luggage. You can also buy suitable batteries in almost every country.
Battery shavers vs Electric Shavers
This is where most mistakes are made so it is really important to understand this. Manufacturers are to blame for this confusion because of the way they label these shavers. Almost every manufacturer uses the term "electric shaver." However, that description is misleading.
- Battery Powered - this shaver uses standard AA batteries (1.5V) - these are the type of batteries that you can pick up in most shops and are usually sold in strips of 10 or more. You open the shaver up, insert the batteries and then use the shaver.
- Electric shavers - these also use a battery. However, it is a rechargeable battery. This battery can be charged using a stand or by using a USB connection. This type of electric shaver is about twice the price of a battery shaver, but you can use the same battery over and over again once it has been recharged. You can check our top 10 list of those by clicking here.
Top 5 Battery Electric Shavers for Women UK 2024
In this article we show you the top 5 battery powered electric shavers. If you want to read about the electric shavers then please click here.
- Philips HP6341 Battery Ladyshave - Huge Best Seller and also the highest rated
- Bauer Professional Soft and Smooth Lady Shaver - Cheapest
- Remington WSF5060 Wet and Dry Lady Shaver
- TrueSmooth Battery Operated Lady Shaver
- Braun Silk&Soft LS5100
1. Philips HP6341 Battery Ladyshave Wet and Dry Single Foil
This is by far the best selling battery operated shaver for women on the UK market
It can be used for wet and dry shaving and uses a single foil making it suitable and safe to shave your whole body.
This shaver has a small shaving head that cuts quickly while protecting your skin for a soft and smooth feeling after every use.
It uses two AA batteries and the accessories include a travel cap, trimming comb and a cleaning brush.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £22.99
2. Bauer Professional Soft and Smooth Lady Shaver
This Bauer model is a popular choice for some UK buyers
It can be used for wet and dry shaving and uses stainless steel blades that sit under a curved foil head
This one also comes with a bikini line trimmer
It uses two AA batteries and the accessories include a travel cap, trimming comb and a cleaning brush.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £9.95
3. Remington WSF5060 Wet and Dry Lady Shaver
This Remington model can be used for wet or dry shaving.
The foil shaving head also has a moisturising aloe vera strip that helps deliver a more gentle shave.
It uses two AAA batteries (supplied) and the accessories include a separate bikini trimmer comb, a cleaning brush and a beauty bag.
It comes with a 2 year guarantee which can be extended to 3 years if you take the time to register the shaver online at the Remington website.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £18.64
4. TrueSmooth Battery Operated Lady Shaver
This BaByliss option uses a dual foil system which makes it different as most battery operated shavers use just a single foil - the dual foil is better for more sensitive skin.
As well as the normal shaving head this one also comes with 2 comb guides for lengths 2mm and 4mm
It can be used for wet or dry shaving and comes with a cleaning brush
It uses two AA batteries (supplied).
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £15.26
5. Braun Silk&Soft LS5100
This Braun shaver is the most expensive and almost double the price of the others on this list and that likely explains the low sales volume
This shaver does come with 1 x 4mm Bikini trimmer attachment, an OptiTrimmer attachment, a cleaning brush and 2 Duracell batteries
It is suitable for use on the legs using the Optitrimmer, the underarms and the bikini line can be shaved using the long hair trimmer.
It uses two AA batteries (supplied).
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £28.75
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