Braun Series 8 8617S Silver

Name: Braun Series 8 8617S Silver
Brand: Braun
SKU: 968171
Price: 199 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.4 (45 reviews)

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Pros and cons

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The flexible shaver head with 4 shaving elements lets you shave comfortably and get an extra smooth result.
You can easily take the electric shaver with you on trips in the included storage pouch.
Because the device adjusts the shaving intensity to the density of your beard, you can always shave smoothly and easily.
The shaver head doesn’t have a ProLift trimmer, so it’s harder to shave thick and long hairs.
There’s no cleaning station included, so you’ll need to clean the electric shaver yourself.

Key specs

Dry, In the shower, With foam or gel

Fully washable, Maintenance brush, Washable attachments, Washable blades, Washable head

Charging stand, Maintenance brush, Storage pouch

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Description

Shave close in every direction with the Braun Series 8 8617S. The shaver head on this electric shaver has 4 shaving elements, so you can shave comfortably and precisely down to 0.05 millimeters. The device automatically adjusts the shaving power to match the density of your beard. This way, you always shave at the right speed. You can take the electric shaver with you in the storage pouch, so it’s easy to use when you travel.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(7.96 MB)
Travel pouch
Cleaning brush
Charging stand
Charger

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Our expert review

Quiet shaver that shaves smoothly

Quiet in use
Shaves nice and smooth
Easy to clean
Cleaning station makes quite a lot of noise

This shaver allows me to shave comfortably in the morning because it's quiet. I can easily shave hard-to-reach areas, achieving an extra-smooth result. The cleaning station is quite noisy, though.

Quiet in use When I unpacked the shaver, I immediately noticed how sturdy and modern it feels. I've used the Braun Series 7 before, so I was curious if this model would truly be a step forward. During my first shave, I immediately noticed how much quieter it is. That makes shaving in the morning much more pleasant.

Smooth shave The design fits comfortably in the hand and glides smoothly over the skin, even in tricky areas like my neck. The flexible shaver head follows the contours of my face while shaving. I also noticed a noticeably smoother shave. My skin feels softer afterward and stays smooth longer, without irritation. The shaver is waterproof, making it easy to use in the shower. This is convenient when I'm in a hurry, as I can rinse it clean immediately after use. The back of the shaver has a retractable trimmer. I use it to trim my sideburns, for example.

Easy to clean The shaver is easy to clean. After use, I place it in the cleaning station. The station rinses the shaving head thoroughly. This way, I always shave with a clean shaver. While cleaning, the station also recharges the shaver. Cleaning in the station is quite noisy, though. This is a bit unpleasant when I use it first thing in the morning. Fortunately, I don't have to do it after every shave, because I also quickly rinse the shaver manually.

Review by:
Ruben. Scheerapparaat specialist.
Date:
17 October 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Solid device that goes smoothly through my beard

Fits well in the hand
Shaves evenly and smoothly
Cleaning fluid runs out quickly

I have a fairly thick beard, so a decent razor is essential. It fits comfortably in the hand and feels high-quality. During testing, I noticed that it effortlessly cuts through tougher hairs and still leaves a smooth shave. The automatic cleaning is really convenient, although the cleaning fluid runs out quickly. Overall, a powerful device that makes daily shaving much easier.

Review by:
Jakob
Date:
31 October 2025
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Very nice shaver

A really great shaver, the battery lasts a long time, which is fantastic. After testing it, I noticed it trims very smoothly and I rarely experience any irritation. It takes a little figuring out exactly how it works at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's incredibly convenient. I would definitely recommend it!

Review by:
Niels
Date:
3 December 2025
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Flexible head

Charger type
- Charger with fixed cable, Docking station
- Charger with fixed cable, Docking station
- Charger with fixed cable
- Charger with fixed cable, Cleaning station
- Charger with fixed cable, Docking station

Slide-out precision trimmer

Suitable for sensitive skin

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	968171
	Manufacturer code	80809356
	Brand	Braun
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Shaving performance

Shaving performance
	Shaver head	Shaver foil
	Flexible head
	Number of directions flexible shaving head	10
	Suitable for sensitive skin
	Suitable for beard growth type	Average beard growth, Heavy beard growth, Light beard growth

Accessories

Accessories
	Included by default	Charging stand, Maintenance brush, Storage pouch
	Replaceable shaver head

User-friendliness

User-friendliness
	Shaving method	Dry, In the shower, With foam or gel
	Styling options	Detailing, Smooth shave, Trimming
	Usable in the shower
	Display
	Type of status indicator	Battery indicator, Charging indicator, Cleaning indicator, Indicator replace shaving head, Shaving time countdown, Travel lock indicator
	Ease of cleaning	Fully washable, Maintenance brush, Washable attachments, Washable blades, Washable head
	Can be also by used while powered by mains electricity
	Slide-out precision trimmer
	Feedback in smartphone app
	Automatic shaving power
	Skin guard

Power

Power
	Power supply type	Rechargeable battery
	Quick charge function charge time	5 min
	Charger type	Charger with fixed cable, Docking station

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Braun Series 8 8617S Silver

Review is 9,4 out of 10, based on 45 reviews.

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Braun Series 8 8617S Silver

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