Braun Skin i·expert Pro 7 IPL vs Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL
Get the Braun Pro 5 unless you want the app. Get the Skin i·expert Pro 7 if app guidance and reminders will keep you on schedule.
Braun Skin i·expert Pro 7 IPL
Braun's smart IPL: an app that guides every session and a sensor that adjusts each flash to your skin.
Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL
The IPL pick for most people: fast flashes, automatic skin-tone sensing and compact handling.
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Both adjust the flash to your skin tone automatically, and reviewers expect similar results from them. The Pro 7 adds an app that connects to the device to guide sessions and track progress, and costs a lot more for it.
- —You'd skip sessions without reminders.
- —You want live guidance and progress tracking.
- —The price gap doesn't bother you.
- —You just want the flashes to work.
- —You'd rather keep the difference.
- —You don't need an app.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +App guides each session and tracks progress
- +Adjusts every flash to your skin tone
- +Glide mode for quick legs
- −It's corded, so you treat near a socket.
- −Kits differ in heads and case: check which one you're buying.
- +Automatic skin-tone sensing
- +Fast for legs and larger areas
- +Multiple caps for body, face and bikini line
- −You must shave before treatments.
- −You need a schedule for the first weeks, then maintenance sessions.
- −It can feel warm or prickly at higher settings.
Ready to choose?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Good Housekeeping, ELLE, Which?, Expert Reviews, T3, Tom's Guide, Philips Lumea 9900, Braun Pro 5, manufacturer specifications.