Philips Lumea IPL 9000 vs Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL
Get the Braun Pro 5. Faster on legs, sets the intensity as you go, and smaller. The Philips Lumea 9000 is the one to take if you want to treat away from a socket.
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Which one is for you?
Lumea 9000
Get the Lumea 9000 if this sounds like you: treating away from a socket, curved windows for underarms, Philips' reminders.
Is the Philips Lumea IPL 9000 worth it?Braun Pro 5 IPL
Quicker leg sessions, intensity set for you and a smaller device: that's the Pro 5.
Is the Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL worth it?Key differences
Use mode
Speed on legs
Skin sensing
Handling
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Lumea 9000
Most owners see much less hair after a few sessions. The main complaints are no visible result and a unit that stopped flashing.
- Noticeably less hair after a few sessions
- Easy to use
- Little or no pain
- No visible or lasting result
- Stopped flashing or stopped working
Braun Pro 5 IPL
Most owners see much less hair after a few weeks. The unhappy ones saw no difference, often with darker skin or lighter hair.
- Noticeably less hair after a few sessions
- Easy to use
- Quick to do a whole leg
- No visible result after weeks or months
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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.
Owner reports for the Lumea 9000: 1,683 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), Currys and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Braun Pro 5 IPL: 297 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Boulanger (France), Costco (Canada) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.