Braun Silk-épil 7 vs Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex
Get the Silk-épil 7. Same wide head on legs, for much less. The 9 Flex's bending head only pays off around knees, ankles and underarms.
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Which one is for you?
Silk-épil 7
Mostly legs, Braun's wide head for less, money saved? The Silk-épil 7.
Is the Braun Silk-épil 7 worth it?Silk-épil 9 Flex
Knees and underarms are the struggle, the most comfortable Braun? Then it's the 9 Flex.
Is the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex worth it?Key differences
Head
Wet and dry
Cordless
Value
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Silk-épil 7
Most owners find it gentler than older or cheaper epilators. The main complaint is hairs it misses or breaks.
- Gentler than older or cheaper epilators
- Easy to use
- Better than their previous model
- Misses or breaks hairs, leaving stubble
Silk-épil 9 Flex
Owners love how gentle and thorough it is. Complaints are rare and don't repeat.
- Gentler than expected
- Removes even short, fine hairs
- Skin stays smooth for weeks
- Misses short or fine hairs
- Painful
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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?, T3, Tom's Guide, Philips Lumea 9900, Braun Pro 5, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Silk-épil 7: 100 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), Currys and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Silk-épil 9 Flex: 275 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Boulanger (France) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.