Yes — for most first-time epilator buyers.
It costs much less than the Braun Flex but still gives you cordless wet-and-dry epilation, a wide head and useful attachments. It is not as adaptive around curves, but it is the easier price to justify.
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Cleaning the head takes a minute after each use.
Like every epilator, it can miss very fine or flat-lying hairs.
The Philips 8000 is the sensible epilator recommendation: wide head, cordless wet-and-dry design and enough attachments for most routines. The Braun feels more premium, but the Philips hits the value point better.
More comfortable shape and a fully flexible head.
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Sources: Good Housekeeping, ELLE, Which?, Philips Lumea 9900, Braun Pro 5, manufacturer specifications.