Product comparison · 2 hair trimmers/clippers

Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) vs Philips 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000 has 11 more length steps than the Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) (28 vs 17). The Philips 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000 has 70 min more operating time than the Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) (120 min vs 50 min). The Philips 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000 has 147 g more weight than the Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) (312 g vs 165 g). Only the Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) has washable. Only the Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) has storage pouch.

Product colour
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Blue
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:Grey
Number of length steps
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):17
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:28
Washable
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Yes
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:No
Operating time
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):50 min
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:120 min
Weight
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):165 g
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:312 g
Storage pouch
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Yes
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:No
Battery technology
- HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH):Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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Comparison of HC5550, HC7721/15
43 specifications	A Braun HC5550 Blue 17 Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Model HC5550 View product	B Philips 7000 series Hair Clipper HC7721 Series 7000 Model HC7721/15 View product
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Grey
Number of speedsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of length stepsDiffers	17	28
Cutter widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1 cm
Step preciseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 mm
Suitable for entire body	No	No
Wet & DryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Precision trimmerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Precision trimmer purposeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Self-sharpening bladeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Blade materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Steel
Minimum hair lengthKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum hair lengthKnown for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Travel lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
WashableDiffers	Yes	No
Indicationidentical
Battery low indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	Battery	Battery
Operating timeDiffers	50 min	120 min
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Charging timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 h
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fast charging timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 min
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Oil-free maintenanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	165 g	312 g
WidthKnown for one	45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	180 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	569 g
Packaging content1 differ
Attachments quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Comb typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adjustable
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cleaning brush	Yes	Yes
Storage pouchDiffers	Yes	No
Travel pouchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combs quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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