First criticism, the mower section is really not good. There has actually been a decline in quality on this. This is probably not the most formidable part of a razor, but it is sometimes very useful on a stubble and there is no one but the previous generation 3 Series was even worse. In made, I still have an old model 7 series that I keep only for this because its trimmer is a real mower.
Side shaving, it's not great, just good. I would say the best razor shaves with a beard of two days as one day. This must be a size suitable for hair shaver and not the growth of my hair :-)
The drawback with these new models is that the grid and the blades are one device, unlike older models. This is probably more convenient to buy (only 1 block), but perhaps less for the wallet and rinsing. Although side washing, wash kit is completely useless, except for manic at all clean, but in this case, the electric razor is not a good choice ...
In short, a good water jet hit and everything is correct.
There is a charge indicator ... it beeps and this lights. Nothing revolutionary.
The first good point: it is blocking or not of the head according to the shaved area.
The second: shaving remains soft, it is certainly necessary to pass several times in the same place, but the skin is not abused.
One last point: it makes less noise than my previous Braun shavers. Which is a comfort to me.
The point at least in addition to bad mower: the bag (pouch) for transport, not even contain the damn electric razor over alim. Here too, there is a decline in quality, I have an old Braun with a plastic sleeve (imitation leather) which is perfect for the power supply, the razor and even the small cleaning brush.
Note that if I changed Braun shaver with time, it is mainly because of the blades + grid that change over time and are no longer available then. Considering the price of these items, my only comment is to avoid purchasing the Braun Series 3 (too entry level). A model 7 series is not necessarily justified because it is often accompanied by on-and light equipment that serve only to make fun at Christmas: - (... or Father's Day :-)!