Rank #3 in Best Beard Trimmer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why £24.99 Beats £49.29
Braun Series 5 Beard Trimmer BT5565
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Braun Series 5 BT5565 is a rechargeable beard trimmer listed at £59.99 and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 475 reviews. It takes third place in this guide. Braun lists 40 length settings in steps of 0.5 mm, set through a PrecisionWheel and held by a PrecisionLock, plus a Li-Ion battery good for up to 120 minutes of cordless trimming and a body described as 100% waterproof. The listing's item highlight claims nine styling tools in the box for trimming, edging and detailing.
The number that matters for this product is what you give up by not spending more. Higher up the guide, the £92.99 Braun Series 9 is the only trimmer here claiming 52 settings in 0.25 mm steps and 180 minutes of runtime; this £59.99 Series 5 claims 40 settings and 120 minutes. The finer steps are the real difference, not the size of the beard. One thing the extra money does not fix: Braun's own bullet says this item includes a 2-pin plug charger, to be used in a UK bathroom 2-pin socket or with an EU to UK adapter that is not included.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this trimmer, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 475 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £59.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 475 reviews |
| Length settings | 40, in steps of 0.5 mm (PrecisionWheel and PrecisionLock) |
| Cordless runtime | Up to 120 minutes (Li-Ion battery) |
| Charger | 2-pin plug charger; EU to UK adapter for a 3-pin socket not included |
| Waterproofing | Described by Braun as 100% waterproof |
| Model | BT 5565 (model number listed as BT5565) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,370 in Health & Personal Care; 6 in Facial Trimmers |
| Rating breakdown (as listed) | 100 ratings shown — 70 five-star, 16 four-star, 7 three-star, 3 two-star, 4 one-star |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent for stubble. Solid and well made as you would expect. The Precision Wheel length adjuster works really well. Its far better than the flimsy Philips equivalent, that broke after a month.”
Verified purchase“Great razor with a variety of attachments! Love the lock attachment on it, very useful. Battery life lasts for ages, very rarely have to put it on charge and i use it 3/4 times a week to shave.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Beard Trimmer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why £24.99 Beats £49.29.
Questions people ask
Does the Braun Series 5 BT5565 come with a standard 3-pin plug?
No. Braun's listing states the item includes a 2-pin plug charger, for use in a UK bathroom 2-pin socket, or with an EU to UK adapter (not included) for a 3-pin socket.
How many length settings does the Braun Series 5 BT5565 have?
Braun lists 40 length settings in steps of 0.5 mm, controlled with the PrecisionWheel and held in place by PrecisionLock.
How long does the battery last?
The listing states up to 120 minutes of cordless runtime from the Li-Ion battery, and describes a fast charge feature.
Can the Braun Series 5 BT5565 be used in the shower?
Braun describes it as a 100% waterproof trimmer for men.
What does the Braun Series 5 BT5565 include for styling?
The listing's item highlight says +9 styling tools, and Braun says you can trim, edge and detail to achieve perfect lines and even finishes.
What is the rating on Amazon?
4.4 out of 5 from 475 reviews. The star breakdown shown on the page adds up to 100 ratings — 70 of them five-star and 4 one-star — which is fewer than the 475 review count stated alongside it.
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