Rank #4 in Best Epilator 2026: 10 Ranked, £57.91 to £225.40
Philips Series 8000 BRE740/11 wet and dry epilator
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Series 8000 (BRE740/11) is a cordless wet-and-dry epilator listed at £139.99 with 4.4 stars from 440 ratings. It takes fourth place in this guide, and Amazon ranks it 92nd in Epilators & Accessories against 43,997th in Health & Personal Care. The listing's own numbers are worth reading against each other: a 40-minute operating time is quoted for a device whose power source is two AAA batteries, the voltage field reads 15, and the dimensions field reads 1 x 1 x 1 cm for something the same listing says weighs 406 g.
The five-bar star breakdown on the page reads 4, 2, 6, 18 and 70, which adds up to 100, while the headline figure is 440 ratings. The copy, meanwhile, promises hairs as short as 0.5 mm, 32 ceramic hypoallergenic tweezers, and a wide head with tweezers the listing calls 50% longer — figures it never cross-references anywhere else. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 440 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 | £139.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 440 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 92nd in Epilators & Accessories; 43,997th in Health & Personal Care |
| Operating time | 40 minutes |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required (included) |
| Voltage (as listed) | 15 |
| Item weight | 406 g |
| Product dimensions (as listed) | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 406 g |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Just got this and done my legs, most hair removed on first pass , not painless but very near. Very pleased , we'll see how it fares in the long run .”
Verified purchase“Well worth the money! I love the size of it (not too small nor big), easy grip handle, and being able to use it without a cable is brilliant. Much more portable. Wet and dry feature useful too. Pretty pain free too! I've used several of the other heads and all work well.Battery is lasting really well too and quick to charge. A really useful epilator!!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Epilator 2026: 10 Ranked, £57.91 to £225.40.
Questions people ask
How long does the Philips Series 8000 run?
The listing gives an operating time of 40 minutes and states that 2 AAA batteries are required and included.
Is the Philips BRE740/11 cordless?
Yes. The title and the bullets describe it as cordless, with a battery power source and an S-shaped handle for reach and control.
Can the Philips Series 8000 be used in water?
The bullets state there is a Wet & Dry function to epilate in warm water. The specification table for this listing does not include a water resistance field.
What comes in the Philips Series 8000 set?
The listed components are 1 epilator, a shaving head, a bikini trimmer head, a pedicure foot file, a body exfoliation brush, a facial cap, an efficiency massage cap, an illuminated mirror and a cleaning pouch.
Does the star breakdown match the 440 ratings?
No. The five bars read 4, 2, 6, 18 and 70, which add up to 100, while the same listing reports 440 ratings.
How big is the Philips BRE740/11?
The dimensions field reads 1 x 1 x 1 cm, but the same listing gives an item weight of 406 g. Those two figures do not describe the same object.
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