Rank #3 in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99
Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 PL5137 IPL
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 1,416
- Rank
- #3
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 (PL5137, white and gold) sits third in this guide at £584.00 — the steepest price on the list, and more than five times the £109.99 charged for two devices further down. It carries 4.4 out of 5 from 1,416 ratings and ranks 5th in Amazon's IPL Hair Removal Systems category, against 11,692nd in the wider Health & Personal Care chart. Braun's own copy promises visible results in two sessions, a full-body session in 10 minutes, a Smart SkinProtect sensor that adapts each flash to your skin tone, three intensity modes and a 5-year warranty.
Two numbers on the page do not line up with each other. The spec table's "Recommended Uses For Product" field says Face, while the description two sections above it lists legs, arms, chest, back, face, underarms and pubic areas, each with a dedicated head. The power source is given as corded electric, and the same table states that 1 lithium-ion battery is required. Both statements sit on the same listing; we have not handled the device and cannot settle which is right. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and its reviews, not from our own testing.
How those 1,416 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 | £584.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,416 reviews; the five-to-one star split reads 75 / 11 / 5 / 2 / 7, which totals exactly 100 rather than 1,416 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5 in IPL Hair Removal Systems; 11,692 in Health & Personal Care |
| Power source (as listed) | Corded electric — the same listing also says 1 lithium-ion battery is required |
| Recommended uses (as listed) | Face — the description also lists legs, arms, chest, back, underarms and pubic areas |
| Water resistance | Not water resistant |
| Warranty | 5 years, stated in both the description and the manufacturer warranty field |
| Weight and dimensions | 967 g; 27.6 x 9.75 x 19.4 cm |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99.
Questions people ask
How much does the Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 cost?
The listing price is £584.00 for the PL5137 in white and gold, which includes a standard head, a precision head, a Venus razor and a pouch.
Does the Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 need batteries?
The listing contradicts itself here: the power source is listed as corded electric, while the battery field on the same page says 1 lithium-ion battery is required.
How long does a session take?
Braun's description says a full body session takes just 10 minutes, and that visible results come in two sessions following the regimen.
Which body areas does it treat?
The description says legs, arms, chest, back, face, underarms and pubic areas with dedicated heads; the spec table's recommended use field names only Face.
What warranty comes with it?
The Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 is listed with a 5-year warranty, both in the product description and in the manufacturer warranty field.
Can I use it in the bath or shower?
No — the listing states the water resistance level as not water resistant.
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