# Philips Lumea 9900 Series BRI951/01, Corded & Cordless

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-ipl-hair-removal-devices/philips-lumea-9900-series
Ranked #5 in "Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-ipl-hair-removal-devices

- Price: £384.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-15)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 from 130 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DGXNP9ZH?tag=ranked10-21

The Philips Lumea 9900 Series, model BRI951/01, is #5 in this guide at £384.99 — the highest price on the list. It comes with four curved attachments for body, face, bikini and underarms, and can be used corded or cordless. Two named technologies carry the pitch: SenseIQ, where a SmartSkin Sensor detects your skin tone and indicates which light setting to use, and the SkinAI app with a Body Hair Analyzer and AudioFlash Counter.

The number this listing does not give you is the one the cheaper devices lead with. Two models at £109.99 both state 21J, and the Ulike listing quotes a 22J USHR mode, while the Philips bullets describe only a "Smart Pulse formula" of balanced light power, light colour and pulse duration — no joule figure appears anywhere in the detail we have. Philips also attaches footnote markers to its headline claims here ("up to 98% hair reduction after just 4 treatments", "longer-lasting smoothness") without the footnote text in the listing, and says itself that packaging may still show the older 12-month claim. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | £384.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 130 Amazon reviews |
| Model | BRI951/01 |
| Attachments | 4 — body, face, bikini and underarms |
| Energy output | Not stated in the listing |
| Claimed hair reduction | Up to 98% after 4 treatments (as listed)1 |
| Stated treatment schedule | Every 2 weeks for the initial phase of 6 weeks |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2 in IPL Hair Removal Systems (7,008 in Health & Personal Care) |

## Questions people ask

**Does the Philips Lumea 9900 Series state its energy output in joules?**

No. The Philips listing describes a "Smart Pulse formula" of balanced light power, light colour and pulse duration, but gives no joule figure — unlike the 21J stated on the two £109.99 devices in this guide, or the 22J USHR mode on the Ulike listing.

**How often does Philips say to treat?**

Treat only every 2 weeks for the initial phase of 6 weeks. Philips describes this as 50% fewer treatments than other brands, and says clinically proven results appear after only 2 treatments.

**What does it claim about hair reduction?**

Up to 98% hair reduction after just 4 treatments, and reduced hair for up to 2 years rather than 12 months. Philips adds that packaging may still show the 12-month claim.

**What do the four attachments do?**

They are smart curved attachments for body, face, bikini and underarms; Philips says they fit the body's curves and trigger the most effective programme for each area.

**What is SenseIQ on this model?**

SenseIQ uses a SmartSkin Sensor that detects your skin tone and indicates the light setting for you to use, while the free app takes you through your sessions step by step.

**Can it be delivered outside mainland UK?**

The listing says certain products cannot be delivered outside mainland UK, and that delivery can only be confirmed once you enter your address at checkout.