The Braun Pro 5 comes out top but both models are amongst the lowest effort home IPL machines you can choose.ĭuring your start-up phase you’ll notice hairs grow slower after a few sessions.
The table below compares the overall start-up effort for whole body hair removal with both models: Use the both between 4 to 12 weekly sessions until you have smooth, hairless skin (typically 6+ sessions). The regimen for both Braun models is identical. There’s a start-up routine to get you to smooth, then top-up sessions maintain your results. Your overall effort depends on the number of start-up sessions and how fast each session is. Therefore, we’ve calculated this effort based on our controlled tests, so you can compare and decide which is right for you. Home IPL devices demand effort and commitment. View Braun Pro IPL deals Effort vs results In comparison, our testers find the Pro 3 flashes warm without any stinging at all. It’s a bit uncomfortable, but bearable and you can use gentle mode to ease it. Therefore, the Pro 5 can sting more, especially on sensitive areas. That’s because the intensity is 6 J/cm 2 vs 4 J/cm 2 with the Braun Pro 3. The flashes on the highest intensity feel hotter with the Pro 5.
The gentler Braun Pro 3 just feels warm and doesn’t sting at all.
