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product_id: 48005736
title: "3040s"
brand: "braun"
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# 45 min battery life 3 floating shaving elements Wet & Dry use 3040s

**Brand:** braun
**Price:** € 173.98
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Shave smarter, not harder—because your time and style demand it.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 3040s by braun
- **How much does it cost?** € 173.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- braun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted braun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power-Packed Battery:** 45 minutes of cordless shaving with a quick 5-minute charge for emergency grooming on the go.
- • **Micro Comb Efficiency:** Specialised Micro Comb captures more hair per stroke—cut your grooming time without sacrificing comfort.
- • **Wet & Dry Versatility:** Use it in the shower or with foam/gel for a refreshing, irritation-free shave tailored to your routine.
- • **Built-in Precision Trimmer:** Pop-up trimmer perfect for sharp moustache and sideburn styling—because details matter.
- • **Contour-Adaptive Precision:** 3 independently floating elements glide smoothly over your face for a flawless shave every time.

## Overview

The Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s is a rechargeable electric foil shaver engineered in Germany, featuring 3 contour-adaptive floating blades and a Micro Comb for faster, gentler shaving—even on 3-day beards. With 45 minutes of cordless runtime, a quick 5-minute charge, and a built-in pop-up precision trimmer, it offers versatile wet and dry use for a smooth, irritation-free grooming experience tailored to the modern professional.

## Description

Product Description The Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s rechargeable electric foil shaver delivers efficient shaving even on 3 day old beards. Achieve great results from start to finish, with the built-in pop up precision trimmer ideal for shaping moustaches and sideburns, 3 independently floating shaving elements that adapt to your contours for greater comfort, and a specialised Micro Comb to capture more hairs in one stroke* for a faster and gentler shave. The Wet & Dry function delivers effective use in the shower, or with foam or gel for a smoother skin feeling. *Versus previous Braun Series 3. Tested on 3 day beard.. Braun Series 3 rated as Which? Great Value. Easy to be fast and accurate. Easy to clean Ingredients NO Safety Warning Ensure the shaver is powered off and dry before charging. Clean the shaver regularly to maintain performance and hygiene. Improper use may result in cuts or skin irritation. Always read and follow the complete instructions provided in the user manual. Manufacturer Contact Information Procter & Gamble UK, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0XP

Review: A close shave!!! but highly recommended - I purchased this for my husband after looking at the price of razor blades again, ouch! The last time he had an electric razor his mother purchased it for him, a newby with fluff on his face, which was 'cough'..years ago. A time of 3 rotary heads that ripped your face to pieces, after the torture he moved to a wet shave, swearing he would never go back, until now. (da da daaaaa) He is so impressed with the Braun series 3 he can choose a wet or dry shave, so does not have to give up the wet shave, BUT gentlemen be aware, my husband had a moustache when he went into the bathroom, that was like a wild, very hairy, caterpillar on his upper lip something undiscovered in the rainforests of the desertcart somewhere near Brazil (setting the stage), he thought it would take a few goes to thin it down - this particular creature is now extinct (sad pause -all sympathetic donations to WWF -who can use this to set up a project to try to save any further deaths of the hairy lip species). Gentlemen, the advice is: hold it a little further from your face if you are wishing to keep some of the facial hair, the Braun cut through this overgrowth in one go!!! (shock, amazement). I can vouch for the beautifully close shave, leaving his face as smooth as the preverbial babys! if his shave is not good I have that removed skin after a fight with sandpaper, look! not an attractive sight, so can vouch for the amazingly close shave he has had (smile). I nearly forgot to mention the rather neat little extra that pushes up from the Braun and will trim the edge of your moustache, the eye brows that are becoming comb overs and your side burn (doubting myself that these are called a 'side burn' why? answers on a postcard! - hair that comes infront of ears trying to do an Elvis impression), works perfectly. Husband very impressed, closest shave he has ever had..his moustache says in more ways than one! So recommend this to all you 'hairy bikers' (biking not compulsory) but removes facial hair beautifully - I will have to wait until he is out to test legs!! ha ha ha! - will update!! . Now I just need to get him to spec savers or he could lose more than his moustache! You must buy this, you know you are really worth it! (flick hair, stage right)...
Review: An Extremely Effective Shaver - I had not used an electric shaver for some time, but the need to shave regularly and sometimes on a busy schedule made one necessary for me when wet shaving feels like a luxury. The cost of decent wet shave blades these days is also monstrous. I have found this Series 3 to be a really excellent performer that keeps my facial hair well at bay and fits well into a mixed shave routine. Unlike older shavers, where the foil covered the blades that were attached to the shaver, the blades and the foil are all one unit and come off together. They are also replaceable - and may be cheaper (thank you desertcart) than buying a big pack of wet razor blades. You can brush your bristles out our run the head under a tap (I tend to dry shave with the Braun). Performance wise, the Braun deals excellently with my chin and lip hair; on the side of my face, I have to really slow down a bit to get a smoother shave on my back cheeks and around the neck. One thing to say is that I get no razor burn at all as I do have sensitive skin. If you facial hair is a bit longer, just go more slowly. The S3 has not hurt me at all yet and its head is good for 18 months (and that I imagine is if you use it more than I do as like I said, I mix shave). Ergonomically it is hard to drop - fits like a glove in my hand. The only downside is that sometimes when I take the clear plastic foil protector off, the foil/blade head comes off with it and if you have not cleaned it previously, your bristles and dead skin goes all over the place so don't grab the foil protector too hard! Battery life is very good indeed and the pull out side burn blade is also very useful too. All in all a very satisfying piece of kit that just does what it is supposed to do. And isn't that good news!! Highly recommended.

## Features

- 3 independently floating shaving elements adapt to your contours for greater comfort
- A specialised Micro Comb captures more hair in each stroke, for a faster and gentler shave; versus previous Braun Series 3. Tested on 3 day beard
- 45 minutes of shaving with no performance loss, A 5 minute Quick Charge is enough for 1 shave
- Built-in pop up precision trimmer, ideal for shaping moustaches and sideburns
- Electric razor made in Germany by Braun, durable and Wet and Dry shaver for use in the shower

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00J05R9DW |
| Battery Average Life | 45 minutes |
| Battery Description | Rechargeable |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,338 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 31 in Electric Shavers |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Braun |
| Brand Name | Braun |
| Colour | Black/Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 15,993 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04210201113010 |
| Head Type | Foil |
| Included Components | Series 3 ProSkin 3040s, Protection Cap, Cleaning Brush, Charger |
| Included components | Series 3 ProSkin 3040s, Protection Cap, Cleaning Brush, Charger |
| Item Weight | 449 g |
| Manufacturer | Procter & Gamble |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Procter & Gamble UK, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0XP |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3040s |
| Model Name | Series 3 |
| Model Number | B00J05R9DW |
| Model name | Series 3 |
| Number of Blades | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Face, Beard, Moustache |
| Recommended uses for product | Face, Beard, Moustache |
| Special Features | Rechargeable |
| Special feature | Rechargeable |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 45 minutes
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Braun
- **Colour:** Black/Blue
- **Included components:** Series 3 ProSkin 3040s, Protection Cap, Cleaning Brush, Charger
- **Item weight:** 449 g
- **Model name:** Series 3
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Recommended uses for product:** Face, Beard, Moustache
- **Special feature:** Rechargeable

## Images

![3040s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GvfGRBRzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this shaver have a separate trimmer like the old 5612 had?**
A: Yes, it is on the reverse side of the Shaver, opposite the on/off switch.  I have found it to work well too. Derek

**Q: can you use this from the mains even if the battery is totally flat ?**
A: Despite the answers in the positive, this shaver DOES NOT RUN WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE A/C. You have to charge it for 5 minutes to get a quick shave if it is flat. Alternatively, take note of the charging LED on the razor. If it flashes red when you are turning the razor off, it needs charging before the next use.

**Q: can you stand in the shower and shave**
A: Yes. I have used it for years to wet shave at the sink. Occasionally I use it in the shower. I find it shaves well wet with shaving foam. I would NOT recommend gel as for me it seems to block up the shaver.

**Q: Does this shaver have a mains adapter**
A: Yes, of course it has a mains adapter! (Ignore those who say it doesn't!!) The current Amazon listing wrongly calls it a plug. The product photos show what it looks like. (April 2020)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A close shave!!! but highly recommended
*by E***1 on 28 May 2016*

I purchased this for my husband after looking at the price of razor blades again, ouch! The last time he had an electric razor his mother purchased it for him, a newby with fluff on his face, which was 'cough'..years ago. A time of 3 rotary heads that ripped your face to pieces, after the torture he moved to a wet shave, swearing he would never go back, until now. (da da daaaaa) He is so impressed with the Braun series 3 he can choose a wet or dry shave, so does not have to give up the wet shave, BUT gentlemen be aware, my husband had a moustache when he went into the bathroom, that was like a wild, very hairy, caterpillar on his upper lip something undiscovered in the rainforests of the Amazon somewhere near Brazil (setting the stage), he thought it would take a few goes to thin it down - this particular creature is now extinct (sad pause -all sympathetic donations to WWF -who can use this to set up a project to try to save any further deaths of the hairy lip species). Gentlemen, the advice is: hold it a little further from your face if you are wishing to keep some of the facial hair, the Braun cut through this overgrowth in one go!!! (shock, amazement). I can vouch for the beautifully close shave, leaving his face as smooth as the preverbial babys! if his shave is not good I have that removed skin after a fight with sandpaper, look! not an attractive sight, so can vouch for the amazingly close shave he has had (smile). I nearly forgot to mention the rather neat little extra that pushes up from the Braun and will trim the edge of your moustache, the eye brows that are becoming comb overs and your side burn (doubting myself that these are called a 'side burn' why? answers on a postcard! - hair that comes infront of ears trying to do an Elvis impression), works perfectly. Husband very impressed, closest shave he has ever had..his moustache says in more ways than one! So recommend this to all you 'hairy bikers' (biking not compulsory) but removes facial hair beautifully - I will have to wait until he is out to test legs!! ha ha ha! - will update!! . Now I just need to get him to spec savers or he could lose more than his moustache! You must buy this, you know you are really worth it! (flick hair, stage right)...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Extremely Effective Shaver
*by M***C on 6 May 2024*

I had not used an electric shaver for some time, but the need to shave regularly and sometimes on a busy schedule made one necessary for me when wet shaving feels like a luxury. The cost of decent wet shave blades these days is also monstrous. I have found this Series 3 to be a really excellent performer that keeps my facial hair well at bay and fits well into a mixed shave routine. Unlike older shavers, where the foil covered the blades that were attached to the shaver, the blades and the foil are all one unit and come off together. They are also replaceable - and may be cheaper (thank you Amazon) than buying a big pack of wet razor blades. You can brush your bristles out our run the head under a tap (I tend to dry shave with the Braun). Performance wise, the Braun deals excellently with my chin and lip hair; on the side of my face, I have to really slow down a bit to get a smoother shave on my back cheeks and around the neck. One thing to say is that I get no razor burn at all as I do have sensitive skin. If you facial hair is a bit longer, just go more slowly. The S3 has not hurt me at all yet and its head is good for 18 months (and that I imagine is if you use it more than I do as like I said, I mix shave). Ergonomically it is hard to drop - fits like a glove in my hand. The only downside is that sometimes when I take the clear plastic foil protector off, the foil/blade head comes off with it and if you have not cleaned it previously, your bristles and dead skin goes all over the place so don't grab the foil protector too hard! Battery life is very good indeed and the pull out side burn blade is also very useful too. All in all a very satisfying piece of kit that just does what it is supposed to do. And isn't that good news!! Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value for money, next model up not really worth the money
*by B***1 on 30 December 2016*

I took some time to research the best value-for-money rechargeable wet electric shaver, and I think the Braun 3040 might be the one. In term of shaving performance, this is very good, even on dry shaving. I think people not shaving frequently may be disappointed, as this is not designed for cutting long hairs/beards. However, a precision trimmer is built-in for sideburns etc, and people shaving every day or every few days should be happy. Compared to the Philips shavers I had in the past, with rounded heads, this seems to perform better, and it's shaving a much wider area in one go. Other Philips models currently sold on Amazon for a similar price as the Braun 3040 don't include precision trimmers, and take much longer to fully charge, or are just dry models (much harder to keep clean). The replacement blades are also likely to be more costly. Build quality is very good, and the device feels robust. It's the first time I have a waterproof shaver, and it's going to make proper cleaning some much easier. If using for wet shaves, or cleaning the head under running water frequently (as opposed to using the provided brush for "dry" cleaning), Braun recommends to put some oil on the foils once a week (oil not provided), else water will make the mechanism too dry. I believe this is good advice as I had the same experience with clippers, but would have been nice to have some oil provided. Blades/foil should last for about 18-months, according to Braun, and cost about £20 to replace. Item is losing one star because of this, as spare blades shouldn't cost 60% of a new shaver price. Lots of people will buy a new shaver, which is not very green. Some people are reporting that the precision trimmer does not work, but it's moving so quickly that it may not appear to be working (when just looking at it). Some people are reporting that their shaver is not charging fully: the lights are indeed confusing. There are three charging lights, but only the top two light up when fully charged. The third light (red) is just to indicate low battery. It would have been better for Braun to just use the three lights as charge normal charge indicators. There is also an indicator at the bottom that is supposed to remind users when the blades have to be replaced. I guess it may just be based on duration, as opposed to actually usage/count. Differences with the next model up (Braun Series 3 3080), currently sold on Amazon for £30 more: * The cutting mechanism/blades/foil are exactly the same (so shaving performance will be basically the same) * The battery life is the same. Charging time is the same * Motor is the same, and body is broadly the same (apart from colours, and one more switch) * The 3080 comes with a charging station. 3040 with just a charging cable. As it's recommended to fully discharge before recharging (to preserve the battery), and charging should only have to be done about once a week (for 1 hour), I am not sure a charging cradle is that necessary * The 3080 comes with a traveling pouch. 3040 just has a protective plastic cap. However, third party travel pouches can be bought for £10 * The 3080 has an additional switch to lock the blades lower for sensitive areas None of this is worth an extra £30 to me, and it's interesting to see that the 3080 model is rated much higher on Amazon by customers, while the shaving performance should be basically the same as the much cheaper 3040...

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