I’ve learned that the Braun works much better with a longer beard, is much noisier, has a much better battery, and weighs a lot more. The operation itself isn’t very complicated (involves removing a few screws and panels), but I don’t think it would be the best option here. As you can see from the table, some of the cc models that come with a station have three cleaning programs (short, medium, intensive), while most of them only have one.

I’m curios too see how it will compare quality wise over the long run, but definitely a great start with this Serie 8 and foil type shaver for me. Series 8 says on the box that it has different setting for the closeness of shaving, but nothing in the manual. The station of the 8370cc looks the same as the ones we get with the Series 5 or the Series 9 (minus the drying feature which is specific to the S9 and the newer 84 S8). The model names that end in cc (like 8370cc) include a cleaning station, while the ones ending in s (8330s) do not and usually cost less. Plus the shaver head on the Series 8 plugs up with fine cuttings very fast and starts shaving poorly.The older S8 station (no drying fan) has this ledge on the top part and the shaver sits in it on a slant (you can also refer to the image above with the 8370cc during the cleaning process). The performance and features are identical throughout the entire Series 8 and the differences mainly stem from the inclusion of the station or other minor differences (color, accessories, availability in specific regions, etc. I currently use a Phillips RQ1260 and find it shaves exceptionally well other than the neck but I’m ready for a change.

The Series 8 features Braun's unique Sonic Technology, using 10,000 micro-vibrations to help capture more hair with a gentle glide on the skin. somewhat surprised but not totally shocked as I think I read here somewhere that you mentioned clarity of Braun’s manuals is pretty poor). But there’s a silver lining to that: the 8370cc (and all the other models in the series) are fitted with high-capacity Li-ion batteries that will provide 60 minutes of shaving time on a single charge. In this context, the larger battery is definitely welcome, along with the 5-minute quick charge function.In typical Braun fashion, the Series 8 is offered in variations that come with or without a cleaning station. It’s definitely possible to get a really close and fast shave with an electric shaver as well — on this site alone there are a few thousand comments in that sense.