Are expensive electric razors worth it over budget models?

High-trust community threads suggest the jump from entry-level to mid-tier (around the Braun Series 5 / Panasonic ARC5 range) delivers a noticeably closer, faster shave, while the step up to flagship models shows diminishing returns. Several r/shaving users even reported the Series 5 matching or beating the pricier Series 9 on parts of the face. Budget models like the Remington F5 draw strong value praise but reviewers note they need more passes.