TL;DR The best cordless epilator is the Braun Silk-épil 7. It's fast, easy to clean, and its battery is replaceable.
For premium features, the Silk-épil 9 Flex has automatic speed and a flexible head. For beginners or very sensitive skin, the Philips 8000 is the gentlest cordless option.
Benefits and drawbacks of cordless epilators
What's great
- You can epilate in the shower to reduce pain (or make it less boring)
- No cord getting in the way when reaching different angles
The trade-off:
- Battery life limits sessions to approximately 30 minutes typically
- Batteries degrade over time (though models like the Silk-épil 7 have replaceable batteries)
- Slightly more expensive than corded options
Braun Silk-épil 7
The Braun Silk-épil 7 is our favorite cordless epilator, the no-brainer option for 2026.
What you'll get
- Very easy to clean the inside gears to keep your epilator super clean. (A clean epilator means fewer pimples)
- You can change its battery if needed (tutorial on our website) which makes the epilator virtually usable for life
- Has the same amount of tweezers as the Silk-épil 9 and 9 Flex, making it just as fast for a far better price
Drawbacks
- The body of the epilator is thick, less ergonomic than the thin models (Philips 8000, Silk-épil 9 Flex)
- No automatic speed or flexible head like the premium models
Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex
If you have a big budget, the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex has all the latest innovations.
What you'll get
- The flex head makes it very fast to epilate the whole leg and super easy to reach complex areas
- Premium leather pouch to travel
- Automatic speed feature that adapts based on pressure and gives you an indication if you push too much on the skin
- Thin, ergonomic design that feels premium in the hand
Drawbacks
- It's a fragile epilator. A lot of people have reported on the comment section of our YouTube channel that their head or battery broke within a year of usage
- It's hard to clean the inside gears of the head, making it less hygienic over time
- It's the most expensive cordless option
Who is it for
- Users who are not price-sensitive (you are okay with changing your device every two years or so)
- Users that travel a lot
- Epilation veterans who want the maximum amount of comfort an epilator has to offer
Philips 8000 / 9000
The Philips 8000 / 9000 is great for a first cordless epilator.
What you'll get
- More gentle than other options overall
- Ceramic tweezers that don't get hot like the metal ones when used for extended sessions
- Very hygienic as it's pretty simple to clean the inside of the head
- It's half the price of other premium epilators in most countries
- Comes with a ton of accessories for you to get used to epilating and learn what you need and prefer
- Great metallic design
Drawbacks
- It's a gentle epilator, but less effective than the others listed. You might need to go several times on the same area
- Spare parts (spare head, battery) are not easy to find online
Who is it for
- Beginners
- Users with very (very) sensitive skin
This guide is part of our comprehensive Best Epilator 2026 buying guide.
