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Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5157View device details
Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5137View device detailsSwipe the table to compare both devices.
| What to compare | Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5157 | Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5137 |
|---|---|---|
| Worth considering for | Considering SensoAdapt adjustment and the caps included in a specific bundle. | Comparing the IPL5137 pouch bundle with other Pro 5 kits. |
| Keep in mind | This photo is one kit, not every Pro 5 box. Suitability still depends on the manufacturer's chart. | Confirm the razor and cap contents before ordering. This is a Pro 5 bundle, not evidence of a different handset from every other Pro 5 kit. |
| Technology | Intense pulsed light (IPL), not a laser | Intense pulsed light (IPL); retail titles may call it laser hair removal |
| Published output | North America manual maximum 6 J/cm², with no total-joule figure. Not comparable with a joule rating | Not specified |
| Skin sensing | SensoAdapt sets 4.00–6.00 J/cm² when both sensors touch skin. Sensitive modes lower output; those levels are not numbered | Not specified |
| Comfort approach | Sensitive settings. No sapphire cooling in this manual | Not specified |
| Contact cooling | Not listed in the North America manual | Sensitive settings are advertised; contact cooling is not established for this listing. |
| Attachments | The IPL5157 page lists two heads, a pouch, a Venus razor, and a precision head. Other Pro 5 boxes differ | Title: two heads and pouch. Main photo: handset, one additional cap, pouch and box. A later graphic adds a Venus razor. |
| Initial routine | North America manual — once a week for 12 weeks on a treated area, then monthly or as needed. Not more than once a week | Not specified |
| Evidence | Booklet 90059365/V-21 and the 2026-11-12 Amazon IPL5157 listing. Not tested by IPLChoice | Amazon listing checked 2026-11-12. Listing claims are not independent measurements or IPLChoice tests |
| Shown listing | IPL5157 sold by Amazon.com | B07WYY6KKC; seller observed: Amazon.com |
| Model / kit | Not specified | IPL5137 in the title; YT-OPUF-M3TN-TR in Amazon's model field |
| Settings | Not specified | Listing describes automatic skin-tone adjustment. Follow the supplied manual for settings and use. |
Sources & context
Sources checked November 12, 2026.