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Amazon listing photograph of the Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL5157 kit, including the handset, precision cap, pouch, Venus razor, and box. Not an IPLChoice photograph.Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5157View device detailsPhilips Lumea 9000 BRI984/03 as pictured in Amazon listing B0FGB2NS3C. Retailer photograph, not an IPLChoice photograph.Philips Lumea 9000 BRI984/03View device details

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Feature comparison
What to compareBraun Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL5157Philips Lumea 9000 BRI984/03
Worth considering forConsidering SensoAdapt adjustment and the caps included in a specific bundle.Comparing shaped attachments and guided routines in the Lumea range.
Keep in mindThis photo is one kit, not every Pro 5 box. Suitability still depends on the manufacturer's chart.Lumea versions differ by market and kit. Confirm the exact BRI984/03 instructions, power supply and US support rather than using another Lumea model's specifications.
TechnologyIntense pulsed light (IPL), not a laserIntense pulsed light (IPL); retail titles may call it laser hair removal
Published outputNorth America manual maximum 6 J/cm², with no total-joule figure. Not comparable with a joule ratingNot specified
Skin sensingSensoAdapt sets 4.00–6.00 J/cm² when both sensors touch skin. Sensitive modes lower output; those levels are not numberedNot specified
Comfort approachSensitive settings. No sapphire cooling in this manualNot specified
Contact coolingNot listed in the North America manualSenseIQ is described in the listing; sapphire cooling is not established for this offer.
AttachmentsThe IPL5157 page lists two heads, a pouch, a Venus razor, and a precision head. Other Pro 5 boxes differMain photo shows handset, four attachment pieces, case and box. Confirm the final packing list.
Initial routineNorth America manual — once a week for 12 weeks on a treated area, then monthly or as needed. Not more than once a weekNot specified
EvidenceBooklet 90059365/V-21 and the 2026-11-12 Amazon IPL5157 listing. Not tested by IPLChoiceAmazon listing checked 2026-11-12. Listing claims are not independent measurements or IPLChoice tests
Shown listingIPL5157 sold by Amazon.comB0FGB2NS3C; seller observed: Amazon.com
Model / kitNot specifiedBRI984/03
SettingsNot specifiedListing graphics advertise skin-tone adjustment and Lumea app guidance.

Sources & context

Sources checked November 12, 2026.