We compared two men's 5-blade razor refill packs: the Gillette Fusion5 Razor Blade Refills (11 Count) and the by Amazon Men's 5-Blade Razor Refills (12 Pack).
What we looked at
Blade features, pack size, price per cartridge, and which handles they fit.
The verdict
If you use a Fusion5 razor and want a precision trimmer on the back of each cartridge, Gillette Fusion5 is the pick at £19.99 for 11, about £1.82 each. If you use a by Amazon handle and want 12 refills for £10.45, about £0.87 each, the by Amazon pack is the alternative.
An £19.99 pack of 11 refills with 5 blades and a precision trimmer.
A £10.45 pack of 12 refills with 5 blades and a vitamin E strip.
Gillette Fusion5 Razor Blade Refills for Men, 11 Count — Branded Pick
Intended for: Marketed as 11 Fusion5 razor refills with 5 anti-friction blades, up to 20 shaves per refill, a larger lubrastrip, blade stabilisation to follow facial contours and a precision trimmer on the back. Carries 4.7 stars from 14K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 5 anti-friction blades with a precision trimmer
- Up to 20 shaves per refill per the listing
- Highest star rating of the pair (4.7)
- Very large review history (14K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £9.54 more than the by Amazon pack on these listings
- About £1.82 a cartridge against about £0.87 for the by Amazon pack
Best for
- Buyers with a Fusion5 razor
- Anyone who wants a precision trimmer on the cartridge
- Those who want the highest-rated refills
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who owns a by Amazon razor handle
by Amazon Men's 5-Blade Razor Replacement Cartridges, Pack of 12 — Best Per Cartridge
Intended for: Marketed as a 12-pack of 5-blade diamond-coated razor refills with Flex-Pro technology and a vitamin E lubricating strip, said to work with by Amazon razor handles with pivoting heads (all by Amazon men's handles except RightFit5 and Double Edge). Carries 4.1 stars from 1.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than Gillette on these listings, at £10.45 for 12
- About £0.87 a cartridge
- 5 diamond-coated blades with a vitamin E strip
- Fits most by Amazon men's handles per the listing
Worth knowing
- Only fits by Amazon handles, not Gillette ones, so check your handle
- Lower star rating than Gillette (4.1 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who already use a by Amazon handle
- Anyone who wants the lowest cost per cartridge
- Those who want a 12-pack
Not ideal for
- Buyers with a Gillette handle
- Anyone who wants a back-of-cartridge trimmer
