We compared two women's razors with refills: the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Women's Razor and the Amazon Women's 5 Blade Razor.
What we looked at
Number of blades, refills, handle, extras, and price.
The verdict
If you want a branded razor with shave gel bars, a freesia scent and a metal handle with a shower holder, the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide is the pick at £9.49. If you would rather save £3.60 on a 5-blade razor with 3 refills, the Amazon razor is the alternative, at £5.89.
A £9.49 3-blade razor with 3 refills, gel bars and a metal handle.
A £5.89 5-blade razor with 3 refills.
Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Women's Razor with 3 Refill Cartridges — Branded Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a women's razor with 3 refill cartridges, 3 blades with SkinCushion lubrication, 2-in-1 shave gel bars said to lather and shave in one stroke, a freesia scent, a reusable metal handle with a no-slip grip and shower holder, and a fit for any Venus refill, with one refill described as lasting up to 30 days. Carries 4.6 stars from 11K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 2-in-1 shave gel bars on the blades
- Reusable metal handle with no-slip grip and shower holder
- Fits any Venus refill cartridge per the listing
- Higher star rating than the Amazon razor (4.6 vs 4.2) on a large review base
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.60 more than the Amazon razor on these listings
- 3 blades vs the Amazon razor's 5
Best for
- Buyers who want a branded razor and refill range
- Anyone who wants gel bars built in
- Those who want the highest-rated option
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants 5 blades
by Amazon Women's 5 Blade Razor with 3 Refills — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a women's 5-blade razor with 3 refills, supplied in a compact, recyclable white cardboard sleeve. The listing gives little further feature detail. Carries 4.2 stars from 7.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Gillette Venus on these listings, at £5.89
- 5 blades per cartridge
- Comes with 3 refills
- Recyclable cardboard sleeve packaging
Worth knowing
- Lower star rating than the Gillette Venus (4.2 vs 4.6)
- Listing gives little detail on handle or lubrication features
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants 5 blades
- Those who want a simple own-brand razor
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want gel bars or a scented lubricant
- Anyone who wants the highest-rated option
