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WEEKLY EDITION · W42 / 2026
Latest reading: 17 October 2026

Foil Shavers (Men) · Position 17 of 99

BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil Shaver

Listed as: BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil Shaver, Handheld Electric Razor for Travel, Portable Cordless Close Face Shaver for Head, Beard, & Neck, Mulit-Colors

Stable
$149.99
#17 in Foil Shavers (Men) · 4.4 ★ (10,665)

BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil Shaver is holding a place in Foil Shavers (Men) — number 17 this week. It has been as high as 14 in the time we've been watching, and it's now 10 consecutive weeks on the list. Over the past 2 years, observed pricing has moved between $109.98 and $169.99; this week's $149.99 sits in the upper half of its range. Against the wider Foil Shavers (Men) field, it has held firm alongside the category over the past quarter. About 20 a week, faster than 83% of the listed field, with the 4.4-star average unmoved over eight weeks — new buyers are broadly agreeing with the old ones.

Is now a good time to buy the BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil Shaver?

Sporadic Markdown CadenceExpected: STABLE (Sporadic)

Hard to time, so probably yes. Currently observed at $149.99, its standard shelf price. It has recorded 10 markdowns over the past 2 years, 19.9% below baseline on average and the most recent of them 4 weeks ago, but they follow no calendar — there is no particular week its record points to as the one worth waiting for.

Shelf Baseline
$149.99
Standard MSRP ceiling
Avg Markdown Depth
-19.9%
$125.99 expected target
Typical Rhythm
~9 wks
10 sale events observed
Current Cycle Age
4 wks
Current cycle
Promotional Calendar RadarGated on ≥ 2 years of observed event cycles
December Holidaysunmoved baseline during December

unmoved baseline during December during the December shopping window, dropping price in 0 of 2 years to around —.

Prime Dayoccasional Prime Day participant

occasional Prime Day participant in July Prime Day events, with price drops averaging 11.8% across 1 of 2 recorded seasons.

Black Fridayregularly marked down in late November

Black Friday habit: regularly marked down in late November. Across 2 past November periods, it marked down 2 times, averaging 29.3% below baseline.

Category position against observed price

Position in Foil Shavers (Men) — left axis, inverted (up = higher bestseller rank)Observed price — right axis
#14#16#18#20#22$140$150$160$170$1804 Jul8 Aug12 Sept17 Oct$169.99Position #17$149.994 JulNot in top 100Price $169.9911 JulNot in top 100Price $149.9918 JulNot in top 100Price $149.9925 JulNot in top 100Price $149.991 AugNot in top 100Price $149.998 AugNot in top 100Price $149.9915 AugPosition #22 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9922 AugPosition #14 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $169.9929 AugPosition #21 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.995 SeptPosition #20 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9912 SeptPosition #16 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9919 SeptPosition #17 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9926 SeptPosition #17 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.993 OctPosition #17 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9910 OctPosition #18 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.9917 OctPosition #17 in Foil Shavers (Men)Price $149.99

Review accumulation and rating

Review count cumulative, weekly reads
10,665
+19 in the week to 17 October 2026
Product rating weekly composite
4.4★
from 10,665 ratings

Against the Foil Shavers (Men) field

This product
$149.99
Category median $52.48
Category position
#17
of 99 listed in Foil Shavers (Men)
Rating
4.4★
Category median 4.2 ★
1-week position movement
+1
Best recorded #14
Category Contenders & Field Comparison

The BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil Shaver carries a modest premium over the Braun Series 6 6075cc Electric Shaver with, which is its closest competitor this week. Whether that extra spend is worth it depends on how much you value its specific build and accessories.

Here is an interesting angle from our weekly numbers: the Panasonic usually sells in a higher price tier, but it has temporarily dropped right into this same ballpark. Check the baseline figures in the comparison below to see if you can get a higher-spec model for similar money. Another contender moving quickly is the Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver for Men. Shoppers have been gravitating toward it in growing numbers over recent observation cycles. Take a peek at the full comparison table below to see how these contenders stack up on price, sales rank, and buyer ratings.

Rank in Foil Shavers (Men)ContenderComparison RoleObserved PriceSentiment
#17BaBylissPRO METALFX Double Foil ShaverBaBylissPROThis Product$149.994.4 ★(10,665)
#51Braun Series 6 6075cc Electric Shaver with SmartCare CenterBraunPrice Peer$129.994.1 ★(442)
#12PanasonicPanasonicHigher Tier$179.994.3 ★(15,788)
#34Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver for MenBraunFast Mover$104.994.1 ★(451)
← The full Foil Shavers (Men) record for W42 / 2026
Method and provenance

Recorded via weekly Sunday readings (parent ASIN, series began 29 September 2024); for collection rules, signal thresholds and offer constraints, see our Methodology.

Data source Market data retrieved via the Keepa API (dated observation: 17 October 2026, not live Amazon prices); for collection rules and continuous granular history, see our Methodology and keepa.com.
Colophon Independent weekly market record published by Eser Sekercioglu. About · Methodology · Contact (info@volatilo.com)