Freebird FlexSeries Pro vs. Skull Shaver Pitbull Comparison
November 29, 2024 • 9 min read
The Freebird FlexSeries Pro and Skull Shaver Gold are two of the most sought-after head shavers on the market, and it's no surprise why. They're both highly rated rotary shavers designed specifically for bald heads.
The main differences between the FlexSeries Pro and the Skull Shaver Gold is that the FlexSeries Pro is more affordable, has an adaptive motor, a lifetime warranty, IPX7 waterproofing, a travel lock, and free attachments, while the Skull Shaver Gold has a unique two-finger insert design, and a percentage battery indicator.
While Skull Shaver offers Silver, Gold, and Platinum models of their Pitbull Shaver, our comparison focuses on the Skull Shaver Gold since it's Skull Shaver’s most popular model, and most similar to Freebird's FlexSeries Pro. We will discuss other models where appropriate.
Join us as we pit these two heavyweights head-to-head.
* Pricing and details accurate as of November 28, 2024
A Quick Verdict
Here are the key things you need to know about when comparing the Freebird FlexSeries Pro and Skull Shaver:
Both are electric rotary head shavers, and both are highly rated and popular. Both have only four heads to a blade, which some users have claimed provides for a more nimble and versatile shaving experience than five-head blades. They have powerful electric motors for a close shave and similar battery life of 90 minutes.
Skull Shavers are famous for their unique two-finger insert design, which allows users to shave without straining their wrists.
However, they cost almost 20% higher than the FlexSeries Pro, have only a one-year warranty compared to the FlexSeries Pro's lifetime warranty, and don't come with any attachments, which you must buy separately.
The FlexSeries Pro has a quieter and adaptive motor (adjusts based on hair density) has a lifetime warranty, a travel lock, and has several free attachments, including a nose and ear trimmer, hair trimmer with three guards, and micro cleaning brush.
While the Skull Shaver's unique design allows for a nimbler shaving experience, it's significantly more expensive than the FlexSeries Pro, including the blade refills. On the plus side, the Skull shaver Gold has a percentage battery indicator which is better than the three level LED indicator on the FlexSeries Pro.
The Skull Shaver Gold’s Forte blades cost $31.49 each, while the FlexSeries Pro's blades can be purchased for as low as $16.49 each if you buy a few at a time.
Unless you strongly prefer the Skull Shaver's unique two-finger insert design or having a digital percentage battery indicator, the FlexSeries Pro wins in almost every other category.
Winner: Freebird FlexSeries Pro
Design and Build Quality
Design
The FlexSeries Pro and Skull Shaver have designs implemented with baldies in mind. The FlexSeries Pros ergonomic rectangular design makes it easy to use and grip.
Meanwhile, the Skull Shaver has an ace up its sleeve that tips the scales in its favor in the design category.
Their two-finger insert design provides a unique shaving experience, which is one of the reasons why head shavers continue to patronize the brand despite its higher price tag.
Build Quality
The FlexSeries Pro is lightweight and feels durable. It has an anti-slip coating and rubber grips which makes it easy to hold without worrying about dropping it.
Skull Shavers are also known for their build quality.
Both are two of the best sellers on Amazon.
Both shavers have solid build quality and are durable enough for a few minor drops here and there.
Winner: Tie
Performance and Features
Attachments
If you love freebies with your shaving kit, Freebird wins this category hands down with four different attachments, namely:
- Upgraded Precision Clipper
- 3, 5, 7mm Safety Guards
- Advanced Nose & Ear Trimmer
- Micro Cleaning Brush
That's a $60 value of accessories from Freebird.
The Skull Shavers, on the other hand, are "shaver only" deals. If you want any accessories, you can buy an exfoliating brush and nose and ear trimmer from the Skull Shaver website for $9.99 each.
The FlexSeries Pro provides an excellent deal. It offers a high-performance shaver with a handful of useful accessories, so you don't have to buy them separately.
We all know who won this showdown.
Waterproofing
If you love to shave in the shower or use shaving gel and cream while you shave, we have good news! The FlexSeries Pro is IPX7 waterproof while the Skull Shaver Gold is IPX5 water resistant, so you can enjoy both wet and dry shaving.
IPX7 waterproofing allows 30 minutes of immersion in water while IPX5 water resistance allows water splashes for 15 minutes.
Waterproof shavers also make cleaning the blades easier since you can run them under your faucet to remove hair clippings. This gives the edge to the FlexSeries Pro in this category.
Blades
Skull Shaver blades all have four heads and come in three levels: the Carver, Forte, and Baron. These blades are interchangeable, so you can use any blade for all Skull Shaver models.
The Skull Shaver Gold and Platinum comes with the Forte 4 blade as default. It's their most popular blade among the three and works well for most head shavers. If you have coarse and thick hair, you can buy a Carver blade since it’s more aggressive and designed for thicker hair.
Freebird armed the FlexSeries Pro with enhanced four-head ScalpSafe technology blades, making it safe for baldies with sensitive scalps. The ScalpSafe blades last for 50 shaves before needing to be replaced. Skull Shaver recommends replacing their blades after three to six months of usage.
Now, let's compare the design of the Skull Shaver blades with the FlexSeries Pro blades. The FlexSeries Pro has a convex design while the Skull Shaver Gold has a concave profile, both have blades that flex independently, giving a closer shave as they closely follow the natural contours of your head.
Battery Life & Indicators
The FlexSeries Pro has an 800 mAh battery with a claimed 90-minute life between charges. It's enough to keep you groomed on a road trip without charging.
The Skull Shaver Gold has a 1400 mAh battery, and a similar 90-minute battery life.
The FlexSeries Pro manages the same battery life with a smaller battery thanks to the adaptive motor, which adjusts power based on what you need. This also keeps charging times to a minimum and saves energy.
Battery indicators help shavers monitor how much battery life you have left to prevent your razor from running out of power when needed.
The FlexSeries Pro has a three level LED light battery indicator that gives you an idea how much power you have left. You can divide 100% into 3, so two lights mean 66% life left and a single light means 33% power left.
The Skull Shaver Gold, on the other hand, features an LCD showing battery life as a percentage remaining which is better since you know the exact power left. The Skull Shaver Silver, one level below the Gold, also has a simple LED battery indicator instead of an LCD display.
Winner: FlexSeries Pro
Price and Value
Both brands offer blade subscription plans that can help you save money by lowering the shaver's initial price and offering a discount on recurring blade replacements. As an added incentive, Freebird throws in a Lifetime Service Warranty for subscribers. What a great deal!
If you sign up for a blade subscription, the FlexSeries Pro will only cost you $59.95 while the Skull Shaver Gold will be $74.99. The FlexSeries Pro is cheaper, has more features (adaptive motor, travel lock, etc), and has $60 worth of freebies.
If you're looking for added accessories for the Skull Shaver Gold, there's a nose and ear hair trimmer and exfoliation brush available on its website for $9.99 each.
For subscribers, the price for replacement blade prices starts at $16.95 for the FlexSeries Pro (20% less than regular price) and $31.49 (10% less than regular price) for the Skull Shaver Gold.
Freebird and Skull Shaver both offer free shipping for their shavers.
The FlexSeries Pro offers replacement blades at any frequency you’d like, while the Skull Shaver blades are automatically sent every 90 days by default.
You can cancel or change the blade subscription anytime, no questions asked.
For non-subscribers, The FlexSeries Pro costs $79.95 while the Skull Shaver Gold costs $83.32
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Brand |
Freebird |
Skull Shaver |
|
Product |
FlexSeries Pro |
Pitbull Gold |
|
Price without Subscription |
$79.95 |
$83.32 |
|
Price with Subscription |
$59.95 |
$74.99 |
|
Replacement Blades |
From $16.95 |
$31.49 |
Prices correct as of November 28, 2024
With a more much affordable blade subscription, lifetime warranty, and a more significant blade discount, the FlexSeries Pro trumps the Skull Shaver Gold in this match-up.
Money Back Guarantee
The FlexSeries Pro gives a 60-day money-back guarantee, while the Skull Shaver only offers 30 days. Both provide the buyer with peace of mind because we know that a shaver may work for you but not for someone else.
Imagine buying a luxury shaver without a money-back offer only to discover that your hair and skin type get irritated when shaving. You're stuck with an expensive toy and need to buy another shaver.
Customer Reviews
Both the Freebird FlexSeries Pro and the Skull Shaver Gold have very high ratings on their respective websites and above 4-star ratings on Amazon.
Warranty
The FlexSeries Pro offers members a lifetime warranty, while the Skull Shaver Gold only gives you a one-year warranty.
Buying the FlexSeries Pro without a blade subscription gives you a one-year warranty similar to the Skull Shaver Gold.
A company that backs up its product with a lifetime warranty is confident about the overall quality of its electric razor. It implies that product reliability is longer than the standard.
We're not saying that Skull Shavers are inferior or that the company doesn't believe in its razors. It's just that a lifetime warranty always trumps a one-year warranty.
Winner: FlexSeries Pro
The Final Verdict
The Freebird FlexSeries Pro and Skull Shaver Gold are two of the most popular and highly-rated electric head shavers on the market. Both offer baldies a close, comfortable head shave.
While Skull Shaver has a more established brand. a unique two-finger grip with a digital percentage battery life indicator, the FlexSeries Pro outshines the Pitbull Gold shaver in almost every other category.
Its lifelong warranty and bundle of free attachments already make it a great value compared to the Skull Shaver Gold, but the FlexSeries Pro is nearly half the price, has a travel lock, an adaptive motor, and much more affordable blade replacement subscription program make it the best value.
For more Skull Shaver alternatives, click on the link to read our guide.
Overall Winner: Freebird FlexSeries Pro
FAQs
Are Four or Five-Head Shavers Better?
One isn’t necessarily better than the other. While five-head shavers cover a larger area, four-head shavers are easier to clean. Skull Shaver and Freebird went from five to four heads, and their shavers are still among Amazon's most popular and top-selling units.
Which Head Shaver Gives the Closest Shave?
Freebird claims that the FlexSeries Pro gives an even closer shave than the original FlexSeries which a Men's Health article says gives the closest trim.
Does the Skull Shaver Leave Stubble?
Rotary shavers, like the Skull Shaver Gold, provide a close shave that doesn't leave any stubble. A hair trimmer or clipper is the best tool if you prefer a buzz cut with some stubble left.
Does the Freebird FlexSeries Pro Leave Stubble?
No. Based on reviews and user comments, the FlexSeries Pro gives one of the closest shaves for a rotary shaver. If you want a close shave with some stubble left on your head, you can use the hair clipper attachment (without the guards) included in the FlexSeries Pro kit.
How Long Do Skull Shaver Blades Last?
Skull Shavers say their blades last anywhere from 3 to 6 months depending on hair type and how often you shave.
How Long Do Freebird FlexSeries Pro Blades Last?
The FlexSeries Pro ScalpSafe technology blades generally last 50 shaves depending on usage frequency and hair thickness.
What is the Difference Between the Silver and Gold Skull Shaver?
The Skull Shaver Silver costs a little less than the Gold. ($59.99 vs $74.99 with subscription). It also has Carver 4 Pro blades, a 60-minute battery life, and an LCD light-only battery life display, while the Gold has Forte 4 Pro blades, a 90-minute battery life, and a numerical percentage battery life display.
For a comparison of Skull Shaver models you can read our article on Skull Shaver Differences (Silver, Gold and Platinum).
