Shave · Compared
Harry's or Gillette: which razor refills should you buy?
Buy Harry's: a refill cartridge costs $2.08 against $3.31 for Gillette Fusion5, and both have 5 blades, so Harry's is 37% cheaper per cartridge and both are rated 4.7 stars. Gillette Mach3 is $2.87 a cartridge, but it has 3 blades.
Our picks
Buy Harry's if…
Harry's Original razor blade refills, 14
You want 5-blade refills at the lowest price per cartridge for a 5-blade. 4.7 stars from 36,126 ratings across all pack sizes.1, 2
Buy Gillette if…
Gillette Fusion5 refills, 12
You already own a Fusion5 handle; the refills fit it. 4.7 stars from 26,145 ratings.3
- Harry's: Original razor blade refills, 14 cartridges.
- Gillette: Fusion5 refills, 12 cartridges.
A tie in stars goes to the product with more ratings. Prices on Amazon, November 1, 2026.4
Cheapest cartridge of all
Harry's Truman handle + 15 refills + cover (Original kit)
Harry's Truman handle with 15 refills: $1.94 a cartridge counting the handle.5
$1.94 a cartridge $29.03 on Amazon
Check the math
Per cartridge and per blade
A cartridge holds 3 or 5 blades. We show both prices.
Mach3 is cheaper but has fewer blades
Gillette Mach3 refills cost $2.87 a cartridge with 3 blades, which is $0.96 a blade.6 That is cheaper per cartridge than Fusion5 or ProGlide, but dearer per blade than Harry's.
All the refills and kits we checked
Cheapest per cartridge first. Kits count the handle in the price.
Cartridges per pack come from each listing's title; blades per cartridge from the listing details. Only listings sold by Amazon.com are shown.
Razor refills and kits (9)
| Product | Blades per cartridge | Cartridges | Per blade | Per cartridge | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Harry's Truman handle + 15 refills + cover (Original kit)Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 15 · Per blade: $0.39 | $1.94 a cartridge | $29.03 | |||
 Harry's Original razor blade refills, 14Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 14 · Per blade: $0.42 | $2.08 a cartridge | $29.16 | |||
 Harry's Original razor blade refills, 10Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 10 · Per blade: $0.50 | $2.50 a cartridge | $24.98 | |||
 Harry's Plus razor refills, 10Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 10 · Per blade: $0.52 | $2.61 a cartridge | $26.14 | |||
 Gillette Mach3 refills, 8Blades per cartridge: 3 · Cartridges: 8 · Per blade: $0.96 | $2.87 a cartridge | $22.97 | |||
 Gillette Fusion5 refills, 12Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 12 · Per blade: $0.66 | $3.31 a cartridge | $39.78 | |||
 Gillette ProGlide refills, 8Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 8 · Per blade: $0.67 | $3.37 a cartridge | $26.99 | |||
 Harry's Truman handle + 3 refills (Original kit)Blades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 3 · Per blade: $0.81 | $4.06 a cartridge | $12.17 | |||
 Gillette Fusion5 handle + 4 refillsBlades per cartridge: 5 · Cartridges: 4 · Per blade: $1.10 | $5.49 a cartridge | $21.94 |
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Questions people ask
Is Harry's cheaper than Gillette?
Yes for the same 5-blade cartridge: $2.08 against $3.31 for Fusion5 and $3.37 for ProGlide.
How much is a Harry's refill?
$2.08 each in the 14-pack at $29.16; $2.50 each in the 10-pack.
Which has better ratings?
Both are rated 4.7 stars: Harry's refills from 36,126 ratings, Fusion5 from 26,145.2
What is the cheapest way to start?
The Harry's Truman kit with 15 refills works out to $1.94 a cartridge counting the handle.
Sources
- Harry's Original razor blade refills, 14: details on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Star ratings and rating counts: the Amazon page of each product, read November 1, 2026.
- Gillette Fusion5 refills, 12: details on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 1, 2026. Price per ounce = listing price divided by the total ounces in the listing.
- Harry's Truman handle + 15 refills + cover (Original kit): details on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Gillette Mach3 refills, 8: details on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
Listing read for each product shown (title and details, November 1, 2026): Gillette Fusion5 handle + 4 refills · Gillette Fusion5 refills, 12 · Gillette ProGlide refills, 8 · Gillette Mach3 refills, 8 · Harry's Truman handle + 15 refills + cover (Original kit) · Harry's Truman handle + 3 refills (Original kit) · Harry's Original razor blade refills, 10 · Harry's Original razor blade refills, 14 · Harry's Plus razor refills, 10.
Only products sold by Amazon.com or the brand itself are listed, because other sellers can charge much more. A product with no offer today is left out. See how we check.