Oral-B vs Sonicare 2023
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🏆 Best overall Oral-B (balance of price and features)
Oral-B Smart 1500
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🏆 Best overall Sonicare (balance of price and features)
Philips Sonicare 4100 Series
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🏆 Top of the range Oral-B (no holding back on budget)
Oral-B iO9
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🏆 Top of the range Sonicare (no holding back on budget)
Sonicare 9900 Prestige
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0:00 Introduction
0:33 Verdict
3:50 Best Cleaning Technology
4:50 Best Design
5:40 Most Features
6:15 Quietest
6:54 Most Accessories
7:35 Battery Life
8:02 Most Innovative
8:49 Best Quality
9:22 Cheapest
10:04 Best For Families
10:49 Best For Travellers
11:50 Warranty
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You know it's legit when he's British but his teeth look that good.
He's British and his teeth look nice, British nice teeth I believe that's a oxymoron. I don't know if you saw the video where the kid says that's legit Ness! You get a thumbs-up from me dude that's cool👍👍👍👍👍
That's a stereotype. I feel that teeth whitening is more common place in the US, so while you do look like you have nicer teeth, the only difference is we've kept our natural shade.
@@bimbles939Lol, the natural shade. Authenticity matters
@@bimbles939lmfao bullshit
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Thank you for doing this mate 🙏 I was stuck between the two. I’ve decided on the sonicare thanks to this. Appreciated fella ❤️
A superlative series on electric toothbrush oral care. I've decided to move from a manual brush to an electric brush (at age 78). Your videos have been most helpful in trying to sort out the "best" or "most suitable" from the huge thicket of models. A hearty thank you.
Glad I could help Robert.
U still alive!🥹
Are you still alive sir?
@@BacteroidGetToKnow Very much so. Regrettably the Oral-B series has several design flaws that should have been discovered and fixed before going into production. It is clear that the Oral-B testing lab didn't use any sort of modest size test bed of subjects who are not associated with the lab, i.e., employees elsewhere in the company, or better yet, get people from off the street.
@@Robert-yp9zscould you elaborate on the issues you've had? I just switched back to Oral B after trying a Philips for about 2 years because the Philips had a recurring problem which centred around a screw inside the casing coming loose and causing the brush to just...not work. All in all, I took the thing apart and fixed multiple issues with it before thinking one day "You know what? I never had to even consider opening up the Oral-B in the many years that I had it." And now I'm so happy I switched back. Completely agree with John's description too regarding the BETTER clean that the Oral B motion creates.
Such an underappreciated channel ! Thank you !
Agreed, he deserves more views
Excellent and honest comparison, I found it helpful. Thank you!
I’ve been using a Sonicare for about 5 years now, not a bad toothbrush at all. I used an Oral-B for a while before that, but I found the Sonicare to be better and more effective.
Opposite, used Sonicare for a few years, now feel better with Oral-B IO. Shows insufficient pressure, not only excessive pressure. Feel it a little bit better. Maybe you used an old or cheap model Oral-B?
@@akostadinovmaybe you using the old model and cheap sonicare too.😂
@@monadyaslaen8407 old - yes, but model is diamond clean.
Excellent review and explanation. Just what I needed. Thanks!
Always a great review.
I have an oral-b pro 6000 for 6 years now, it never let me down, still in pristine condition. Has bluetooh built in, it can store up to a month worth of toothbrushing data that you can sync with the app (time+duration). I can manually setup a lot of things for the brush, like duration of the brushing, disable the buzzing between sections, amount of sections for the teeth(4 / 6), manual reminder for toothbrush heads, % feedback of battery charge. Best investment ever.
I agree, perhaps the new Sonicare surpasses the modern Oral-B, but the older premium Oral-B really stood the test of time and still does a great job. I don't see myself changing it until it breaks and I don't see it breaking any time soon. I also like that the replacement brushes are affordable. If you paid 200 and it lasted you 10 years, and for those 10 years you saved on replacement brushes, I think it's a great investment. Another thing I love about Oral-B as a petite person is the small size of the brush, also suitable for children and good for hard-to-reach areas. One last thing is that although it is loud, personally the high-pitched sound of Sonicare is more irritating to me.
Great video! Super great insights - I have never seen any comparison that is this thorough!
Glad it was helpful Scott.
thoughtful and insightful. provided clarity on concerns I may have overlooked.
Sounds like this video helped. I am pleased.
Thanks for uploading this. In my experience I had the sonicare 5100 and after a few months the pressure sensor started to malfunction. When no pressure was applied at all the brush would only barely vibrate-no where near the original amount and certainly not enough to clean. I had to push the brush head with my finger either left or right to get it to vibrate like it did at first. So while the pressure sensor that automatically slows the vibrations down may be a good sell for the sonicare, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s also another component that can break. That’s my second Phillips brush I’ve had and I think I’ll try oral B next. $70 was a lot to pay for a brush that lasted only a few months. I foolishly didn’t register the brush and have had difficulty getting their customer service website to work. I’m a young guy too, I know how to work a computer lol. Cheers
Thanks for sharing your feedback Tayler. Did you speak to Sonicare about your brush not working correctly?? I would have thought it would have been eligible for replacement.
@@ElectricTeeth I’m still in the process of contacting them. Hopefully I can update this thread soon on my outcome!
@@taylerscott2158 Did you manage to RMA the brush?
Philips customer service/warranty is said to be the worst ever, people who absolutely want sonic only, should maybe try Xiaomi.
About 11 years ago I purchased 2 Sonicare tooth brushes, one for myself and one for my son. Two years ago I lost mine and purchased a new Sonicare. The model number under the base of the newer brush reads 9208 AD-4. The metal piece to which the brushes attach to the body of the brush started showing signs of rust and corrosion and darkening about a year ago. Last month the seal between the body of the brush and the device itself became degraded and rotten. It is presently ineffective. That is of course understatement. My takeaway is that Sonicare has gone from the A++ quality of the past (my son's brush still operates in a complete and satisfactory way) and has now become adept at creating a cheaply made counterfeit engraving of the product it used to be.
Thank you for review!
What a great review, very helpful. Gave me good information to help me make a decision on which toothbrush to buy.
Great presentation - cleaning quality and data has to come first over and above all!
That was very thorough and helpful.
i have a lot of problems with my teeth due to bad hygine dental routine: a missing tooth, cavities, gingivities.. I bought phillips sonicare after 3 years using oral. I could noticed the huge discrepancy between these products. Phillips makes my teeth so much cleaner, stronger and whiter while I'm fixing all my dental problems.It's expensive but it's worth money. I think for those who dont have many problems w your teeth, go for oral b is a quite good choice.
Philips and Oral b both work alongside with Dentist Dentist do Oral b Electric Toothbrush Test Drives and a also give their patients Oral b toothbrush/ Oral b brush heads. Dentist also do Philips Zoom Teeth Whitening.
Very thorough and useful review! Thanks a lot!👍
I just bought a atmoko water flosser and toothbrush combo water flosser & sonic toothbrush for $ 40 from Walmart! I have been using it for a week no complaints! Very satisfied with the purchase; it's made in China which might turn some away
I’ve been using the sonicare protective clean 4100 for 2 months now, and I’ve really been loving it! It consistently keeps my mouth feeling incredibly clean, way better than with just a manual brush.
These reviews annoy me. Have you ever used Oral B? My question is not about brand it's more about the cleaning mechanism. Ultrasonic vs Oscillating.
@@LEO-xo9cz ...okay? I didn’t write this comment specifically for you lmao. I was just sharing my personal experience with 1 brand, not writing a review
@@naw613 It was not aimed at you. I was talking about these reviews. I am looking to find out was is best.
@@LEO-xo9cz I've tried both. I used Oral-B for over 4 years and it was very good. Now I'm using the Phillips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9700, which is the top of the line of the Phillips toothbrushes lineup. I gotta tell you, the Phillips is better in my opinion. The sonic pulses on this thing feels more effective, and cleans the teeth better than the Oral-B. Not to mention the smart features, the great and classy traveling case, and the very high build quality!
@@Addakhel Thank you. I am going to go for the phillips.
I'm fine with my Philips Sonicare 4100. It's quite an amazing toothbrush.
I have always been curious about Oral B because I have been using various Sonicare models such as the Protective Care 4100 and Diamond Clean. Sadly, both my Diamond Clean Sonicare brushes stopped vibrating and were replaced by the company. Then, I bought the Protective Clean 4100 and the brush stem came completely disconnected from the base so it too was replaced by Sonicare. The company is great with replacements, but I would love one to be durable.
You need to try both and decide it for yourself..
The oral b is gentler to me. And it’s gets in smaller areas because the brush head is small.
A superior benefit of the Philips Sonicare are the brushes which are soft on the back, and not hard like the OralB (i9). Since I use Philips 9900 with the C3 brushes, I do not have any more bumps in my mouth. The bumps were caused by the hard brush head of the Oral B bumping against my gums. Overall your mouth is more clean with sonicare toothbrushes
Thanks for making these videos, super helpful
Thank you!
Informative. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏻
I love philips sonic care brush its amazing i use Dimond brush and its really good
Could you do a comparison of dental flosses?. There's waxed, unwaxed floss, satin floss, and "reach" floss ( that some say is made with forever chemicals). Thanks.
Thanks for the suggestion. We will consider it for the future.
Never use waxed or "glide", a dentist told me years ago that shit glides over your plaque
@@Bigshoots86 Agreed. But it can be hard to find unwaxed floss. The problem with "Glide" floss or Colgate Total floss is that they use forever chemicals in the floss - stuff you don't want in your body.
had both and i am definitely on team sonicare, just cleans my teeth better and faster, oral took longer to clean and hold vs sonic
thank you!
Philips Sonicare 9700 - Fantastic package.
Like both but chose oral b.Very happy! Sonic is good but there brushes are more expensive and less of a variety to choose from.😁
Im too
Then their brushes can't reach smaller spaces
I'm currently using a Oral-B and I want to give Sonicare a try, but their range is way too complex and difficult to understand.
I really wanted to try the Oral-B toothbrushes this time but the proprietary, non-USB charging adapter is a showstopper. Philips Sonicare got this right with their brushes.
Not only that. Even the cheapest model you can get from Philips already has Lithium Ion batteries that have no memory effect and is fast to charge. With Oral B the entry models have the old batteries that need 10, 12 hours to charge and they lose power every single time..
Thanks for this video. Very helpful …. Even if I bought the Sonicare Diamondclean9000 before 😂😂 but my daughter (dentist) uses the Oral B IO and didn’t recommend it to me because of the unfriendly bahavior (too much leaks,…). Whatever, I noticed these 2 brushes were close to each other’s and that’s the major indicator.
Hey John. Thanks for your videos I am really happy that there is a dedicated channel for oral care with updates every now and then. A key point you always forget to mention is the allowed voltage for these appliances. For example these two are marketed as home n travel toothbrushes but as I understand oral B on their websites clearly mentioned that their only travel toothbrushes are the genius line. So I wonder what is the required voltage for Oral b io Thanks
Thanks for the comment. Most brushes you can travel with. By the sounds of it though, you are travelling for longer periods whereby you need to have a charging solution when overseas. The Genius X and iO allow this with their travel charging cases and the iO charging stand does too support 100-240V. Of course you still have the issue of the plug itself being compatible with the country of travel. As far as I am aware you could (if appropriate) just buy a charging stand specific for that country. So, if travelling from the US to the UK, you buy a UK charging stand for the toothbrush, but use the US brush on the UK stand and it should work fine. If you need more info, please do let me know.
Since the clinical studies point to the latest Oral B io Series technology being superior to Sonicare for removing plaque, cleaning teeth, etc, I'm switching to Oral B io Series 9 from my Diamond Sonicare. They both have a lot of bells and whistles and travel cases so I don't see how it's even close when determining which one to get unless the Oral B feels too hard / rough for someone or proper technique is more difficult to master for one vs the other.
Yeah gotta look at your phone when you brush. Need an app to make sure you wash your booty h0le and record your toilet habits too.
Just bought and used Oral B Vitality one . Been using Walmart knock off generic toothbrush that looks similar to other Oral B ones . The difference between the two is while the WM generic one (Equate ) does seem to have more brute power while the Oral B Vitality is a bit less rough more refined or more controllable . It was a nice change though for now it'll mostly be my backup or in between morning and evening cleaning one . I've no problem using both . I believe both will definitely do its job .
You are right Frank, both will do the job. The toothbrush is just part of the solution to oral care. Your routine etc plays a big part too.
I've tried oral b and sonic care and with a dentist confirming without me telling him what brush I use 1 year each Oral b cleans better with the timer and cleans better overall in difficult spots Sonic care needs to repeat the timer 2 times for it to feel clean and I got the comment that I did not brush my teeth well some spots missing I conclude that the oscillation oral b has is a more effective cleaning method I was looking for round brush heads for phillips but shame there are none for my model hope this helps
I am no toothbrush expert but the round brush-head that cups teeth is the best for me.
I have both the Sonicare and oral b toothbrushes and I tend to alternate them with each other. I tend to find that the Sonicare gives me a better clean.
Yes me tooo
Not for me! Oral-B feels much cleaner
Do you dual wield them? I could imagine this would greatly increase the efficiency. You could even use different toothpastes on each one and get the benefit of both brands and a bespoke flavour.
@@MilStdNZ Lmao
Just how do you judge this "better clean"? Objectively, or subjectively? The vast majority of actual scientifically performed tests pick the action of the Oral-B. Next time you're at the dentist's office, just look at the head of the brush they use to clean and apply the fluoride treatment. The whole purpose of a tooth brush is to clean the teeth but more importantly to clean BETWEEN the teeth! It's quite obvious the smaller the brush head, the more capable it is in getting its bristles in between the teeth. To carry this to its logical conclusion, to really get in between the teeth, one uses dental floss. Yes, the Sonicare products may sound nicer or quieter, or look sleeker, or hold a charge slightly longer, BUT, the Oral-B products clean your teeth better. PERIOD!🧐
I have a Oral B 1000 and Sonicare 4100. For me, it doesn't matter as much how loud the brushes are as they are tolerable enough, but more the type of noises they make. The Sonicare 4100 noise is slightly higher frequency which reminds me of an angry bee buzzing and is less attractive to my ears. I don't know if the more expensive Sonicare models has a lower frequency sound, but this is one of the reason why I like Oral B more.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The premium Sonicare models produce the same sound as the 4100.
I’ve used both and feel I can get oral b to my rear better.
Thank you! Very timely as I am considering buying an electric toothbrush. Could you please talk about ease & comfort of the handles/grips? Especially for people with limited dexterity due to stiff finger joints (from something like arthritis or arthrogryposis). Also for people with small hands. Flossing tools for people with limited dexterity would be helpful too. Thanks again.
Hi Anne. I nor anyone on the team suffers with dexterity issues and where possible we would try to highlight brushes that are more difficult to use. Everyone is different though so some of the comments are more generalisations. Most toothbrushes are fairly comfortable to use, although some of the Oral-B ones are potentially better because they often have larger rubber grips on the handles, be that the front or rear. As for flossing, there are floss picks or interdental brushes with longer handles which can make things easier. TePe are a brand worth looking at.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you for replying.
Welp, after a short research session, Sonicare it is. I've been using Quip for the last couple of years and I have so many cavities. I brush twice a day, floss daily, and use fluoride mouthwash almost daily, and I have multiple cavities always. Time for a change.
haha after a year of quip i decided to go into the electric toothbrush market. i was looking at the oral b series 6. what did you settle on?
@@ryanhaquez6345 sonicare 4100 it's way better
@@ryanhaquez6345 I'm using the same model as you are and it is pretty good, but as I haven't given Sonicare a try yet, I still can't decide.
@@BukuiZhao i actually ended up getting gifted the series 7 and no complaints here. i love it.
Real hard to choose, but i used both for a while and i find the Oral B brushhead to bulky in my mouth. That is personal of course, Philips and Oral-B do their job well but for me it is Philips
Thanks for sharing your experience. It will help others decide.
Oral b and Sonicare are both sonic. Without the brush heads, the metal stalks move side to side the same way. The way the brush heads utilize this movement differs. Sonicare, with the small gap in between the handle and the head, allows the movement of the whole brush head from side to side. Oral B brush head, with a mechanism in place, turns this side to side movement into an oscillating movement, hence it's noisier. The noise is coming from the head's oscillating mechanism. So technically sonicare is more "basic" while oral b tries to mimic the brush heads of 'rotating' brush heads used in dental chairs. Sonicare is best used by people who want a familiar looking toothbrush, while Oral-B is best used by people who want the feel and look of a dental chair brush head. Both are equally good, it's the technique, pressure, and patience from the user's part that's important. Both are equally better than manual toothbrush. Used Oral B 500 way back when, and then currently using Sonicare 6100
That'll obviously be and anecdotal proof but I used to use one of the highest models of Sonicare in the past (I'd say 10+ years ago, but memory may be failing me) and it broke shortly after 2 years of usage by one person only. On the other hand I've been using Oral-B Vitality which is an entry level electric toothbrush with my family of 3 for years now (~ 5) and it doesn't seem to be coming anywhere near the end of its life. Based on your reviews I've just ordered another Oral-B (Pro 3 3500) as I wanted a pressure indicator for my son who tends to press brushes too hard. I didn't want anything fancy with BT and what not, because for me they're just gadgets that would probably be used a couple of times and then no one would care about connecting phone to them.
I've been using my Oral B (model is I think 9900 or so) for 12 (twelve) years now with one battery replacement (a bit of a hassle). Still works fine and if properly cleaned it looks like on day one. I've got lots of Philips electronics at home that I'm very happy with and that haven't had any issues with breaking down, but I went for Oral B because I thought the smaller rounded head design might be better to get the wisdom teeth back deep in the mouth, and I thought the rotational movement might have a better cleaning effect than the side to side movement of the Sonicare.
Thank you!🦷
I have both but my sonicare is better quality while oral b is not the top of the line model. I think it depends on which model is more premium that makes the difference
If you have any gum recession at all, a rotating brush can put grooves in the dentin. My dentist recommended the Phillips.
I bought oral b Braun and i have recession, should i return in back?
@@itzikalma9959Ask your dentist.
Great review! Which one is better for gum health?
Thanks. Either can be good for your gums when used correctly. There are studies that may suggest Sonicare is better, but then there will be another that suggests Oral-B. Make sure when brushing the bristles touch the teeth and the gums.
I now have both.. And it is crazy how different both feel.. Very consusing.. The Philips feels definitely softer and more gentle..
Which one do you prefer? I do like the rounded brush on the oral b
@@wakaflockaproject After a few days I sent the Philips back. With the Oral B I can clean the inside of the teeth just so much better.
@@TheRealJohnHooper that's probably due to the brush head shape and how the motor works. Thanks
@@wakaflockaproject Exactly..
my sonicare diamond brush broke after 2 years of using it. since the warranty expired, they swapped my brush with a new one for 75 USD. retail price of sonicare diamond is around 300 USD.
Great review big dogg. Thank you
I’ve gone through 4 diamond clean Sonicares in the last 10 years. They all failed, some in warranty, some outside. Sonicare give an excellent clean while being gentle and quiet, but I think it’s ridiculous to have to warranty them every 2 years. I’m going to give Oral B a chance, hopefully it will last better.
I've had the same experience with Oral B. I think that is just about the lifespan of these devices sadly.
I have similar experience with diamond clean. I am searching my 3 electric toothbrush now.
I've used electrical toothbrushes for almost 20 years, switching between the two. I've found the Oral B tend to last longer. The sonicare all failed because they stopped vibrating. The issue with the Oral B have been their battery. If you go back a couple of years, even their top of the line used Ni-MH. I currently have an oral b triumph that is just over 5 years still going. The issue is the charge only last 2 cleanings before the brushes power starts fading. So I basically have to keep it on the charger. I'm thing of upgrading to one of the genius soon. I'm hoping the LI-ION battery that the new ones come with last longer.
Have you got an update?
That's my experience with Sonicare too. Fell apart in less than a year after purchase. Battery life was very short as well. Switched back to Oral-B which seems sturdier and easier to use.
I got the Oral-B Pro 2 2500 per your recommendation and I love it. Cleans really well, has everything I need, and it was great value for money (35€). Thanks for the great video's.
Hi Domien. So pleased to read that you took our recommendation and are pleased with it. Thanks for letting us know. Thanks for subscribing too. 😁
i got the 9900 cant wait for it to arrive
A while ago, I asked you what toothbrush should I buy if money is not a problem? Based on your recommendation, I bought the Phillips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9700. This thing is so very great! I'm very satisfied, and have noticed a big difference compared to my old electric toothbrush. It's expensive, but if you want the best you gotta pay! Thanks for the great videos and for answering my question back then.
No problem. I am pleased to read that you like it so much and you are noticing the difference. 🦷😁
Thank you for this. Can you do the same comparation with cheapest electric toothbrushes? Recently I bough Oral B but I'm unsatisfied. Thanks and have a good life.
Is there specific brands you are looking at or think should be compared? We have no immediate plans to do this, but will certainly consider whether it is something we should do.
I had a Sonicare for years, loved it, battery is dying sadly, kinda planning to get an Oral B this time around just to see what that is like. I think the tooth brush market is getting a little overly complicated (this is not directed at the video creator) but I do not give a single crap about technology in a toothbrush. I don't want Bluetooth, I don't want a mobile app, I want the strongest motor for the most intense cleaning feeling, with the best possible battery life, ideally at the lowest possible price. After spending the better part of a week reading about Oral B I borderline just want to say no and buy a new Sonicare. They make these things to complicated for no reason, I don't want 50 settings and 5 intensities for my toothbrush, my toothbrush doesn't need a led screen .... I just want a the most intense toothbrush, even their product lineup doesn't make sense as the higher end you go the worse the battery life gets. On top of that at the higher end the motors seem to get weaker as well .. I'm kinda stuck between the 1500 and the 6000 but really they need to stop this stupid nonsense it's a toothbrush not package options for a BMW. It really has frustrated me enough where I kinda want to just avoid their products all together due to the frustrating experience they have made this. Dear Oral-B No one is asking for a internet of things toothbrush, I know it doesn't exist but I can't help but feel at some point I might need a server side verification to proof replacement heads are authentic.
We hear you and to a large extent agree. This is why our top recommendations are more entry level models. In the US either the Oral-B Smart 1500 or the Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100. In the Europe the Oral-B Pro 2 2500 or Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300. Do be aware power/intensity is not everything. Most models offer way more than is necessary. Power and intensity can help clean more effectively. However, the biggest impact will be your brushing technique, routine and frequency. 👍
You can replace the cell on your own with some basic tools, if you are satisfied and it's still holding up well.
I don't know where to ask this, so here it goes: I'm using a Sonicare 4300 for 2 weeks and it feels...too strong. Today I bought a very cheap sonic toothbrush from Lidl (Nevadent) and it is...pretty good for the price but the vibration is half as strong compared with the Sonicare. Also I heard that teeth abrasion is a thing with Sonicare...so maybe it is a good thing to use a weaker vibrating brush? But can it be good enough for healthy teeth? Or is it better to switch to oral-b than use an inferior sonicare substitute?
Good question. Is is perhaps a case you are still getting used to the power of the Sonicare? The lesser powered Nevadent can still clean the teeth well potentially, if you follow other basic oral hygiene practices, such as brushing for the right amount of time and with the correct technique. I think you will find sourcing replacement brush heads will be much easier with Sonicare. There is little evidence that I am aware of that suggests Sonicare abrades the teeth. This is often (not always) as a result of brushing with too much force. You need to find what you are happy with. Even the Nevadent will provide a more consistent cleaning action as it should still do a good job compared to a manual brush for example.
I don´t like the sensation of Sonicare, the vibration is irritating and some teeth are sensitive for the vibrations of Sonicare. I also feel that my Oral B cleans more effective than the Sonicare. The smaller brushhead of oral B makes it easier to get into every corner in my mouth. The Sonicare brushheads are very big for my mouth and I have difficulties to reach some corners in my mouth. For me is Oral B the most ideal toothbrush.
Exactly!
I have been using oral b for 5 years and recently I decided to try sonicare and I am on the same opinion, I don’t like this toothbrush at all. I will continue with my oral b
@@myname16700 I used an off brand model similar to sonic and I'm not a fan of the brush head shape or the vibration. Also going back to oral b
What about MIDDLE EAST VERSION ? I personally prefair ORAL-B it clean better even my doctor was amazed when he saw my Teath HE ASKED me how do clean your Teath? I answered ORAL-B electric
I've been a sonicare guy for a few years now. Just recently gave oral b a try and I'll never go back. My teeth have never felt so smooth and clean.
The rounded brush is what I miss from oral b. I'm looking to go back to them
Hi Jon! Which one of the two would you recommend for a smoker? I know it's a bad habit but trying to minimize the damage 😁
Honestly, either. There is no data (that I know of) to suggest one is better specifically for smokers. Oral-B is top recommendation for products, generally speaking, because of the features and price. So in the UK/Europe: Oral-B Pro 2 2500. In the USA: Oral-B Smart 1500. Canada: Oral-B Smart 2000. To minimize the damage, try cutting back on the smoking and making sure you brush twice a day for 2 minutes, with the correct technique each time. 👍 If you need any further assistance, let me know.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks for your reply, truly appreciate it! I went with the Philips sonicare and have been using it for a month, the unusual sonicare technology makes me question am I using the right technique? Do you have any insides for proper brushing techniques? Greetings from Europe and appreciate the content🤓🌍
My recommendation is for you to stop smoking
I still use my first Oral B Braun, which still on the original battery over a year later. But now I want to upgrade to a sonci style. But confused if any use sound pulse, or if sonic just means speedy vibrations!!!!
Speedy vibrations. There are ultrasound toothbrushes, they work similarly but different. More info here - kzhead.info/sun/l9KKgLCvnKKYd4U/bejne.html
@@ElectricTeeth I see the ultrasonic are contactless and appear to do a similar job. Not sure if toothpaste is needed. Saying that I have purchased an Ordo for the price includes brushing modes. I have not opened it yet as it does not have pressure sensor alerts. I paid £40, but would need to spend £90 just to get that.
Ultrasonic do a similar job, but you pay a premium for them. Truthfully sonic ones are just fine. The Ordo brush is an excellent brush. A pressure sensor is preferable, but providing you don't brush too hard then it is fine. You only need light pressure. The bristles need to virtually skim the surface of the teeth. There are cheaper brushes than £90. A top option would be the Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300. Currently £65 on Amazon. But, seeing as you have the Ordo, no reason no to stick with that really.
i have a small wire on my bottom front teeth "permanent retainer" and have difficulty cleaning in between the openings, which would you recommend, the oralb smart 1500 or sonicare 4100, oral b noise volume is no concern of mine
I have a retaining wire too. Both do a good job. I couldn't say 1 was better than the other for cleaning around this specifically. The Oral-B tends to work out the best value for money over the years of ownership.
Would you recommend oral B with crossaction brush head for braces?
It can be used with braces yes. Although depending on what braces you have the Ortho head can be useful to, as it is specifically designed to clean around the brackets of fixed braces.
Hi there, I was wondering what are your thoughts on battery operated toothbrushes? I'm currently using Philips Sonicare (rechargeable) but will be going travelling long-term next month and it's quite heavy and bulky to carry so I'm considering getting Philips One, battery operated brush. My main issue is that my teeth are very close together and can't always reach in between the gaps and end up with cavities. I was wondering if battery powered is better than manual?
Whilst they have some benefit, they are not much better than a manual brush in our experience. They feel weak compared to a regular electric toothbrush. Don't get us wrong, there is a place for them, but a battery powered brush isn't going to clean significantly more effectively. Getting between the teeth really is going to be solved only by flossing/interdental cleaning.
After using sonicare for years and few cracked tooth I changed to oral b. 5 years and no issues.
Thank you
I’ve been using the oral b tooth brush for many years and love it. I was given the sonic as a gift and it hurts my teeth. I’ll stay with my oral b.
Opposite for me. Oral b Genius 8000 made my gums recede - deep sweep brush head was too aggressive. Switched to Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 and my gums are much better and white spot lesions gone (although that was mostly from the toothpaste)
@@brilliant13675 You properly not using the brush correctly, or you were brushing too hard. The brush can't cause gum recession. Your gums can only recede if you don't brush properly. I've been using an Oral B electric toothbrush since 2015 and had no problem with my teeth and gums.
@@brilliant13675 First, you may be brushing incorrectly. Just don't apply too much pressure and you should be good. Also, try using one of the softer bristle brush heads (maybe sensitive clean or Sensi UltraThin).
Forgot to mention but it may also be a technique issue that causes gum receding. The toothbrush alone should not cause this. (This also applies to the Sonicare).
@@isaacogunmuko3947 no, oral b stiff brush heads are known to cause gum issues and overall oral b brushes cause more gum recession compared to Sonicare when used properly
I have both
I’ve had my Sonicare by Phillips toothbrush for 11 years lol. Never had a problem with it. I actually bought a Burst toothbrush per recommendation from my dentist from my dentist office and my husband broke his already. I don’t like the Burst at all. They don’t clean my teeth. Total waste of money. My husband left his Sonicare at an air bnb so I’m buying us another set of Sonicare toothbrushes. There’s just so many different models. I can say from experience that the Phillips Sonicare is the best toothbrush I’ve ever had. 11 years is pretty good. The battery lasts weeks. I never feel like my teeth get clean with any other toothbrush.
Whatmodel was your long-lasting Sonicare brush?
My only issue with Sonicare is that it spoils very quickly. We bought the most expensive model, both my girlfriend and I. And guess what, both spoilt in the same month. Both sets lasted about 18months in total? Very very disappointing. Almost felt like it was made to fail after a certain date.
Did you get in contact with Sonicare about this? More than likely the brushes were in warranty and could have been repaired/replaced.
They should get it fixed under warranty. I still don't know how long the warranty is exactly.
What oral B model do you recommend for sensitive teeth? I need a slower gentler toothbrush and softer bristle head thats not going to irritate my teeth and take away all the enamel. But I like the round brush head (not the sonicare one)
Take a look at the Oral-B Pro 3 3000/3 3500 if you are in the UK/EU or the Oral-B Smart 1500 in the USA. Use the Sensi UltraThin or ProGum Care brush head. 👍
11:15 answered my only question -- Will all brush heads interchange with all bases. Good info all around though but if it were me, I would have given that info as part of the intro instead of 11 minutes into it. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback. I guess it ultimately depends on what you want to know. Saying this right at the start might have been quite specific for some people. Will definitely consider for future updates.
No such thing there 🤣
Hey Jon are going to review the Oral b App vs the Philips Sonicare too?
I had thought about it. The issue is the apps can get updated so a review today can potentially be out of date tomorrow. Plus the feature of the app vary from 1 brush to another. So maybe one day I will but it won't be all that soon if I am honest.
Which one do you prefer for people with sensitive teeth and gums? I previously owned an electric toothbrush(sonic) but the vibration gave me a negative sensation and headache probably due to the very hard bristles. My dentist suggested I use one and I am very skeptical due to this reason. Also, which brush heads should we use from the particular brand? I would prefer a gentle cleaning or feeling on the teeth.
There is no one right answer here. Oral-B brushes tend to be best value for money. Both brands offer soft bristled brush heads that you should use. As a general rule both clean comparably and can serve people well. If picking an Oral-B brush go for the sensi ultrathin/pro gumcare heads. If picking sonicare opt for their A3 premium all in one head or S Sensitive or G2 Optimal Gum Care.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you for your detailed reply. Do you think getting an electric toothbrush with gum care or sensitive function will help here? Or are soft bristles enough here?
Soft bristles are generally enough for most people assuming they brush for the right amount of time and with the correct technique. There is likely a reason your dentist recommended electric, so it is worth a go I think. Both Oral-B and Sonicare do have money back guarantees you could potentially take advantage of if you didn't get on with the brush.
I tried both oral are last longer it has a batter battery power consumption
Great video. Which one is better for sensitive gums and teeth?
Neither is necessarily better than another. Just be sure to use a sensitive (soft) brush head with either brand. You may also want to make use of a lower powered cleaning mode if it is available on your toothbrush.
Either, but just make sure you are using the correct technique. If your brush has a sensitive mode consider using it as well, and also use a soft bristle head.
even the Smart 2000 seems hard to find these days, in spite of the update by the channel here. Thoughts on the Oral B IO? There are varying "Series" to this name, though. Cheers.
The Smart 2000 is mainly found in Canada I believe. The iO Series is very good, but many models are quite expensive. Replacement brush heads are twice the price of regular Oral-B heads. This video might be useful for you: kzhead.info/sun/pbahm955kJZ9gKs/bejne.html
Which models has this chargeable travel case with USB? (that does not need any additional cables)
The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige & SURI toothbrushes have charging cases powered by detachable USB A to USB C cables. Philips have the DiamondClean Smart with a hardwired USB cable in the case. There is then the DiamondClean 900 and ExpertClean Series from Philips that have detachable USB to microUSB cables.
Hi thanks for the info. Can you comment on the Myst toothbrush?
Yes, I can. AVOID. Here is a video on it. Do check out some of the comments too: kzhead.info/sun/e8l_YKuppZqufHA/bejne.html
@@ElectricTeeth thank you so much so glad I contacted you.
Thank you for this informative video! However, I have a question why do you recommend different toothbrushes based on living country? BTW I live in Saudi
Different recommendations for different countries because the models of toothbrushes available to buy are different. What is available in the UK for example isn't necessarily available in the USA. Or, if it is, it usually has a different name.
I had oral b for years. Decided to change it to Sonicare. I've had two Sonicare toothbrushes since, and they both broke in less than 2 years. You don't get an extended (new) warranty for a replacement. Not worth the money. I'm going back to oral b.
Sorry to read this Alex. Which model Sonicare did you have, do you know?
@@ElectricTeeth first one was Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300, the second one I received as a replacement was 4500 (they don't have it In the UK, I was in EU at the time. I can give them that, international warranty is a big plus. Both brushes had a problem with the top part. In 4300 the metal part on top of which you mount the brush head completely fell off. I took it out while taking the brush off. In 4500 it didn't get detached but it started moving and it's not vibrating well anymore. :(
Thanks for sharing this Alex, this is really useful to know.
A little update! Personally, me and my boyfriend feel like the oral B brush cleans teeth a bit better. Sonicare toothbrushes felt more premium in their exterior, in touch but I think oral b is more durable and cleans better. 🙃
@@alexsmoak779 just ordered the oral b 3500. Hopefully they fixed the annoying power button from the vatility model and the battery life
Thanks for your sharing
Madness both of them are very good just use a water flosser before brushing great video
I hate the round brush on the Oral B and love the long narrow brush of the Philips. I also much prefer the sonic vibrations of the Philips rather than the rotating round brush of the Oral B. My mouth always feels so much cleaner after using the Philips Sonicare and I came from an Oral B before picking up the Philips Sonicare. I find the OralB too intense and rough. It’s harder to get into those hard to reach places.
Oral b also have the trizone and dual clean brush heads that cleans even better than sonic or rotation movement Oral B Trizone brushing instructions: kzhead.info/sun/eatqoq-ZfWSGqKM/bejne.html Oral B Trizone Brush head: kzhead.info/sun/lK6GlsiXrH-ArHA/bejne.html Oral B Dual clean Brush head: kzhead.info/sun/otCgnp2bkWWHopE/bejne.html
In order to get to those hard-to-reach areas with an Oral B rotating head, you need to incline the brush. kzhead.info/sun/jbSwc9SkhphmmIk/bejne.html kzhead.info/sun/lsyqmttuaHRnfIU/bejne.html kzhead.info/sun/iLmRcc2ujpSkgq8/bejne.html
@@isaacogunmuko3947 that looks really good. Thank you.
Very helpful video but I have a question. I have a ‘Proofvision’ electric shaver socket with built in toothbrush charger my Oral b but can you also charge a sonicare on the same unit?
No. The attachments/fittings on the base of the brushes are different.
@@ElectricTeeth ah thanks for clarifying I thought as much and that seals it for me it’s Oral b all the way as I wouldn’t be without that charger it’s so convenient and no ugly trailing cables.
Just be aware that the Oral-B iO Series 7, 8, 9 & 10 use a different charger so won't be compatible. Other models should be.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you👍
We replaced our older Sonicare 4100 with a new one (well the box says 2020). It felt much less powerful and after research, they did reduce the number of vibrations per minute to 32,000 from 64,000! I'm not sure if this makes a difference, but it feels weak. Buyer beware!
Its because they count strokes or movements. A stroke means up + down while movement is only one direction. So you’re getting exactly the same speed.
I find the vibration of sonicare irritating when the back of the head bumps against my other teeth, but I like that they are quiet. Is the IO best then? Does the whole head vibrate intensely like sonicare or is it like softer like the standard oral b?
I feel that the vibration from the back of the head irritating as well, making me really debating if I should return the sonicare back to Costco. The standard oral b's back of the head vibration is not as bad. Were you able to try the oral-B IO brush?
I bought the sonicare easy clean on sale at best buy for 27 dollars. The hx6511/51. Is that good or should I return it and pay for the 4100? I'm picking up the easyclean tomorrow.
Johnny. The EasyClean is still a decent toothbrush and that's a fair price for it. The 4100 does have some extra but they are not essential. The EasyClean has the timer and pacer which is most important. Ultimately your decision. The 4100 is more expensive.
@@ElectricTeeth cool thanks for the reply. I'll try it out. It was only 27 us dollars. Currently is back to 49.99.
I would like to know which brush is easier to clean.
Sonicare brushes.
I was hoping that the factor of feedback with an app, between these brushes was explained also.. i a verry brusher and the feedback with an app that tells me where i need more time to brush on (side) of theet..
Im a verry bad brusher
Hi Ingrid. We excluded this as we generally don't recommend 'smart' toothbrushes as a must have. Our recommendations tend to be for the good value toothbrushes that do the job. We do cover more information about the apps in the individual reviews of the brushes we cover. It is only the most premium brushes with real time tracking and position detection that will show you which areas of the mouth you have missed or need to pay more attention to. Availability of these brushes does vary from 1 country to another. Models to look at include Oral-B Genius X/Ai, Oral-B iO. Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart. The hum by Colgate is also a much more affordable option if you are within the US. Any other questions, let me know.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks for the answer, I got a genius 9000 about 3-4 years ago. But now im hoping to get to buy the oral-b io9 version.. looks promissing..
Hello, which of three toothbrush is better oclean x pro elite, Oral-B iO Series 6 or Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 6100?
Simply put they can all clean the teeth well, if used correctly. Which is 'best' depends on your specific needs or wants. I would opt for the iO6, but the Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 would be a close second.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you so much for your answer!
I have used Philips Sonicare for about 30 years. First one battery finally would not recharge. The 2nd one is over 10 years old. I wish heads were softer bristles. Very good dental visits with little tartar. I find it hard to believe that there are do many comments with units breaking down. My dog leaves the area with Sonicare. Oral B is louder? He wouldn't like that.
I to have been using sonicare for many years I’m surprised of the beak downs to from other people , I to wish they will make softer brushes after all these. Years but you can buy soft brush heads I used to get them from best buy