Oral B Vs Philips Sonicare Toothbrush: Pros and Cons

Oral B Vs Philips Sonicare: Which is Better?

Sonicare and Oral-B have a history of being known as great electric toothbrushes brands for many years. Their rivalry of Oral B Vs Philips Sonicare has been extremely vicious, and they are still battling to this day. Each of them has its own great strengths and weaknesses. No matter what kind of electric toothbrush you opt for, Oral B and Sonicare provides quality toothbrushes with most people in mind.

How to brush your teeth properly whether you’re using an Oral b vs Philips Sonicare will be completely the same. Check out the video link on how to properly brush your teeth with an Electric toothbrush.

Oral b vs Philips Sonicare: Features and Designs Compared

An ordinary manual toothbrush is no comparison when it comes to the Sonicare or Oral-B electric toothbrush features. Both of these electric brushes provide better designs, innovations, and also features compared to manual toothbrushes.

Both Sonicare and Oral-B both offer such a great option when using an electric toothbrush, so it makes it difficult to decide which to choose for the consumer.

The main factors for consideration when choosing which brand is best between them are mainly found in comfort, motion, features, battery, and others.

Oral-B Vs Sonicare Toothbrushes: The Series Compared

ORal B has 4 different series.

• Oral-B io
• Genius Series
• Smart Series
• Pro Series/Vitality

Oral-B io Series Vs Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

The Oral-B io series is the newest of the Oral B Product line and this is the top of the line from Oral B. This series has a Smart Pressure Sensor which protects you from brushing your teeth too hard. This feature is also present on the Philps Sonicare Diamondclean.

As you brush your teeth, there is also an AI Recognition interactive display that connects to your phone, and it will tell you how you are brushing. There is a visual display that gauges which part of your teeth you are brushing well vs needing improvement on. This feature is also used with the Sonicare Diamondclean toothbrush “SCRUBBING SENSOR” feature. 

The similarities between the diamond clean brush and the new Oral io Series is stunning.

Although both Sonicare and Oral B brush will notify you of you brushing too hard, the Oral-B’s bright neon color change will instantly alert you to your level of brushing which includes too hard, too soft, or just right.

The 6 different brushing modes is great for whether you have sensitive teeth, want to whiten your teeth, an intense brushing mode, etc.

The app that you get with the Oral B toothbrush is Gamified, so it’s fun to get a score on your brushing.  You will get a score out of 100% on the amount of time you brushed, how much of your mouth you covered brushing, and how much pressure you put on your gums and teeth while brushing.

The better you do, the higher your score.

Both models have a built-in 2-minute quadrant timer.

When you purchase Oral-B iO Series 8 Black Onyx, you will receive 3 Oral-B iO Ultimate Clean Replacement Brush Heads as well as a beautiful premium travel case.

I do notice that the Sonicare Diamondclean does have the feature that notifies you when you should change your toothbrush head, but does not notify you when your bristles are frayed.

With the Oral B io Series, the display on the front panel does have a 2-minute timer which the Sonicare does not have.

The Oral B toothbrush only takes 3 hours to charge and can last up to 14 days which is quite impressive.

A 60-day money-back guarantee for the Oral B io Series is a little more attractive compared to the 30-day money-back guarantee with the Sonicare toothbrush.

The Oral B io Series interactive color display is pretty nice looking. It displays bright messages to you. The color options include White Alabaster,  Violet, and Onyx.

The battery on the IO series is expected to last longer than 14 days, comes with a portable travel charging case, and Smart Color display.

Oral-B iO Series 8 Electric Toothbrush With 3 Brush Heads

 

Differences and similarities Between Oral b vs Philips Sonicare

The noticeable difference between Oral-B vs Sonicare is how these products clean your teeth. Rotary motion is used by Oral-B with a small brush head. This Rotary motion allows the round brush head to spin right and left as well as the pulse motion. When it comes to brushing your teeth, some people find this rotary motion more comfortable. Some people find this rotary motion uncomfortable, and that is why some people prefer the Sonicare toothbrush instead.

The rotary motion that Oral-B provides can also clean your teeth comprehensively, even in difficult parts inside the mouth, such as the back molars. The small round head enables you to clean each individual tooth, which gives you a more deeply clean.

With both Toothbrushes, they offer a series of the lower end as well as comparable upper-end toothbrushes.

PLAQUE REMOVAL COMPARISONS On Sonicare Vs Oral-B Toothbrushes

IN the article, “A comparison of two electric toothbrushes with respect to plaque removal and subject preference“, the study compared Braun Oral-B 3D Plaque Remover vs  Sonicare electric toothbrush. The study showed that the Braun Oral-B 3d Electric toothbrush reduced 87% of plaque between the teeth while Sonicare removed 68%.

In this study, 88% of the population used an Oral B toothbrush and said they preferred the Oral B Toothbrush because of its small toothbrush head.

This article on “plaque removal efficacy: an advanced rotating-oscillating power toothbrush versus a sonic toothbrush” compared Rotating-oscillating toothbrushes with Sonic toothbrushes for the efficacy of plaque removal using a compact and a large toothbrush head.

The study concluded that the Oral-B Triumph was better at plaque removal when competing against the Sonicare Elite 7300 toothbrush.

Oral-B GENIUS X Electric Toothbrush With 3 Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads & Toothbrush Case, Black

60-day money-back risk-free trial of the product.

6 different cleaning modes similar to the io series and the ability to customize your color options on your smart brush. There is a visible pressure sensor that lets you know where you are brushing too hard.

2-week battery life, 6 different brushing modes, and comes with a travel charger and case.

The app lets you see where you’re brushing too hard.

OralB Genius Vs Philips Diamondclean

With both toothbrushes, you will be getting an amazing new experience. You will be getting the job done of keeping your teeth clean and will have an app to track your progress.

In the case of comparing the price of the Oral B Genius vs Philips Diamondclean toothbrush, you will be able to get a cheaper Philips Diamondclean brush.

The charging glass is a pretty cool feature of the Sonicare Diamondclean brush too, but over the years, the Oral B brush has outperformed the Sonicare brush when it comes to cleaning in between teeth.

Either way, you will always have to floss no matter which brush you choose.

Both apps provide an amazing experience and will let you know when you need to stop brushing so hard, which area of your mouth you’ve brushed, and how well you have brushed.

The Sonicare app will tell you when you need to switch your toothbrush head out which is nice. And the battery on the Sonicare seems to last longer with 3 weeks compared to the 2 weeks with the Oral B Brush.

The warranties on both brushes are great too, but the Oral B brush will give you 60 days to try out the brush compared to the 30-day sonicare brush.

Oral-B Pro 1500 CrossAction Electric Power Rechargeable Battery Toothbrush, Powered by Braun

 

This 3d action toothbrush oscillates, rotates, and pulsates, has a pressure sensor to stop you from brushing too hard, and is compatible with a laundry list of different brush heads ( CrossAction, FlossAction, Precision Clean, 3D White, Sensitive Gum Care, Deep Sweep, Dual Clean)

This toothbrush is also ADA approved.

The battery lasts about 14 days on this model.

This toothbrush only has 1 brushing mode.

If you are interested in getting the same toothbrush technology with more features, there is also the Pro3000 and Pro7500 model in addition to this Pro1500 model.

The Oral B Pro 3000 model 

This model comes with the same type of battery, but the battery only lasts up to 10 days when compared to the Oral B Pro 1000/1500 model and the Oral B Pro 7500 Model.

This model has 3 different power modes and Blue tooth connectivity.

Why does the small head enable you to get a deeper clean?

Because it forces you to focus on one tooth at a time. When you focus on one tooth at a time, you allow the brush to do the work it needs. Improper use of the toothbrush includes brushing too hard, brushing more than 1-2 teeth at a time, and not using a 45-degree angle while using the toothbrush.

TOOTHBRUSH HEAD COMPARISON 

Sonicare toothbrushes come with a bigger oval brush head (usually about 1-2 molars in length ) which moves side-to-side. This action is named sonic motion. Even though this is quite effective to clean teeth thoroughly, it can be uncomfortable to move in your mouth.

To learn more about SOnicare toothbrush heads, feel free to check out this article on the different Sonicare toothbrush heads compared or Sonicare website.

In my experience, most people tend to prefer the sonic motion of the Sonicare Toothbrush because it moves the only side to side rather than in three different directions. Some people also tend to dislike the pulsing motion that comes with the Rotary Oral B Toothbrush.

Price Difference between Oral-B Vs Sonicare

The prices between them are also different. Oral-B is considered cheaper than Sonicare toothbrush because they started out selling Electric toothbrushes at cheaper price points.

Recently, Oral B has come out with a high-end line of Electric toothbrushes that are comparable to the High-end Sonicare model.

That’s all because Oral-B uses a to create low-end brush models whilst Sonicare is high-end. By the reason, Oral-B is considered more inexpensive toothbrushes.

Even though Oral B is less expensive than the Sonicare toothbrush, you can still get a thorough clean using this toothbrush at an affordable price.

Sonicare also has toothbrushes on the lower end of the price spectrum as well.

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9750 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, Lunar Blue HX9954/56

 

This top of the line toothbrush model comes with a High Price point as well as a long list of functionality. This brush comes in Blue and Rose Gold colors.

The functionality of this toothbrush includes 3 levels of intensities, and it can change through 5 different modes.

5 modes include:

•  Clean – For daily normal cleaning.
• White+ – this helps to remove surface stains.
• Deep Clean+,
• Gum Health – provides a more gentle type of cleaning on your gums.
• TongueCare – perfect for cleaning your tongue with the Sonicare
• Each mode above can change intensity which helps if you have a sensitivity or wants a stronger brushing intensity. (3 intensity levels)

This toothbrush head claims to remove stains in up to 3 days which is much faster compared to it’s other Sonicare models.

It comes with toothbrush heads that contain soft bristles,

Other functionalities include BrushSync technology which allows you to buy specific “smart toothbrush heads” that will automatically sync with your toothbrush and pair it to your specific type of toothbrush head automatically.

This toothbrush also comes with a glass cup that you can use to charge your new Sonicare DiamondClean Brush.

30 Day returns for this toothbrush

THE SMARTEST TOOTHBRUSH: “SONICARE” 

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PRESS THE POWER BUTTON 

The microchip contained in your brush head notifies your  DiamondClean Smart Toothbrush which power and mode to use based on the toothbrush head you’re using.

Your toothbrush automatically knows to select the optimal mode and intensity based on the toothbrush head that you’re using.

MY FAVORITE FEATURE: SCRUBBING SENSOR

Electric toothbrushes are made for letting the toothbrush do all the work, and this toothbrush will notify you if it senses you are brushing too hard as well as brushing too many teeth at once.

Brushing too many teeth at once is called the “Scrubbing Technique”. It’s when someone brushes so many teeth at once that they end up BRUSHING AWAY THEIR GUMS. They ruin the Periodontal attachment, and their teeth look longer.

In the long run, you can end up losing your teeth faster brushing hard. If you brush too many teeth at once, the recession may happen faster. I like this feature because it will notify you to stop that behavior.

This toothbrush’s feature is so smart that it will make you a better brusher over time. I believe you should choose to use the app that comes with it. It’s like having a toothbrush coach telling you what you’re doing right and where you can improve.

This means that it can be great for people that are not able to go to the Dental office as often due to fear of aerosols.  Some people are avoiding Dental Offices right now due to various reasons.

Some reasons include Covid19, loss of Dental benefits, people with bad brushing habits. Other reasons are people not sure what type of Brushing habits they have.

For a list of Oral B coupons and mail-in rebates, you can sign up and save when you purchase replacement parts from Oral B.

SONICARE Diamondclean TOOTHBRUSH APP TouchUp feature

The app that is provided with this toothbrush will notify you if you miss an area of your mouth.

The toothbrush app will also tell you how long you have been using your toothbrush head. While brushing your teeth, it will let you know when to change it based on your use.

There are also multiple different toothbrush heads that you can use with this toothbrush. Check out which toothbrush heads can be used with your Sonicare toothbrush by visiting this article I created called 5 Best toothbrush Subscriptions.

The Battery of oral-b vs Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes

When-it-comes to battery life, Oral-B has a less powerful battery compared to the Sonicare toothbrush. The Oral-B toothbrush has a lower-quality battery inserted in the brush.

Based on the brush model, it can last up to twelve days before it is recharged. But, the Sonicare’s top Model ( Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ 7 Series and Diamondclean) can last up to 3 weeks.

Unlike Oral-B, Sonicare pays much attention to battery life. Sonicare is able to last up to fifteen days with two minutes of usage before it is recharged. It may not seem like a huge issue, but it can affect someone’s usage of their Sonicare toothbrushes. I would consider traveling by this toothbrush, and even road trips or camping.

The Sonicare brush’s battery is truly saving-time and hassle-free. At this point, Oral-B is defeated by Sonicare. The Sonicare price is more expensive but with longer-lasting battery life.

Oral b vs Philips Sonicare WARRANTY CLAIM

As stated in my Philips Sonicare Warranty Claim FOR TOOTHBRUSHES article, Philips Sonicare states that “products come with a 2-year warranty and a 90-day money-back guarantee*. If within 90 days, you are not completely satisfied, Philips will refund you the purchase price on your sales receipt.”

Oral B toothbrushes also have a 2-year warranty that starts the day of your purchase. This warranty lasts for 2 years and they will replace it free of charge for 2 years.

If you would like more information about the Oral B Warranty service, please check out their website.

Currently, you can try out their newest toothbrush, “Oral-B iO Series 8 Electric Toothbrush”, and if you don’t love it, return it for your money back.

Conclusion

Oral-B brushes are not known for having the best toothbrush quality, but they have upgraded their technology and products. Now that they offer an abundance of new products and technology. You are sure to get a great product from them

But, even though they now offer much more expensive products compared to previous years, they still offer great toothbrushes. They are affordable and ADA approved such as the Pro1000/1500 model.

The difference mentioned previously with regards to Sonicare Vs Oral B’s Action(Sonic vs Rotary). Both Sonicare and Oral B provide an effective means of reducing the plaque level. But, previous studies have shown that the Oral-B’s technology was superior in removing plaque between the teeth.

Personally, I prefer the feeling of Sonicare’s Sonic movement.  And I’m fine with the slightly less plaque reduction because I know that I will need to floss daily.

The battery life of “Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Battery Powered Toothbrush” which uses 2 AA batteries. This model lasts a much shorter time, so it makes users charge the battery more frequently than Sonicare’s brush.

The battery life of the Sonicare toothbrushes lasts longer.  I’m a fan of traveling with the Sonicare toothbrush compared to the 2-week lifespan of the Oral B brush.

Aside from its lack of battery life, it offers handy features despite the Oral B toothbrush model you choose.

Oral-B is an ideal choice if you search for an outstanding electric toothbrush whilst being mindful of price.

The most amazing feature about Sonicare electric toothbrushes is the powerful battery life. It can be a great choice if you are bothered to often charge the battery. Its high-end brush model is also a plus aspect.

 

Which is Better Oral B or Sonicare?

Sonicare and Oral-B have a history of being known as great electric toothbrushes brands for many years. Their rivalry of Oral B Vs Philips Sonicare has been extremely vicious, and they are still battling to this day. Each of them has its own great strengths and weaknesses. No matter what kind of electric toothbrush you opt for, Oral B and Sonicare provides quality toothbrushes with most people in mind. How to brush your teeth properly whether you're using an Oral b vs Philips Sonicare will be completely the same. Check out the video link on how to properly brush your teeth with an Electric toothbrush.

What is the best electric toothbrush on the market?

Sonicare and Oral-B have a history of being known as great electric toothbrushes brands for many years. Their rivalry of Oral B Vs Philips Sonicare has been extremely vicious, and they are still battling to this day. Each of them has its own great strengths and weaknesses. No matter what kind of electric toothbrush you opt for, Oral B and Sonicare provides quality toothbrushes with most people in mind.

Is there really a difference between Sonicare toothbrush and Oral B toothbrush?

OralB Genius Vs Philips Diamondclean With both toothbrushes, you will be getting an amazing new experience. You will be getting the job done of keeping your teeth clean and will have an app to track your progress. In the case of comparing the price of the Oral B Genius vs Philips Diamondclean toothbrush, you will be able to get a cheaper Philips Diamondclean brush. The charging glass is a pretty cool feature of the Sonicare Diamondclean brush too, but over the years, the Oral B brush has outperformed the Sonicare brush when it comes to cleaning in between teeth. Either way, you will always have to floss no matter which brush you choose. Both apps provide an amazing experience and will let you know when you need to stop brushing so hard, which area of your mouth you've brushed, and how well you have brushed. The Sonicare app will tell you when you need to switch your toothbrush head out which is nice. And the battery on the Sonicare seems to last longer with 3 weeks compared to the 2 weeks with the Oral B Brush.

Does Sonicare remove plaque?

Sonicare toothbrushes come with a bigger oval brush head (usually about 1-2 molars in length ) which moves side-to-side. This action is named sonic motion. Even though this is quite effective to clean teeth thoroughly, it can be uncomfortable to move in your mouth.

Does Oral B remove plaque?

Because the Oral B toothbrush head is small, it forces you to focus on one tooth at a time. When you focus on one tooth at a time, you allow the brush to do the work it needs. Improper use of the toothbrush includes brushing too hard, brushing more than 1-2 teeth at a time, and not using a 45-degree angle while using the toothbrush.

What is the scrubbing sensor on Sonicare Toothbrush?

Electric toothbrushes are made for letting the toothbrush do all the work, and this toothbrush will notify you if it senses you are brushing too hard as well as brushing too many teeth at once. Brushing too many teeth at once is called the Scrubbing Technique. It's when someone brushes so many teeth at once that they end up BRUSHING AWAY THEIR GUMS. They ruin the Periodontal attachment, and their teeth look longer.