The Oral-B electric toothbrush line – All current models.

This page compares the features of each of the current Oral-B rechargeable electric toothbrush lines and their individual models. [Here’s a link to our similar review that covers the Sonicare product line.]

How this review is set up.

• For each line, we outline its basic features in a way that makes it possible to draw direct comparisons between it and other Oral-B lines and their models.
• We also point out special characteristics that some of the models have that make them especially unique in the Oral-B lineup.

Added notes and observations.

Also added throughout this page are mentions of our opinion about why each toothbrush might, or might not, make a particularly good choice or value.

There’s a lot of information here.

And you’ll get more out of this page if you read it in order. That’s because we tend to describe features more thoroughly, and provide links to further details about them, the first time they are mentioned in our text.

And also because this page points out important breakpoints in the Oral-B lineup that we feel are important in regard to brushing effectiveness and available options.

The current Oral-B rechargeable electric toothbrush models.

Which brushes do we cover?

The models we’ve chosen are those shown on the “HOME / ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH SERIES” page of the Oral-B website (USA) on July 19, 2021. Here they are listed according to price.

• Oral-B iO Series 9 – ($300)
• Oral-B iO Series 8 – ($250)
• Oral-B Genius X – ($220)
• Oral-B iO Series 7G – ($200)
• Oral-B Genius 9600 – ($200)
• Oral-B Genius 8000 – ($180)
• Oral-B iO Series 6 – ($150)
• Oral-B Smart 7000 – ($130)
• Oral-B Genius 6000 – ($120)
• Oral-B Pro 5000 – ($100)
• Oral-B Smart 3000 – ($90)
• Oral-B Smart 1500 – ($70)
• Oral-B Pro 1000 – ($50)
• Oral-B Pro 500 – ($30)

The above list of brushes represents these Oral-B toothbrush lines.

• iO Series
• Genius
• Smart
• Pro

About the prices we show.

The prices we show above are those we found listed on Oral-B’s website (see link above). On this page, we refer to them as MSRP’s (manufacture’s suggested retail price), although Oral-B’s website left us unclear if that’s precisely the proper label for them or not.

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How we’ve organized this page.

Except for the iO Series brushes that have been grouped together, the other models outlined on this page are listed in descending order of what we perceive to be their relative position (according to features) in the Oral-B lineup, and we make comments about them accordingly.

Check before you buy.

While we’ve done our best to double-check the accuracy of the information on this page, what’s exactly is included with each model can change.

We would think that most of the discrepancies you’ll find are relatively minor (number of brush heads, style of travel case, etc…). But if a specific feature or accessory is important to you, you absolutely must confirm on the packaging of the product you are considering that it is indeed included.

► Oral-B iO Series 9 electric toothbrush.

MSRP – $300

iO Series 9 features –

Number of brushing modes – 7  (Daily Clean, Whitening, Gum Care, Sensitive, Intense, Super Sensitive, and Tongue Clean). (Information about Oral-B brushing modes.)

Brush heads included – 4 total. (Style = Ultimate Clean.)

Note: The brush heads designed for use with the iO Series brushes cannot be used with other Oral-B models and vice versa. (Their attachment fitting is different.)

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier. (Details about Oral-B brushing actions.)

Note: With the iO Series, Oral-B has changed the system used to drive the brush head. And because of that change, the statistic we cite above are simply intended to relay that the brushing action of the iO models can be considered to be equal and likely superior to other Oral-B models.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator – Yes. (Smartring flashes red, brush movement slows down, a warning appears on the brushing app.) (More details about Oral-b pressure indicators.)

Note: With the iO Series Oral-B has introduced their Smart Pressure Sensor System. Different than with other Oral-B lines, this system tells you when you are using too much, not enough, and even the right amount of brushing pressure.

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer – Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses and stutters, Smartring flashes, phone app notifications.) (Details about Oral-b timers.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. Has Oral-B’s Artificial Intelligence feature that provides feedback about your brushing session. Real-time 3D brushing tracking/mouth mapping. Keeps a record of historic brushing sessions (day, week, month).

Note: It’s the iO 9 alone that features mouth mapping that shows your brushing progress in real-time. Other Oral-B’s, including the other iOs, can track where you have brushed. But the 9 keeps track of that information in real-time.

On-handle display – Yes. (Color Interactive Display.)

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.) (This type of battery offers some advantages.)

Charging units – Multi-voltage capability (110 to 240 volts). a) Magnetic charging stand.   b) Travel case with charging capabilities.

Travel case – Yes. (The toothbrush can be charged in this case.)

Colors – Black Onyx, White Alabaster, Rose Quartz.

Things to know about the iO Series 9 –

At the present time, the iO Series 9 toothbrush holds the position of being Oral-B’s top model (most advanced and full-featured). And as such, it, without question, can be considered an excellent toothbrush.

However, it also happens to be astoundingly expensive. So, in terms of looking for a toothbrush that is also a good value, we have a hard time recommending this model.

Please note: We have a page whose only focus is comparing and contrasting the iO Series models. You can find it here. Review: Oral-B iO Series toothbrushes.

► Oral-B iO Series 8, 7G, and 6 electric toothbrushes.

For the following iO models, we describe how their characteristics and features differ from the model 9.

MSRP –
Series 8 – $250 | Series 7G – $200 | Series 6 – $150 |

Brushing modes –
Series 8 – Daily Clean, Whitening, Gum Care, Sensitive, Intense, and Super Sensitive.
Series 7G and 6 – Daily Clean, Whitening, Gum Care, Sensitive, and Intense.

Brush heads included –
Series 8 – 3 total.
Series 7G – 1 total plus a brush head storage case.
Series 6 – 2 total.

Smartphone app – Unlike the iO Series 9, the app experience with the models 8, 7G, and 6 does not include real-time brushing tracking/mouth mapping.

On-handle display –Yes. (Interactive Display)
Series 8 – color.
Series 7G and 6 – Black and white.

Charging units – Magnetic charging stand only. (Models 8, 7G, and 6 do not feature a charging travel case.)

Travel case – Yes.
Series 8 and 6 – Hard case, non-charging.
Series 7G – Travel pouch, non-charging.

Colors –
Series 8 – Black Onyx, White Alabaster, Violet Ametrine.
Series 7G – Black Onyx, White Alabaster
Series 6 – Lava Black, Grey Opal

FYI: As mentioned above, we have a page dedicated to comparing and contrasting the iO Series brushes. You can find it here. Review: Oral-B iO Series toothbrushes.

► Oral-B Genius X electric toothbrush.

Note: We feel we have also seen this toothbrush listed as the Oral-B 10000 Genius X on the Oral-B website. It’s our impression that this model is a functional equivalent of the regular Genius X. We find no significant differences in its list of features and anticipate that the cost difference between the two is simply due to the specific collection of additional accessories each comes with. (For example, the number of included brush heads.)

MSRP – $220

Features of the Genius X.

Number of brushing modes – 6 (Daily Clean, Pro-Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care, Tongue Cleaning).

Brush heads included – 3 total.

Note: Different than with the iO models, this toothbrush and the ones below can be used with an array of different Oral-B “standard” (non-iO) brush heads. This wide assortment of heads creates a lot of options for the user and is a nice feature. (More about Oral-b brush heads.)

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator – Yes. (Smartring flashes red, brush pulsations slow down, a warning appears on the brushing app.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer – Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses and stutters, Smartring flashes, phone app notifications.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. Includes Oral-B’s Artificial Intelligence feature that provides feedback about your brushing session but does not feature real-time 3D brushing tracking/mouth mapping (nor do any of the models below). Keeps a record of historic brushing sessions (day, week, month).

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging units – Multi-voltage capability (110 to 240 volts). a) Standard charging stand. With some models, extra brush head storage is provided on the stand. Some models include a charger pouch (for storage or travel).   b) Travel case with charging capabilities.

Travel case – Yes. (The toothbrush can be charged in this case.) Some models come with a Beauty bag (in which your toothbrush and accessories can be placed).

Things to know about the Genius X –

A comparison of the Genius X’s features to other Oral-B models.

As mentioned above, the Genius X brushes offer multi-voltage charging capabilities. Some offerings include a “Beauty Bag” (a soft pouch your toothbrush and accessories can be placed in).

Additionally, these and the iO Series brushes are the only models in the Oral-B lineup that offer their Artificial Intelligence feature that provides feedback about your brushing session in regard to where you have successfully brushed or not.

Our opinion about smartphone brushing apps in general …

At this point, we think it’s important to point out that on our website’s pages we assign no importance or added value in choosing an app-capable toothbrush model. That’s because having this feature doesn’t make your brush work better. Instead, it’s a motivational tool and therefore to us falls under the category of just being a personal preference. (Not all purchasers will desire this type of intervention in their brushing experience.)

If you feel that having an app-enabled toothbrush is important to you, it’s essential to understand that the specific capabilities and function of the app varies significantly among Oral-B models (lower-end models offer fewer and less sophisticated/refined features).

We make a point of noting these differences as we review each model on this page. This link provides more detail and opinion about Oral-B’s smartphone app.

► Oral-B Genius 9600 electric toothbrush.

MSRP – $200

Features of the Genius 9600.

Number of brushing modes – 6 (Daily Clean, Pro-Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care, Tongue Cleaning).

Brush heads included – 3 total.

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator – Yes. (Smartring flashes red, brush pulsations slow down, a warning appears on the brushing app.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer – Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses and stutters, Smartring flashes, phone app notifications.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. (Includes Position Detection technology feature.)

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging units – Multi-voltage capability (110 to 240 volts). a) Standard charging stand. With some models, extra brush head storage is provided on the stand. Some models include charger pouch (for storage or travel).   b) Travel case with charging capabilities.

Travel case – Yes. (The toothbrush can be charged in this case.)

Smartphone holder – (Wall or mirror mount.) Included.

Things to know about the Genius 9600 –

A comparison of the Genius 9600’s features with other Oral-B models.

As mentioned above, as you continue on down the Oral-B lineup you’ll find that there’s a general trend of reduced brushing app capability and refinement.

The Genius 9600 features what Oral-B terms their Position Detection technology, which seems to be their previous-generation, more-of-a-challenge-to-use, non-real-time brushing mapping feature.

With the Position Detection system, maintaining the proper alignment of your face with your smartphone’s camera is an important aspect of using the feature, which is why a suction-cup mirror/wall phone holder is included with models that have it.

It must also be pointed out that the 9600 is the last brush as we descend on down the Oral-B lineup that features a multi-voltage charging unit (110 to 240 volts).

► Oral-B Genius 8000 electric toothbrush.

MSRP – $180

Features of the Genius 8000 toothbrush line.

Number of brushing modes – 6 (Daily Clean, Pro-Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care, Tongue Cleaning).

Brush heads included – 4 total.

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator – Yes. (Smartring flashes red, brush pulsations slow down, a warning appears on the brushing app.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer – Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses and stutters, Smartring flashes, phone app notifications.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. (Includes Position Detection technology feature.)

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging units – 120 volts only (OK for the USA). a) Standard charging stand. With some models, extra brush head storage is provided on the stand.   b) Travel case with charging feature.

Travel case – Yes. (The toothbrush can be charged in this case.)

Smartphone holder – (Wall or mirror mount.) Included.

Things to know about the Genius 8000 –

Having reached this point on this page, you may have noticed how similar the Genius models are. They have all featured 6 brushing modes, brushing timers and brushing pressure sensors, a charging travel case, and a lithium-ion battery.

In terms of differences, they have varied by way of how many replacement brush heads are included, the degree of sophistication of their integrated brushing app, and whether or not they come with a multi-voltage charger. And therefore, these are the things you need to focus on when making your decision between them.

A comparison of this brush’s features with other higher-end Oral-B models.

The distinguishing points about the Genius 8000 are that its smartphone app utilizes Oral-B’s (comparatively less desirable) Position Detection technology. And it comes with a standard (120 volts only) charger.

Multiple brushing modes – How important are they?

At this point, we’ll mention that our website takes a stance that may seem controversial to many readers. That is, for the vast majority of Oral-b owners, we feel that just using their toothbrush’s Daily Clean setting makes the best choice.

Daily Clean delivers Oral-B’s very effective hallmark “3D” brushing action (involving at least 40,000 pulses and 8,800 oscillations per minute) in sustained form. We’re under the impression that other brushing modes (with the exception noted below) are generally dumbed-down variants of this core action.

Of course, a corollary associated with holding that opinion is that having additional brushing modes offers limited, if any, benefit for most users. (We defend this stance on our Best Oral-B’s page, which seeks to sort out the best-value models.) And that means that we consider models that just feature Daily Clean versus it and any number of additional brushing modes to be fairly equivalent choices.

Other notable Oral-B brushing modes.

Despite what we’ve just stated, we do have the following to say:

As an alternative to Daily Clean, Pro-Clean mode, which according to brush user manuals operates the brush head at an even faster frequency, seems attractive to us.

As another brushing alternative, some models offer Deep Clean mode. A primary difference between it and Daily Clean is that it runs the brush for 3 minutes instead of just 2. Since we feel that most people don’t brush long enough, we like the idea of using Deep Clean. But of course, any Oral-B can just be used for longer. You don’t need this setting to do that.

We wouldn’t purchase a model just to get either of these modes but would likely tend to use them instead of Daily Clean if available.

While we do feel that what we state above is valid for the vast majority of Oral-B users, we can see how having Sensitive mode (a reduced-power, less-effective brushing action) might be needed for frail or debilitated brush users who can’t tolerate a full-power setting.

As a final point, many Oral-B models offer Tongue Cleaning mode. It would be our opinion that manual tongue cleaning is typically more effective.

► Oral-B Smart 7000 electric toothbrush.

As you’ll read below, there are several things about this brush that make it different (less featured) than all of the models discussed above.

MSRP – $130

Features of the Smart 7000.

Number of brushing modes: 6 – Daily Clean, Deep Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care, Tongue Cleaning

Brush heads included: 3 total.

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | 40,000 pulses per min. | 8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator: Yes. (Flashing light on the handle (red), brush pulsations slow down, a notification appears on brushing app and SmartGuide unit.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses-and-stutters and light flashes (green), SmartGuide and phone app notifications.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. (No actual mouth-mapping features.)

Wireless SmartGuide unit: Yes. (This is basically an enhanced brushing timer that also indicates when you’re brushing too hard. Details about the SmartGuide.)

Battery: NiMH. (10 days of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging units – Standard charging stand, 120 volts only. Extra brush head storage is provided on the stand.

Travel case: Yes. (“Premium” travel case. No charging feature.)

Things to know about the Smart 7000 –

There are a host of issues that make this toothbrush different from all of the models discussed above.

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

Smartphone app.

At this point in the Oral-B lineup, the brushing app features that are offered are quite basic. Specifically, the brush/app integration doesn’t have the mouth-mapping capabilities of Oral-B’s higher-end models.

The SmartGuide.

This is the only Oral-B model that comes with their stand-alone wireless SmartGuide unit. For people for whom using a smartphone app isn’t a good fit, this unit might be considered to be a less informative substitute (see link above for details).

Brushing modes.

The 7000 features Deep Clean mode. As discussed above, this mode is one that we consider a suitable alternative to using Daily Clean.

Battery.

This model features the less advantageous (as opposed to lithium-ion) NiMH type of battery.

Travel case.

The included travel case does not have charging capabilities.

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► Oral-B Genius 6000 electric toothbrush.

MSRP – $140

Features of the Genius 6000 toothbrush line.

Number of brushing modes – 5 (Daily Clean, Pro-Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care).

Brush heads included – 1 total.

Top brushing action – 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator – Yes. (Smartring flashes red, brush pulsations slow down, a warning appears on the brushing app.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer – Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses and stutters, Smartring flashes, phone app notifications.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app – Yes. (Includes Position Detection technology feature.)

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging units – 120 volts only (OK for the USA). Standard charging stand that provides for extra brush head storage.

Travel case – Yes.

Smartphone holder – (Wall or mirror mount.) No.

Things to know about the Genius 6000 –

As compared to all of the toothbrushes above, with the Genius 6000 the number of brushing modes included has now dropped from 6 to 5. (Of course, the all-important Daily Clean mode is still included.) And also, with this model you just get one replacement brush head. But due to those tradeoffs, you get a lower price.

What you still do get is a Genius brush, a travel case, the advantages of a lithium-ion battery, and a smartphone app experience if you’re looking for that type of feedback.

What do we think of the Genius 6000?

Overall, we generally like the idea of the Genius 6000. If you want a Genius model, this one is relatively inexpensive (although there are less expensive, fairly equivalent toothbrushes yet discussed lower down on this page). But at the same time, you still get all of the features you need (and more) to do a good job of brushing.

Take note of this point.

It’s our opinion that as you drop ever further down the Oral-B lineup, the issues of build quality, product reliability, and user experience tend to become more of an issue. Suffice it to say, you simply can’t expect Oral-B brushes that cost 1/2 to 1/3 as much as their higher-end counterparts to be truly comparable devices.

We feel we notice this gradual transition less so with Oral-B products as opposed to Sonicare’s, but the saying “you get what you pay for,” just like with any other type of product, does apply. Our Selecting the best Oral-B’s page takes this issue into consideration.

► Oral-B Pro 5000.

Features of the Pro 5000.

Charging unit: Standard charging stand, 120 volts only. Holds additional brush heads.

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app: Yes. (But lacks the mouth-mapping features of the highest-end Oral-B’s.)

Things to know about the Pro 5000 –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

This brush only features 5 brushing modes (but does have Daily Clean and Pro-Clean, discussed above). And it only offers the most primitive version of the Oral-B smartphone app.

It has the less preferred NiMH type of battery. Its charger only works with 120-volt systems. It does come with a travel case (the cheapest Oral-B model that does) but the case has no charging capabilities.

Our bottom line.

This is a model that has all of the features you need to do a good job of brushing and not all that much more, at a relatively inexpensive price. So in terms of value, we think the Pro 5000 makes a fairly reasonable choice.

► Oral-B Smart 3000 Electric Toothbrush.

Oral-B Smart 3000 toothbrush.

Features of the Smart 3000.

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses-and-stutters.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app: Yes. (But lacks the mouth-mapping features of the highest-end Oral-B’s.)

Travel case: No.

Things to know about the Smart 3000 –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

As compared to other lower-end Oral-B’s, the Pro 3000 has 3 brushing modes, a NiMH battery, and does not come with a travel case.

Even though this toothbrush only features 3 brushing modes, we will point out that it still has two of those that we feel the average household would ever find a reason to need (Daily Clean, Sensitive – discussed above).

Our bottom line.

From the standpoint of trying to avoid buying a model that has more features than you really need, yet is still a good effective brush (which is the premise of our Picking out the Best (value) Oral-b) page, the Smart 3000 is a model that we feel should be considered.

► Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush.

Features of the Smart 1500.

Top brushing action: 3D movement. | >40,000 pulses per min. | >8,800 oscillations per min. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Top tier.

Brush heads included: 1 total.

Battery type – Lithium-ion. (Greater than 2 weeks of brushing on 1 full charge.)

Charging unit: Standard charging stand, 120 volts only. No extra brush head storage is provided.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator: Yes. (Flashing light on the handle (red), brush pulsations slow down.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / Yes. (Handle pauses-and-stutters.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app: No.

Travel case: No.

Things to know about the Pro 1500 –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

The charging stand does not provide extra brush head storage. And the brush does not integrate with the Oral-B smartphone brushing app.

It does not come with a travel case but does feature a lithium-ion battery.

Our bottom line.

Since the Pro 1500 does feature Daily Clean, we consider it a contender in qualifying as a good low-end Oral-B choice. In fact, a very bare-bones model where you’re buying very little more than you absolutely need to do a good job of brushing.

Take Note – (A very important consideration.)

At this point, we’ve reached a very significant turning point in the Oral-b lineup of toothbrushes.

While the Pro 1000 discussed next does create Oral-B’s 3D brushing motion (a very important feature to have), its top vibratory rate is only 20,000 pulses per minute. This is essentially 1/2 (less in some cases) the top speed of all of the brushes we’ve discussed above. As such:

• The scrubbing efficiency of the brush is reduced (due to fewer total brush movements per minute).
• The toothbrush’s effectiveness is compromised too (because its lower vibratory rate creates less of a “non-contact” brushing effect, the phenomenon where a toothbrush can disrupt plaque beyond where its bristles actually touch).

And due to this design shortcoming, we would consider any of the Oral-B models above to make a vastly superior choice.

► Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush

MSRP – $50

Features of the Pro 1000.

Number of brushing modes: 1 – Daily Clean

Top brushing action: 3D – 20,000 pulses/minute, 8,800 oscillations/minute. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Mediocre.

Brush heads included: 1 total.

Battery: NiMH.

Charging unit: Standard charging stand, 120 volts only. No extra brush head storage is provided.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator: Yes. (Brush pulsates.)

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / Yes. (The brush handle buzzes.)

Bluetooth connectivity/Smartphone app: No.

Travel case: No.

Things to know about the Pro 1000 –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

This model’s charging stand does not provide extra brush head storage. The brush does not integrate with the Oral-B smartphone brushing app. It does not come with a travel case.

And most importantly, this brush as compared to all of the Oral-B models above features an inferior brushing action.

Take Note:

The toothbrushes below only feature Oral-B’s 2D brushing motion. This means they create absolutely no “non-contact” brushing effect (see link above). We consider this a significant disadvantage.

If for some reason you end up choosing one of these models, don’t do so in the sense that you think you’re buying a modern-design Oral-B electric because you’re not.

► Pro 500 Electric Toothbrush

MSRP – $30

Features of the Pro 500.

Number of brushing modes: 1 – Daily Clean

Top brushing action: 2D – 7,600 rotating movements. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Subpar.

Brush heads included: 1 total.

Battery: NiMH.

Charging unit: Standard charging stand.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator: No.

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / No. (In-handle timer.)

Travel case: No.

Things to know about the Pro 500 –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

As compared to other low-end Oral-B’s, this brush does not feature an excessive brushing pressure indicator or a quadrant brushing timer.

And most importantly, and even as compared to the Pro 1000, the brushing action that this model creates is substantially inferior.

Vitality (Floss Action) Electric Toothbrush

We didn’t see the Vitality listed as a current model when composing this page. However, since we had this review already prepared, we decided to go ahead and include it. We did that mainly so readers will understand that we do not consider this a suitable toothbrush to purchase.

MSRP – $30

Features of the Vitality line.

Number of brushing modes: 1 – Daily Clean

Top brushing action: 2D – 7,600 rotating movements. As compared to other Oral-B electrics = Subpar.

Brush heads included: 1 total.

Battery: NiMH.

Charging unit: Standard charging stand.

Excessive brushing pressure indicator: No.

Brushing timer / Quadrant timer: Yes / No.

Travel case: No.

Things to know about the Vitality line –

A comparison of this brush’s features with other Oral-B models.

There are quite a few “no’s” associated with this brush: No pressure sensor, no quadrant timer, no travel case, no Bluetooth/Smartphone App capability, no extra brush head storage.

But simply due to its ineffectual brushing action (as compared to all Oral-B’s except the Pro 500 which shares the same subpar brushing action), we would not consider purchasing a Vitality brush.

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If you’re looking for more to read about Oral-B rechargeable toothbrushes, we recommend this page: What Oral-B models offer the best value (features and function vs. price)?