There is a great deal to like about the iO and this is without a doubt a step up for Oral-B. But, the downside is the price. It costs quite a bit more than the Genius X and does not deliver significant benefits that would be justifiable to most for the price. Conclusion ThePro 600 offers 8,800 oscillations and 20,0000 pulsations whilst the 2000 offers 9,900oscillations and 45,000 pulsations. For example, the type ‘3766’ also known as model number ‘D501’ is used for the Oral-B GumCare 2, Pro 2, 2000, 2500, 2900, 2950, Pro 1000, Pro 1500, Pro 2000, Pro 3000, Pro 4000, Smart 1500, Smart 2500 brushes. thank John for this detailed information. I really appreciate your expertise and would like to title you as ”JohnTeePedia”.

I think it would help if you included the information about the number of oscillations and pulsations of each model. The type and model number has a role to play. But, these can still be configured differently, for example, the number of cleaning modes on offer. So is it any clearer for people? 🤔 With either you have to power the brush on to change mode, but the Genius will remember the cleaning mode and start on this next time it is powered on, the 5000 does not. You will see that the more feature-rich, and typically more expensive models are shown on the right, compared to the more cost effective models on the left. There are fewer gloss plastics and large expanses of rubber grips, with a much more exclusive looking design.

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Putting this to shame is the 9000’s travel case which is heavier, bulkier but much more premium to look at and touch. It also has the ability to charge the brush in the case, by connecting the provided charging cable. If this is not enough, a USB cable can be connected to the case and charge a device like a smartphone. Whilst each has its place within the market, it is the Pro Series that is the most logical option for the majority. A big improvement, it means you can go between charges for longer and works better for those who travel and are away from power.

Put these two brushes side by side and the differences between them are much harder to tell, they look almost identical, however there are some subtle differences. However, for those who require more detail, we do have a number of comprehensive written comparisons. Oral-B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrush with Smart Pressure Sensor, 1 Cross Action Toothbrush Head & Travel... Both come with a premium travel case and a 2+ week battery life. A visible pressure sensor, 2 minute timer and pacer are built-in too. iO Series vs Genius XFor the majority of people, myself included the Oral-B Pro 3 3500 is the toothbrush to go for. It offers a balance of cleaning performance and features at a price most will find affordable.

If you have a Oral-B Pro 760 already that is working fine, it is not necessarily worth the upgrade. One of the biggest differences is that the Pro 2 2000, which is the more premium model offers an extra cleaning mode. Given that this icon only lights up when the mode is selected, it is hard to tell, but the Genius 9000 does offer a Tongue Cleaning mode that the Smart 6 does not. It’s a bit of a hassle as you need to stand almost perfectly still in front of your camera and a smartphone holder like this is not what most of us want in a bathroom. The great number of choices you have within the Oral-B range can make it really quite difficult to decide which toothbrush is right for you.Over time you will learn how much pressure you need to apply and it will essentially become redundant for most within a few month’s. The new magnetic driven motor is quieter and the way it works produces a cleaning sensation that is similar, but different.

The Pro 3 3000 has a slightly revised design. It looks a little cleaner. Unlike the 2000, it does not have a rubber grip that runs the length of the brush handle. Instead, the only grip on the front is the panel that contains the power button.

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In the sections below we compare Oral-B brushes that are close to each other in price and features. Model by model comparison Pro 600 vs Pro 2 2000 Passionate about business and helping others, Jon has been involved in various online enterprises since the early 2000s. Whilst the Genius is the premium brush it offers inferior battery life. Our testing has confirmed that the 9000 offers 12 days of usage time compared to the 18 days on the Smart 6. To be honest, from my experience it is just as problematic to use the handle type number as it is the handle model number.