Thinking of buying an Oral-B Genius 9000 smart electric toothbrush? See how it compares to smartphone-compatible rival the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected.
Smart electric toothbrushes are on the rise, with new innovations emerging all the time. The ‘artificial intelligence’ Kolibree Ara is set to launch later this year and there are whispers of Dyson working on a sensor-laden electric toothbrush capable of irrigating between teeth with timed jets of water. But what will these new smart electric toothbrushes be up against when they enter the market?
The Oral-B Genius 9000 and Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected both launched last year. Where they differ from other smart electric toothbrushes is that their respective apps allow you to see a detailed visual representation of your mouth as you brush, so you can see which teeth are in need of more attention.
Oral-B Genius 9000 compared
While the apps for each brush are similar, there are some other key differences between the two.
The Genius 9000 comes with four different brush heads – CrossAction, FlossAction, 3D White and Sensitive – while the Philips Sonicare Platinum Connected has just the one. More brush heads mean a wider range of tailored brushing options, plus a little extra time before having to buy – often expensive – replacements.
The Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected has three brushing modes – Clean, White and Deep Clean. Each offers something slightly different depending on the level of cleaning you’re after. Oral-B’s Genius 9000 has six brushing modes, which include Gum Care and Tongue Clean options.
While both brushes come with a useful travel case, Oral-B’s can be used to charge your toothbrush and smartphone at the same time. That’s a useful addition that will save you bringing at least one less thing on holiday.
But only the Philips Sonicare comes with a UV Sanitiser. Philips claims its ‘UV clean technology helps kill germs on your brush head’. This is a reassuring accompaniment for a product that goes directly into the mouth and often spends time in relatively close proximity to flushing toilets.
But, ultimately, a toothbrush lives and dies by its ability to clean teeth. Check out our Oral-B Genius 9000 review and Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected first look to find out how they compare.
Are smart electric toothbrushes worth it?
Of all the electric toothbrushes we’ve tested, there are currently 12 we’ve rated highly enough to be crowned Which? Best Buy electric toothbrushes. This means they excel at removing plaque and have long-lasting batteries that are usually quick to recharge. During our last round of testing, we took more than 2,000 plaque readings to reach our conclusions about the electric toothbrushes we reviewed.
Paying extra for a smartphone-compatible toothbrush is only a smart move if you’re sure you’ll get the most out of the app. They can help make sure you stick to the dentist-recommended, two-minute brushing time, and they can help you optimise those two minutes by showing you exactly where your brush head is landing.
But there’s a bit of commitment required to get the app loaded and your phone in position before you get started. So it’s worth considering how much investment you’re willing to make in your oral hygiene goals before opting for one of these high-end products.
To see how these smart models match up against their no-frills rivals, read our electric toothbrush reviews.
Cheap electric toothbrush Best Buys
At over £100 each, the Oral-B Genius 9000 and Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected are among the most expensive electric toothbrushes on the market. But if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, there are plenty of cheaper electric toothbrushes worth checking out. We’ve found ones for less than £30 that are so good they’re recommended among our Best Buy electric toothbrushes.
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