The handle houses all the electronics. They are sealed inside. It has a pretty nice design overall. This is the only mode/function button. It turns the brush on and off. It doesn’t change the cleaning modes, because there is only the 1 mode. This is a cycle that lasts for 20 seconds with 7300 oscillations and 30,000 pulsations and designed for as the name suggests, cleaning the tongue.

The outer box is primarily blue in colour, with the brush inside pictured on the front. In this case it is the Pro 1 680 in pink with the travel case included. This 3D White brush head is focused on helping buff the teeth to a nice shine and speed up the removal of any surface staining you may have on the exterior surfaces. 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 X

You can learn more about this mode and how it differs but reading our article, Oral-B cleaning modes explained.But, the whitening mode is often overrated.

Since first launching, the 650 now comes in the same blue colour as the Pro 600 as well as pink also. For those who do not travel all that often and the brush is going to spend most of the time sat in the bathroom waiting for its next use, the battery life is actually fine. 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. However, what is great about an electric toothbrush over a manual brush is the increased consistency in cleaning motion that it can offer and this is why you will often see toothbrush manufacturers claiming up to 100% more plaque removal. Technically, all of the brushes are the same. None of these brushes will clean the teeth better than the other.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. I believe it is in part to offer different products at different price points so you and I as consumers have a choice. What you expect in terms of battery life from a toothbrush may be different from what someone else expects. Two of the more cost effective models within the Oral-B range of electric toothbrushes, these two are among the most popular models available on the market today and either serve the vast majority of users very well. It is primarily of plastic construction, with the main body of the brush being a smooth touch gloss White plastic, but the coloured rubber type material that runs down the brush handle not only accents the brush from a style point of view it also make it easier to hold in the hand, even when wet.

When charging the battery charging icon flashes green and it will stop flashing and go out when the brush is fully charged. In all honesty, for many of us we don’t need this because we are often at home and the charging stand is the natural place to leave the brush when not in use, thus the battery is constantly topped up.Like other Oral B toothbrush, you also get three years guarantee, 2 years at the time of buying and one more year when you register it online. Plaque is a harmful substance that builds up on teeth and around the gumline and you want to remove this as effectively as possible. The Smart 6 travel case is better than some of the cheaper models. It is a white colour and is fairly robust. The Pro 670 will undoubtedly offer a better clean than a manual brush and the built-in timer will ensure you clean for the appropriate amount of time.