Oral-B Genius 10000 vs Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 - Where are the differences?

Let's take a look at the differences between the Oral-B Genius 10000* and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100* in comparison.

Cleaning

Some electric toothbrushes have several different cleaning modes. Although both electric toothbrushes offer you this advantage, the number differs. So with 3 cleaning modes, Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 gives you less choices than the Oral-B Genius 10000* with 6 modes. In contrast to the Oral-B Genius 10000, The Oral-B Genius 10000 even recognizes which mode should be selected when switching from the attachment.

Some devices additionally offer a choice of intensity levels. Here there is no difference in the two products. In both cases there is only one intensity level.

There is a difference in the technology used. The Oral-B Genius 10000 has an Rotating Technology. the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 has an Sound Technology used.

It is recommended to change the attachment of the electric toothbrush every 3 months. The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 has a reminder function for this. the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 does not have such a function.

Pressure control

Too much pressure with the toothbrush can harm the teeth and especially the gums. Also, too much pressure affects the cleaning result. To remedy this, many electric toothbrushes offer an imprint control. Both the Oral-B Genius 10000 and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 offer a sensor for pressure control.

the Oral-B Genius 10000 provides a visual notification. If too much pressure is applied, a light lights up in the process.

Timer and cleaning time

Both electric toothbrushes have an integrated timer for the correct brushing time. The time for the optimal brushing time is 120 seonds for both devices. There is also a split timer at 30 seonds for both toothbrushes. The timer works for the two devices with vibration.

App & Smartphone Connection

There is a difference in the app, because there is only an app available for the Oral-B Genius 10000. An app can give you some beneficial features for your brushing time and brushing technique.

The app the Oral-B Genius 10000 offers you as functions Coaching and Position detection.

Battery

The battery life of the two electric toothbrushes is identical with up to 14 days. A longer battery life is particularly interesting for travel, where power is not always available. However, this is still a problem with very few toothbrushes. Some devices even offer a travel case with a built-in charging function.