Oral-B Genius 8000 vs iO 10 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the Genius 8000* and the iO 10* of Oral-B and take a look at the differences.
Cleaning
Some electric toothbrushes have several different cleaning modes. Although both electric toothbrushes offer you this advantage, the number differs. So with 7 cleaning modes, Oral-B iO 10* gives you more options. With the Oral-B Genius 8000 you can only choose between 5 cleaning modes.
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 8000 has an Rotating Technology. the Oral-B iO 10 has an Magnet Technology used.
It is recommended to change the attachment of the electric toothbrush every 3 months. The Oral-B iO 10 has a reminder function for this. the Oral-B iO 10 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 8000 and the Oral-B iO 10 offer a sensor for pressure control.
At the same time, both toothbrushes have a visual notification. If too much pressure is applied, a light will illuminate. unlike the Oral-B Genius 8000, the Oral-B iO 10 even provides visual feedback as well.
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. The cleaning time is also visible on the the Oral-B iO 10 display.
Display
At the point display there is a difference between the Oral-B Genius 8000 and the Oral-B iO 10. Because only the Oral-B iO 10 is equipped with a display for more information.
App & Smartphone Connection
An app is available for both of the toothbrushes. An app can give you some beneficial features for your brushing time and brushing technique. There are differences in the functions here.
Briefly comparing the app functions:
- Both: Coaching, Position detection
- Only Oral-B Genius 8000*: -
- Only Oral-B iO 10*: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Clean Track
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.