Oral-B iO 8 vs Philips Sonicare For Kids - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a look at the differences between the Oral-B iO 8* and the Philips Sonicare For Kids* in comparison.
Cleaning
Some electric toothbrushes have several different cleaning modes. With 6 cleaning modes only the Philips Sonicare For Kids offers that in this comparison. The Oral-B iO 8 has only one cleaning mode.
Some devices additionally offer a choice of intensity levels. In contrast to the Oral-B iO 8, the Philips Sonicare For Kids offers a choice with 2 intensity levels.
There is a difference in the technology used. The Oral-B iO 8 has an Magnet Technology. the Philips Sonicare For Kids has an Sound Technology used.
Unlike the Philips Sonicare For Kids, the Oral-B iO 8 has a reminder function to change the toothbrush attachment. It is recommended to change the attachment every 3 months.
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. There is a difference here. Only the Oral-B iO 8* offers you a sensor for this.
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. On the display the Oral-B iO 8 the cleaning time is also visible.
Display
Unlike the Philips Sonicare For Kids, the Oral-B iO 8 is equipped with a display to show you 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
- Only Oral-B iO 8*: Position detection, Artificial Intelligence
- Only Philips Sonicare For Kids*: -
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.
