Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Braun Oral-B Genius 8600 vs Philips Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White

23specifications compared
12differ
11identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Toothbrush type
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Oscillating toothbrush
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Sonic toothbrush
Adjustable speed
- Oral-B Genius 8600:No
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Yes
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)
- Oral-B Genius 8600:9900 movements per minute
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:31000 movements per minute
Timer duration modes
- Oral-B Genius 8600:30 sec
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:2 min
Number of teeth brushing modes
- Oral-B Genius 8600:6
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)
- Oral-B Genius 8600:45000 movements per minute
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:0 movements per minute
Pressure sensor
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Yes
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:No
Product colour
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Silver
- Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue, White

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Comparison of Oral-B Genius 8600, HX5612/08
50 specifications	A Braun Oral-B Genius 8600 View product	B Philips Sonicare Essence HX5612/08 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White Model HX5612/08 View product
Features10 differ
Toothbrush typeDiffers	Oscillating toothbrush	Sonic toothbrush
Adjustable speedDiffers	No	Yes
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)Differs	9900 movements per minute	31000 movements per minute
Timer duration modesDiffers	30 sec	2 min
3D effectKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of teeth brushing modesDiffers	6	1
Teeth brushing modesDiffers	Daily care, Deep clean, Gum care, Pulse, Sensitive, Whitening	Deep clean
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)Differs	45000 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Pressure sensorDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Blue, White
Handle colourDiffers	Silver	Blue, White
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Extra soft, end-rounded polished bristlesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Toothbrush frequency (rotations)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 movements per minute
Handle(s) featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ergonomic
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handles quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Battery operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	336 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging baseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for one	24 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 220 V
Other featuresidentical
Product battery lifeKnown for one	14 Days	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product performanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 2X more plaque removal
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Gift box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of brush heads includedDiffers	4 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Travel caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Base stationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ChargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Technical detailsidentical
Ergonomically tapered handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TimerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smartimer
Brush headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brushing timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 2 weeks
Proven health benefitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Helps improve gum health
Speed(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 31000 brush movement/min
Whitening benefitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Helps naturally remove stains

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