Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Braun Oral-B Genius 8600 vs Philips Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White

22specifications compared
11differ
11identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Toothbrush type
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Oscillating toothbrush
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:Sonic toothbrush
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)
- Oral-B Genius 8600:9900 movements per minute
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:0 movements per minute
Timer duration modes
- Oral-B Genius 8600:30 sec
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:2 min
Number of teeth brushing modes
- Oral-B Genius 8600:6
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:1
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)
- Oral-B Genius 8600:45000 movements per minute
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:31000 movements per minute
Product colour
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Silver
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:Red, White
Handle colour
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Silver
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:Red, White
Power source
- Oral-B Genius 8600:Battery
- Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White:AC/Battery

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Comparison of Oral-B Genius 8600, HX5631/50
47 specifications	A Braun Oral-B Genius 8600 View product	B Philips Sonicare Essence HX5631/50 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Red, White Model HX5631/50 View product
Features8 differ
Purpose	Adult	Adult
Toothbrush typeDiffers	Oscillating toothbrush	Sonic toothbrush
Adjustable speedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)Differs	9900 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Integrated timer	Yes	Yes
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	Daily care
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)Differs	45000 movements per minute	31000 movements per minute
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Red, White
Handle colourDiffers	Silver	Red, White
LED indicators	Status	Status
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Charging indicator	Yes	Yes
Extra soft, end-rounded polished bristlesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Irrigator	No	No
Replacement	Yes	Yes
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
Mobile app supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	Battery	AC/Battery
Battery operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
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
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Gift box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handles included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Number of brush heads includedDiffers	4 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Flosser included	No	No
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)
Rechargeable battery	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Ergonomically tapered handleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TimerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smartimer
Brushing timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 2 weeks
Operating time (Full to Empty)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 2 weeks

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