Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime vs Philips Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black

Key differences

Number of teeth brushing modes
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime:1
- Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:2
Product colour
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime:Lime
- Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:Black
Number of handles included
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime:1 pc(s)
- Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:2 pc(s)
Number of brush heads included
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime:1 pc(s)
- Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:2 pc(s)
Battery technology
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime:Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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Comparison of HX3211/23, HX6972/38
25 specifications	A Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3211/23 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Lime Model HX3211/23 View product	B Philips Sonicare FlexCare HX6972/38 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black Model HX6972/38 View product
Features3 differ
Purpose	Adult	Adult
Toothbrush type	Sonic toothbrush	Sonic toothbrush
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)	31000 movements per minute	31000 movements per minute
Integrated timer	Yes	Yes
Timer duration modes	2 min, 30 sec	2 min, 30 sec
Number of teeth brushing modesDiffers	1	2
Teeth brushing modesDiffers	Daily care	Daily care, Massage, Whitening
Product colourDiffers	Lime	Black
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s) features	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Irrigator	No	No
UV sanitizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC/Battery	AC/Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
AC input voltage	110-220 V	110-220 V
Charging base	Yes	Yes
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Packaging content2 differ
Number of handles includedDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Number of brush heads includedDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Flosser included	No	No
Travel caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ChargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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