Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White vs Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White

35specifications compared
7differ
28identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White has 1 more teeth brushing modes than the Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White (2 vs 1). The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White has 31,000 movements per minute more toothbrush frequency (pulsations) than the Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White (62000 movements per minute vs 31000 movements per minute). Only the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White has integrated timer. Teeth brushing modes: Daily care on the Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White, Daily care, Whitening on the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White. Product colour: Blue, White on the Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White, White on the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White.

Integrated timer
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:No
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:Yes
Number of teeth brushing modes
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:2
Teeth brushing modes
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Daily care
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:Daily care, Whitening
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:31000 movements per minute
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:62000 movements per minute
Product colour
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue, White
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:White
Battery technology
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Operating time (Full to Empty)
- Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Up to 10 days
- Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White:Up to 3 weeks

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Comparison of HX3281/20, HX8981/02
39 specifications	A Philips Sonicare Essence+ HX3281/20 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White Model HX3281/20 View product	B Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ HX8981/02 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush White Model HX8981/02 View product
Features5 differ
Purpose	Adult	Adult
Toothbrush type	Sonic toothbrush	Sonic toothbrush
Adjustable speed	No	No
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)	0 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Toothbrush frequency (rotations)	0 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Integrated timerDiffers	No	Yes
Timer duration modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 min
Number of teeth brushing modesDiffers	1	2
Teeth brushing modesDiffers	Daily care	Daily care, Whitening
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)Differs	31000 movements per minute	62000 movements per minute
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	White
Handle colour	White	White
Handle(s) features	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Indication light	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	Status	Status
Recharge indicator	Yes	Yes
Charging indicator	Yes	Yes
Handles quantity	1	1
Irrigator	No	No
Mobile app support	No	No
Poweridentical
Power source	Battery	Battery
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
AC input frequency	110-220 V	110-220 V
AC input voltage	110 - 220 V	110 - 220 V
Charging base	Yes	Yes
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Number of handles included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Number of brush heads included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Flosser included	No	No
Travel caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Charger	Yes	Yes
Number of chargers	1	1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rechargeable battery	Yes	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Colour	Yes	Yes
Timer	Smartimer and Quadpacer	Smartimer and Quadpacer
Operating time (Full to Empty)Differs	Up to 10 days	Up to 3 weeks
Brushing timeKnown for one	Up to 10 days	Unknown — not stated by the source

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