Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Philips Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White vs Philips Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 26identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Teeth brushing modes
    • Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Daily care, Gum care
    • Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231:Daily care
  • Product colour
    • Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue, White
    • Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231:White
  • Handle colour
    • Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue
    • Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231:Pink, White
  • Handles quantity
    • Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1
    • Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231:2
  • Number of handles included
    • Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1 pc(s)
    • Sonicare 2 Series plaque defense HX6231:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of HX6231/12, HX6231/23
35 specifications
Features4 differ
PurposeAdultAdult
Toothbrush typeSonic toothbrushSonic toothbrush
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)0 movements per minute0 movements per minute
Toothbrush frequency (rotations)0 movements per minute0 movements per minute
Integrated timerYesYes
Timer duration modes2 min2 min
Number of teeth brushing modes11
Teeth brushing modesDiffersDaily care, Gum careDaily care
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)31000 movements per minute31000 movements per minute
Pressure sensorNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
Handle colourDiffersBluePink, White
Handle(s) featuresErgonomicErgonomic
Indication lightYesYes
Recharge indicatorYesYes
Charging indicatorYesYes
Handles quantityDiffers12
IrrigatorNoNo
ReplacementYesYes
Mobile app supportNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceBatteryBattery
Battery operatedYesYes
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage110-220 V110-220 V
RechargeableYesYes
Charging baseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handles includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Number of brush heads included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Flosser includedNoNo
ChargerYesYes
Base stationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Technical detailsidentical
Brushing timeKnown for oneUp to 2 weeksUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating time (Full to Empty)Up to 2 weeksUp to 2 weeks

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