Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Philips Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White vs Philips HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple

28specifications compared
8differ
20identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Number of teeth brushing modes
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:4
Pressure sensor
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:No
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:Yes
Product colour
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue, White
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:Black, Purple
Handle colour
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Blue
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:Purple
Number of brush heads included
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:1 pc(s)
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:3 pc(s)
Battery technology
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Operating time (Full to Empty)
- Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White:Up to 2 weeks
- HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple:Up to 3 weeks

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Comparison of HX6231/12, HX9903/42
41 specifications	A Philips Sonicare 2 Series gum health HX6231/12 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Blue, White Model HX6231/12 View product	B Philips HX9903/42 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black, Purple Model HX9903/42 View product
Features5 differ
Purpose	Adult	Adult
Toothbrush type	Sonic toothbrush	Sonic toothbrush
Adjustable speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Toothbrush frequency (oscillations)	0 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Toothbrush frequency (rotations)	0 movements per minute	0 movements per minute
Integrated timer	Yes	Yes
Number of teeth brushing modesDiffers	1	4
Teeth brushing modesDiffers	Daily care, Gum care	Daily care, Deep clean, Gum care, Refresh, Whitening
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)	31000 movements per minute	31000 movements per minute
Pressure sensorDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Black, Purple
Handle colourDiffers	Blue	Purple
Handle(s) features	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Recharge indicator	Yes	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Charging indicator	Yes	Yes
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPad 3rd iPhone 4s Android iOS7+
Handles quantity	1	1
Irrigator	No	No
Replacement	Yes	Yes
Timer duration modesKnown for one	2 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile app supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	Battery	Battery
Battery operated	Yes	Yes
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
AC input voltage	110-220 V	110-220 V
Charging baseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RechargeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of handles included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Number of brush heads includedDiffers	1 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Flosser included	No	No
Travel caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Charger	Yes	Yes
Base stationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Technical details1 differ
Operating time (Full to Empty)Differs	Up to 2 weeks	Up to 3 weeks
Proven health benefitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 7x healthier gums
Brushing timeKnown for one	Up to 2 weeks	Unknown — not stated by the source

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