Yes, it is confusing and I am not 100% I can tell you precisely why they have different names, but what I have gleaned so far is. Included with some models is an accessory known as the brush head refill holder. This is a little stand cum travel case for brush heads. Yes, unfortunately, with the iO6, for example, when cleaning your upper front teeth if you spent all the time cleaning the outside surface (near your lips), and failed to clean the biting surface or inside surface (near your tongue), the iO6 would still think you had done a good job for that zone. Circular in shape, it’s wider and deeper than a normal charger. It doesn’t have the prong on top the brush fits on. Instead, a slight convex zone in the centre aligns with the concave base of the iO8’s handle. INTERACTIVE COLOUR DISPLAY signals vital information: including brushing modes and head replacement reminder, greets you as you power up & givesyou a smile for a job well done

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A number of settings like the brush language, Bluetooth connectivity and light ring can be accessed, but more settings and choices are available from the app.The iO Series 8 is a very good toothbrush, but I would be lying to you if I said it was a good buy. Oral-B's BEST EVER CLEAN with REVOLUTIONARY MAGNETIC iO TECHNOLOGY for a professional clean feeling & gentle brushing experience You could look at the Genius X. This doesn’t require the smartphone camera to be used. Works like the iO but a little less glitzy and feature rich. Hi Tamara. Just to be clear, we are not the Oral-B team. We are a separate company and have written about their products.

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To conclude, great job and it is wonderful to see you taking a keen interest in ensuring your own teeth and your sons are looked after. 👍 Reply Over the lifespan of the brush, it might not be quite so bad if it lasted longer than less reliable alternatives, but we will never really be able to say for sure. It’s a welcome addition even if it is relatively rare for a brush to fail during this time. Oral-B has had years to perfect the design and manufacturing to limit such. My favorite part about the iO is the digital interface, something I didn't know I wanted in a toothbrush. Most electric brushes will inform you somehow of the time spent brushing. You're typically supposed to brush your teeth for two minutes—30 seconds on each quadrant—and electric brushes often vibrate gently to let you know it's time to move on to the next section. At two minutes, it will vibrate again more intensely to signal that it's time to rinse. The iO10’s pacer is often set to 20 second (sextant) intervals compared to the 30 second (quadrant) intervals of the iO9.Added value is always appreciated. Bit miffed however that Oral-B does not offer the iO9 in violet or the iO8 in pink. These things exist at price points that should include all of the colors Oral-B has being available for each of their models. She’d enjoy and love a violet iO8, but it’s the rose of the iO9 that will get a sparkle going in her eye. Of course, the table and quoted prices are just a guide. The actual selling prices vary from one retailer to another. The Series 7 comes with a magnetic charger that recharges the battery in 3 hours, compared to the standard Oral-B charger supplied with the Series 6 which takes up to 12 hours. The case will protect the brush handle from damage and accidental activation, whilst also protecting up to 2 brush heads. Smart Pressure Sensor displays a red light when brushing too hard and green when brushing just right.

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The biggest benefit is that it makes it much easier to switch between the brushing modes or see which one you have selected. Each of the modes use different amounts of power from the motor. This impacts the angle of oscillation at the bristle tips to create brushing patterns and effects that are different from one another. The big difference between iO and traditional Oral-B brushes is that traditional Oral-B brushes oscillate only, while iO brushes oscillate and sonically vibrate.Hi Eileen. The iO Series have their own range of brush heads and don’t use the normal head from Oral-B. They are not interchangeable. Reply The long established range of small round brush heads Oral-B have become known for are not compatible. The 3, 4, 5 and 6 all come with a standard Oral-B charger. White in colour, it has a protuberance on the top that fits into the base of the brush handle. Just wanted to thank you for the in depth review. I do find Oral brand very confusing, It feels like they are flooding the market to ensure customers are as confused as they can be so they either buy the most expensive or the cheapest. All iO models have a reminder system built into the app and the brush handle. How this reminder is displayed differs.

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A second, lesser powered mode such as sensitive is a welcome addition for new electric toothbrush users, or those with gum disease or sensitivity. Where the vast majority of brushes come with a standard 2 year warranty, the iO8 does have the option of an additional third year, at no extra cost, if you register the brush. Oral-B has gone above & beyond to create a brushing experience that's in a class of its own. Beyond purely an advance in technology to incorporate world-class engineering - enabling the most thorough, gentle and quiet clean of your life. Beyond design to craft a genuine object of desire - creating a sleek look reserved for the most sought after technology. Sure, when you go from a manual brush to power - it upgrades your clean. But when you go from electric brushing to iO it goes beyond the ordinary to become a truly extraordinary experience that you will see, hear and feel differently.

It catches the eye and looks impressive. It is far from necessary and is really less useful than you might think. It appears to negatively impact battery life. All in all, it’s a surprise that with the launch of the iO10, Oral-B added yet another timer to the mix – in the form of a light display on its charger. To find out more, have a look at our review of the iO10.