Just bought this thing a couple weeks ago…never thought a simple toothbrush change would change my entire view of my dental care, but this thing is crazy good. Make my Oral B feel like complete crappola. Also switched to doing a water pik which does so much more than flossing a def more fun. Side bar, all those modes of cleaning are pretty meaningless as are all the different brush heads. Just stick with normal or deep cleaning modes.
Be careful the 9300 model from Target doesnt come with a USB charger even though it sells in stores for $229.00 US. See EZvids wiki on RUclips where this was rated the # 1 electric toothbrush there but had USB charger.
Buy this in Costco, 2 complete electric toothbrush set. Normally 329$ can, got it for 250$. Very good performance brush, very impressed with it and the travel case it way better than oral b.
Lithium-ion batteries have a built-in circuit that prevents them from reaching 100% or 0% (which would kill it). Maybe if you were trying to keep your toothbrush for a couple decades you could avoid charging it all the way and try to keep the charge in the 50% area at all times. By then Skynet will either be brushing our teeth for us or will have long since slain us all. :)
The reality is that it is always changing because I am generally always testing something new. I am still using the iO Series 9 at the moment. The fallback I have in my bathroom is the Oral-B Smart 5 5000, but that is only because I can. I had it spare. I don't use the extra modes generally speaking. For family and friends, I buy the Pro 2 2500.
Hi, I was wondering how hard you have to press for the pressure sensor to activate? I haven't had my brush flash at all even when I press a bit harder. Thanks.
It is hard to explain. You don't need to press really hard, but fairly firmly. A way to try it, is turn the toothbrush on when out of the mouth. Press your finger against the neck of the brush head fairly firmly and it should activate.
@@ElectricTeeth understood. I've been trying to get it to activate but haven't seen anything so far. I don't want to press too hard. Is it possible to make a short video demonstration of activating the pressure sensor? Just so I can see how hard I should be pressing.
I wonder if the pressure sensor has some how been deactivated. It is possible. The following link takes you to the user manual which has instructions on how to turn it on/off. Perhaps best to try this first - www.download.p4c.philips.com/files/h/hx9954_53/hx9954_53_dfu_eng.pdf?_gl=1*18ct9bv*_ga*NTE3MjI0ODQzLjE1OTc0NzczOTI.*_ga_2NMXNNS6LE*MTYyNTU5NjE2Ny4xNjEuMS4xNjI1NTk2MTc4LjQ5&_ga=2.114304967.1586799331.1625596167-517224843.1597477392
Hello. I have question. What is the difference between models? 99xxx? I was looking at model 9924/47 and 9903/03 and i am confused because the prices are different and i cannot see any differences ? Are those only different packages or are there any other differences? Thank you..
What country do you live in/buying from? The differences can be quite subtle. I want to check your market so I can give clear information. I think it is the handle colour, and different charging cases.
If you are living in the UK, don't worry about the 9500 model number. This may appear on the box, but is not so important. There are 3 variants here in the UK: HX9924/44 - DiamondClean Smart in Cashmere Grey (no brush head holder) - RRP £360 HX9924/14 - DiamondClean Smart in Black (no brush head holder) - RRP £360 HX9954/53 - DiamondClean Smart - Premium in Lunar Blue (1 x brush head holder included) - RRP £380 I am not sure where you have seen 6500? There is an Oral-B 6500 or a Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 is that what you mean?
Do the intensity modes make that much of a difference? I have a diamond clean, but I’m thinking of upgrading to the smart simply for the different intensity modes. Do you think it’s worth it to be able to change the intensity?
We would not advising upgrading just for the intensity settings alone. They are noticeable differences between each intensity and they can be helpful,but if you want a lower powered mode just select one of the different cleaning modes on your current brush.
Hi Jason. So these are 2 different variants. The key difference is colour and box contents. The HX9954/53 is the most premium variant of the DiamondClean Smart and toothbrush in the whole Sonicare range. It is available in a Lunar Blue colour, that is not available on any other brush. It comes with a brush head storage compartment, that holds 4 brush heads. The HX9924/14 is the slightly cheaper, but still vary capable and feature rich toothbrush. The handle is black in colour and you do not get a brush head storage compartment in the box.
Electric Teeth ok thanks so really your just getting a toothbrush holder and a different colour for £258 instead of £160? I’m gonna wait til Black Friday and see how prices are then.. thanks for your reply
There are quite a few different variants of the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, each of which have their own model numbers. The one in this review is: HX9924/14 But others include: HX9901/14 - DiamondClean Smart 9100 in Black (4 brushing modes, no brush head holder, no travel case and only 1 brush head) HX9924/44 - DiamondClean Smart in Cashmere Grey (no brush head holder) HX9924/14 - DiamondClean Smart in Black (no brush head holder) HX9954/53 - DiamondClean Smart - Premium in Lunar Blue (1 x brush head holder included)
Basically all of the heads available from Sonicare should fit with only 1 or 2 exceptions. This video should help: ruclips.net/video/-rUrnnRJamA/видео.html
What I mean by this is without going through all the different Sonicare brushes and physically checking, I am trying to remember if any do not have the feature. From what I recall all of the Sonicare brushes have this built in.
You could, but it is not ideal. This would impact the battery life. The Bluetooth/app cannot differentiate between 2 users. So you would have to forgo this feature.
This is on sale at best buy rn for $139....almost bought it but idk.... Im not down for spending 15 dollars for the heads on it thays seems ridiculous to me
In terms of technical performance, yes the DiamondClean Smart is better. But once you account for price, we rate the Genius 9000 / 9100s as the better choice. We write about this more in this comparison: www.electricteeth.co.uk/oral-b-genius-9000-vs-sonicare-diamondclean-smart/ which refers to the 9000, but the 9100s is almost the same as that, except for the box contents
So... have they changed any of the internals? New motor, new battery? I've had two of the original Diamondcleans and they both died within a couple of years. Oh and Philips take the piss with their brush heads. Disposable heads with microchips in!? WHAT.
We cannot say 100% whether the internals have been changed, it is however likely that any faults or issues with the last generation will have been addressed as best as possible to avoid such issues with this model.
The brush is water resistant, so it will withstand some exposure to water/moisture. Thus a quick rinse is fine. You will probably be ok to use it in the shower, but Sonicare advise in their user manual that you should NOT do this.
Technically the DiamondClean Smart is the better brush. However value for money in the UK at the moment the Genius 9000 wins. We have written a full comparison, you can read it on the following link: www.electricteeth.co.uk/oral-b-genius-9000-vs-sonicare-diamondclean-smart/
It's a great toothbrush, but not only is it super expensive, they also break often and are not set up to be repaired by the user so Philips expects you to plop down hundreds of dollars for a new one every couple of years. If money is no object, go for it, but otherwise I'd recommend shopping around.
Hi RIchard. Have you had one of these break on you? They come with a 2 year warranty, so if it fails, it should be repaired or replaced within this time.
I have had 3 break on me. First was mine and outside of warranty. The head got all floppy. I bought a new one and that head also got floppy just a little after 2 years of owning it. I luckily was able to get that one replaced and it is working okay so far although I had the button stop working but was able to clean around it to get it going again. My Wife's has now died though and her's is about 3 years old so again outside of warranty. The button on hers works, but the device doesn't turn on. It makes a very small vibration at just the moment you press the button. Tried resetting and making sure it was completely charged. Nothing helps so now we are at a crossroads on whether we want to plop down hundreds more on a toothbrush that is great, but obviously not made well.
Richard. Sorry to hear this. By the age of your brushes, it sounds like this might be the 'DiamondClean' and not the new 'DiamondClean Smart' which I believe to have addressed any faults of previous versions, but I can understand your point of view given your experience.
Yes, they were the Diamond Clean. Not sure if faults were addressed or not on the new models. Yeah, they integrated bluetooth and smart tech into the brush heads, but that doesn't mean they redesigned or strengthened the mechanical components that have been failing. They do have a decent 2 year warranty, but they're so expensive that I find it challenging to justify possibly spending this much every 2-3 years.
Just saying the color is not black it’s called dark moon (it’s actually a dark blue) overall this is the best brush on the market by far. Oh anyone who is thinking of getting the double pack (brush and flossing tool) don’t waste you’re money on the flossing tool it’s rubbish and doesn’t really work that great.
I agree. It’s really rude. It’s called being long sighted as I am. I suffered greatly throughout childhood / youth because of the magnification of eyes. You should try it out and apply makeup. Shouldn’t we more tolerant now? And no, there is NO later surgery available to correct it. This is a brilliant review with flow and being informative. Thanks
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How can these brushes be good? All they do is vibrate. The oral b pro brush heads actually move.
Just bought this thing a couple weeks ago…never thought a simple toothbrush change would change my entire view of my dental care, but this thing is crazy good. Make my Oral B feel like complete crappola. Also switched to doing a water pik which does so much more than flossing a def more fun.
Side bar, all those modes of cleaning are pretty meaningless as are all the different brush heads. Just stick with normal or deep cleaning modes.
Thanks for the comment Pauline. So pleased you have found it so transformational.
Be careful the 9300 model from Target doesnt come with a USB charger even though it sells in stores for $229.00 US. See EZvids wiki on RUclips where this was rated the # 1 electric toothbrush there but had USB charger.
Buy this in Costco, 2 complete electric toothbrush set. Normally 329$ can, got it for 250$. Very good performance brush, very impressed with it and the travel case it way better than oral b.
How are your glasses so clean
Why is battery life important? Don't people put it in that charging glass after each brush?
+Mike V no not always. They may not have power in the bathroom. They may travel and not want to take the charger (although this has a charger case).
It's not a good idea to keep a lithium-ion battery constantly charged as it shortens the life span of your battery.
Lithium-ion batteries have a built-in circuit that prevents them from reaching 100% or 0% (which would kill it). Maybe if you were trying to keep your toothbrush for a couple decades you could avoid charging it all the way and try to keep the charge in the 50% area at all times. By then Skynet will either be brushing our teeth for us or will have long since slain us all. :)
Mike V I do mine
I never ever keep my brush on the charger if you want it to last longer and clean your head brush after every use
the pressure sensor is on the top
pressure indicator light is on the bottom
Sonicare which model 6500 or 9500
Great review. Thanks for that!
Those glasses are amazing 😂
Not nice.
@Realist 1801 Haha!
That is so mean. I have a good friend who has the same eye condition as him. 🤨
Well done!! very clear and uderstandable!! Thank you!!
What happens if that "counter" for the brush use goes to 0? Can the brush still be used?
Yes it will still work.
Electric Teeth thanks.
I'm on the fence with this toothbrush - I've been using the previous model for years being more than happy with it.
Well if you are happy with it and it still works, then there is no need to change.
Electric Teeth agreed. But I like new things :)
Hi there is the glass charger for shaver socket or is it EU
If buying in the UK it is for the shaver socket.
Just Curious, withs brush do you use on a dali basis when NOT testing?
The reality is that it is always changing because I am generally always testing something new.
I am still using the iO Series 9 at the moment. The fallback I have in my bathroom is the Oral-B Smart 5 5000, but that is only because I can. I had it spare. I don't use the extra modes generally speaking.
For family and friends, I buy the Pro 2 2500.
Hi, I was wondering how hard you have to press for the pressure sensor to activate? I haven't had my brush flash at all even when I press a bit harder. Thanks.
It is hard to explain. You don't need to press really hard, but fairly firmly.
A way to try it, is turn the toothbrush on when out of the mouth. Press your finger against the neck of the brush head fairly firmly and it should activate.
@@ElectricTeeth understood. I've been trying to get it to activate but haven't seen anything so far. I don't want to press too hard. Is it possible to make a short video demonstration of activating the pressure sensor? Just so I can see how hard I should be pressing.
I wonder if the pressure sensor has some how been deactivated. It is possible. The following link takes you to the user manual which has instructions on how to turn it on/off. Perhaps best to try this first - www.download.p4c.philips.com/files/h/hx9954_53/hx9954_53_dfu_eng.pdf?_gl=1*18ct9bv*_ga*NTE3MjI0ODQzLjE1OTc0NzczOTI.*_ga_2NMXNNS6LE*MTYyNTU5NjE2Ny4xNjEuMS4xNjI1NTk2MTc4LjQ5&_ga=2.114304967.1586799331.1625596167-517224843.1597477392
Hello. I have question. What is the difference between models? 99xxx? I was looking at model 9924/47 and 9903/03 and i am confused because the prices are different and i cannot see any differences ? Are those only different packages or are there any other differences? Thank you..
What country do you live in/buying from? The differences can be quite subtle. I want to check your market so I can give clear information.
I think it is the handle colour, and different charging cases.
12 DIFFERENT VERSION 13 DIFFERENT COLORS ALL HAVE DIFFERENT MODEL NUMBERS AND NAMES. WHAT'S THE HUSTLE PHILLIPS?
9700 gets multiple brush heads of each type, 9500 gets one and 9300 gets one of each type minus the tongue clean setting/brush
I can’t find the 9500 anywhere only the 6500 is the 9500 the latest model or ?
If you are living in the UK, don't worry about the 9500 model number. This may appear on the box, but is not so important.
There are 3 variants here in the UK:
HX9924/44 - DiamondClean Smart in Cashmere Grey (no brush head holder) - RRP £360
HX9924/14 - DiamondClean Smart in Black (no brush head holder) - RRP £360
HX9954/53 - DiamondClean Smart - Premium in Lunar Blue (1 x brush head holder included) - RRP £380
I am not sure where you have seen 6500? There is an Oral-B 6500 or a Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 is that what you mean?
Do the intensity modes make that much of a difference? I have a diamond clean, but I’m thinking of upgrading to the smart simply for the different intensity modes. Do you think it’s worth it to be able to change the intensity?
We would not advising upgrading just for the intensity settings alone. They are noticeable differences between each intensity and they can be helpful,but if you want a lower powered mode just select one of the different cleaning modes on your current brush.
What's the difference between the hx 9954/53 model and the hx9924/14 apart from the big price difference?
Hi Jason.
So these are 2 different variants.
The key difference is colour and box contents.
The HX9954/53 is the most premium variant of the DiamondClean Smart and toothbrush in the whole Sonicare range.
It is available in a Lunar Blue colour, that is not available on any other brush. It comes with a brush head storage compartment, that holds 4 brush heads.
The HX9924/14 is the slightly cheaper, but still vary capable and feature rich toothbrush. The handle is black in colour and you do not get a brush head storage compartment in the box.
Electric Teeth ok thanks so really your just getting a toothbrush holder and a different colour for £258 instead of £160? I’m gonna wait til Black Friday and see how prices are then.. thanks for your reply
Essentially, yes.
The discounted prices Sonicare are offering are pretty good. Black Friday may bring some extra savings but can't say for sure.
Electric Teeth so would you go for the £160 Sonicare against the oral b genius x?
Yes, I would Jason.
How to change the battery?
We can't advise on this procedure. Technically it is possible. Pretty sure there are some videos online explaining this.
What is the model number? HX99xx?
There are quite a few different variants of the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, each of which have their own model numbers.
The one in this review is: HX9924/14
But others include:
HX9901/14 - DiamondClean Smart 9100 in Black (4 brushing modes, no brush head holder, no travel case and only 1 brush head)
HX9924/44 - DiamondClean Smart in Cashmere Grey (no brush head holder)
HX9924/14 - DiamondClean Smart in Black (no brush head holder)
HX9954/53 - DiamondClean Smart - Premium in Lunar Blue (1 x brush head holder included)
you are absolutely right, i feel the brush head price is astronomical too. Only Saudi princes can afford them
You only get one set of teeth and dentists are expensive.
I actually like the design of oral b better
I tried to change my brush’s heads but I don’t know which head fir with my brush model!!
I mean FIT
Basically all of the heads available from Sonicare should fit with only 1 or 2 exceptions. This video should help: ruclips.net/video/-rUrnnRJamA/видео.html
Electric Teeth Thank you so much, you answered all my questions in video!!!!
But i just want to make sure: if i have 9500 model and i took its head and used it with 9300, it will work right?
So pleased to read this.
Do all Sonicare toothbrushes auto turn off after 2 minutes or are there models who don't do this?
+Mike V from memory they all do.
What do you mean with "from memory"?
Thanks for the reply by the way.
What I mean by this is without going through all the different Sonicare brushes and physically checking, I am trying to remember if any do not have the feature. From what I recall all of the Sonicare brushes have this built in.
How can I open this brush up because I'm trying to fix it?
I am afraid I cannot advise on this Jaime. I am sure it is possible, but I can't say how. Opening the toothbrush invalidates the warranty.
Great video! Can you also use this device for 2 persons?
You could, but it is not ideal.
This would impact the battery life.
The Bluetooth/app cannot differentiate between 2 users. So you would have to forgo this feature.
Electric Teeth thanks a lot for the quick reply!! 👍😄
How can these brushes be good? All they do is vibrate. The oral b pro brush heads actually move.
The bristles move in a side to side motion on these brush heads.
This is on sale at best buy rn for $139....almost bought it but idk.... Im not down for spending 15 dollars for the heads on it thays seems ridiculous to me
Is it better than the Oral B 9100s ?
In terms of technical performance, yes the DiamondClean Smart is better. But once you account for price, we rate the Genius 9000 / 9100s as the better choice. We write about this more in this comparison: www.electricteeth.co.uk/oral-b-genius-9000-vs-sonicare-diamondclean-smart/ which refers to the 9000, but the 9100s is almost the same as that, except for the box contents
How long does each head last
Each head lasts/should be changed every 3 months.
No way I pay that much for replacement heads. No, I have stick with my old sonic.
So if it's out of our price range is there "much better" or "more cost effective" alternatives ? Because it can't be both. Choose your words carefully
Apologies Kristiyan if it was not made clear in the review. You should look at the Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected or the Oral-B Genius 9000.
he clearly says "much better for you"..
So... have they changed any of the internals? New motor, new battery? I've had two of the original Diamondcleans and they both died within a couple of years. Oh and Philips take the piss with their brush heads. Disposable heads with microchips in!? WHAT.
We cannot say 100% whether the internals have been changed, it is however likely that any faults or issues with the last generation will have been addressed as best as possible to avoid such issues with this model.
Hi, can you do a review on an Oral-B Pro 750? I want to see a review before I consider buying it for myself.
+Deadly exterminator we have a review of the pro 650 which is essentially what the 750 is. The 650 box contents has now changed since we reviewed.
at the moment its £150 should i buy >.
Yes but it. Amazing price.
I spent a good £200 and mine broke after a good 5 months disappointed
What's stopped working? No longer power on or what? Have you spoken to Sonicare?
Annce Iqbal should have a two year warrenty
Can it get wet or can i go in the shower with it??
The brush is water resistant, so it will withstand some exposure to water/moisture. Thus a quick rinse is fine. You will probably be ok to use it in the shower, but Sonicare advise in their user manual that you should NOT do this.
Electric Teeth thank you i just got mine and i needed to know also i just read this in the Manuel book.... Thank you
which one is better? Philips or oral B 9000
Technically the DiamondClean Smart is the better brush. However value for money in the UK at the moment the Genius 9000 wins. We have written a full comparison, you can read it on the following link: www.electricteeth.co.uk/oral-b-genius-9000-vs-sonicare-diamondclean-smart/
PHILLIPS WANT'S TO KEEP US CONFUSED AND TRY THEM ALL. WHY ELSE ALL THE DIFFERENT MODELS.
It's a great toothbrush, but not only is it super expensive, they also break often and are not set up to be repaired by the user so Philips expects you to plop down hundreds of dollars for a new one every couple of years. If money is no object, go for it, but otherwise I'd recommend shopping around.
Hi RIchard. Have you had one of these break on you? They come with a 2 year warranty, so if it fails, it should be repaired or replaced within this time.
I have had 3 break on me. First was mine and outside of warranty. The head got all floppy. I bought a new one and that head also got floppy just a little after 2 years of owning it. I luckily was able to get that one replaced and it is working okay so far although I had the button stop working but was able to clean around it to get it going again. My Wife's has now died though and her's is about 3 years old so again outside of warranty. The button on hers works, but the device doesn't turn on. It makes a very small vibration at just the moment you press the button. Tried resetting and making sure it was completely charged. Nothing helps so now we are at a crossroads on whether we want to plop down hundreds more on a toothbrush that is great, but obviously not made well.
Richard. Sorry to hear this. By the age of your brushes, it sounds like this might be the 'DiamondClean' and not the new 'DiamondClean Smart' which I believe to have addressed any faults of previous versions, but I can understand your point of view given your experience.
Yes, they were the Diamond Clean. Not sure if faults were addressed or not on the new models. Yeah, they integrated bluetooth and smart tech into the brush heads, but that doesn't mean they redesigned or strengthened the mechanical components that have been failing. They do have a decent 2 year warranty, but they're so expensive that I find it challenging to justify possibly spending this much every 2-3 years.
Just saying the color is not black it’s called dark moon (it’s actually a dark blue) overall this is the best brush on the market by far. Oh anyone who is thinking of getting the double pack (brush and flossing tool) don’t waste you’re money on the flossing tool it’s rubbish and doesn’t really work that great.
Barr Williams actually there are many colors available ... you can have it in black or dark blue if you wish. But the black version do exists
Your eyes are huge!!!!!! OMG! LOL Nice review! Just bought one, i hope it is also compatible with last generation's diamond clean brush head.
+Commander Erik yes the brush heads will work.
Why do you have to be so rude and make a rude comment about his eyes...
I agree. It’s really rude. It’s called being long sighted as I am. I suffered greatly throughout childhood / youth because of the magnification of eyes. You should try it out and apply makeup. Shouldn’t we more tolerant now? And no, there is NO later surgery available to correct it.
This is a brilliant review with flow and being informative. Thanks
Wait for it. It will break after 3 moths....
Have you had this break on you then?
its a piece of. shizzlevmines broken after 5 months no support from company dont buy
Mark. Very sorry to hear this. Seems unusual for Sonicare not to support. What have they said or how are they not helping?
All I could stare at where his eyes lmao ol goofy as man
Philips products are recklessly expensive with questionable performance...
Really?
Dont use Snapchat filter when you review a product