Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes - What's The Difference? (Shavershop Sale)

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  NitroJolt on 22/07/2020 - 13:14

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  The 9000 has additional features I think:

  • Pressure sensor to indicate if you apply too much pressure while brushing
  • Smart brush heads - syncs the brush mode to the head you are using
  • Bluetooth connectivity to sync with their smartphone app to track/guide your sessions, timing, history etc.
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    Chandler on 22/07/2020 - 13:23

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    I'd imagine they'd both have the pressure sensor (seems to be a more common feature) and the Amethyst doesn't make a point of it, but they may not.

    Both have Bluetooth connectivity - the Amethyst just doesn't advertise it as prominently.

    OP - when comparing, don't just look at the 9000 as "has additional features". Look at it as does it have additional features that I'd use. No point paying extra for all these features if you're not going to use them.

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      jonathant1 on 22/07/2020 - 14:27

      Thanks guys - appreciate the responses. Looking at it again, I really don't think I need Bluetooth to brush my teeth haha.

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  Chandler on 22/07/2020 - 13:19

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  Both look like electric toothbrushes to me. DiamondClean and 9000 are just marketing bullshit - have a look at the actual product information pages for them and compare the specifications.

  • Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic electric toothbrush, Amethyst
  • DiamondClean 9000 Sonic electric toothbrush, Black
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  netjock on 22/07/2020 - 16:16

  Difference is how much profit they can get out of you.

  The handle is just a way of locking you into their system. Brush heads is where all the money is. Imagine a 50c brush head that costs less than a manual toothbrush but sells for twice the price and it isn't easy for you to leave unless you want to invest in another handle.

  Used to work for a company that manufactures both manual and electric tooth brushes.

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  cjmmoi on 22/07/2020 - 17:04

  This info. is from the sales clerk in Shaver Shop Marion (SA) - I asked a couple of weeks ago because I am also interested. Yes, the models are different. A pressure sensor has been added because Philips found the 'spindle' was 'bending' due to customers applying too much pressure on the handle. It still seems inadequate as it only vibrates a couple of times as a warning. By comparison. the Wagner electric toothbrush reduces the vibrations until the pressure is reduced. There is also a change to the design, whereas the new design eliminates a rather large crevice a top the of the unit, which needed something like an old toothbrush head to clean. For me the most important change is the move from a single button to a dual button. On the old unit the single button acted as an on/off switch and to cycle through the different modes. Just the most dopey design I have seen, but now changed where the two functions have their own separate button!

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    Chandler on 23/07/2020 - 12:33

    For me the most important change is the move from a single button to a dual button. On the old unit the single button acted as an on/off switch and to cycle through the different modes. Just the most dopey design I have seen

    I've got one with the single button and I personally don't have an issue with it. Press to change modes, hold to turn on or off. Two separate buttons would save me a minuscule amount of time every time I brush, but then I'd (initially at least) have the issue of pressing the wrong button at times.

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  knightslay2 on 22/07/2020 - 17:10

  I'd probably choose the model with the lithium battery. It will last longer.

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  zzzz99 on 22/07/2020 - 17:28

  Dentist here.
  The pressure sensor can be quite useful. Especially if you brush too hard or you have an acidic diet.
  Anything else more is a gimmick