Oral-B iO Series 9 vs Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100
Critics score the Oral-B iO Series 9 85 and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 84 out of 100, from 11 and 6 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Oral-B iO Series 9 higher, 3 scored the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oral-B iO Series 9 1 point ahead.
Image: Oral-BOral-B iO Series 9
Praised for: results (9 of 11), build quality (2 of 11), design (2 of 11)
Criticised for: price (10 of 11), battery life (4 of 11)
The catch: Expensive brush and replacement heads.
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Image: PhilipsPhilips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100
Praised for: results (4 of 6), battery life (3 of 6), attachments (3 of 6)
Criticised for: price (2 of 6)
The catch: Pricey replacement heads, and TechGearLab found the controls confusing.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Oral-B iO Series 9 | Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 98 | 61 | +37 |
| Expert Reviews | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| T3 | 80 | 80 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Electric Teeth | 85 | 100 | -15 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Oral-B iO Series 9 minus the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Oral-B iO Series 9 or the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100?
Critics rate the Oral-B iO Series 9 higher: 85 against 84. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Oral-B iO Series 9 higher, 3 scored the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Oral-B iO Series 9 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Oral-B iO Series 9 and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100?
The Oral-B iO Series 9: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 98. The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100: critics split, scores from 61 to 100.