Oral B Power Toothbrush i0 7 Series Black $202.65 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Chemist Warehouse

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At 65% off RRP this is a great deal. Additionally, spare brush heads for the Oral-B i0 range are currently half price.

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  • Wow, $579 RRP.

    • Has to be a Kathmandu scam… The io 10 is apparently $999 RRP… $1000 for a toothbrush….
      Low and behold, 50% off every other week.

      Mark up double to put on sale at 50% when it's really only worth $500 full price.

  • +4

    No way this is $579 RRP.

    • It is but they don't sell it at that price. They did probably only at the very start. Also the replacement heads are the real scam.

    • +1

      Yeah, it's a wild price for a toothbrush - and if you're sure you're sitting down, the Oral-B i0 10 series is $999 RRP, lol

      • +4

        But it's got AI!

        • Will the AI brush your teeth all by itself?

    • +2

      Not saying it’s worth that price, but currently $579 at Big W and $549 at JB

  • -6

    The toothbrush shows the battery charge percentage, which very handy, as it will enable me to monitor and then keep the battery somewhere between 40% to 70% (for optimal longevity of the device). I am however charging it to 100% for the first few charges to ensure correct calibration.

    • I would've commented on the brushes performance, however I've had it less than a day. And in the vain of Oddball from Kelly's Heroes, what's with all the negative waves? lol

      • +1

        not sure why the negs either but i wouldnt worry about it. happens every now n then

  • +3

    I don't think the io series is worth it. Get the older oral b toothbrush because the heads are much cheaper.

    • +1

      Idk I got the one that looks the same for just around $100 down from $200 at woolies or coles and its awesome, the pressure sensor is actually really useful, my dentist explained to me that lots of people brush their gums and that causes the gums to recede and expose more tooth root to decay. the heads full price for a set of two are $40 for replacement but you can just wait until they are half price at the supermarket which comes around regularly.

      • +4

        The non io series also has pressure sensors. The io just made the brush heads more expensive

        • +2

          The iO series has sensors for both excessive and insufficient pressure.
          The non-iO series only detects excessive pressure.

          • @PhilMyNuts: Yes but I feel it's most important you know when you are pressing too hard.

            • +1

              @HaydosK: i agree, however when i made the upgrade, I realised how little pressure I was applying due to the fear of pressing too hard. For me, that extra feedback was what won me over.

    • I'm currently using one and agree, the standard series is better when spending $80+ for the pressure sensor or better model.

      IO heads are much bigger and harder to get into the gum line.
      Heads cost more but I got some from Temu really cheap which have been just as good as the ones it came with.
      I brush in the shower, it randomly turns off sometimes.
      It has a battery monitor, there is no real easy way to check the current level without putting it on the charger.

      The main thing it has of that it gives you a smiley face when you do a good job brushing.

    • +3

      I came from genius 9000 to io6. I find it a big improvement in usability and on board smarts. Very light too.
      Io7 adds fast charging base but i wanted to share the same older base with the rest of the family.
      Beware expensive brush heads. Keep an alert on 3xcamels. Got them v cheap.

  • -2

    Toothbrush

    My Grandparent's used a regular toothbrush their whole life and they have very healthy teeth. Don't waste your money.

    • +4

      An electric toothbrush is better for brushing your teeth. I don't think there is any argument against that. Buying this overpriced one is a different story.

      • +1

        And "Rotary" (Oral B) is supposedly better than "Sonic/vibration" (Phillips) in terms of cleaning the teeth. But Sonic may be better for those with very sensitive gums? I did quite a lot of research/reading on this a while ago, but it may have changed…I use rotary.

        • +1

          I don't think it matters either way. Some people say Philips is better and some people say oral b is better. I think you should care that you are using an electric toothbrush and that its good value. Anything else Is probably rubbish and I have seen many say that most professional research papers are paid for by the 2 companies so you can't really trust a majority.

  • What does this brush exactly do to cost this much?

    • -1

      OP is in awe with the battery level indicator

      • -1

        No, simply happy it has the exact percentage, as this will allow me to keep the battery within it's optimal range for ultimate longevity of the device ;)

        • +1

          Something else in the toothbrush will break well before battery longevity is a concern

          • +1

            @niknikniknik: If the build quality is anything like that of my old Oral-B PRO 3000 which lasted just over 7 1/2 years before the battery began to fail, I'm going to do my best to look after the i0 7's battery and see where it takes me ;)

    • +2

      Make p&g lots of money

  • +2

    We have an ORal B IO 4, and I think it cleans better than the older models. Also quieter and more comfortable. One charge will last the fam about 1 week before needing a recharge. Much more expensive to buy and heads are not as cheap.

    • +2

      I've got the 10 and it's much better than my non iO.

  • +3

    As far as I know, all of the brushes in the iO range use the same motor and perform exactly the same. I know this is true for the iO3 but I'm not sure for the lower models. You get more gimmicks as you go up through the models.

    I used to have an iO7, the gimmicks were fun for the first few weeks but I never used it after that. When it finally died, I replaced it with an iO3. My teeth feel just as clean, although I miss my brush saying good morning to me on the little screen :(

    The iO range, in my subjective opinion, definitely cleans better than the regular oral-b range.

    • All but io 2 use the same motor so just keep the io 3

  • +1

    I bought one of the oral bs that at the time was like top of the line 8 years ago for a similar price for two… and to this day I am still using it with no loss of power etc. Lasts for like a month also on one charge. So if youre comparing these ones with the entry model, the extra cost is actually worth it. Now I do not have any of the new i0's so can't comment on the quality, but any of the old 8xxx series was a great buy.

  • +1

    Here are some other DIFFERENT types of electric toothbrushes to check out for interest…just remember the **KEY thing is that electric beats manual.*
    https://zentcare.com/products/zent-soniq-toothbrush-white
    https://au.laifentech.com/products/laifen-wave-electric-toot…
    https://hexocare.com/products/hexobrush%E2%84%A2-3-sided-ult…

  • My main gripe about the IO it's that the handle is so slippery compared to the non IO models. Anyone has any tips to make it less slippery?

  • May as well get a dental appointment - if a toothbrush indeed costs $200+, let alone $500+

  • +1

    Toothbrush head prices are far overblown. It's ~$8 every 3 months if you catch them on sale (we're all very good at that)

    • +1

      Its all about comparison. You can see here that you could have got 16 older ones for $42.29 before cashback and discounts. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/928204. No way does Io come anywhere near that price.

  • 50% off RRP is the real RRP

  • I'll post this at the profound risk of receiving more down votes, lol. You can register your purchase at Oral-B to receive a 12 month extended warranty, bringing the overall coverage period to a total of 3 years. The main advice I'd give is to use your on-line date of birth, not your real one. ;)

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