Oral-B iO Series 5 Wins
Winner
VS
Oral-B iO Series 2
8.2
Users wanting iO technology at the most affordable price, especially those transitioning from manual brushing
Score Comparison
Criteria
Oral-B iO Series 5
Oral-B iO Series 2
Overall Score
8.5
8.2
Brushing Effectiveness
9.0
8.8
Cleaning Modes
8.5
7.0
Battery Life
7.5
9.0
Gum Health & Comfort
8.8
8.5
Smart Features
8.5
6.0
Design & Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Value for Money
8.0
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Oral-B iO Series 5
Oral-B iO Series 2
Price
$130
$65
Released
01-Jan-23
01-Jun-24
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Oral-B iO Series 5
Users wanting iO technology and smart features without flagship pricing
The iO Series 5 brings Oral-B's revolutionary magnetic drive technology to a more accessible price point, with enough smart features to guide your brushing technique.
Strengths
- iO oscillating technology with magnetic drive
- 5 cleaning modes including Sensitive
- AI-powered brushing recognition in app
- Interactive color display
Limitations
- Expensive brush head replacements
- Shorter battery life than sonic competitors
- Proprietary charger
When to Choose Oral-B iO Series 2
Users wanting iO technology at the most affordable price, especially those transitioning from manual brushing
The iO Series 2 brings Oral-B's revolutionary magnetic drive technology to under $70. It's deliberately gentler than premium iO models, making it ideal for first-time electric brush users.
Strengths
- iO magnetic drive technology at budget price
- Best battery life of any iO model (30 days)
- 3 gentle cleaning modes for sensitive users
- Pressure sensor slows brush when pressing too hard
Limitations
- No light ring pressure indicator
- No app connectivity or smart features
- Gentler than other iO models
