Which one would we choose?
Our choice: Oral-B Pro 2 2000 / Amazon, Shaver Shop / ~$99
2nd choice: Oral-B Pro 700 / Amazon, Shaver Shop / ~$63.88
An extra cleaning mode, double the battery life, and a visible pressure sensor are all very compelling reasons to opt for the Pro 2 2000.
It does cost a little more, but for most, it is worth the extra spend.
Key differences
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| Electric Teeth Rating |
| Retail price |
| Approximate 3 year cost |
| Cleaning Action |
| Number of cleaning modes |
| Brushing intensities |
| Timer |
| Pacer |
| Pressure Sensor |
| Battery life |
| Battery type |
| Number of heads included |
| Travel case included |
| Bluetooth connectivity |
| Position tracking |
| Noise |
| Warranty |
| Buying options |
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| $180 | $100 |
| $157 | $131 |
| Oscillating-rotating & pulsating (3D) | Oscillating-rotating & pulsating (3D) |
| 2 | 1 |
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| 30 second quadpacer | 30 second quadpacer |
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| 14+ (plus) days | 7 days |
| Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) |
| 1 | 1 |
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| 76dB | 72dB |
| 2 years | 2 years |
- The Pro 2 2000 has 2 cleaning modes (Daily Clean & Sensitive) compared to the 1 mode (Daily Clean) of the Pro 700.
- The motor in the Pro 2 2000 is more powerful than the 700 (9,900 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations vs 8,800 and 20,000).
- The Pro 2 2000 has a visible pressure sensor.
- The Pro 2 2000 has a 2+ week battery life compared to the 7 days of the Pro 700.
- The Pro 2 2000 uses a Lithium-Ion battery compared to the Nickel Metal Hydride battery of the 700.
- The Pro 700 comes with a travel case included in the box whereas only select variants of the 2000 come with a case.
- The Pro 2 2000 has 3 different coloured variants (Blue, Pink & Black) compared to the 1 of the Pro 700 (Black).
- The Pro 700 is cheaper.
Please note. Every effort is made to ensure the differences listed are correct. These are subject to change without notice. Products and box contents can change and different variants can exist.
Detailed comparison: what’s the difference between the Oral-B Pro 700 and 2 2000?
As differences go between toothbrushes, these 2 brushes are more closely aligned than some others.
In fact, on first glance, they look very similar, but there are subtle differences that make the Pro 2 2000 the brush to go for.
Both the 700 and the Pro 2 2000 are relatively slim and lightweight brush handles.
Running down the front of the handle is a rubber grip.
On the Pro 700 this is black in colour. This is the only colour option you have.
However, with the Pro 2, there are 3 choices, dark blue, pink and black.
The colour of the grip has no bearing on the functionality of the brush, it is a design element that differs.
That said, it is the black gripped Pro 2 2000 that is the only model to come with a travel case included in the box.
The Pro 700 comes with one by default. The case with the Pro 2 2000 is the same as the 700, just be aware that the pink and blue models do not come with this.
Normally, you do not have to pay a premium for this case.
A small extra point to note with the 700 series is that there are 2 variants, black and midnight black. With the midnight black version, the CrossAction brush head supplied is also black in colour compared to the white colour with the standard black of the Pro 7000 and all variants of the Pro 2.
Press the power button on the Pro 700 and you launch into the 1 and only cleaning mode, Daily Clean.
On the Pro 2, you get 2 cleaning modes.
The first is the same as the 700, the Daily Clean, but if you press the power button again, it will change to the 2nd mode, called Sensitive.
As the name implies, it is a more gentle cleaning mode, offering a less powerful and softer brushing experience.
The sensitive mode does not use the full power available from the brush motor.
This leads me onto another difference, the power of the motors.
The Pro 700 has a motor that is capable of 8,800 oscillations and 20,000 pulsations, but the 2000’s motor is capable of 9,900 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations.
The brushes will work at their full power when the ‘Daily Clean’ mode is selected.
The ‘Sensitive’ cleaning mode on the Pro 2 2000 operates at 7,400 oscillations and 33,000 pulsations per minute. It does not use the full power of the brush motor.
Arguments can be made that the more powerful motor in the 2000 can achieve a better clean than the 700. In theory, this is indeed true, but I have no data to confirm this.
This is not really a make or break difference between these 2. Having more bearing than the number of brush head movements is how you as the user angle and move the toothbrush during the cleaning session.
Looking almost identical in hand, turn the handles over and you will see that the Pro 2 has a red/orange panel on the neck of the brush. The 700 does not.
This is the visible pressure sensor.
Should you brush too hard, a light behind this plastic will shine to create a bright red light.
This light acts as a visual alert to you, that you need to reduce the pressure with which you are brushing.
If the pressure is relieved, the light will go out.
The Pro 700 does not have this visual pressure sensor. However, it does have a form of pressure sensor, it is just not visible.
Both will slow the speed of the brush motor down if it detects too much pressure is being applied. You should hear a slight difference in the sound that the brush makes when the sensor is activated.
Like the visual pressure sensor, when the pressure is eased, the motor will return to its operational speed.
The toothbrush bristles virtually need only skim the surface of the teeth. Scrubbing does not equal better cleaning.
Both brushes have a rechargeable battery built-in.
The Pro 700 has a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery that offers 7 days of usage. This is based on 1 user brushing their teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each time.
Inside the Pro 2 2000 though is a newer battery, a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) that offers double the usage time.
It offers 14 days, or 56 minutes, compared to the 7 days and 28 minutes of the 700.
In reality, you can likely get another day or two from each, but neither excels in battery life.
This different battery technology has a small knock-on effect to the charging time.
The 700 can take 15 hours to fully recharge, whilst the 2000 takes just 12.
As the newer and more feature rich brush, the Pro 2 2000 is the more expensive, making the 700 the cheaper.
Those are the differences between them.
There are many similarities between the two.
Full details of each brush and further explanation of features can be found in the written reviews, linked above.
However, for the sake of summary, key similarities are as follows.
- Built-in 2 minute timer
- Built-in 30 second pacer
- 1 x CrossAction brush head supplied
- 1 x charging station provided
- Water resistant handle
- 2 year warranty
Does one clean better than the other?
The increased power of the Pro 2 2000 motor, could potentially mean that the teeth are cleaned more effectively than if the Pro 700 was used.
However, there are many variables and proving this is quite difficult.
My hands-on testing has not been conducted in any scientific way that would be able to determine this.
When comparing the 2 brushes side by side, paying great attention you can see and feel the speed differences.
Ultimately I believe even in clinical conditions, the results would be inconclusive or not considered clinically significant.
The additional cleaning mode of the Pro 2 may have a beneficial effect for those who want a softer and more gentle brushing experience but with the consistent power delivery the electric toothbrush brings.
An argument can be made that the pressure sensor can play a part in the overall clean.
The likelihood is, that for most, perfecting their brushing routine and the regularity with which they brush will have the most significant benefits over selecting between either of these particular brushes.
Is one priced better than the other?
Yes, the Pro 700 is the more cost effective of the 2 models.
This is perhaps to be expected given it has fewer features.
Both have recommended retail prices but sell at around 50% less than these.
$99 is the retail price of the 700, whilst the 2000 has a $159 price tag.
Typical selling prices are $50 and $80 respectively.
In truth, I believe both are pretty good value given what you get for the price.
Ongoing ownership cost is the same, as both are Oral-B models. Replacement brush heads typically cost $7 a time.
Priced over 3 years and with 1 user, the Pro 2 equates to $0.14 per day compared to the $0.12 of the 700.
Please note that all prices quoted are approximates and should be used only as a guide during your decision process.
Conclusion
Retaining the slim, comfortable in hand user experience as the 700, the Pro 2000 brings the benefits of better battery life, an additional cleaning mode, the visible pressure sensor, and that extra cleaning power.
I think for most investing in their oral healthcare, the Pro 2 2000 is the answer.
But for those keen to spend as little as possible, the 700 is still a strong option.
