Our verdict
This is not a full review of the Oral-B Pro 800, like you might be expecting.
This is because the Pro 800 is almost identical to the Oral-B Pro 700, which I have reviewed here in great detail.
The two brushes are very similar — the prices can fluctuate significantly based on available offers.
Pro 800 vs Pro 700 main differences
The designs of the Pro 800 and Pro 700 are almost identical. The handle of the toothbrush is the same on both.
The main difference is that the Pro 800 has better battery life — 14 days compared to 7 days for the Pro 700.
The Pro 800 also comes with 2 brush heads in the box, whereas the Pro 700 comes with 1.
Both brushes come with a travel case, which is good at this price. A slightly better travel case is included with the 800, but it's a minor difference.
Overall, unless the Pro 700 is available significantly cheaper than the 700, you're better off choosing the Pro 800.
I am looking for the cheapest Oral-B Electric toothbrush with specifically listed lithium ion battery. So few reviews and product descriptions mention the TYPE of battery and invariably the under $50 Oral-B electric models only have nickel metal hydride batteries when lithium ion ones are so superior in every way. I do not want all the "bells and whistles" just a basic Oral-B lithium ion electric toothbrush that does a regular/daily clean mode. Please can you advise on which model has such specifications and where in Australia one can buy this model.
Hi. I beleive the cheapest model with Lithium-Ion battery will be the iO2. However, you might want to look at the iO3 as well. Subject to the retailer you can find the iO3, cheaper than the iO2.
I bought the Pro 800 this week from Pak N Save, Auckland for 40$ nzd. There is not indication of the pressure sensor. It's still has some value because it comes with 2 brush heads worth about 10$, so for 30$, it's decent value given that the entry level model - Vitality costs $ 26 NZD
Your information about differences in features between Pro 800 and Pro 700 is not correct.
800 has 4×30 seconds quadrant timers and pressure alert, which you don't mention:
https://oralb.com.au/electric-toothbrushes/pro-series/pro-800-black/
Neither are features of 700, see here: https://oralb.com.au/electric-toothbrushes/pro-series/pro-700-black/
Hi.
We do mention that the Pro 800 has a pacer. We haven't been explicit in this overview that it is a 4 x 30 second quadrant timer.
We also mention it has a pressure sensor (not visible).
We don't detail this as a difference between the Pro 700 and 800 because we actually think it is a poor implementation. It is nigh on impossible to tell the sensor is even active.
Unless Oral-B has recently changed the specifications, we are under the impression that Oral-B's own website isn't actually accurate in terms of the specification. As crazy as this sound this isn't the first time we have come across this. Our own hands-on testing has found the 30 second pacer to be present in the Pro 700.
Thank you for your considered review and recommendation on the 700 instead of the 800. While "value" is subjective, I would also agree that the $$ difference is not worth the extra head or battery capacity (at the time of your review in October 2020).
At the time of my comment (September 2021), this model was sold by Coles at a discounted price of $50 as potential Father's Day gift idea. The economics, as you mentioned towards the end of your review, with near price parity, would be that it would now be worth the 'upgrade' to Pro 800.
BTW: Happy Father's Day (to human or furbabies).
Most of the models, even the expensive ones, do not have a compartment to store the 2 toothbrushes. :(
This is true Helen. However, you could look at the likes of these holders here, which can be purchased cost effectively and added to the toothbrush charger to give a place to store brush heads.