{"id":15397,"date":"2025-09-09T10:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricteeth.com\/au\/?p=15397"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:10:29","slug":"oral-b-pro-2500x-vs-pro-3000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricteeth.com\/au\/oral-b-pro-2500x-vs-pro-3000\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral-B Pro 1500X \/ 2500X vs Pro 3000"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our choice: Pro 1500X<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Oral-B Pro 1500X, 1500X and Pro 3000 are almost identical brushes. The difference is the colour of the handle and the brush head that comes in the box. Apart from that, the features and design are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pro 3000 has now been discontinued, so any remaining stock is expensive. The Pro 1500X is far cheaper. It is currently our top choice for Australia's best electric toothbrush<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1500X is a black version of the 1500X, but we have found the 1500X to be more readily available. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Choice<\/div>\n \n
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Oral-B Pro 1500X, 1500X, Pro 3000 review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the sections below I have included a review of the Pro 1500X. The 1500X is essentially the same as a brush named the Pro 3 3500 in the UK or the Oral-B Smart 1500 in the USA. The only difference between the brushes is the colours (and the plug type that they come with). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pro 1500X comes with a plug suitable for Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The photos below therefore reference the UK model that we reviewed, but they are still fully applicable to the Pro 1500X. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please be aware that the Pro 1500X comes in black, not pink or white as shown in the photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Pro 1500X has the essential dentist-recommended features you need in an electric toothbrush: a timer, pacer and pressure sensor.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a strong performer that cleans the teeth well, but its price isn't inflated by unnecessary features<\/strong>. It's 3 years on since we first tested it and we still rate it as the best overall electric toothbrush<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Oral-B Pro 1500X <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"rating-star-filled\"\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"ask-icon\"\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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\n $55 Ebay <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

How well it cleans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The 1500X is a solid performer that will clean your teeth extremely well if used correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small round brush head reaches tight spaces and gives good cleaning results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Included in the box with the Pro 1500X is a single brush head. Oral-B's oscillating-rotating brush heads are smaller than the sonic ones from the likes of Sonicare and can feel quite aggressive in comparison. They do make it easy to reach the tightest of spaces, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like an invigorating clean, the 1500X certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint.  It sounds cliche, but a \u2018dentist clean feeling\u2019 really does apply here<\/strong>. It is approved by the Oral Health Foundation and backed by clinical evidence<\/a>. Used correctly, the Pro 1500X will remove plaque effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The small brush head of the Oral-B Pro 1500X (right) fits well into tight spaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you have sensitive teeth and don't like such a powerful clean, the softer Sensi UltraThin brush head<\/a> and the lower powered cleaning mode can be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst power is far from the most important factor in achieving good cleaning results, I am often asked how many oscillations and pulsations models offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pro 1500X series motor generates up to 9,900 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations per minute. The exact number depends on the brushing mode selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of heads that are compatible with the 1500X. We take a closer look at them in our Oral-B brush heads guide<\/a>, but the key thing to know is that each head cleans comparably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our preference is the softer Sensi UltraThin or the slightly firmer bristled CrossAction. Most dentists will advise a soft bristled brush, hence the Sensi UltraThin being a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We recommend the CrossAction (pictured) or Sensi UltraThin brush head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How it feels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the Pro 1500X is a pleasant brush to use. Its construction looks and feels a bit cheaper than some competing models, but this is reflected in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slim, sleek, and easy to clean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Like most other electric brushes the Pro 1500X has a cylindrical handle. Actually, it is not perfectly round, it\u2019s slightly thicker than it is wide, but we are talking millimetres of difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will stand upright on a countertop and strategically placed raised dots on the rear of the handle prevent the brush from rolling along a flat countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some older models from Oral-B, the 1500X doesn\u2019t have any large rubber panels on the handle to aid with grip. There's a small section around the power button, but the result is a much cleaner look to the handle and less grime buildup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A softer, dimpled texture to the plastic body also replaces the raised lines that have adorned the rear of brush handles such as the Smart 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rear of the Pro 1500X has a dimpled texture to help with grip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The brush isn\u2019t slippery by any means. It feels solid and generally secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sleek and minimal design means that the water resistant handle can be rinsed under the tap and easily cleaned off. You don\u2019t get grime building up as it did in the contoured rubber grips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of plastic construction, there is a gloss finish to the handle, which is available in white, black and soft pink colour. It is primarily cosmetic, but the matte finish of most Philips Sonicare and even Oral-B\u2019s iO Series<\/a> handles do look and feel better to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For lack of a better expression, it just makes the Pro 1500X look and feel a bit \u2018cheap\u2019 in comparison. But, then again, it does cost a lot less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the front of the handle, the power button is housed in a panel with a slightly different texture to the rest of the brush. This makes it easier to locate in the dark, should you need to. As with most Oral-B models, I found the resistance of the button to strike the right balance between firm and gentle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power button is pressed to change cleaning modes. It provides haptic feedback<\/strong> to confirm your press has been registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The power button is easy to locate and provides haptic feedback when changing modes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Recommended features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another section where the 1500X does very well because it has a strong implementation of the key features we look for in an electric toothbrush: a timer, a pacer and a pressure sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visible pressure sensor is easy to spot out the corner of your eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scrubbing and using lots of force as you brush will damage the teeth and gums over the long term. Oral-B has for many years built pressure sensors into its toothbrushes and the Pro 1500X is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the handle detects you are brushing with excess force the motor will slow the brush head and the light ring at the top of the handle will illuminate red. When it does, you need to relieve the pressure until the light goes out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Pro 1500X has a visible pressure sensor that illuminates when you brush too hard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I found the light ring relatively easy to spot out the corner of my eye and in the mirror. There's no vibration alert through the handle like you get with some Sonicare models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know you have a habit of brushing with too much force, the Pro 1500X will help you rectify this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A minor irk, in which no way affects daily use, is that the light is strongest on the back side of the ring where the LED is located. It is not a consistently strong ring of red light as you might expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The illumination is brighter at the rear than on front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 2 minute timer and pacer help you clean your teeth evenly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A timer and pacer are included in all but the cheapest of brushes these days and their implementation is fairly standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pacer momentarily pauses the brushing action every 30 seconds to tell you to move on to the next part of the mouth. After 2 minutes the alert changes slightly to tell you that you have brushed for long enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some brushes, the Pro 1500X doesn\u2019t power off automatically after two minutes. This isn't an issue, though, especially if you like to brush for longer than 2 minutes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional items & features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pro 1500X comes with the essentials only \u2013 it doesn't have extra items and features that drive up the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic travel case is handy for nights away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Pro 1500X comes with a basic but functional travel case. It is a simple, plastic shell that will protect your brush and bristles from damage and dirt. It also prevents accidental activation of the brush when it's in your luggage. It's useful for the odd occasion when you need to take the brush away overnight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The basic but sturdy travel case is useful for nights away<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3 cleaning modes to suit different preferences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You get 3 different modes on all 3 variants of the Pro 1500X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n