Fairywill Pro 2056 Review

Design, usability, clean & general use

The Pro 2056 comes in a large, but nicely presented box.  It is much bigger than most toothbrush boxes because of all the accessories included.

The black cardboard box has a picture of the brush handle on the front. On the back is a list of the box contents and some regulatory information.

The front edge has a magnet inside and is hinged for opening.  Labeled on this side are key features. Lift it up to reveal all the parts to the brush, neatly packaged inside.

The Fairywill Pro is available in just 1 color option, black.  This is what you see in the images throughout this review.

The black is accented by gold in certain places to give an extra edge to the design and make it stand out.  

Black and gold are a classic color combination. Whilst it works, I do think the overall design and finish of the handle looks a bit dated.  This isn’t an expensive brush, so I must cut it some slack.  But in comparison to alternative models from the same company, it just doesn’t look as appealing.

The handle is not a perfect cylinder.  There is a squarish element to the overall handle shape to give flatter edges. The corners as sweeping curves though.  It feels solid in hand.

The sides and back of the handle are free of any buttons. They are smooth to the touch with a matte finish to the plastic.

It is on the front of the handle where we find all the main controls.

There is a long rounded rectangle panel almost the length of the handle itself.  This is a gloss black color with a gold edge to it.  

All of the buttons and icons within this panel are labeled.  

At the top is the round power button with a concave design.  It is black in color with a gold ring around it.  The words ‘on\off’ are printed in gold underneath.

Below this is a smaller round button, again with a concave design.  This is the button you press to change between the different cleaning modes.  This button has a gold ring around it like the power button.

Stacked below these buttons is an LED for each cleaning mode and the cleaning mode name.  The available cleaning modes are:

• Clean
• Soft
• Whiten
• Massage
• Polish

And then at the bottom of the panel, is another LED with the word ‘Charge’ beneath it in gold lettering.  This is the battery LED that illuminates red or green depending on the charge level in the battery.

Outside of this panel at the base of the handle is the Fairyiwll logo again in gold lettering.

The base of the brush handle is flat with a recess within it. Into this fits the prong on the charging stand.  This bottom part of the handle is again gold in color.

In hand, the brush is solid enough and certainly functional.  But the materials, to me at least, give the impression that this product is made to a price.  

Sealed inside the handle is the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is said to give 10 days of use on a full charge.

You also have the sonic motor inside that will provide up to 40,000 vibrations/strokes per minute.

As a sonic toothbrush, many will compare this to Philips Sonicare.  Yes, technically the brush offers more movements, but it isn’t all about power.  Technique and brushing time comes into play.  

You are not going to get a better clean from this because it offers 9,000 more brush strokes per minute.

You might want to have a read of our Sonicare vs Fairywill article.

In fact, despite being more powerful, in my use, the clean felt weaker, less intense, and thorough than a Sonicare electric toothbrush.

The clean is perfectly satisfactory, but there appears to be a noticeable difference. Some users will be disappointed.

The full number of movements are only available on the clean mode.  All other modes use 31,000 strokes per minute.

To change the modes you use the smaller cleaning mode button on the handle. 

This button only functions when the brush is turned on.  This is quite frustrating as it means you can’t select the mode you want prior to the brushing cycle beginning.  You can press the button as many times as you like. It will cycle through the 5 available modes. As each mode is activated the LED above the mode name on the brush handle will be lit white.

The brush handle will remember the last mode used.  So, unless you change modes really frequently this button setup shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

The mode button doesn’t provide lots of feedback, but it is not too resistive. The same can be said for the on/off button.

With any of the 5 cleaning modes, the brushing cycle lasts for 2 minutes. The Pro will automatically turn itself off at the end of the cycle.  This is a clear signal that you have brushed for the recommended amount of time.  If the brush hasn’t turned itself off, you haven’t brushed for long enough.

To further help you with this there is a pacer built-in.

It is all very well brushing for 2 minutes, but it is no good if you spend 2 minutes brushing just the front teeth.

For many, the biggest improvements in oral care come from adjusting:

• The amount of time spent brushing
• How often you brush
• The brushing technique used

What you want to do, ideally, is to brush all the teeth evenly.  This includes the front, back, and biting surfaces of the teeth.

To do this, you need to spend 30 seconds on each quadrant of the mouth.  The 4 quadrants are the upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left.

The pacer activates at 30 second intervals.  A pause in the brush motor causes a change in the sound of the brush and the sensation.  This is the brush giving you a nudge to move from one quadrant to another.  Over a 2 minute brushing session, this will happen 3 times and at the end of the 2 minutes the brush will turn off.

The timer and pacer is an essential feature of any electric toothbrush.

One potential negative of this brush is the lack of a pressure sensor.  Now, in truth, this is by no means a deal breaker, but something to be aware of.

A pressure sensor will alert you if you are using too much force as you brush.  The way it will alert you varies.  Normally it is a light or a vibration pattern in the handle.

Just remember that the bristles really need to only skim the teeth.  You do not need to apply lots of pressure to brush better.

Included in the box are an impressive 8 brush heads.  This is enough to keep 1 user going for 2 years if you replace them at the recommended interval of 3 months.

Slightly odd is the fact that not all 8 heads are the same.

3 are a large size with a W shape.

2 are ‘standard size’ with a circular arched brush head. According to Fairywill, this is for more effective cleaning. Oddly though the standard size are actually larger than the ‘large’ W shaped heads.

3 are a small size that are rubberized to protect the teeth and tongue

There isn’t really a need for these different heads, it complicates things.

W profile bristles are pretty common and provided with lots of electric toothbrushes.

Small/compact brush heads are rarer but something many welcome. They are useful for those with small mouths or children. The rubberized coating does make it soft on the mouth surfaces. Premium Sonicare heads have such a coating.

The standard size head performs well enough. I don’t know what data (if any) exists to say these offer a more effective cleaning than the other heads offered. I suspect this claim is based on the longer bristles that exist at 4 points on the head. 

In all reality, it is best to choose one style of head and stick with it.  Don’t worry too much about the style.

Complicating thins further. The small and standard size heads can be purchased in a pack of 4, with 2 of each style included. There is no option to buy packs of either style on their own.

I can’t seem to buy just the large W profiled heads, at the time or review at least.

A point to note. Compared to the E11 and P11 brushes, there isn’t a flat surface at the base of the brush head. This means you don’t get the same buildup of toothpaste and debris, which is good.  

Included in the box are 2 extra accessories.  You get a travel case and a UV sanitizing unit.  How useful each of these are to you will depend on your point of view.

The travel case, in my opinion, is the most useful.  This is because it will hold the brush handle and up to 2 brush heads.  You can travel with the brush knowing the handle and heads are protected.

The case is of a basic, but functional quality.  The lid is a smoked black plastic so you can see into it. It is hinged on one side to give that book style opening.

There are 2 parts to this case that make it really stand out.  The first is the ability to charge the toothbrush inside the case.  This is a feature typically only seen on the most premium of electric toothbrushes. For example the Oral-B iO and Sonicare 9900 Prestige.  Having such available in a cost effective model is great.

It has a microUSB connector on the end of the case.  You can use the provided USB to microUSB cable to deliver power to the toothbrush. Or you could use your own microUSB cable if you have one.  

It is not that future proofed, in that a USB-C connector would be better. But I am not going to complain considering the price.

There is a UV sanitizer built into the case too.  This means you can sanitize the brush heads in the travel case. It is brilliant that you can still benefit from this feature when traveling.  

To work, you need the power cable connected. A 10 minute cycle will run when a head is in the case and the case closed.

In addition, the case has vents built-in to keep air circulating, allowing a damp toothbrush or head to dry.

The countertop UV sanitizer/charging stand is fairly bulky. It will take up more space on a countertop than a regular toothbrush charging stand.

To be fair it is comparably sized to other countertop sanitizers I have used.  

Hardwired into it, is a 2 pin US power adapter.  This requires mains power to function.  

Although it has a 2 pin adapter it does support 100-240v. It can be used internationally without the need for a voltage adapter.

Hinged on the left side is the door.  Open this to reveal 3 small mounting points for the brush heads.  Most sanitizers only hold 2 heads at any one time.

When mounted the heads are angled to face the bulb in the middle of the unit.

The sanitizing cycle will only run once the door is closed. Providing the unit is powered, it will begin automatically.  It runs for 10 minutes in total.  It will run once only.  It will not automatically run again unless the door is opened and closed again.

I conducted research when crating the best toothbrush sanitizer article. Studies suggest an effective sanitization process requires the UV light to be on for 20 minutes.  The 10 minute cycle is better than nothing though.

Sanitizing can kill 99.9% of germs.  Just be aware this is slightly different from sterilizing which kills all bacteria.

Studies have shown how bacteria can exist and multiply on a toothbrush as well as be reduced by the use of some simple sanitizing processes.

The American Dental Association does however suggest that a sanitizer is not necessary.

Providing you give your brush head a good rinse after use and allow it to dry you should have little issue with bacteria.

By no means a deal breaker, but I am not sure how easy it would be to source a replacement bulb for the sanitizer if ever it was required.

You do only get a 1 year warranty with this toothbrush. It would be nice if they did at least offer a 2 year warranty. That said, if you are prepared to register as part of their VIP program, you can extend it by 6 months.

To be fair to Fairywill this is a pretty solid toothbrush for the price.  It definitely does what it needs to do. 

The design feels a bit dated, the materials a bit cheap. You are paying a premium for accessories that are not essential.

If you want a charging travel case or a UV sanitizer then to be fair this is one of the best options that exist.