What the cleaning experience is like and how clean our teeth felt after brushing.
How well it cleans Score SummaryWhat the brush is like in-hand; how grippy it is, what the balance is like, how easy it is to remove brush heads.
How it feels Score SummaryDoes the brush have our recommended features of a timer, pacer & pressure sensor and how well do they perform?
Recommended features Score SummaryHow long does the battery last, how long does it take to charge and does the brush have a battery level indicator?
Battery performance Score SummaryWhat are the total ownership costs over the space of several years and how expensive are replacement brush heads?
Price Score SummaryHow easy is it to clean the brush, how noisy is it, does it come with a travel case or any other useful items?
Additional items & features Score SummaryHow long is the warranty, what is the manufacturer's reputation and how strong are its environmental efforts?
Support & reputation Score SummaryApplies to smart toothbrushes only. How well does the smart technology work and how useful is the app?
Smart features Score Summary
Editor’s note
The Oral-B Smart 1500 has been discontinued. Whilst it is still an excellent brush and replacement heads will continue to be available, the price is expensive because it is no longer being officially sold.
As an alternative, we recommend the Oral-B iO 3.
Our verdict
The Oral-B Smart 1500 has the essential features we recommend for an electric toothbrush: a pressure sensor, a timer and a pacer. It doesn't have lots of unnecessary extras increasing the price.
It benefits from using Oral-B's cheaper range of brush heads, which further reduces the lifetime ownership costs.
Before it was discontinued, the Smart 1500 was our pick for the best electric toothbrush, all things considered. It is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to achieve clean and healthy teeth.
The features and functions for the price are simply excellent.
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How well it cleans
Don't let the low price fool you — the Smart 1500 cleaned my teeth just as well as more expensive models, earning top marks in this category. Something we've always advocated for at Electric Teeth is that good oral hygiene doesn't always come with a hefty price tag — the Smart 1500 is a great example of this.
The small round brush head reaches tight spaces and cleans well
Included in the box with the 1500 is a single brush head. Oral-B's oscillating-rotating brush heads are smaller than the sonic ones, but that's not a bad thing. I've found they make it easy to reach the tightest of spaces.
If you like an invigorating clean, the Smart 1500 certainly doesn’t disappoint. It sounds cliche, but a ‘dentist clean feeling’ really does apply here. It is approved by the American Dental Association and backed by clinical evidence. Used correctly, the Smart 1500 will remove plaque effectively.
If you experience sensitivity and don't like such a powerful clean, the softer Pro GumCare brush head and the 1500's lower powered cleaning mode are a good combination.
Whilst power is far from the most important factor in achieving good cleaning results — technique is more important — I am often asked how many oscillations and pulsations models offer.
The Smart 1500 motor generates up to 8,800 oscillations and 40,000 pulsations per minute. The exact number depends on the brushing mode selected.
There are a variety of heads that are compatible with the Smart 1500. We take a closer look at them in our 'Oral-B brush heads guide, but the key thing to know is that each head cleans comparably.
Our preference is the softer Pro GumCare or the slightly firmer bristled CrossAction. Most dentists will advise a soft bristled brush, hence the Pro GumCare being a great option.
How it feels
The Smart 1500 is an enjoyable brush to use. It's not quite as slick and premium feeling as Oral-B's newer iO range, but it's easier to keep clean and costs a lot less.
A solid and secure handle with a minimalist design
Like most other electric brushes, the Oral-B Smart 1500 has a cylindrical handle. Actually, it is not perfectly round, it’s slightly thicker than it is wide, but we are talking millimeters of difference.
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.
Unlike older models from Oral-B, the 1500 doesn’t have any large rubber panels on the handle to aid with grip. The brush isn’t slippy in hand by any means. It feels solid and generally secure.
A softer, dimpled texture to the plastic body also replaces the raised lines that have adorned the rear of brush handles such as the Pro 1500.
There's a small section colored panel around the power button, but other than that the brush has a minimalist look could be said to be a bit plain. A positive consequence of this is that the water resistant handle can be rinsed under the tap and easily cleaned off. You don’t get grime building up as it did in the contoured rubber grips of other models.
Of plastic construction, there is a gloss finish to the handle, which is available in white, black, pink and blue colors. It is primarily cosmetic, but the matte finish of most Philips Sonicare and even Oral-B’s iO Series handles do look and feel better to the touch.
For lack of a better expression, it just makes the Smart 1500 look and feel a bit ‘cheap’ in comparison. But, then again, it does cost a lot less.
A firm yet responsive power button
For most people power buttons are not a critical feature, but they can vary in quality. Some can be accidentally pressed too easily, while others require a bit more force.
In the case of the Smart 1500, I found that the power button strikes a nice balance between firmness and responsiveness. However, the brush always starts in Daily Clean mode, so if you prefer a different mode, you'll need to press the power button multiple times each time you use it. This shouldn't be an issue for most people, but it could be a minor inconvenience for those with severe joint pain who find it difficult to press buttons repeatedly. You do get feedback from the button to confirm your press has been registered.
Additionally, the brush heads are easy to attach and detach. I have found it's best to remove them regularly so that both brush handle and head can be rinsed. This helps to avoid the build up of grime and bacteria.
Recommended features
The electric toothbrush features we recommend as essential are a timer, pacer and pressure sensor. The Smart 1500 scores highly here because it has a good implementation of all three of these.
The 2 minute timer and pacer help you clean your teeth evenly
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.
Unlike some brushes, the Smart 1500 doesn’t power off automatically. This may be a disappointment to some, but it’s not a big issue and is actually preferable if you like to brush for slightly longer than 2 minutes.
The visible pressure sensor alert is easy to see
Scrubbing and using lots of force as you brush will damage your teeth and gums over the long term. Oral-B has for many years built pressure sensors into its toothbrushes and the 1500 is no exception.
When the handle detects you are brushing with excess force the motor slows the brush head and the light ring at the top of the handle illuminates red. When it does, you need to relieve the pressure until the light goes out.
I found the light ring relatively easy to spot out of the corner of my eye and in the mirror. You don’t get any vibration or alert through the handle like you do with some Sonicare handles, such as the 4100 Series.
If you know you have a habit of brushing with too much force, the Smart 1500 will help you rectify this.
A minor irk, in which no way affects daily use, is that the light is strongest on the backside of the ring where the LED is located. It is not a consistently strong ring of red light as you might expect.
Additional items & features
This is one section where the Smart 1500 does get a low score, but this isn't a reason to disregard it. In fact, it's part of the reason why we recommend it as the best overall brush: it's a straightforward brush that gets the job done and without costing much. It has the features we recommend as essential and little more.
In the following sections we comment on noise, how easy it is to keep clean and the cleaning modes it has available. Whilst these aren't critical features, they are still useful to consider and comment on.
It’s easier to keep clean than more expensive models
In daily use, saliva, toothpaste and debris from your mouth will inevitably come into contact with the Smart 1500 brush handle.
This isn’t a problem though, because as a primarily plastic handle, I've found it really easy to keep clean. A rinse under the tap or shower gets rid of most buildup, whilst a little wipe with a cloth will help remove more stubborn grime.
The Smart 1500 doesn't have rubber grips like some other Oral-B models, which is one less place for grime to build up. It's also easier to keep clean that Oral-B's new iO models. If you know you're unlikely to clean your brush that often, there is something to be said for having a brush that's as easy to keep clean as this.
It's noisier than other brushes
Oral-B brushes are amongst the loudest available today, with the Smart 1500 registering at 73 decibels in my testing.
It makes quite a mechanical noise, not a gentle humming sound like most sonic toothbrushes.
Personally I haven't found this to be a problem and it doesn't stop me from recommending the Smart 1500. If you're in a house where you need to keep toothbrushing noise to a minimum, it is something that's worth factoring into your decision.
If you want a spinning Oral-B style brush that's quieter, the iO Series 3 from Oral-B produces 64 decibels. It's worth noting that Bitvae makes the R2, which is another oscillating-rotating (spinning) brush, but that's even noisier at 75dB.
If you do want a brush that keeps noise to a minimum, consider a sonic brush and see our post on the quietest electric toothbrushes.
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3 cleaning modes to suit different preferences
According to the Oral-B website, you get 2 different modes on all variants of the Smart 1500:
- Daily Clean
- Sensitive
However, the model we purchased and tested had a third mode:
- Whitening
Daily Clean is my preference and the one I recommend most people use. The option of Sensitive is great for those who want to enjoy a less intense cleaning action, or for those days your teeth or gums might feel a little more tender.
Sensitive is also a great choice for first time electric toothbrush users. It makes for a more pleasing introduction to the increased power such brushes offer.
Don’t worry too much about which mode you use. Although differences exist, they are minimal, as our article on Oral-B brushing modes explains. Fundamentally, if used correctly, you will achieve a good clean with any of them.
The lack of cleaning mode labels is a minor irritation
Regardless of which mode you finish brushing with, the Smart 1500 defaults to Daily Clean each time you turn it on. This may be a minor irritation if you always brush with Sensitive, for example, but I didn't find the extra button press to be much of an inconvenience.
There are no icons, LEDs or labels to show or confirm what mode you have selected. You will learn them in time based on the sound and sensation, but they are ordered as above.
It’s frustrating, as many competing brushes do have labels, but it’s just the way Oral-B design their mid-tier models. It’s a small inconvenience and doesn’t stop me from using or recommending it.
There is no Bluetooth connectivity, despite ‘Smart’ being in the name
The word ‘smart’ is typically associated with Bluetooth-enabled toothbrushes or those handles that include some of the more recently developed toothbrush technology.
Whilst there is valuable technology built-in, the 1500 is not a Bluetooth enabled device. This is particularly confusing when the next toothbrush in the range, the Oral-B Smart 3000, does offer Bluetooth technology.
As clever as some of the Bluetooth technology and associated smart features are, you don’t need them. Going by the interactions I've had with readers and comments I've seen on our site and YouTube channel, few people actually continue to use them months after getting their new toothbrush.
Battery performance
The Smart 1500 battery life is more than good enough when you consider the overall package that is on offer and the price.
Based on 2 cleans per day, each 2 minutes in length, the claimed battery life from Oral-B is 2+ weeks. But I achieved 19-20 days and have noticed much more consistent battery performance than the iO Series brushes.
This does fall short of the industry average, which is really 3-4 weeks. By no means is this a deal breaker when considering the Smart 1500, though. This level of battery life is more than enough, especially if you charge your brush most nights.
When low, the battery notification LED will flash red and you may notice the motor slow. A full recharge takes up to 12 hours. The battery LED will flash green whilst charging, before turning off once complete.
The supplied white charging stand has a 3 foot / 90cm power cable with a 2 pin power adapter. It supports 110-130v.
The electronics in the handle mean you can leave the brush on the stand at all times to ensure full battery life. I have found that if the brush is often wet when placed on the stand grime can eventually build up, but it’s easily wiped clean.
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Price & buying advice
The Smart 1500 scores full marks in this category because it's such good value for money. It has the essential features we recommend at a very reasonable price. The absence of extra bells and whistles means the price remains low.
Once you factor in replacement brush heads at around $5 each and over 3 years you will have a total ownership cost in the region of $135.
This is a fantastic price given the cleaning performance and dentist recommended features it boasts. It really is a must-buy if you're looking for a straightforward electric toothbrush that gets the job done.
There are cheaper alternatives from Oral-B and other lesser known brands but these come with compromises.
Readers often ask me about the equivalents between Sonicare and Oral-B. In this instance, the 2100 Series costs about the same but lacks a pressure sensor. Opt for the better 4100 Series and it works out about $30 more expensive — see our comparison table just below to compare them.
The other brush included in the comparison is the iO3 from Oral-B. The iO Series is Oral-B's latest line of brushes. They are nice and have an updated design, but even the cheaper models in the range work out more expensive because of the price of replacement brush heads. Unless you want the iO3 for the fact that it's quieter, you can save a good bit of money by going for the Smart 1500.
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100
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88
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43
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87
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77
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77
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77
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77
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Support & reputation
A 2 year manufacturer warranty is provided as standard, but going by my past experience with Oral-B brushes like this, you should be hopeful of 5+ years of service from the Smart 1500.
By the very nature of the product they are not immune to failure, but on the whole reliability and durability is solid. I’ve had no reason to question the build quality and the finish of the handle.
If for whatever reason you aren’t satisfied, Braun offers a 60 day money back guarantee.
Environmental impact
The environmental impact is a section that we don’t apply a score to because it’s very difficult to measure without full data on the manufacturing and shipping processes.
However, based on our understanding of the environmental impact of electric toothbrushes, we do pass comments on things to consider about a particular brush.
With regards to the Smart 1500 specifically, you get the essentials in the box and not lots of unnecessary extras, which reduces its shipping weight. Unfortunately, the box is a little bigger than it needs to be.
Thankfully, Oral-B now uses all cardboard packaging, whereas polystyrene was previously used.
Despite the name, it is not a smart brush, thus reducing component usage and e-waste at the end of its life.
This is common amongst electric toothbrushes, but it has not been designed to be easily repaired at home. Trying to replace parts like the battery will likely break the brush. This makes it more likely to be discarded rather than repaired if broken.
While Oral-B has partnered with schemes such as TerraCycle, it does not yet have its own recycling scheme for used brush heads or faulty products.
Its brush heads are made from petroleum-based plastic, which uses up the planet’s finite resources compared to using plant-based plastics.
Conclusion: you'll struggle to find something as good for less money
The Smart 1500 is a brush I have confidence in recommending and is our recommendation for the best overall electric toothbrush.
It offers the most essential features of an electric brush and not lots of unwanted and unnecessary additional extras.
It offers the most essential features of an electric brush and not lots of unwanted and unnecessary extras.
It cleans the teeth well and the choice of cleaning modes means it suits a variety of users.
It is a shame you can’t easily tell which mode you have selected and that it always defaults to Daily Clean mode, but that is how Oral-B configures its mid-range models and it isn’t a deal breaker.
Video review
It's been several years since I first published this video review of the Smart 1500, but it still stands true today and comes strongly recommended.
Size guide
- Toothbrush height with head - 23.2cm / 9.1 inches
- Toothbrush height without head - 19.5cm / 7.7 inches
- Width - 2.5cm / 1 inches
- Depth/thickness - 2.9cm / 1.1 inches
- Weight with head - 124g / 4.4oz
- Weight without head - 119g / 4.2oz
- Package weight - 269g / 9.5oz
Noise
- 73dB
Country of manufacture
- Germany (handle & brush head)
Do you know if this is the same as the Oral-B Pro 1500X? That is found in Australia.
Hi Christina.
No, it is not. As far as I can tell, the Pro 1000 is the equivilant. Note the main difference is the lack of visible pressure sensor on the Pro 1000/Pro 1500X that the Smart 1500 has.
To whom it may concern:
I am interested in the Oral B Smart 1500
Do have coupons for this model and if so can you please e-mail a coupon to assist me in my purchasing this above tooth brush. I currently have two coupons that I hope to apply to my purchase as well!! My Ref: 25588031, date: 11/8/2024. I hope that I can also use my (2) existing coupons, please advise!!!
Kindest regards,
Jacqueline
P.S. Please excuse any and all typos!!
Hi Jacqueline,
Thansk for the comment. We don't have any coupons. We don't sell the brush either. We review & link to places you can purchase from. Unfortuantely we can't assist you with any promotional codes, coupons or additional discounts. You would need to speak directly with the sellers/stockists.
Jon, several people say the power button doesn't turn on all of the time on the first press like it should and needs to be pressed twice. Did you not encounter that at all? If not, I guess some do and some don't? Thanks
Hi Lee.
I can't say I have experienced this.
It might well be an issue for some. It does raise a number of questions such as did the button get bpressed correctly the first time. How old is the brush, because with repeated use parts can wear etc.
I decided to get the Oral B Smart 1500 (over the iO3) in a couple months but wonder an even better, newer model will come out before long. Just guessing, do you think that's likely to happen soon, especially since the 1500 has been out for a while (years?)? I would hate for a newer, improved version to be released soon after I make the purchase. Thanks!
Hi Mark.
I am not privy to any insider information. I suspect it is unlikely that the Smart 1500 will be replaced.
In many ways, the iO3 is the modern replacement. It launched after the 1500 etc.
It's quite rare for anything to come with that much better stuff. I wouldn't worry.
Many thanks for such a unique and extremely helpful service!
You answered my questions about my new Oral B toothbrush and followed up with an email notifying me of a new and relevant video.
Hello, could you tell me if its energy strength is 100-240v??
Hi. The charging stand supplied supports 110-130v.
It is possible to use this in countries with voltages higher, but you will need a voltage adapter.
Alternatively, you can buy a charging stand for that specific region (Europe for example that supports 220-240v) and charge the Smart 1500 on that stand.
It’s not “clinched”, it’s “cinched”.
You desperately need a proofreader.
Thanks for your feedback Randy.
We would love to have a proofreader, but alas we focus what budget we have on creating meaningful and helpful content for people.
Inevitably there will be the odd typo or grammatical errors, we are not journalists or writers by training.
Seeing as you haven't queried or made comments about the brush or the review as a whole, I am sure the general sentiment and message of the review came through despite this small error on our part. 🙂
Great review, thanks. You have saved me some money and a lot of time.
Neither "clinched" or "cinched" are in the article anymore, so maybe this thread could be deleted.
I’ve been using Oral-b electric brushes for 20 years now and I prefer a more powerful/faster brushing action. Can you tell whether this model has the same speed/power as the Oral-b units like the 8000 and Genius X? I don’t care about the extra bells and whistles like Bluetooth so want to get the simplest unit that had max performance.
Hi Bob.
The oscillations and pulsations are as follows:
Smart 1500
Oscillations: 8,800
Pulsations: 40,000
Genius Pro 8000 & Genius X
Oscillations: 10,500
Pulsations: 48,000
Yes, technically the Genius Pro 8000 and Genius X are more powerful, but there isn't a significant difference and this will unlikely result in any meaningful difference in cleaning results.
There is the newer Oral-B iO but Oral-B doesn't state the number of movements for this range. I would say it was comparable to the Genius range but the iO does use a different style of motor in the handle.
I'm a hygienist, and I say No to Oral B. poor adaptability & head is too large. it is just a bad design. I find people have better results with the original Sonicare. Just my opinion. I am in no way affiliated with Phillips
Thanks for sharing your opinion Zac. We welcome all insight and experience.
How is the head too large? A Sonicare head is taller than Oral-B. Do you mean the height from the tip of the bristles to the back of the head?
Hi Jon!
I bought the smart oral b 1500 recently 12.21 from walmart. I haven't opened it as I was concerned over how many modes it has. The box does not discuss # of modes BUT
Wal-Mart, target Amazon etc. State on their pages of description it only has 1 Mode! And no description of what the 1 Mode does!Can you please follow up on this.?
Thanks so much Ali
Love ur review. Thanks for writing it. After having Sonicare for 10 years I decided to try this toothbrush. I decided I didn’t need the options of some of the other newer toothbrushes and I wanted only these two brands. In some ways I decided on this brush because it still had a normal plug and not a usb.
I was surprised how much noisier the oral b is. But I am in love with the quality of the clean.
I am not sure if I am just being a better electric brush user or if it is better. But with this design I also feel I am more attentive to each tooth and can really get behind my front teeth better. I am glad I made the switch to this brush.
Very thorough review, thank you!
Perhaps when you say "When either "bruising" mode is in use, the built-in timer and pacer are activated too," you mean "brushing" mode?
Indeed I did Leila. I think auto-correct had a part to play there. Now adjusted.
Thank you. While the Oclean X Pro Elite appears to be the quietest (48 db) it appears that you have to sacrifice some of the cleaning ability. Sure wish the Oral B Smart 1500 was quieter.
What about the Curaprox? I love their manual toothbrushes (my dentist uses them) but wonder if their electric one is as good, & is noisy as the OB Smart?
Hi Lahna.
Whilst the cleaning ability of the Oral-B is marginally better it isn't a deal breaker. The Elite still cleans well. Ultimately a case of what is most important to you.
We have yet to test the Curaprox electric toothbrush to be able to comment.
Is this quiet? How many db? Looking for less than 50 db.
Lahna thanks for the question. The Smart 1500 operates at around 75dB.
We have an article, 'what's the quietest electric toothbrush?' that lists out how loud or quiet some of the most popular electric brushes are with some associated advice and information too. I am sure you will find this useful.
I believe there is an error in your review of the Oral B Smart 1500. Your review says that the handle has 3 brushing modes. However, the official Oral B web site says that it only has 2 brushing modes. Interestingly, the Smart Clean 360 has 3 brushing modes.
Hi Richard.
Thanks for your comment. I can confirm that the Smart 1500 that we purchased, tested and reviewed has 3 modes. The Oral-B website has since been updated to suggest 2 modes rather than 3.
I have yet to ascertain whether this is an error on their part or they have further updated the model to disable the third mode that was available on the model we purchased.
Hi Jon!
I bought the smart oral b 1500 recently 12.21 from walmart. I haven't opened it as I was concerned over how many modes it has. The box does not discuss # of modes BUT
Wal-Mart, target Amazon etc. State on their pages of description it only has 1 Mode! And no description of what the 1 Mode does!Can you please follow up on this.?
Thanks so much Ali
The 1 mode will be daily clean, which is the default mode on Oral-B brushes.
I have often found product descriptions to be wrong. They might not be, the specific variant you have might be different.
Hi Jon,
So Oral B Smart 1500 went from 3 modes to 2 modes down to 1 mode?
When did this happen?
Were you able to see that too or verify it?
Very disappointing if so as I was hoping for at least 2 modes the gentle and daily clean.
Thanks so much,
Ali
No I am not saying this Ali. All Oral-B brushes have at least 1 mode, Daily Clean.
Oral-B states on their own website that the Smart 1500 has 2 modes. Yet the model we bought and reviewed had 3.
I have had many other instances where the number of quoted modes in a product listing/description were wrong.
Things can change with no notice, but I highly suspect the brush you have will have at least 2 modes available. Unfortunately, little effort appears to go into ensuring the product descriptions available online really explain what is available and what it does. Even Oral-B's own website lacks a lot of information.
I think you should open it and try it. If it does only have 1 mode and you can't return it, you can always try and make use of their money back scheme.
Thanks Jon. I got fed up so did not open the box and returned it to Wal-Mart. Fyi on the oral b site now shows 2 modes.
I saw the Alexa genius new in box for only $47 us dollars. I bought that as less than the 1500 and way more features. I am using my old 3000 charger and it's great. The brush itself has 6 modes and the built in timer and gum warning light. Really no need for the app or base. I will use the Alexa separately. (Now on sale for only $40!! )
As a side note I tried the Wal-Mart version of Sonic 2100 and bought the smallest Phillips brand brush heads because I am petite. Even so it banged my teeth and the Oral b round heads don't do that and work much better.
Kind Regards,
Ali
My old Oral-B 3D Excel electric toothbrush finally pulsated for the last time. I believe that I had this toothbrush since the early 2000's, even though I'm not exactly sure when it came out. It even had a case connected to the charger to hold 4 additional tips. I've read your reviews on the Pro 1500 and Smart 1500 as I think one of them are what I'm looking for, plain and simple with a long battery life. I was wondering why you recommend the Smart over the Pro? The only differences I see are that the Pro pulsates/oscillates faster and has a better grip on the handle whereas the Smart has a 3rd speed. Each has a pressure monitor just located differently. Your site was very informative, thank you.
Hi Craig.
Well firstly that is some impressive service that your brush gave you. I think it is safe to say you had your value from that one.
Great question and in truth there is a lot of similarities.
The reason we have picked the Smart 1500 over the Pro 1500 is for a couple of reasons.
1. The 360 pressure sensor is a bit more visible.
2. The availability of the Smart 1500 is likely going to be better than the Pro 1500, or at least we believe so. The Pro 1500 has never been that widely promoted etc, but we believe based on availability and stocks the Smart 1500 will be a brush that is more accessible to people.
3. I think in time we will see the Pro 1500 be discontinued in preference for the SMart 1500. The Smart is too similar really to the Pro for them both to exist.
Both are decent choices to be honest with you.
I hope this helps.
Jon,
I was at my local BJ's club and saw that they had a 2pk Oral-B Cross Action 1500 for $100. After a $20 store coupon I decided to purchase it for $80. When I opened the package the manual calls it a Smart 1500-2500 Pro Jr.. The box on the outside looks like a Pro 1500 which I was okay with for the price. I cannot find any information on pulsations/oscillations anywhere. Also, it's not as loud as my old one which makes me wonder if I bought a children's one.
Hi Craig.
I believe the Smart 1500 is to be known as the Smart 2500 in other parts of the world. I am not aware of it being specifically aimed at children but it could be.
Don't worry too much about the number of pulsations and oscillations, your technique and time spent brushing has a much bigger impact.
If you are able to send some images to me by emailing contact[at]electricteeth[dot]co[dot]uk that would be really helpful and I can investigate a little further.
Thanks for the input. Interestingly enough after I sent you my question I found that you did a review comparing the Pro vs Smart back in December 2020, whereas I read 2 separate reviews. Hopefully my next purchase will last as long as my 3D Excel.
Is this made in China? If not, where is it made?
Hi Julia.
The box states the brush handle and head are made in Germany.
I believe the charger is made in the USA.
I can't give 100% confirmation on the charger as the charger that was supplied has in my case come detached from the box.
Where can I purchase the black version? I haven't been able to find it anywhere!
James. I have not seen this version for sale as yet. Oral-B have advertised it in a promotional video, so hopefully, it will be available soon, but I don't know if and when this might be.
This is about my oral b toothbrush. Is it normal for the motor to sound so loud?
Yes Rosalie, the motors on Oral-B brushes are quite loud. Much louder than Sonicare toothbrushes.
Thank you for responding to my question. My toothbrush has settled in and is not quite as loud as when I first turned it on...