Surprised at that, as I've seen reviews saying different.

Such as these http://www.freysmiles.com/blog/view/buyers-guide-to-sonicare-electric-toothbrushes [i DiamondClean brush heads are Sonicare’s newest Snap-On brush heads and come in standard and compact sizes. What is so special about them is that have a diamond shaped bristles pack together in a higher density bristle field (44% more bristles in the standard size and 23% in the compact size) to help sweep away more plaque. From what I can gather, it appears that the claims of better cleaning with the DiamondClean toothbrush have more to do with the brush head than that particular model of toothbrush so you might try this brush head on another model and get a similar result...bristles are advertised as medium-stiffness, which can be harsh on the the gums and exposed tooth roots and cause toothbrush abrasion if you are not careful.[/i]

With the exception of the PowerUp product line, all of the models on this page offer Sonicare's full-power 31,000 brushstrokes-per-minute brushing action.

http://www.animated-teeth.com/electric_toothbrushes/a-sonicare-toothbrush-reviews.htm a) Full-power brushing mode. This is the most important Sonicare feature to have. It's the (only) setting that we feel the vast majority of owners should use. On many models it's referred to as "Clean" mode.[/i

]Further details on brushing mode http://www.animated-teeth.com/electric_toothbrushes/b-sonicare-brushing-modes.htm
[i]We do think Sonicare toothbrushes are great and important products but just for one main reason, their full-power 31,0000 brush-strokes-per-minute brushing action. (This is labeled as "Clean" mode on almost all models.)
Yes, we'll concede that a few people may have special circumstances (like the need for a "sensitive" mode). But for the vast majority users, the best, most effective, most efficient brushing mode they can use is the full-power one.

http://www.animated-teeth.com/electric_toothbrushes/b-best-sonicare-toothbrush.htm
Just one mode is what most people need.
This is the mode that was used to establish the benefits of using sonic toothbrushes in scientific research.
This is the mode that Sonicare invented and has built its reputation on.

Sounds like you were very unhappy with your EasyClean Earl12 - did you know that Philips have a warranty of 2 years for these brushes? Glad Boots were able to help you in any case :smiley:

I seem to have mucked up the formatting in my above post but the animated-teeth website has great information about Sonicare and Oral-B if anyone is new to these brushes and wants to be informed. :smiley:

TL;DR The animated-teeth website says the 31,000 brushstrokes a minute mode is what Sonicare made their reputation with - and the bells and whistles of various other modes aren't essential. The cheapest model, of course, that offers this full-power brush mode is the EasyClean HX6511. Also, the DiamondClean head is good, but will be just as effective used on a cheaper handle that has this brushpower.

The PowerUp model (also a battery version in the US only I think) is even cheaper than the EasyClean BUT gets very bad reviews, doesn't hold charge well, is heavy and harsh on the teeth, and only has 15,000 brushstrokes per minute (just see Amazon for the negative feedback on the Green HX3110/Blue Sensitive HX3120/Pink HX3130 - avoid this one!).

I'm not sure about OralB "sonic" style, but way better than OralB oscillating ones (I'll never get back to them).

I've used an oral b vitality sonic toothbrush for about 4 years I think, picked up the healthy white version on Saturday and can't believe the difference, I love it :smiley:

My hygienist recommends rotary over sonic, and either over manual brushing.

Yes much better,Orab B is so overrated,they sell more because of better advertisement and marketing.
But Sonicare is much better than Oral B.go check reviews on amazon,there are mani ex Oral B users..

I have used both. I just didn't get on with the Oral-B models (tried several). I have receding gums and found them too aggressive. I find Philips much better. TLDR: Try Philips if you don't get on with Oral-B brushes.

Sorry for any inconvenience. Toothbrushes usually available instore with no extra charge, hence no extra charge included.

You get Toothbrush, charger and brush head. Spare teeth not included :disappointed:

Different heads seems to be the only difference I can see

Brush heads (can see someone has replied already).

/43 is the DiamondClean head, /44 is the Sensitive head.

You can also get ProResults or Mini ProResults heads too, depending on your preference.

​The slow charge is designed to make the battery last longer. I noticed my new BT phones have a charge input of something like 100mW which is tiny.

Yep, don't really see the problem. It starts to let off little vibrations when it's nearing the end of the battery. When that time comes you just charge it overnight and you're done!

Yes,however the charge lasts MUCH longer than Oral B.also Oral B takes 18-24 hours to charge and then depletes with just 4-5 applications.

That's a Price Match. I'm sure Amazon were also doing the same.

Had mine for 4 years and not had this problem.

I wouldn't hesitate. There isn't a lot to lose - Chargers go for £10 on eBay, original brush head no cheaper than £5, which leaves you with £7.50 for the toothbrush itself. I would say, that it's a good opportunity to try it.