Lecture Notes: Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Smart vs 9900 Prestige

Introduction

• Presenter: John from Electric Teeth
• Topic: Comparison of Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Smart and 9900 Prestige toothbrushes
• Goal: Assist in selecting the right dental care products

Key Considerations Before Choosing a Toothbrush

• Brushing Technique: More important than the specific toothbrush
  • Focus on how long and how often you brush
  • Proper technique leads to better oral care

Overall Recommendation

• Top Choice: Sonicare 9900 Prestige
  • Newer and more capable
  • Enforces better oral care habits
  • Logs more brushing data
• Diamond Clean Smart: Still feature-rich
  • Choose if there is a significant price difference

Key Differences Between Diamond Clean Smart and 9900 Prestige

Handle Design and Colors

• Prestige (UK): Champagne and Midnight Blue
• Diamond Clean Smart (UK): Black and Cashmere Grey
• Prestige (USA/Canada): Champagne, Midnight Blue, and Pink
• Diamond Clean Smart (USA/Canada): Rose Gold, Pink, Silver, Black, and White

Buttons and Feedback

• Diamond Clean Smart:
  • Two physical buttons (power and mode)
  • Backlit cleaning mode labels
• 9900 Prestige:
  • Two pressure-sensitive buttons (power and intensity)
  • Seamless design

Size

• Prestige: Slightly smaller in height
• Diamond Clean Smart: Taller

Cleaning Modes

• Prestige: Clean, White+, Deep Clean+, Gum Health, Sensitive
• Diamond Clean Smart: Clean, White+, Deep Clean+, Gum Health, Tongue Clean
• Mode Changes:
  • Diamond Clean Smart: Change modes via handle
  • Prestige: Change modes via smartphone app

Brush Heads Included

• Prestige 9900: One A3 Premium All-in-One brush head
• Diamond Clean Smart: Four brush heads (C3 Premium Plaque Control, G3 Premium Gum Care, W3 Premium White, Tongue Care+)

Battery Life and Charging

• Battery Type: Both have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
• Battery Life: Approx. 2 weeks claimed
  • Actual Testing: Diamond Clean Smart ~3.5 weeks, Prestige ~4 weeks
• Battery Feedback: Prestige shows exact battery percentage in app
• Charging Stands:
  • Diamond Clean Smart: Bulkier, glass charging stand
  • Prestige: Smaller, plastic puck charging stand
  • Charging Times: Prestige (16 hours), Diamond Clean Smart (24 hours)
• Travel Cases:
  • Diamond Clean Smart: Holds 2 brush heads, USB cable hardwired
  • Prestige: Holds 1 brush head, detachable USB cable, more compact

Bluetooth Connectivity

• Both connect to the free Sonicare app (Android/iOS)
• Prestige: Tracks more data offline, provides 3D mouth maps
• Diamond Clean Smart: Does not provide 3D mouth maps

Additional Features

• Brush Sync Technology: Both track brush head usage
  • Diamond Clean Smart: Automatically selects cleaning mode based on brush head
• Scrubbing Sensor: Both have sensors
  • Prestige: Visual indicator (yellow light) and handle vibration
  • Diamond Clean Smart: Only active with app, no visual indicator
• Adaptive Intensity: Prestige changes intensity based on pressure

Price and Cost Analysis

• Retail Prices (at time of recording):
  • UK: Diamond Clean Smart (£360) vs. Prestige (£299.99)
  • USA: Diamond Clean Smart ($269.99) vs. Prestige ($399.99)
  • Canada: Diamond Clean Smart (CAD $310) vs. Prestige (CAD $499.99)
• Daily Cost (over 3 years):
  • UK: Prestige (29p/day) vs. Diamond Clean Smart (32p/day)
  • USA: Prestige (39 cents/day) vs. Diamond Clean Smart (27 cents/day)
  • Canada: Prestige (50 cents/day) vs. Diamond Clean Smart (33 cents/day)

Conclusion

• The lecture provided a detailed comparison of the Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Smart and 9900 Prestige
• Emphasized the importance of brushing technique over the choice of the toothbrush
• Recommended the Prestige 9900 for its advanced features and better performance in most areas

For further reading and detailed written comparison, refer to the linked description and accompanying documents.