Philips One by Sonicare (Battery) vs Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable)
Over three years, with heads at each maker's own pack price, the Philips One by Sonicare (Battery) costs about $85 to the Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable)'s $95. Their makers quote 90 days of battery for the Philips One by Sonicare (Battery) and 30 for the Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable). Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
Philips Sonicare
Philips One by Sonicare (Battery)
~$30
The Philips One runs on a single AAA for up to 90 days and ships with a travel case, which is most of its argument.
Best for: A slim travel brush that never needs a charger
Philips Sonicare
Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable)
~$40
Same slim body and Philips One heads as the battery model, with a built-in rechargeable cell that Philips rates for up to 30 days.
Best for: A rechargeable travel brush that fits a toiletry pouch
| Specification | Philips One by Sonicare (Battery) | Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable) |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$30 | ~$40 |
| 3-year cost | ~$85 ($30 handle + 11 heads at $4.98; AAA batteries extra) | ~$95 ($40 handle + 11 heads at $4.98) |
| Type | Battery & slim | Battery & slim |
| Motion | Micro-vibration | Micro-vibration |
| Speed (maker's figure) | 13,000 microvibrations per minute | 13,000 microvibrations per minute |
| Pressure sensor | No pressure sensor | No pressure sensor |
| ADA Seal | No listing found | No listing found |
| Screen | None | None |
| App | No | No |
| Battery | 90 days per AAA (Philips spec: operating time up to 90 days (AAA alkaline)) | 30-day battery (Philips spec: operating time up to 30 days) |
| Charging | AAA battery | not published |
| Travel case | Yes | Yes |
| Heads in the box | 1 | 1 |
| Head family | Philips One | Philips One |
| Head compatibility | Philips One heads fit only Philips One handles; other Sonicare heads do not fit | Philips One heads fit only Philips One handles; other Sonicare heads do not fit |
| Price per head | $4.98 (Philips One 2-pack brush heads (BH1022/01), $9.96 on usa.philips.com) | $4.98 (Philips One 2-pack brush heads (BH1022/01), $9.96 on usa.philips.com) |
| First listed | 2020 | 2023 |
Philips One by Sonicare (Battery): what it gives up
- Heads fit only Philips One handles
- Nothing warns you about pressing too hard; for $10 more the Sonicare 3100 does, though it needs charging
- Philips' spec lists no timer or warranty for it
- Battery cost is on top of the running-cost figure
Philips One by Sonicare (Rechargeable): what it gives up
- Heads are not interchangeable with other Sonicares
- No pressure sensor or listed timer, both of which the Sonicare 3100 has at the same $40
- Philips' spec does not name the charger type or a warranty
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