Foreo Issa 2 vs Philips Sonicare

Finding the right toothbrush can prove to be a daunting experience. All brands claim to be the best and we end up being lost among big words and effective marketing. Yet, all that information can be misleading and trick us into buying a toothbrush that doesn’t take proper care of our dental health.

If you got caught in that spiral, worry not, because you’re in the right place. We are going to review two of the best toothbrushes in the market and give you a verdict so you can make an informed decision.

The Foreo ISSA 2 is a lightweight, ergonomic wonder entirely made of bacteria-resistant, waterproof silicone capable of running for 365 days on a single charge. On the other hand, the Philips Sonicare line, besides offering a top-notch brushing experience with a plethora of heads to choose from, is compatible with SenseIQ and can use AI to teach you how to brush your teeth perfectly. While the ISSA 2 is an innovational piece of hardware, the Philips Sonicare represents the future of AI technology applied to dental health.

Dental health is a lifelong duty, start taking care of it today by getting the right toothbrush.

What Is Foreo ISSA 2?

ISSA 2 is not just another electric toothbrush; it is the world’s first sonic silicone toothbrush. This Swedish invention can grant you an astonishing 365 days of use with a single charge. Plus, it is made of bacteria-resistant, silky-soft silicone that moves gently but powerfully and can create mini pulses capable of breaking down plaque.

How Does It Work?

The secret to ISSA 2’s power is no other than sonic waves. Indeed, this technology allows the exchangeable head of this innovative brush to gently pulsate 11,000 waves per minute taking care of the gums, and use an extra amount of power (twice as much as competition) to remove even plaque from your teeth.

The head of the brush itself is made of a combination of silicone and a PBT polymer in the center. You can also choose an all-silicone head if you have extra-sensitive teeth and gums. Adding to that technology, the company added a timer, 16-speeds, and a tongue and cheek cleaner for an all-around, perfect dental hygiene experience.

Benefits

• 365 days of use with a single 1-hour charge.
• Brush heads last up to 6 months.
• Extra-sensitive heads available.
• Lightweight ergonomic design.
• PVC and silicone hybrid approach.
• Completely waterproof.
• Two-year warranty.

Is It Worth It?

The ISSA 2 excels its competition in its price range. Furthermore, for the price of the ISSA 2, you can’t buy any other toothbrush coming anywhere closer.

On the other hand, if the price is not a condition, other electric toothbrushes in the market can offer similar features, exceeding this price range. So, to answer the question in the title, yes, the ISSA 2 is completely worth its price tag.

What Is Philips Sonicare?

Philips Sonicare is a division of the German giants dedicated to products capable of creating sonic waves. The line of electric toothbrushes that this division offers is very varied and holds a candidate for every tooth-brushing human.

What sets the Sonicare line apart from all the competition is that the brushes are capable of creating up to 62,000 brush movements per minute. This means that a single session with a Sonicare brush can clean your teeth and gum just as thoroughly as an entire month of manual brushing, and it all happens in less than two minutes.

How Does It Work?

Philips Sonicare line works in two different ways:

• Regular purchase — You can walk into any big electronic appliances store in the world and get your toothbrush to use at home and buy new heads every three months.
• Sonicare subscription — Once you buy a Sonicare toothbrush, you can subscribe to their program and receive a new head to your front door every three months. This way, you will never forget about changing the old head.

Besides this option to subscribe to Philips Sonicare monthly program, you can also choose the head from a plethora of options.

Also, some models in the line are compatible with the Sonicare app which utilizes SenseIQ to adapt to your mouth and cleaning habits (it goes softer if you’re pressing harder, for example). Furthermore, the app will follow up on you giving you expert tips and guiding you through your daily brushing.

Finally, available for some models is the handy traveling case that allows you to charge the toothbrush without ever taking it out, just plugging the case into the USB connection.

Benefits

• Capable of 62,000 pulses per minute.
• Number one dental professional recommended toothbrush in the world.
• New heads delivered to your front door every three months with Sonicare subscription.
• Different heads to accommodate different sensitivity levels.
• Mobile phone app available for certain models.
• 14 days of use with a single charge.
• Timer.

Is It Worth It?

Although Philips Sonicare products are not among the cheapest in the market, they are among the best, most innovative you can find. That being said, the top-tier (Sonicare 9900) which is compatible with the SenseIQ app, comes with a carrying case, and an extra charging base will cost you, at least, twice as much as the ISSA 2.

Those who enjoy the effortless blend between technology and dental health proposed by Philips will enjoy the app and the experience offered by the company. On the other hand, for those on a budget, or trying to just replace their manual toothbrush, the price tag can be a tad too steep.

Still, every Sonicare product is packed with cutting-edge technology, obsessive attention to detail, and a 2-year warranty which makes them well-worth their price tag.

Final Verdict

These electric toothbrushes are very dissimilar in terms of technology and features.

On one hand, the ISSA 2 represents the future of dental health in an all-silicone, sonic-powered toothbrush capable of working for 365 days on a single charge. Thus, we could say that the company created a state-of-the-art toothbrush from a hardware point of view.

On the other hand, Philips Sonicare line focused more on representing the future through the integration of AI technology to improve their customer’s dental health. In other words, the SenseIQ and Sonicare app seamless integration could be a game-changer for your teeth welfare.

It is also important to mention that the price tag on the Philips is a little over twice the one on the ISSA 2.

Whichever you choose among these toothbrushes, they’ll enhance your dental health consistently in time to come, so pick wisely, and enjoy smiling more than ever starting today.

Happy brushing!

Rose Desrosiers

2 years ago  5 min