Oral-B iO Series 4 (iO4) Review
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
- Jon gives his verdict on the Oral-B iO Series 4 a lesser featured and cheaper iO toothbrush.
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0:00 - Verdict
0:25 - Cleaning results
1:14 - Handle design
2:25 - Time & pacer
3:19 - Smart pressure sensor
4:09 - Brush heads
4:56 - Bluetooth & smartphone app
5:58 - Travel case & accessories
6:20 - Battery life & charger
6:53 - Price & alternatives
8:00 - Warranty
8:20 - Conclusion
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Thank you for the awesome review and introduction to the features.
My pleasure.
thank you for your awesome content, you helped me choose this one
Thanks for the reviews! I opted for this model over the Smart 1500 because I tend to need active reminders to change things like brush heads. Being able to check that on bluetooth and/or have the brush tell me seems worth the extra $30, but that's just me. Keep up the great work, very helpful in making a decision.
Thanks Chad for sharing your thoughts. It is always a personal decision at the end of the day. Appreciate you sharing your reasons. I am sure some others will feel the same way.
I don’t think those reminders are useful at all really. I don’t see any downsides to over using a toothbrush head for 30 to 40% longer than they claim you need to replace the map which is in my opinion a marketing gimmick.
Also the whole zone thing and claiming you have to brush your teeth for two minutes is also a gimmick unless you are eating cheesecakes and sweets all day. If you eat a healthy diet you can get away with only brushing your teeth once every three days instead of destroying your enamel by brushing your teeth two minutes a day twice a day which I think is way overboard. I haven’t brushed my teeth more than 10 times in the past three years and I have photo model perfect teeth with zero cavities. My dad is the same way he said he hasn’t brushed his teeth more than a handful of times the past few years and he is retired with perfect teeth and never had a cavity.
But then again me and him never ever eat sweets or sugar or drink alcohol/coffee, which I think if you do consume you need to brush your teeth every few days at the minimum.
@@MobileAura No alcohol coffee or sweets? I’ll take the teeth brushing! Haha. But everyone’s different, glad you found something that works for you.
@@MobileAura your history in dental care ?
I opted for the io 4 after watching your videos, as it has just about the tech that will help me follow routines, reasonable price, and I don't need the smarter features. You are doing a fantastic job and your channel is underappreciated! I am now subscribed because I want to keep up to date to the new tech in the dental world.
Thank you for letting us know. So glad we could help. How are you finding the brush? As you expected?
@@ElectricTeeth yes, it is exactly as you described and I am following the brush head cleaning routine you mentioned.
Brilliant. Any questions, you know where to find us. 👍
5:22 The Oral B IO Series 5 follows a 30 seconds in quadrant of the mouth. So when using it a use can spend enough time on each tooth by brush the outer, chewing , and inner surfaces of the each tooth separately(at the location the brush wear the timer moves).
Brushing outer, chewing, and inner: czcams.com/video/JrNHw6JtYXA/video.html
I've really been struggling with plaque removal with my cheap £3 toothbrush.
Finally decided it's time to start taking this seriously so ordered one of these. Honestly bit ott for my needs but I somewhat doubt I'll regret it
Great. Please do share what you think once you have used it.
@Thehawk477 it broke within 3 months 😂
Got the far cheaper £30 model and it's lasted and been just as good. Save your money.
You are the best! Thanks a lot for what you do!
Based on your comprehensive information on this matter i could wiggle through the jungle of confusing electric toothbrushes market and conclude that the Pro 3500 model is the fitting model for me. I was eying the cheap iO series till you revealed that their brushes cost double the price. This immediately disqualified the IO series for me since i am looking for a cost effective solution, and your pro 3500 recommendation, just perfectly fitted the bill.
PS: The affiliate links under your Pro 3500 videos are dead. Maybe you can refresh those links. I'll then use your links. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words, so pleased you have found our content helpful.
Affiliate link now fixed. 👍
@@ElectricTeeth Hello, i checked all the videos containing the 3500, including this one and the links all lead to a page on Amazon where i can't buy the 3500 on that page. There is no price for the item. I have to chose another Amazon page. I use the German Amazon.
Great review!
Glad you think so!
First, I just wanted to say thanks: I've been watching your reviews for a while. Towards the end of the video (8:36), you said, "if you ditch the bluetooth connectivity, it brings limited benefits anyhow, you can save quite a bit..." and proceeded to recommend the Smart1500. Since the iO3 has the same magnetically driven (quieter) motor, lacks bluetooth connectivity, and is relatively similar in price, would you still recommend the Smart1500? Would you consider doing a comparison of Sonicare 4100 (old/new) vs Smart 1500 vs iO3?
Hey. Thanks for the questions.
So, yes ultimately I would still pick the Smart 1500.
The iO3 is a good option, for sure.
The iO3 works out a lot more expensive because replacement brush heads are 2 x the price of the heads for the smart 1500.
It is tricky to always give a definitive answer as the brushes are so similar but slightly different with similar prices too.
With this said, it is important you pick a brush you are happy with. If that is the iO3 or 4, then so be it. At least you make that decision knowing the pros and cons of other brushes.
Being honest we are unlikely to create a comparison of the Sonicare 4100 (old/new) vs Smart 1500 vs iO3.
We have a Sonicare 4100 (old/new) vs Smart 1500 comparison on the channel.
We may do 4100 vs iO3 and/or Smart 1500 vs iO3, but it depends on demand a little.
I hope this helps, any questions, please just ask.
🦷 Your reviews are most comprehensive - thank you. I purchased the iO Series 4 and 5, which together, on special, were still cheaper than the option of purchasing just one of the much more expensive models in the range. The 5 has the definite advantage of the display, but other than that, with Bluetooth turned off on both handles, the cleaning abilities for four of the five modes are of course identical. And who has the time to look at app data these days? Dave, Australia
Hi Dave. So pleased I could help.
Being the toothbrush nerd that I am, the iO5 does not have a display, that's the iO6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. But, the iO5 does have backlit LEDs to show the cleaning modes, which is what you might be referring too. Jon 😁
@@ElectricTeeth Thanks, Jon. Yes, the backlit LEDS are for me a display as such, though entirely different of course to the higher end models. I do find it extraordinary that one can essentially achieve the same results with the Series 3 as opposed to the Series 10 with all the bells and whistles. I really enjoy using the iO, and I ensure that the end of the handle is occasionally (gently) poked with a Pikster (size 4 I think) for cleaning. As I use a mandibular advancement splint, it’s important for me to keep my teeth in good condition. Thanks again. Dave
Thank you for the review! I was thinking about buying the IO4, as it is discounted where I am now at around $67, it's very useful to know that the heads may actually be a financial setback though. Would you recommend it at this price? I wonder if it makes up for the expensive heads. Thanks!
Only you can ultimately decide if it is worth it. Discount always helps of course. But, yes, I think that is a good price for what you are getting from the iO4.
All being well as time goes on brush head prices will drop a little. They are comparablish to what you would pay for a Sonicare brush head. It's just Oral-B non-iO heads are more affordable.
OMG IM GONNA GET THIS YAYAYAYAYAYA!
At the end of the day I just need to brush my teeth lol, don’t need to open up an app every night and morning before I brush. Good idea though but not ideal tbh. I opted for this model although Costco has good deals on the series 6 models which I’ll probably get after my current one becomes outdated in a few years.
I'm gutted I didn't no about the display functioning on the latter models
Hi Jon. Since you note that the iO feels less intense (I find the Pro 3500 feels a bit like a jackhammer) would you recommend the iO over the Pro series for those who have sensitive and irritable gums? Sonicare is nice, but it is damn hard to get the same kind of clean feeling that Oral-B can do.
Whilst the iO is more gentle it is still quite intense. If you think the Pro 3500 feels like a jackhammer, I don't think the iO will feel that much less intense.
@@ElectricTeeth It's probably more that Oral-B are very weirdly stubborn about using firmer brushes. Philips seem to just use soft bristles as dentists always recommend but Oral-B just... won't? Even the sensitive head felt a bit firmer than the diamondclean brush on the Philips.
Maybe the iO brushes are softer?
I don't think iO brush heads are any softer.
@@ElectricTeeth Well, damn. How different is the sensitive vs super sensitive mode on the brush?
It is hard to explain really but there is very little difference really. According to Oral-B the angle at which the bristles move on the super sensitive mode is 15 degrees rather than the 20 degrees on the sensitive mode, so not much difference really.
I feel the pro versions are a bit harsh and noisy. Could you please recommend any IO version that are next best option, i would not mind not having the tech options?
I’d appreciate your advice
The iO3 is my preferred option because it's the cheapest and cleans the teeth well. You get the quieter motor and the great pressure sensor. You don't have Bluetooth or smart features.
Hey, iO 4 or Oral-B Pro3-3500? which one is better? Do you think it's worth spending the extra money for iO 4?
Generally speaking, no I don't think the iO4 is worth the extra. It won't actually clean the teeth any better and the replacement brush heads are more expensive.
But, it is a little bit quieter and the brushing expereince is a little softer. The pressure sensor is also a bit slicker in the way it has been desigend. These are typically not reasons to pick the iO4 over the Pro 3 3500, but if you feel quite strongly about one or more of them, then you might want to.
I got my io4 for £79 through my dentist. Though I didn't realise it came with a two prong charger so I have had to buy a 2 prong to 3 prong UK adapter to get it fully charged up.
Are you pleased with it? Do you use the app?
@ElectricTeeth yes, I am using it. I used it for the first time yesterday and I am quite pleased with the results. I am having difficulty though in linking it with the app via Bluetooth.
@rosalindyates7331 sometimes it doesn't connect first time. Often find turning your phone off and in can help. Or connecting straight after taking the brush off the charging stand can help.
Would you choose the Genius X AI or IO4? I don’t use the app that often on my Oral B Gumcare3 so tracking is not that important for me.
The Genius X is probably going to work out more cost effective. 👍
@@ElectricTeethSo the new iO motor isn’t worth the price increase of the brush itself and io brush heads. I am going to buy Genius X instead. Would you suggest for me to upgrade to Genius X from Gumcare 3?
No I don't think the iO is worth the premium price. It's nice but there is a lot extra money to be spent to get this.
If your Gumcare 3 is working fine, I would stick with that. The cleaning results from the X are not going to be any better really.
Can you change the brushing time from 4x30 seconds to for example 4x45 seconds? My current oral b can do that in the app
Great question. Yes, you can.
You have to change the total brushing time. So, if you change it to 4 minutes, you have 4 x 1 minutes pacings.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you. Got a good deal 115 for 2 of them and 15eu cashback later so that's a bargain.
@@kadooosh that's quite good indeed. I just bought an iO4 for €65 and that was already a pretty good deal compared to all other iO's I saw online.
Greetings from Italy, I saw this e brush at 69$ on amazon... Do you suggest me this brush over the smart 4 at 49$?
Thank you
If you base it on how well they clean the teeth, they are comparable. So it is not an obvious, yes buy the iO4 instead.
I think it's a fair and arguably justifiable premium over the Smart 4 given it is the newer model that is quieter, with a better pressure sensor etc.
Do consider brush heads for the iO4 are normally around 2x the price of the Smart 4. So, if price is important, the Smart 4 is much better value.
How do I change the mode, mine is stuck on sensitive and I can’t even change the app
I have the same question
The charger to iOS toothbrush …. Is magnetic one a better buy ?
The magnetic charger recharges the brush in 3 hours compared to the 12-16 of the standard charger. Only the iO7, 8, 9 & 10 come with and are compatible with the magnetic charger. I don't see this as a reason to buy the brush to be honest.
Thank you
I got this online for 66,59 euros with 6 brush total 96,09 euros io 5 was stil 89. Right now i own the pro 790 so it was a steal
Great deal.
Sounds pretty average
Купил долбанный филипс и теперь понимаю как лоханулся надо было эту брать да и цена таже даже чуть ниже
Hey, can you tell me please, who is better? Genius X or Oi series 4? 😅
They clean the teeth comparably, so there is little difference there.
The iO4 will be easier to keep the handle clean, but the Genius X is grippier.
Icons on the handle make it easier to tell which mode is selected on the Genius X.
The iO4 is quieter (approx 10 decibels) but the Genius X brush heads are about half the cost of those for the iO4.
So ultimately, the Genius is better value assuming similar or lesser purchase price.
@ElectricTeeth thanks for the answer 😇 I wanna buy for present 😅
@@ElectricTeeth but who cleen better ? OI4 OR Genius X?
They clean the same in my opinion.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks 😇
Hi together,
thank for the video!
I have an issue connecting my Oral-B iO4 with my smartphone (Poco F3, Android 12).
When opening the app and try to connect the two devices there is a notice which says: "Attention: Android 12 users may require extra steps with some devices."
Has anyone been in the situation that connection with Android 12 and iO4 toothbrush wasn't working?
The problem is, that when i turn on the toothbrush the app tells me "FOUND BRUSH!" But then the display doesn't change anymore and i need to press the back button on my phone. When i look in the app under "Devices" then within the field "Your Brushing System" the button "CONNECT NOW" is shown. I would have expected something like "Brush iO4" is listed. Maybe someone can help me with that.
Did i follow the right steps?
Does anyone have the same problem?
Do you know what kind of "extra steps for Andoid 12 users" might be necessary?
Best regrads
Sebastian
Did you get a notification for enabling access to location services? Normally you have to activate/enable this permission for it to work.
I don't remember but if, I would have accepted...
Hi, my app isn’t connecting to the brush
Hey. You might want to ensure you enabled all the relevant permissions.
You could speak to Oral-B who might be able to provide some assistance. There are a lot of variables that can impact the connection.
As i learned in school, every motor is magnetic driven, so what the heck, Oral B?
Hey Bro the American Dental Association seal o approval is nothing else than a marketing gimmick .... Uncle Sam corp would sell the granmother with seal of approval... a review is a review from you not some gimmick rubbish trick .... by the way the app is for free ... not really it is inclued on the price of the your toothbrush ... there is no such a thing as a free meal at uncle sam land.... not really a review .... just a commercial ad