The Genius X will only alert you if you're not pressing hard enough (which takes quite a lot of force), whereas the iO Series 9 will also let you know if you're not applying enough pressure. The Oral-B Genius X has a less sophisticated pressure sensor than the iO Series 9. The Oral-B Genius X takes standard Oral-B brush heads (Image credit: Future) That's a minor quibble though, and the Genius X is an excellent all-rounder – particularly since, unlike some smart toothbrushes, it works perfectly well without its app: its pressure sensor will illuminate to warn you if you're pressing too hard, it pulses to alert you when it's time to move to a different quadrant of your mouth, and the brush powers off automatically after two minutes by default. If you're concerned about waking your family with early morning brushing, it may be worth paying the extra for the higher-end brush. It's also considerably louder than the Oral-B iO Series 9, which uses a frictionless magnetic motor. In fact, you may prefer to start with the sensitive option, which uses a slower speed, to get a feel for its intensity before you begin using it regularly. The Oral-B Genius X gives a thorough clean, as we found in our tests using disclosing tablets, and even its everyday cleaning mode is quite powerful. The choice of charging options is a welcome addition (not all hotels and Air BnBs will have a suitable shaver socket), though it's a shame there's nowhere in the case to stash the cable. The case is larger than that of the Oral-B iO Series 9, but has a similar robust design, with space inside for the brush handle and two heads. The Oral-B iO Series 9 (right), has a different motor, making it quieter than the Genius X (Image credit: Future) The light's color is customizable through the Oral-B smartphone app (the same one used by all of the company's smart toothbrushes). The Genius X has a pressure sensor, with a bright light just below the brush head that illuminates if you press too hard. A battery indicator at the bottom of the handle shows the remaining charge. Instead, the brush's six modes are marked on the handle, and the currently selected one is backlit. Unlike the Oral-B iO Series 9, the Genius X has no screen. The handle accepts standard Oral-B brush heads, which helps keep cost down long-term compared to higher-end brushes like the iO Series 9, and means you can keep using your stock of heads if you're upgrading from an older Oral-B model. It comes in three colors: blush pink (tested here), black, and rose gold. The Oral-B Genius X is about a standard size for an electric toothbrush, and fits comfortably in the hand. The Oral-B Genius X is supplied with a single brush head, but replacements are relatively inexpensive (Image credit: Future) Design
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