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Oral-B's Genius X toothbrush has never been cheaper, but how good is its AI?
Oral-B's Genius X was its first AI-powered electric toothbrush, and things have changed a lot in the years since. If you want so-called AI toothbrushing, you can now go for Oral-B's extensive iO range. However, this is quite a bit more expensive. Since it launched in 2019, the Genius X has plummeted in price from around £400 to just £64.99 (if you nab it with a discount).
The Genius X claims to use AI to track where your brush moves in real time. It's designed to help you improve your brushing technique and coverage.
Replacing the Genius 9000, the Genius X was developed as a way of coaching users. This is done via a connected app – real-time feedback is offered on the areas of the mouth which we might be neglecting. When I put this technology to the test, it didn't disappoint. In fact, it identified the exact same area of neglect that a dentist had pointed out to me weeks earlier.
But what about its cleaning power? And how comfortable was my brushing experience? From the cleaning modes to how good the battery life is, keep reading for my in-depth review.
How I tested
Swapping my usual toothbrush with the Genius X, I assessed it on the following criteria:
Ergonomics: I used the brush for my everyday cleans, when I assessed comfort in the hand, ease of use, and how intuitive it was to operate.
User-experience: I paid close attention to the app, monitoring if it lagged, if it could accurately map my brushing, and ultimately, if it helped me brush my teeth.
Cleaning power: I considered the efficiency of the motor and looked at the brush head. A good clean is powerful, but gentle, so I assessed how effectively and comfortably the brush cleaned hard-to-reach areas.
Modes: I tested all the cleaning modes to examine if they were effective.
Battery life: I charged the battery up to full and made a note of how long it took to run out, and I made sure to assess this when using more battery-draining modes, too.
Why you can trust us
John Axworthy has been a consumer writer for nearly three decades, and he has been writing for IndyBest since 2017. As someone who takes his dental routine seriously, electric toothbrushes are one of John's niches. He's reviewed top-of-the-range models from Philips, Oral-B and Spotlight, and, like all our reviews, his verdicts are always based on rigorous real-world testing.
