Oral-B iO Series 3 (iO3) Review

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The iO Series 3 is the best budget pick in the iO range of brushes.
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0:00 - Verdict
0:29 - Cleaning results
1:00 - Handle design
1:39 - Cleaning modes
2:08 - Time & pacer
2:48 - Smart pressure sensor
3:35 - Brush heads
4:20 - No Bluetooth & smartphone app
4:35 - Battery life & charger
5:18 - Price & alternatives
5:45 - Warranty
6:05 - Conclusion
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@ElectricTeeth 11 ай бұрын

**UPDATE - SUMMER 2023** - The iO3 is now available in the UK. It has a retail price of £160, but should sell on average at £80 or less. iO specific brush heads are still 2x that of a non-iO head. It's not a terrible buy, but long term ownership costs are higher that more affordable alernatives.

@tharockefeller 4 ай бұрын

What alternatives

@fredrikg934 3 ай бұрын

Important is to rinse brushhead with lukewarm water then tap and dry it with a small cloth. Doing so it will dry quickly and last a very long time. The blue part on the brush will have a longer lasting and proper function.

@SWUploads971 4 ай бұрын

This is all you need tbf, the tracking app isn't necessary, neither is the screen. The only thing you really need is the pressure sensor which this has and the added bonus of a light telling you when to change the brush head. No need to pay more than this as the lowest io model has all you really need. I actually have the series 8 myself, but have realised it isn't necessary. I used the app maybe only two times because it just isn't needed in reality.

@JustWhatINeed83 8 ай бұрын

The Oral B IO3 always starts in Daily Clean mode, then cycles through the following modes in this order: Whiten, Sensitive according to Oral B tech support.

@marcussingh820 6 ай бұрын

This isn't true, it starts with the last mode you used before you switched it off. I just bought this brush and trying to figure out which mode is which is getting ridiculous. You wouldnt know what the pulsating mode is called? If I know what the pulsating one is, ill be able to figure out the rest of them

@manlikeraju 5 ай бұрын

@@marcussingh820I personally think that the pulsating one is the whitening one because the pulsating one gets rid of the plaque better. I’m not sure tho.

@marcussingh820 5 ай бұрын

@manlikeraju thanks, yes the creator of the review said the pulsating one is in fact the whitening mode

@manlikeraju 5 ай бұрын

@@marcussingh820 oh thanks my bad I didn’t watch the whole video I just skimmed through the vid

@marcussingh820 5 ай бұрын

@manlikeraju oh no he mentioned in a reply, not in the video 👍

@JordanDillman-cq7mn Жыл бұрын

I like this tooth brush a lot, affective for the right clean and the best price. I have had issues removing plaque from my teeth in the past and when I switched to an electric toothbrush it seriously helped a lot. This product is probably a lot better though, I recommend viewers to purchase for sure.

@Isabel6194 Жыл бұрын

It's a good purchase for many patients who don't have the budget for a "luxurious" 6 or up. They do what they need to do : brush well. They have "landed" in the Netherlands, and have seen them on sale for €60.

@bmh1992 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative vid!

@ElectricTeeth 2 ай бұрын

No problem!

@jason84nz 10 ай бұрын

The Oral B Io 3 Electric Toothbrush is available in Australia priced at $100.00 AUD.

@ilisle3653 Ай бұрын

I have this brush and have been frustrated determining which mode I’m in as well as many other people. I recently looked at listened to the brush while dry and you can see and hear the pattern change. Whitening is the most obvious as there is a “revving up and down” in both the sound and the visual movement if the brush head. Seems to be some debate as to whether the brush resets to daily clean after being powered off OR if it saves the mode you most recently brushed with. Again I just tested for this by changing the mode, turning off the brush and then back on. My experience, it saves the mode and does not reset. This is also is what the instructions which came with the brush says.

@williamghafry Жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, I'm wondering if you can change the timer and pacer ⏲️ of the IO series 9 from 4x30 seconds to 6x20 seconds, which is better in my opinion ?

@plfinearts7395 5 ай бұрын

6x20 is great for horses, they have 40-44 teeth. I join in with this question

@TF2ReplayMaker Ай бұрын

@@plfinearts7395this comment is fucking hilarious

@fredrikg934 3 ай бұрын

You don't need expensive clothes but clean teeth makes a profound difference for appearance and being well-kept. Bad gums also os a source for cardiac problems. I think it has to do woth bacteria going from bad gum out in the bloodstream to the heart.

@brandyyolidio4213 11 ай бұрын

I have the series 3 and it is fine. The next time I purchase I will go with the 8 or 9 or which ever model is available for under $200.

@ElectricTeeth 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like the iO3. Why would you want to upgrade to the 8 or 9? For the real-time tracking?

@birbsandsports 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jon and Electric Teeth, does the iO 3 (and others in the iO line, such as iO 7) remember the last brushing mode setting used? I am asking prior to purchasing because I only want to ever use the Sensitive mode, and never the Daily Clean or Whitening modes. Can I just set it to Sensitive one time, and every time after that the brush will automatically turn on with the Sensitive mode? Or do I have to cycle to the Sensitive mode every time I turn it on and use the brush?

@ElectricTeeth 9 ай бұрын

Good question. The iO3, 4 and 5 don't remember the modes don't remember the last mode used. They default the the first mode available, daily clean. The iO6, 7,8,9 & 10 do remember the last mode used and will return to this the next time the brush is powered on.

@birbsandsports 9 ай бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth Thank you so much for this answer! I appreciate it. Looks like I will go for the iO 6 or iO 7 when they go on sale.

@elizeom4438 18 күн бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth Mine remembers the setting thankfully, as per someone's comment below!

@wnfz 7 ай бұрын

just bought one yesterday £100 reduced to £45, great deal, bit disappointed it doesn’t have bluetooth though

@handy142 6 ай бұрын

What series was it please

@SWUploads971 4 ай бұрын

@@handy1423 obviously

@Alan_Xe Жыл бұрын

So if Io 3 doesn’t even have a Bluetooth function, what are its benefits compared to say Oral B pro 33500? Does IO3 have a different motor or battery life compared to Pro 33500?

@ElectricTeeth Жыл бұрын

Different motor. It is a magnetic motor which is quieter and slightly more gentle. Both offer an oscillating and rotating motion, but iO models offer micro-vibrations instead of pulsations of the Pro 3 3500. Note, the iO3 isn't available in the UK/Europe yet (as a general rule) where the Pro 3 3500 is normally sold.

@peterlever8013 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jon. You say the IO3 doesn’t have blue tooth but the packaging says it does? Just wondering as I’m struggling to connect mine

@ElectricTeeth 3 ай бұрын

I've not seen such on the packaging I have for my iO3. Where did you buy this model? Definitely the iO3? Feel free to email images to me. Contact details listed in the channel information.

@lo2lo2ish 7 ай бұрын

How to know which mode of 3 i am using if there is no icon on handle on io series 3 ???

@ElectricTeeth 7 ай бұрын

You just have to learn the order of the modes. Frustrating, but that's the way it is. Daily clean, Sensitive and Whiten are the order of the modes.

@krishnaprasadb5712 5 ай бұрын

How often is it okay to use whitening mode. Also I guess i can skip sensitive if my teeth is just fine

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

There's nothing stopping you from using whitening mode every time you brush if you prefer it.

@mandiebarton9846 2 ай бұрын

I have extremely sensitive teeth and gums possibly Trigeminal neuralgia so hate brushing the teeth as it hurts me, would the IO brush be gentle on my teeth as the micro vibrations scare me as think they will cause pain. The Gentle clean heads are they extremely soft as the normal oral b sensitive heads are still to hard for me. I’m thinking of the oral b IO 6. Can you help.

@ElectricTeeth 2 ай бұрын

Do you use an electric toothbrush now? If so what one? If you use a manual brush, do you find this too intense/painful? I'm not personally a dentist and feel like getting personalised advice from yours might be beneficial. The gentle care brush head bristles are 'soft' and similar to the normal Oral-B Sensitive heads. For most they are fine, but the configuration of the bristles may result in a different sensation that you may or may not find comfortable.

@user-xv1eu9ud9o 5 ай бұрын

hey, i am planning to buy my first electric toothbrush. my lower teeth and gums are bit sensitve. i have options in my mind are smart 1500, io3, io4 , io5. after alot research and still confused. on amazon smart 1500 is for 80 dollars, and io3 on sale is for 60 bucks , and io4 for 80 , io5 for100. now , io5 complains are it makes mess . so its out. please help me out in other 3 choices io3,io4 , 1500. thanks.

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

Well the Smart 1500 would be our top pick. It has the essential features you need and the brush heads are affordable. The iO3 is the next best. It has a better pressure sensor than the Smart 1500, but brush heads are 2x the cost. So it is more expensive long term. Importantly both clean the teeth as well as each other.

@JohnDoe-in3ep Жыл бұрын

How does iO Series 3 compare to PRO 2 2000? I presume the cleaning will be slightly better.

@ElectricTeeth Жыл бұрын

No evidence that I know of to really confirm this. If there is a difference it will be negligible. The iO3 gives a slightly softer brushing experience and is quieter. If you have a Pro 2 2000 now that works fine, I would encourage you to stick with that.

@JohnDoe-in3ep Жыл бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth Thanks. Is iO Series 3 about equal to PRO 2 2000's sensitive mode?

@marcussingh820 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, you have all the other brushes in the series so im hoping youll be able to help me identify the modes. I just bought this toothbrush and its crazy how theres no description of the mode behaviours on any of the manuals for us to figure out which mode we're using. Could you please help. The 3 behavious are, fast vibration, medium vibration, and pulsating vibration. The mode names are Daily Clean. Sensitive, and Whitening. If you could tell me which mode has a pulsating behaviour, ill be able to figue out the others. Thank you, it would be much appreciated!!!

@ElectricTeeth 6 ай бұрын

Whitening has the pulsing vibration. The modes run in this order: Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening.

@marcussingh820 6 ай бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth Thank you very much

@yourshyness32 Жыл бұрын

Finally got these one on sale from Walgreens marked down $59.94 and I had $40 off coupon.

@brandyyolidio4213 11 ай бұрын

Wow, that is very deal Amazon got me for $75.00, if it lasts me 2 years, I will be good.

@cookiepham3328 10 ай бұрын

@@brandyyolidio4213at target is 80

@tracylouise222 9 ай бұрын

I don't like the fact I can't see which mode I'm on when using this brush I got on sale last week

@ElectricTeeth 9 ай бұрын

Yes this is a downside to this toothbrush for sure.

@bboyalanleung123 4 ай бұрын

Is IO 3 the same as IO5 in terms of the motor . Spinning etc ?

@ElectricTeeth 4 ай бұрын

Yes as far as I am aware.

@sling0824 2 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between the iOS 3 vs the ios3 LUXE? I see the luxe version at Walmart

@ElectricTeeth 2 ай бұрын

The only difference I am aware of with this version is that it comes with a 'brush head refill holder'. Basically a little case with a silicon base and a plastic top to hold 2 brush heads.

@sling0824 2 ай бұрын

@@ElectricTeeththanks!! that's what in thought but but I wasnt completely sure.

@user-no8iu2ny7h 7 ай бұрын

my IO 3 has a red light blink when I change it today, do you guy know what happen? I just bought it few months ago

@ElectricTeeth 7 ай бұрын

Red blinking light is when the power is low, but this usually happens when off the charger and not on it. Have you left it on the charger for some time? Has the light changed?

@user-no8iu2ny7h 7 ай бұрын

thank you, it;s an issue with my charger, change to the new one and its good @@ElectricTeeth

@quachsontrang 5 ай бұрын

iO Series 3 vs Pro 3 3000 Which product is better? Please give me advice Thank you

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

iO3 is a nicer brush to use all things considered. But, brush heads are 2x the price of those for the Pro 3 3000. The differences between them are fairly small so we rate the Pro 3 higher because of the value for money it offers. Both clean the teeth comparably.

@user-xv1eu9ud9o 5 ай бұрын

i am confused between smart 1500 , io3 , io4. 1500 is for 80 bucks. and on amazon rightnow on sale io3 is for 60 dollars and io4 80 bucks same price like smart 1500. which one should i get, thanks.

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

It's a tricky one. My pick would be the Smart 1500 because replacement brush heads are half the cost of those for the iO Series. So over the life of the brush the iO is more expensive because of these heads. The iO3 is a very nice brush with a better pressure sensor. So, if you are happy to pay a bit more for the heads, then this is a good option. I would avoid the iO4. It's only benefit is Bluetooth connectivity and the benefits of this are limited. All the brushes clean comparably.

@user-xv1eu9ud9o 5 ай бұрын

hey, thanks alot. on amazon , replacement heads 5 pieces are for 26 dollars and for io series 4 pieces for 30 bucks so i find it okay not a big difference , but i found more variety like gum care etc for regular oral b brushes . i am avoiding io5 because of loud noice. @@ElectricTeeth

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

👍 Don't worry about the different brush head styles. They don't make much difference. Stick with the Ultimate Clean or Gentle Care (softer bristles) and you will be good.

@calebmays4390 2 ай бұрын

Isn't that smart 1500 louder though?

@elizeom4438 4 ай бұрын

Just bought this but to get the green light feels like too much pressure for me? Has anyone else found this?

@magdalenaa.6740 18 күн бұрын

I have the same experience but I’m not sure If I’m not just paranoid that I’ll ruin my enamel

@udayakumar26 11 ай бұрын

Can we connect io 3 to oral b app?

@ElectricTeeth 11 ай бұрын

No. It does not have Bluetooth to enable this.

@deanchapman5120 6 ай бұрын

So surely pressing the bottom button it will go in order coz am lost

@ElectricTeeth 6 ай бұрын

Yes, pressing the power button changes the cleaning mode.

@kaajalmaharaj4601 5 ай бұрын

Do all 3 modes oscillate?

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

Yes as far as I am aware.

@wellthi Жыл бұрын

yep replaceable battery would be great but two major points missing noise, and dirt accumulation in the io series as pointed by this youtuber : kzfaq.infoXUdEN5eSfh8

@ElectricTeeth Жыл бұрын

The video link is broken. The iO3 is quieter than other non-iO models. But, granted it is louder than the likes of a sonic toothbrush from Philips Sonicare for example. Dirt & grime accumulation is common on all toothbrushes. But, Oral-B heads with holes in are prone to significantly more (we are working on a video about this). I am assuming that is what you mean, given I haven't been able to view the video. Daily rinsing of the toothbrush usually overcomes this issue.

@samuelmensah9194 5 ай бұрын

How do I know it is in whitening mode ?

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

The only way you can tell for sure is by the sound. Whitening mode has more of a saw like motion to the noise. Revving up and down.

@clintparsons3989 Жыл бұрын

The brand and model review videos on your channel are overwhelming. I want one water flosser and one electric brush. Price isn't a problem. Just tell me what to buy. I'll be using them both on max setting on clean mode.

@ElectricTeeth Жыл бұрын

Don't worry we have you covered. Best electric toothbrush - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncypnden0rLKiWg.html Best water flosser - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5p4jaaSytWonZs.html

@tophers3756 4 ай бұрын

The most annoying thing about the series 3 is that it could have easily indicated the selected mode without any change in design. I noticed the light ring is RGB, as indicated by it pulsing various colors in certain circumstances. Had Oral-B simply coded the firmware to have the the ring flash a specific color for each mode there wouldn't be the common criticism and customer frustration.

@ElectricTeeth 4 ай бұрын

This is a good suggestion. 👍

@artorias550 5 ай бұрын

But is it better than regular electric toothbrush or sonic?

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

No. All, used correctly can clean the teeth well.

@elizeom4438 18 күн бұрын

IMO it is a superior brushing experience to a normal electric toothbrush. It feels less agressive.

@willamcodner9111 5 ай бұрын

The real problem is you do not know which mode you are in. They all sound the same. Is it just me?

@hungpakchan8029 4 ай бұрын

Yes. I am so confuse

@MindfuL_Gainz 2 ай бұрын

Exactly. I'm trying to find a video that actually breaks down the modes and how to know which one you're in. Kinda strange

@stevan271 5 ай бұрын

the timer on my io3 is not working, help!!!

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

The 2 minute timer? The 30 second pacer? Both? It's a bit odd as it is enabled by default.

@stevan271 5 ай бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth 2 min timer dont work, 30 sec pacer work but toothbrush stop after ~4min by herself.

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

So at 2 minutes there is no pausing of the brush movement/change of sound? Its 3 brief pauses. If you turn the brush off just after 2 minutes have paced do you get a rainbow pattern on the light ring?

@stevan271 5 ай бұрын

@@ElectricTeeth Yes there is small pause after every 30sec, i can manual turn toothbrush when i want and then is rainbow. Is that small pause after every 30sec timer ?

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

Yes. There is a small pause after every 30 and then 3 short pauses at 2 minutes.

@gozulumii4439 2 ай бұрын

I've used a Pro 2 for 3 years and got myself this toothbrush (iO3) I've used it for about 2 months but i've had tooth sensitivity throughout my mouth which never happend before with an electric toothbrush. I've tried brushing with sensitive mode only and with the Gentle Care toothbrush heads but the pain still didn't go away. Now i'm back to brushing with a Pro... I think it has to do with the pulsating, it's simply too fast. I really like the design, but a toothbrush really shouldn't be able to damage the enamel, just like the Pro series, which is side-by-side clearly not as potent. At the same time I also realised how much better the Sensitive Clean head is in comparison with CrossAction (these are not for iO), which only touches the gums with soft bristles and whose bristle's diameter is also narrower, which imo is more fitting as teeth surfaces aren't nearly as big as a CrossAction head.

@ElectricTeeth 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your feedback. It will be interesting to see if the sensitivity goes away not you are back to using the Pro model.

@jayvan475 5 ай бұрын

$59.99 on Amazon right now.

@dameshamansour3128 5 ай бұрын

Does io3 have blue tooth

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

No, it does not.

@dameshamansour3128 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for swift reply & your right, can’t figure out why the older model has it from 4 years ago (one I had) not even an io range, anyhow thanks, was looking forward to the feature in which shows areas brushed & missed, wonder if u have any insight into how good it is

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

Many older models do have Bluetooth, but they tended t be the more expensive models at the time. You don't need it to clean the teeth well, but some like it and find it motivating. They create the different models/specs to appeal to different people. You won't get any feedback on how well you have brushed/areas you have missed with this model. You would need to upgrade to the iO5, 6 7, 8 9 or 10 for this. It does work, but it definitely isn't perfect.

@laurentpecoraro3302 11 ай бұрын

And so. How do we know which mode are we using ? Hah Because I don t feel really any difference

@ElectricTeeth 11 ай бұрын

You have to learn the mode order or try and learn the difference in sound and brushing sensation.

@brandyyolidio4213 11 ай бұрын

The sensitive setting offers less pressure, pay attention the next time you brush and go through the 3 short options slowly. You will notice sensitive over the others.

@nn4mz571 2 ай бұрын

Have you figure this out yet? Look at your brush. The whitening mode pulsates. It’ll speed then slow, speed then slow. You can see the blur slow down by looking at the brush. Daily clean-Sensitive-Whitening are the modes.

@plfinearts7395 5 ай бұрын

Wstrętny typie, to skąd wiadomo w jakim trybie jest szczoteczka jeśli nie ma wyświetlacza?

@ElectricTeeth 5 ай бұрын

Trzeba pamiętać o trybach/kolejności. Zwykle jest to codzienne czyszczenie, wrażliwość, wybielanie Tryb Daily Clean jest najgłośniejszy i ma spójny wzór hałasu. Sensitive jest jak codzienne czyszczenie, tylko mniej intensywne. Podczas wybielania słychać dźwięk przypominający piłę, poruszający się w górę i w dół. You have to remember the modes/order. It is usually Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening Daily Clean is the loudest with a consistent noise pattern. Sensitive is like daily clean only less intense. Whitening has a saw like sound going up and down.