Experts recommend Waterpik Aquarius Pro more than Philips Sonicare Power 5000
As of 26 Nov 2024, experts prefer Waterpik Aquarius Pro over Philips Sonicare Power 5000, but both Dental Flossers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Waterpik Aquarius Pro received 1 recommendation: from money.com (20 Dec 2022). Philips Sonicare Power 5000 was also endorsed 1 times: by VeryWell Health (18 Nov 2024). However, experts generally ranked Philips Sonicare Power 5000 lower than Waterpik Aquarius Pro in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Nov 2024
VeryWell Health ranked Philips Sonicare Power 5000 as #4
Rank Dental Flosser Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Philips Sonicare Power 5000 Best for Braces... ... ... Source: www.verywellhealth.com - On 20 Dec 2022
money.com ranked Waterpik Aquarius Pro as #2
Rank Dental Flosser Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Waterpik Aquarius Pro Best Design... ... ... Source: money.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Waterpik Aquarius Pro outranks Philips Sonicare Power 5000. This is not to say that Philips Sonicare Power 5000 is a bad option. Like Waterpik Aquarius Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Dental Flosser | Mumsnet ![]() | Dentaly ![]() | Real Simple ![]() | money.com ![]() | Electric Teeth ![]() | Wirecutter ![]() | New Mouth ![]() | Women's Health ![]() | VeryWell Health | Allure |
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1 | - | $80 | ![]() The Waterpik Aquarius is a versatile and efficient water flosser with 10 pressure settings, a large water tank capacity, rechargeable battery, and portable design, making it ideal for maintaining oral hygiene at home or on the go. | - | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $94 | ![]() The Waterpik Cordless Advanced Dental Flosser is a portable and compact device that offers adjustable water pressure, long battery life, and portability, making it a versatile and convenient option for individuals with different oral care needs, including those who travel frequently. | 1 | 4 | - | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | - |
3 | - | $80 | ![]() The Philips Cordless Power Flosser 3000 is a highly recommended dental care device that offers customizable water pressure settings, a decent water tank capacity, impressive battery life, and excellent portability, making it ideal for frequent travelers and individuals with busy lifestyles. | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
4 | - | $100 | ![]() | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | - | 2 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- Clean, elegant design with easy-to-use buttons and intensity control.
- Convenient handle switch for controlling water flow.
- Magnets on handle to keep it attached to the main unit.
- Large water tank capacity for longer flossing sessions.
- Removable water tank for easy filling and cleaning.
- Clinically tested and ADA-approved for effectiveness.
- Two cleaning modes and 10 intensity levels for personalized use.
- Pacer feature for evenly flossing different areas of the mouth.
- Quieter operation compared to other brands.
- Comes with two different tips for different flossing needs.
- Tip does not rotate, requiring the user to move the entire handle for certain areas.
- Rigid and short water hose can be uncomfortable to use.
- Water flow button on handle can be easily accidentally moved.
Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Highest score by waterpik.ca | 100 |
Average score based on 2 reviews | 100 |
Lowest score by waterpik.ca | 100 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Sleek design: The Aquarius Professional stands out with its attractive appearance and chrome buttons, making it a visually appealing option for those who want a stylish water flosser.
- Variety of colors: The Designer Series offers four different colors to choose from, allowing users to match their bathroom decor or personal preference.
- Fully assembled and ready to use: The flosser comes pre-assembled, saving users time and effort in setting it up.
- Convenient flosser tip holder: The holder keeps commonly used tips clean and easily accessible, providing convenience during use.
- Wide range of pressure settings: The flosser offers a pressure dial that ranges from 10 PSI to 100 PSI, allowing users to find their preferred level of comfort and effectiveness.
- 36-direction rotation of flosser tip: The head of the handle can rotate the tip into 36 different directions, providing a more precise clean.
- Colored models may show water marks and grime more easily: The colored models may require more frequent cleaning to maintain their appearance.
- Flosser tip holder may not accommodate bristled tips properly: The holder may cause bristled tips to bend and perform poorly, limiting their effectiveness.
- Rubber feet may leave marks on lighter countertops: The rubber feet, while preventing slipping, may leave marks on lighter countertops if dragged instead of lifted.
- Flosser handle attached to a coiled pipe: The coiled pipe may limit the range of movement and flexibility during use.
- Pump is loud: Like most water flossers, the pump of the Aquarius Professional is loud, which may be a drawback for those who prefer quieter devices.
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