Head to head

Oral-B iO Series 9 vs Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.

Verdict

The Oral-B iO Series 9 wins on both score and price.

Across these 2 toothbrushes, the Oral-B iO Series 9 has both the highest Worth Score (7.5) and the best score per euro at 199,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is heads cost ~€55/year.

Best overallOral-B iO Series 9 Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, tied with the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige. Best for measurable plaque removal.
Best if budget is no objectPhilips Sonicare 9900 Prestige 30,00 € more than the Oral-B iO Series 9 and level on Worth Score. Best for sensitive gums.
The value of a comparison is the differences.
Comparison of Oral-B iO Series 9, Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige
What mattersOral-B iO Series 9Oral-BMedium confidencePhilips Sonicare 9900 PrestigePhilipsMedium confidence
Best price199,00 € (best in this comparison)229,00 €
Price fairness6.4 (best in this comparison)5.8
Build quality8.48.6 (best in this comparison)
Performance9.6 (best in this comparison)9.4
Longevity7.88.0 (best in this comparison)
Repairability2.83.0 (best in this comparison)
Support & warranty8.08.2 (best in this comparison)
Modes7 modes4 modes, 3 intensities
Battery12 days14 days
Pressure sensorYes, three-colourYes, with auto power adjust
Head cost / year≈ €55≈ €60
Best forMeasurable plaque removal · Coaching yourself into better technique · Gum health trackingSensitive gums · People who brush too hard · A genuine upgrade over manual brushing
Avoid ifYou find app nagging exhausting · You dislike oscillating brush headsYou are cost sensitive — heads are pricey · You want a simple two-button brush
Main drawbackHeads cost ~€55/yearReplacement heads cost ~€60/year

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What each score is based on

6 published sources between them

Oral-B iO Series 9

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: Oral-B iO Series 9 is medium on 3, Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is medium on 3. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.

Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 199,00 € and 229,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.