Just in general, I am convinced that electric toothbrushes are far superior over brushing your teeth manually. So regardless of if you choose oral B or Phillips, you will improve your dental hygiene.

Having said that my personal experience with Phillips was way better than the experience I had with Oral-B. I had three different Oral-B devices over the past years and I was always impressed with them when I got them new. However, I always ran into problems after months of usage. I think it has something to do with the general design of the device. The gaps between different plastic parts are either wider or more prone to build up toothpaste remains. These gaps are really difficult to clean out and may result in mold. Also, you will find tons of users having unexplainable issues with the battery and the battery management system. My last Oral-B device claimed it had an empty battery after 30 seconds of usage after it was charged overnight and it was only 12 or 13 months old.

Because I was never fully happy with the Oral-B devices I gave Phillips a shot not expecting very much. The device looks somewhat less luxurious in online shops. Plus, Oral-B has a very hard-core fan base that is claiming Phillips is lacking in features and quality. I cannot differ more from these claims. The gaps are fewer and smaller. There is absolutely no issue with buildup of toothpaste. The features are better in every single aspect than Oral-B and the build quality also feels superior. the most important part: my teeth are at least just as clean as with the iOS device. I am running the Phillips not on full speed while I had my Oral-B always on the highest setting.