The 3000, 5000, 7000 and 7000 toothbrush system are part of the Sonicare power flosser range.
All are good water flossers in their own right,
but there are some key differences between them, which I will cover in this video.
It is the Power Flosser 3000 is my overall choice
as it provides the essentials you need at a competitive price.
Despite the 4 different model numbers, there is actually a 5th flosser in the range.
It also has the model number 3000, but this is a cordless option.
The key difference here it is powered by a rechargeable battery
and is designed to be more portable. The other 4 models are countertop units,
that have to be connected to a power outlet to function.
By the nature of its design, there are a greater number of
differences between the cordless 3000 and the countertop units.
If you are specifically interested in how the cordless models compares to the countertop models,
do watch the separate videos I have linked in the top right corner.
In this video I wish to highlight the key differences between the countertop models.
The 3 and 5000 models have 2 cleaning modes,
clean and deep clean, compared to the 4 modes of the 7000 and 7000 toothbrush system.
The 7000 models gain sensitive and massage modes. Each mode is selected via a mode
button on the main flosser unit. An LED above the mode name is lit when selected.
Although all have 10 pressure settings, the 7000 variants have LEDs that are lit white
when a specific pressure level is chosen. The 3 and 5000 on the other hand just have
a gray line on the dial that aligns with the pressure level marked around the dial.
The number of nozzles provided can differ around the world, but typically 3 nozzles are included
with the 7000 variants. The 3000 and 5000 comes with 2. All come with a single F1 standard nozzle
and F3 quad stream tip. But it is the 7000 has a single F2 comfort nozzle included also.
The 7000 variaints come with a plastic case for the nozzles to protect and transport them.
You don’t get this with the 3 and 5000.
18.6oz or 550ml is the capacity of the water tank on the 3000 and 5000. This increases to 20.3oz or
600ml with the 7000 variants. This gives slightly longer flossing times when using the 7000.
Although all models have lids on the reservoir, it is hinged on the 7000,
rather than the removable design on the 5 and 3000.
All bar the 3000 have a flosser handle that docks using a magnet.
The 3000’s handle must be placed in a plastic framed holder on the front of the flosser.
Because the 3000 lacks the magnet,
it does not automatically power off like the other variants do.
As the name suggests, the 7000 toothbrush system,
comes with a Sonicare ExpertClean electric toothbrush included.
The main flosser unit is slightly wider also to offer a charging stand for the toothbrush. But,
you do also have supplied a separate charging stand and travel case for the toothbrush.
Although prices do vary from one region to another, the 3000 is the most
cost effective model. The 5000 is usually about $10 more expensive.
The 7000 and of course the 7000 toothbrush system in particular
command an additional premium for the extra features they offer.
Potential benefits there are to the more premium models,
for most the 3000 is more than sufficient and is competitively priced.
Linked in the description below are purchasing links for each as well as a written comparison
that explains the differences in more detail.