Unfortunately, but not surprisingly it has not been designed to be easily repaired by yourself. Trying to replace parts like the battery will likely break the brush. This makes it more likely to be discarded rather than repaired if broken. As standard in the box you get the handle, a single brush head, a charging stand and documentation.

Both handles have a newer design compared to older models from Oral-B, so there isn’t quite the same proven history and reliability with this particular brush.Unlike more affordable alternatives, the Pro 1 does have a battery notification LED on the handle. It will flash red when the power is running out. A full recharge takes up to 12 hours. The battery LED will flash green whilst charging, before turning off once complete. Quite a few toothbrushes today have electronic mechanisms built into the handle that give visual alerts when it is time to replace the brush head. This can be helpful, but brushes that offer this are more expensive. You don’t get such alerts from the Pro 1. If you’re trying not to spend too much it’s not a feature worth worrying about We registered 72 decibels on our noise level meter. Our tests measured the Pro 1 at 72 decibels — slightly above average but not a deal breaker The Pro 1, like the majority of Oral-B brushes, makes a fair bit of noise. It is far from silent when in use.

You can switch between them by pressing the firm, but responsive power button on the front of the handle multiple times. For example, 3 times if you want whitening mode. No icons to show the cleaning mode selected on the Pro 1 (brush in the centre) The pressure sensor doesn’t work as you would expect: you won’t know when you are brushing too hard Oral-B has for many years built pressure sensors into their toothbrushes and the Pro 1 is no exception, but the configuration here isn’t optimum.

White in colour with pink leaf pattern on the case supplied with pink gripped handle (exceptions may apply) My own hands-on use has confirmed that the handle is solid and well constructed with limited gaps or weak points. Thus, a long usable life is expected. The pacer helps achieve this. It momentarily pauses the brushing action every 30 seconds to tell you to move on to the next part of the mouth. After 2 minutes the alert changes slightly to tell you that you have brushed for long enough. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. White in colour with blue leaf pattern on the case supplied with white gripped handle (exceptions may apply)

With regards to the Oral-B 1 series specifically; it has limited box contents which reduces its weight during transportation compared to others that come with more items. The box could be made a bit smaller, saving space and resources. However, there are also variants that include a basic, but perfectly functional travel case that holds the handle and up to 2 brush heads. Experience Oral-B Pro Series 1 from the #1 brand used by dentists worldwide. The Series 1 electric toothbrush helps you brush like your dentist recommends for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area your are brushing. While you are just moving the brush around your mouth, Oral-B's unique round head does all the rest. It removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums, and it starts making your smile whiter as of the first day of brushing by removing surface stains. With the professional timer Oral-B Pro Series 1 is a great toothbrush for everyone who wants to switch to an electric toothbrush. Features Most Oral-B brushes actually last 14+ days when charged. You’ll need to spend a bit more to get a brush that offers this. However, the vast majority of electric brushes from other brands offer in the region of 3-4 weeks of use on a single charge. Many even last far longer. By the very nature of the product, they are not immune to failure. 2 years of manufacturer support is provided as standard, but this can be extended for free to a pretty generous 3 years, if you register the brush. You should be hopeful of 5+ years of service from the Pro 1.

I will explain in the following paragraphs what the differences are, but if you are considering the Pro 1 750, I seriously urge you to consider the Oral-B Pro 3 3500 instead. You can learn more in my comparison of the Pro 600, 650, 800 and 750 that goes into more detail about the differences and similarities. This is because Oral-B brushes typically sell at 50% less than retail, so you appear to be getting a ‘deal’. This is because the Pro 1 750 is essentially identical to the Oral-B Pro 1 680, which I have reviewed in great detail. If you can afford to spend a little bit more, the Oral-B Pro 3 3500 is our top choice for an electric toothbrush today.