Oral-B Pro 500 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, Black
A plain, low cost Oral-B with a useful timer but no pressure sensor or battery display.
The short version
- People moving from a manual brush who want a timer
- Anyone who likes a small round brush head and plain controls
- You tend to brush hard and want a pressure warning
- You travel often and want long battery life and a charge indicator
What owners like
- Teeth feel noticeably cleaner than with a manual brush
- Simple to use, with no app or settings to learn
- Handles often last for years
- Light and gentle enough for people with sensitive gums
Common complaints
- Battery runs down faster than newer models and gives no warning
- Replacement heads add up over time
- Fairly loud and bulky to pack for travel
- No pressure sensor and no auto off after 2 minutes
Based on Oral-B's product page, an Electric Teeth hands on review and a RedditRecs summary of Reddit owner discussions..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- May 2024
First bought.
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What it does
An entry level rechargeable Oral-B toothbrush with a small round oscillating head, two modes and a 2 minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds.
- Small round head that oscillates and rotates
- Quadrant timer splits the 2 minutes into four 30 second sections
- Two modes, Daily Clean and Sensitive
- Works with Oral-B push on brush heads
- Plain charging stand with no battery display
A sensible first electric toothbrush for anyone who wants Oral-B's round head and a built in timer without paying for extras. The trade-offs are a basic battery with no charge indicator, a long charge time and no pressure sensor, so heavy brushers may want to step up a model.
How it compares
Specs
- Cleaning action
- 2D, oscillates and rotates
- Modes
- Daily Clean and Sensitive
- Timer
- 2 minute timer that signals every 30 seconds
- Pressure sensor
- None
- Battery
- Rechargeable NiMH, about 10 days claimed per Electric Teeth
- Charge time
- Up to 22 hours per Electric Teeth
- In the box (this listing)
- Handle, charger and 2 brush heads
- Age
- Maker says do not use on children under 3
- Warranty
- 2 years from Oral-B
Worth knowing
- Oral-B says not to use it on children under age 3.
- Oral-B advises replacing the brush head every 3 months or sooner if it becomes worn or loose.
Questions
Does the Oral-B Pro 500 have a pressure sensor?
No. Oral-B lists a timer and two modes but no pressure sensor.
How long does the Oral-B Pro 500 battery last?
Electric Teeth reports about 10 days claimed for its NiMH battery, with a full charge taking up to 22 hours.
What brush heads fit the Pro 500?
Oral-B push on heads such as Precision Clean fit it. Oral-B says to replace the head every 3 months or sooner if worn.
Can kids use the Oral-B Pro 500?
Oral-B says not to use it on children under age 3.
Sources
- Oral-B: Pro 500 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
- Amazon: Oral-B Pro 500 + Electric Toothbrush with (2) Brush Heads, Rechargeable, Black
- Electric Teeth: Oral-B Pro 500 Review
- RedditRecs: Oral-B Pro 500 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.