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What's the difference between the 1000 and 1500?

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I just want to comment on the 1500 model which I bought today after much deliberating which one to buy. The next step up after the 1500 is the 3000 with Bluetooth installed. Seriously, Bluetooth in a toothbrush?
I visited the Braun web sight (06-25-2018) and the 1500 isn't offered by Braun anymore, I hope that isn't a bad sign for people that bought it. 
At our Super Walmart today they had two 1500 tooth brushes and I bought one of them, they probably had 10 of the 1000 model. A few customers say it has two speeds but no where in it's sales description does it say it does that I could find Sales info says it has one mode which suggests one speed. I checked mine, it has two speeds, topic closed.

Question 2

does the 1500 pro have a replacable battery?

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Okay, I am going to answer my own question.  I spoke to Oral-B today.  Firstly, the projected life span of these toothbrushes is 3 to 5 years.  Secondly, the battery is NOT replaceable.  It is rechargeable for 3 to 5 years after which the battery will no longer hold a charge and cannot be replaced.  They ask that you remove the battery for proper recycling before you dispose of the toothbrush.  If you open the toothbrush in an attempt to change the battery, you void any and all warranties, and they claim it will make the product unusable afterward.  So, purchase an electric toothbrush with the expectation that it will work for 3 to 5 years, and afterward you will have to replace the entire unit.  The brush heads should be replaced at least every 3 months.  They also confirmed what I thought was the case about charging the toothbrush.  Every SIX MONTHS you should leave the toothbrush running until it completely drains and then recharge it.  Between uses, you should leave it on the recharging stand.  That is what I did with my old toothbrush, and apparently I was correct.  I always let it run down completely every June and every December.  The rest of the year it remained on its stand if not in use.  I hope this helps someone else who may be looking for the answers to these questions.

Question 3

How long does charge of lithium battery last? How long to recharge? Does user/company replace battery or do you discard toothbrush & buy new one?

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A full charge lasts up to 14 days if you use it twice per day 2 minutes per use (this equals 56 minutes). If the battery is fully drained, then it takes 12 hours to recharge.

I tested mine and let it run without a brush head attached (hey, I didn't want to put unnecessary wear and tear on it), and without a brush head it ran for nearly 85 minutes before the battery ran out of power. During the last 10 or 15 minutes, it automatically shifts to a reduced speed in order to give you time to get a few more uses out of it before the battery runs out of power. While it's running in this reduced speed, the low battery light blinks. When the battery finally runs out of power, it gently but quickly slows down to a stop and the light keeps blinking. Not only that, but while the toothbrush is approaching the last bit of power from the rechargeable battery, the speed and power remain 100% constant. I was impressed. This is a fairly sophisticated design for a ~$50 electric toothbrush!

If the battery stops working entirely, then you have to buy a new electric toothbrush. Of course, it's also recommended that you take the built-in rechargeable battery out and dispose of it properly and it warns you that once the battery is removed, the handle is pretty much destroyed (because you have to break off the top with a wrench).

You can leave this on the charger in between every use though. There's a special design that prevents overcharging.

Oh yeah, and just in case you're considering the Pro 1000: the Pro 1500 destroys the Pro 1000 because it does 9,900 oscillations per minute and 45,000 pulsations per minute while the Pro 1000 only does 8,800 oscillations and 20,000 pulsations. That's Daily Clean mode. The Pro 1500 also has a 2nd mode called Sensitive, which does 7,400 oscillations per minute and 33,000 pulsations per minute. I just use that mode for rinsing the brush heads though to minimize spraying. I own both the Pro 1000 and the Pro 1500, and for me, the Pro 1500 is far, far better.

Question 4

If you press too hard and toothbrush turns off, do you have to wait for 2 min. cycle to end before turning back on or what do you do?

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There really isn't a 2 minute *cycle*. The timer simply makes the motor stutter once every 30 seconds, and 3 times once every 2 minutes. It will continue doing that until the battery dies (again, there's no real *cycle* to speak of). If you press too hard, the only thing that happens is the red light comes on and the pulsation stops until you stop pressing so hard. It takes a huge amount of pressure to make that happen, so if you're making it happen a lot, then you really need to work hard at just letting the toothbrush do all the work.

I'm still new to power brushing, but I haven't been able to get the red light to come on accidentally. I did test it though and it does work, so it's not that. I just let this thing do all the work. There's no need to press hard at all.

ASIN	B075CPK9RX
ASIN	B075CPK9RX
Age Range Description	Adult
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Best Sellers Rank	#45,212 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #31 in Rotating Power Toothbrushes
Brand Name	Oral-B
Bristle Material	Nylon
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (20,083)
Date First Available	September 6, 2017
Global Trade Identification Number	00069055126301
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	Timer
Item Dimensions	3.93 x 7.01 x 9.96 inches
Item Firmness Description	Medium
Item Weight	12.16 ounces
Item model number	D501.513.2
Manufacturer	Procter & Gamble
Manufacturer	Procter & Gamble
Manufacturer Part Number	D501.513.2
Material Features	Reusable
Model Name	Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush
Model Number	D501.513.2
Mount Motion	Spin
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Number of settings	1
Operation Mode	Semi-Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Pressure Sensor
Package Type Name	Box
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Dimensions	3.93 x 7.01 x 9.96 inches; 12.16 ounces
Reusability	Reusable
Target Audience	Unisex-Adults
Theme	Neutral
Toothbrush Head Shape	Round
UPC	069055126301
Unit Count	1 Count

Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Power Rechargeable Battery Toothbrush, White

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