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Oral-B iO5: 5 modes incl. Sensitive, smart pressure sensor
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The Oral-B iO5 is the entry point to the iO range for people who mainly want a gentler rotating clean and do not need a screen. It keeps the round iO head with micro-vibrations and offers the same five modes as pricier models, including Sensitive and Super Sensitive. Its defining feature is a coloured pressure signal that shows red, white or green, so you see at a glance whether you are pushing too hard or too lightly.
- Gentle or sensitive setting
- Sensitive and Super Sensitive modes
- Intensity levels
- Not stated
- Pressure feedback
- Red, white or green signal
- Modes
- 5
In its favour
- Five modes listed by name, including Sensitive and Super Sensitive for a softer setting.
- The smart pressure sensor shows red, white or green for too hard, too soft or the right pressure.
- A travel case and a spare head are in the box, and AI guidance helps you cover all your teeth.
Good to know
- No display is mentioned in the listing, so mode and battery details are less visible than on the iO6 and up.
- Battery life is not stated, and the charger is two-pin with no adapter included.
Our take
Five modes, two of them soft
Oral-B lists Daily Clean, Intense Clean, Whitening, Sensitive and Super Sensitive. For tender gums, the two soft settings are the reason to choose an iO5 over a basic rotating brush, since you can step down gradually rather than switching between full power and nothing.
The listing describes the brushing feel as a gentle experience combining the round head with micro-vibrations, and claims 100 percent healthier gums in one week compared with a regular manual brush.
Pressure colours and guidance
The smart pressure sensor glows red when you press too hard, white when you press too softly and green when the force is right. Unlike a single warning light, the three colours tell you which way to correct.
Amazon also mentions artificial intelligence that recognises your brushing style and guides you to cover every tooth. The iO5 listing does not spell out whether that guidance needs the Oral-B app, and it does not mention a display, so do not assume on-handle tracking.
What you get and how it charges
The box holds the handle, a charger, a travel case and one replacement head, with a built-in battery. The charger uses a two-pin plug and Oral-B states that the adapter is not included. A brushing timer is listed in the specs.
Battery life is not quoted anywhere on the page. If you travel for long stretches, that is worth confirming before relying on the case alone, since it is not described as a charging case.
When to look further up the range
The Oral-B iO6 shares the same five modes but adds a display for selecting modes, refill reminders and battery level, plus app tracking. The Oral-B iO7 brings a 3 hour fast charger on top. If those extras would not change how you brush, the iO5 covers the essentials.
Verdict
The iO5 suits anyone who wants Oral-B's round iO head, two soft modes and colour-coded pressure feedback without paying for a screen. If you want the brush to tell you about battery and head changes on the handle, step up to the iO6, and if quick top-ups matter, the iO7 and its fast charger make more sense.
Compared with alternatives in: Best electric toothbrushes with gentle modes and pressure sensors, Oral-B iO models compared: iO7, iO8, iO9 and iO10
Amazon listing title: Oral-B iO5 Electric Toothbrush, Black, with Travel Case and Spare Head