Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush, Forest Green, with Travel Case
The entry-level Oral-B iO, in Forest Green with a travel case. Simple one-button control, three intensity levels and a pressure sensor for an easy switch to electric.
Features
Overview
The Oral-B iO2 is the simplest brush in Oral-B's iO range. It uses the same round head and magnetic drive as the pricier models, but strips the controls back to one button and three intensity levels. This Forest Green version comes with a travel case, which is handy if you want one brush for home and trips away.
The iO range uses a small, quiet magnetic motor rather than the older gear-driven mechanism, so it feels smoother and less buzzy in the hand than many older Oral-B handles. The iO2 is aimed at people moving across from a manual toothbrush who want a proper electric clean without having to learn menus, apps or modes.
Key specifications
| Brand | Oral-B |
|---|---|
| Model | iO2 (iO Series 2) |
| Colour | Forest Green |
| Cleaning modes | 3 intensity levels: extra gentle, gentle, daily clean |
| Pressure sensor | Yes, signals red when you brush too hard and slows down |
| Timer | 2-minute timer with a pulse every 30 seconds |
| Control | Single touch button |
| Extras | Travel case, 2-pin charger (no travel adapter) |
| Compatible heads | Oral-B iO refill heads only |
What it does well
The pressure sensor is the standout feature at this price. Brushing too hard is a common cause of sore gums, and the handle warns you and slows the motor rather than leaving you to guess. The 30-second pulse helps you spend time evenly across the four zones of your mouth, and the single button means there is nothing to get wrong first thing in the morning.
A note on the RRP
The "was" price shown on Amazon is Oral-B's list price. The iO range is routinely sold well below that figure, so the percentage off overstates the real saving. Treat the current price as a fair deal on its own merits rather than a bargain of the headline amount.
Heads and running costs
iO handles take iO heads only. Cross Action, Precision Clean and other older Oral-B heads will not fit. Budget for a new head roughly every three months, and check the price of iO refills before you buy, as they cost more than the older style.
Who it suits
- First-time electric toothbrush users who want something simple.
- Anyone who brushes too hard and would benefit from a pressure warning.
- Travellers, thanks to the included case.
Who should skip it
- People who want app tracking, whitening or sensitive modes, who should look at the iO 3 or iO5.
- Anyone already holding a stock of older Oral-B heads, which will not fit.
We have not used this toothbrush ourselves. The details above come from the manufacturer's listing and customer reviews, and it is rated 4.3 out of 5 from over 5,000 Amazon reviews.