We compared two cordless water flossers at almost the same price: the Waterpik Cordless Advanced (WP-582U, black) and the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 (HX3826/33). All plaque-removal claims are the listings' own.
What we looked at
Modes and pressure settings, nozzles and tips, what is in the box, travel features, and price.
The verdict
If you want 3 pressure settings, 4 tips and a listing that says it suits braces, implants, crowns and bridges, the Waterpik Cordless Advanced is the settings-rich pick, at £64.99. If you would rather pay £2 less for Philips' X-shaped Quad Stream tip, a Clean mode and a pulsing Deep Clean mode, a 360-degree nozzle and a travel bag, the Sonicare Power Flosser 3000 is the alternative.
A cordless flosser with 3 pressure settings, 4 tips and a USB charger, at £2 more.
A Quad Stream flosser with two modes, a 360-degree nozzle and a travel bag, at £2 less.
Waterpik Water Flosser Cordless Advanced, 3 Pressure Settings, 4 Tips Included, Black (WP-582U) — Most Settings
Intended for: Marketed as a cordless, waterproof, travel-friendly water flosser with 3 pressure settings, 4 tips and a USB charger, stated to remove up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas.
What we liked
- 3 pressure settings and 4 tips included
- Stated to remove up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas with a 3-second application
- Listing says it is safe and gentle for braces, implants, crowns, bridges and periodontal pockets
- Stated to massage and stimulate gums
- Cordless and waterproof, with a USB charger, described as ideal for travel or small bathrooms
Worth knowing
- Costs £2 more than the Philips Sonicare on these listings
- The listing gives no travel bag
Best for
- Anyone who wants adjustable pressure
- Buyers with braces or implants, per the listing
- Small bathrooms and travel
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a listed carry bag
- Anyone who wants the lower price
Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 Oral Irrigator, Black (HX3826/33) — Quad Stream
Intended for: Marketed as a cordless water flosser with an X-shaped Quad Stream tip that splits the flow into 4 water jets, two cleaning modes, pulse wave technology and a 360-degree rotating nozzle.
What we liked
- £2 cheaper than the Waterpik Cordless Advanced on these listings
- X-shaped Quad Stream tip separates the flow into 4 water jets
- Two cleaning modes: Clean with continuous flow, and Deep Clean with water pulses
- Nozzle rotates 360 degrees, for a complete clean in 60 seconds
- Comes with an F1 standard nozzle, an F3 Quad Stream nozzle, a travel bag, a USB-A cable and a USB wall adapter
Worth knowing
- The listing bullets do not state a number of pressure settings
- Only 2 nozzles are listed in the box
Best for
- Buyers who want Quad Stream and a travel bag included
- Anyone who wants a simple two-mode flosser
- Buyers who want the slightly lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated number of pressure levels
- Buyers who want more than two nozzles
