That’s exactly why I hesitated on the countertop one... I keep thinking, do those extra settings really make a difference? Or is it mostly just hype? Also, has anyone found a cordless that actually lasts more than a week without needing a charge? I feel like I’m always plugging mine in.
I keep thinking, do those extra settings really make a difference? Or is it mostly just hype?
Honestly, most people stick to one or two settings after the first week. The extra modes sound cool but don’t really change the cleaning results for most folks. As for cordless, I haven’t seen one that holds a charge much longer than a week, especially if you’re using it daily. The countertop ones are a bit bulky but way more reliable if you don’t want to mess with charging all the time.
I actually tried out all the fancy settings at first, but yeah, now I just use the regular one. The “massage” mode felt weird on my gums, honestly. I do like the cordless for travel, but the charging thing is annoying. With braces, I feel like the countertop one’s stronger and just less hassle overall.
Totally get the thing about the “massage” mode—it just feels odd, right? I bounced between settings too but always ended up back at regular. With braces, I swear the countertop one just blasts stuff out better. The cordless is cool for trips, but yeah, charging it is a pain. You’re not alone there.
Yeah, that “massage” setting just feels like a weird tickle—never got the appeal, either. I’ve messed around with both types, and honestly, countertop wins for daily use, especially if you’re dealing with braces or tight spaces. The bigger tank means you don’t have to refill mid-session, and the power’s just better for blasting out stubborn bits. The only thing is it hogs bathroom counter space, and all those cords can get messy.
Cordless is clutch for travel or if you’ve got a tiny bathroom, but battery life can be annoying. Mine never seems to last as long as advertised, plus the pressure’s just not the same—feels like I’m just rinsing instead of actually cleaning sometimes. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go countertop at home and keep a cordless as backup for trips. That’s what worked for me after way too much trial and error...
