Yeah, cordless models have definitely improved lately. I picked one up on sale a few months ago, mostly because countertop units were out of my budget range at the time. Honestly, it's been surprisingly effective—I haven't felt the need to upgrade yet. Plus, my bathroom counter is tiny, so saving space was a huge bonus for me. If you're not dealing with serious dental issues, cordless can be a pretty solid choice.
Glad to hear the cordless is working out for you. I was actually debating between cordless and countertop myself recently, and your experience lines up pretty closely with what I've found. Countertop models do seem to offer more power and reservoir capacity, but honestly, if you're consistent with daily use and don't have major dental concerns, cordless seems totally sufficient.
I also appreciate your point about counter space—my bathroom is cramped too, and the thought of adding another bulky appliance isn't appealing. Plus, portability is a nice bonus if you travel or just want to floss in the shower occasionally (which I've heard some people do?). Anyway, sounds like you made a solid choice based on your needs and budget.
Interesting points, but I'm not totally convinced cordless is always the best budget-friendly option. Sure, countertop models can be bulky and take up precious bathroom real estate, but have you considered the long-term cost factor? From what I've seen, cordless units often have built-in rechargeable batteries that eventually degrade over time. Once that battery stops holding a charge, you're usually stuck replacing the entire unit. Countertop models, on the other hand, plug directly into an outlet and tend to last longer overall—at least that's been my experience.
Also, about portability... how often do most people really travel with their water flosser? I mean, I get the appeal of flossing in the shower occasionally (though personally I've never tried it), but for actual travel, wouldn't regular floss or those disposable floss picks be way more convenient and compact? Lugging around even a cordless water flosser seems like a hassle to me.
Don't get me wrong—I totally see why cordless appeals to people with limited space or who just prefer something less obtrusive. But if you're truly budget-conscious and looking at long-term value, countertop might actually save you money down the road. Plus, having a larger reservoir means fewer refills per session, which could make daily use less annoying and encourage consistency.
Just curious—has anyone here had their cordless model last more than a couple years without noticeable battery decline? Maybe newer models have improved battery life significantly...
Totally agree about battery life—my first cordless died on me after barely two years. I mean, I loved the convenience at first, but watching the battery slowly fade was like a sad toothbrush soap opera. 😂 Switched to countertop last year, and yeah, it's a bit bulky, but zero battery drama and fewer refills? I'm sold. Plus, traveling with a water flosser sounds like something my dentist would suggest, not something I'd actually do...
I get your point about battery drama, but honestly, countertop flossers always felt like a hassle to me. I mean, who has that much spare bathroom counter space anyway? I've been using a cordless one for about three years now, and yeah, the battery isn't what it used to be, but it's still kicking. Plus, traveling with it isn't as weird as you'd think—it's saved me from awkward hotel flossing more than once... Maybe you just got unlucky with your first cordless?
