Verdict
A clever little device, the ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger replaces your existing razor point to give you built-in toothbrush charging. With multiple face plates available, this charger can match any bathroom décor, while eliminating unsightly cables. My only minor complaint is that there’s only a version available for older Oral-B brushes (the most common type), and neither the newer Oral-B IO series or Philips Sonicare brushes are compatible.
Pros
- Just replaces existing shaver socket
- Neat with a choice of surrounds
- Charges without the cables
Cons
- Only supports Oral-B brushes
Introduction
Electric toothbrushes may have gotten smarter in one sense, but they still rely on ugly old chargers that you have to place somewhere.
The ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger fixes that by replacing your existing shaver point with one that has an Oral-B toothbrush charger built in.
It’s a neat little upgrade to keep your bathroom looking tidier, but the lack of support for newer toothbrushes or Philips models is a shame.
Design and installation
- Replaces an existing shaver point
- Needs a deep back box
- Multiple surrounds available
The ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger is available in multiple formats. I’ve got the version that has a toothbrush charger and a razor socket built in, but there’s a slightly cheaper version that has just the toothbrush charger.
The one thing that all versions have is that they’re compatible with Oral-B toothbrushes only. Even then, the newer brushes, such as the Oral-B IO Series 10, are not supported.
That’s because the IO series uses a flat base, whereas the older series takes a pin that is inserted into the bottom of the handle. I don’t like the modern chargers as much, as it’s easier to knock the toothbrush over.
It’s a shame that the charger doesn’t support Philips toothbrushes. That’s because Philips generally uses smaller pins, and there’s a bigger one here. Depending on which toothbrushes you have, this product may not be suitable for you.
If you have the right toothbrushes, then the ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger is simple to install. Your main choice is choosing the right surround to match your bathroom. To install, turn the power off, remove your old razor socket and install this one in its place. You need a relatively deep back box to fit it, but most should be compatible.
Performance
- Always-ready charging
- Razor point adds flexibility
Once installed, the ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger is ready for action. Just drop a toothbrush onto the charging plate, and it will start to fill up its battery. Charging speeds are the same as for using the provided charger, so the only real difference is that you don’t have a cable in view.
I think that the model with the razor point is more useful. That way, I could charge my razor and other grooming appliances in situ. It also adds a bit of flexibility: if you end up with multiple toothbrushes in the house, then you can at least use the provided chargers.
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Should you buy it?
You have compatible Oral-B brushes
An integrated charger is simpler and neater than using the one in the box.
You don’t have a compatible charger or will upgrade soon
You’ll need to stick with the bundled charges and put up with wires.
Final Thoughts
A simple idea, the ProofVision In-Wall Toothbrush Charger makes charging your electric toothbrush simpler and neater. It’s a shame that only older Oral-B brushes are supported, and there aren’t versions for the IO series or Philips brushes. Still, if you run a regular Oral-B brush (still, the most common type), then this is a neat upgrade.
FAQs
It works with Oral-B brushes bar the newer I/O series. Other brushes from other manufacturers are not supported.
