rabbit.reviews68Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Oscillating brush head, same core tech as the Pro 1000
- Often cheaper than the Pro 1000
- Compatible with all Oral-B replacement heads
Skip it if
- No pressure sensor (a key Pro 1000 feature)
- Fewer modes than the Pro 1000
- Less widely discussed in community forums than the Pro 1000
What owners love
- Oscillating brush head, same core tech as the Pro 1000
- Often cheaper than the Pro 1000
- Compatible with all Oral-B replacement heads
- Wirecutter-recommended as the budget oscillating pick
The recurring gripe
- No pressure sensor (a key Pro 1000 feature)
- Fewer modes than the Pro 1000
- Less widely discussed in community forums than the Pro 1000
The bottom line
If the Pro 1000 is ever out of stock or on sale for less, the Pro 500 is a legitimate step-down that doesn't sacrifice the cleaning action that makes Oral-B great.