The Colgate Hum isn’t perfect – the app isn’t as detailed as some, there’s no “true” smart tracking, only time spent brushing and points, and some models need new batteries – but it’s a good budget smart toothbrush for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money. It’s a steal at this price.
The Hum by Colgate is small and light compared to other electric toothbrushes. The smaller size can make it easier to clean every surface of your teeth without hitting your gums, which you might do with a bigger brush head. People with small bathrooms can also benefit from the Hum’s small size and light weight.
Because it’s so light, the Hum might be easier for some people to use than electric toothbrushes that are bigger and heavier. Colgate says that the Hum was made with a handle that is easy to hold on to.
Specifications
- Battery powered (2 x removable AAA batteries)
- Rechargeable (built-in battery)
- Sonic cleaning action – 30,000 strokes per minute
- 3 cleaning modes
- Built-in timer and pacer
- Smart features
Where to get Colgate hum smart toothbrush?
The Colgate Hum comes with a travel case and an extra brush head. It comes in four colours: turquoise, blue, purple, and black. The toothbrushes that can be charged come in solid colours, while the toothbrushes that run on batteries have a lighter colour on top and a darker colour on the bottom.
The Hum is very easy to use because it only has one button. With the single button, you can switch between three different vibration modes: Normal, Sensitive, and Deep Clean. If you buy the battery-powered version, you only get two modes. Even though it might be hard to tell which mode other brushes with more than one brushing mode are on, the LED lights on the Hum make it very clear.
Blue light means normal speed, pink light means sensitive mode (low speed), and white light means deep clean (the highest speed). To switch between modes, all you have to do is click the button and wait for three seconds. If you usually like to brush on one set mode, you don’t have to look for the right mode every time. The brush always opens in the last mode you used.
It is also easy to charge. The rechargeable Hum comes with a charging base. When you put your toothbrush on the base, it starts charging. Two AAA batteries are needed for the battery-powered toothbrush.
The Hum also has a built-in two-minute timer and an app that connects through Bluetooth. The app has a lot of options, which could make it hard to use for some. But once you get used to it, the app can help you brush your teeth better. Colgate’s Smile Points give you $1 for every 100 points, which you can use to buy things like replacement brush heads.