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Waterpik Cordless Gem 5100 Water Flosser WF-27CD010, White
WhiteTravel modeUSB-C chargingUp to 9 weeks per chargeTravel bag included
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Buyer question · Travel
Is the Waterpik Cordless Gem 5100 a good water flosser to travel with?
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Short answer
Yes. Waterpik says the White Cordless Gem 5100 (WF-27CD010) is great for travel and small bathrooms. It lists a travel mode that stops the flosser turning on during travel, a microfiber travel bag, USB-C charging from a laptop, car, power bank or wall adapter, global voltage compatibility, and up to 9 weeks of use per charge.
At a glance
Best for
- Frequent travellers who want a flosser that charges over USB-C
- Trips abroad, since Waterpik lists it as global voltage compatible
- Small bathrooms and shower use
Skip it if
- You want more than 60 seconds of flossing per fill; Waterpik rates this reservoir at up to 60 seconds
- You want more than 2 pressure settings
What we like
- Travel mode to keep it from switching on in a bag
- Microfiber travel bag included
- USB-C charging from a laptop, car, power bank or wall adapter
- Up to 9 weeks of use per charge, per Waterpik
- Waterproof and may be used in the shower
- EASYSPIN 360-degree tip rotation and 3 included tips
Good to know
- A wall adapter is not included; Waterpik says to use a USB wall charger with a 5.0V, up to 3.0A output.
- Waterpik lists the battery as not replaceable.
- There is no travel plug; Waterpik lists Travel Plug: No.
- The reservoir holds 7 ounces, which Waterpik rates at up to 60 seconds of flossing.
Why the Cordless Gem 5100 suits a travel bag
It won't switch itself on in your luggage
Waterpik says the travel mode secures the device from turning on by accident while traveling, and it ships with a microfiber travel bag.
One cable, many places to charge
It charges over a USB-C cable that Waterpik says works from a laptop, car, power bank or wall adapter, and Waterpik lists it as global voltage compatible.
Long time between charges
Waterpik rates a full charge at up to 9 weeks of use, and a battery recharge indicator shows when it needs topping up.
Small and shower-friendly
Waterpik lists a unit weight of 0.67 lbs and a height of 11.75 inches with the tip, and says it is waterproof and may be used in the shower.
How to use it
- Before the first use, charge it for 4 hours: connect the charging cable to a USB wall adapter, plug it in, and attach the other end to the flosser.
- Fill the removable reservoir, which Waterpik rates at up to 60 seconds of flossing.
- Fit one of the included tips and pick the low or high pressure setting.
- Switch on travel mode before packing it in the travel bag.
- Watch the light: flashing white means the battery is getting low, and solid red means it needs charging.
- Replace tips every 3-6 months, as Waterpik advises.
Steps from Waterpik's product page for WF-27CD010, including its charging and care guidance. See Waterpik's Instructions for Use for full directions.
Key details
- Model
- WF-27CD010 (White)
- Series
- Cordless Gem (WF-27 series)
- Pressure settings
- 2 (low/high)
- Pulses per minute
- 1573
- Flow rate per minute
- 8 ounces (237 ml)
- Reservoir capacity
- 7 ounces (207 ml); up to 60 seconds
- Tip rotation
- 360-degree EASYSPIN
- Included tips
- JT-450E Precision Handheld Cordless Tip; OD-100E Orthodontic Tip; PS-100E Plaque Seeker Tip
- Travel bag
- Yes (microfiber)
- Travel mode
- Yes
- Travel plug
- No
- May be used in the shower
- Yes
- Battery
- Rechargeable lithium-ion (5.18 watt hours); not replaceable
- Charging
- USB-C cable (rated 5.0V DC, up to 3.0 A); wall adapter not included
- Run time
- Up to 9 weeks per charge
- Voltage
- Global voltage compatible
- Height (with tip)
- 11.75 inches (29.85 cm)
- Base width x depth
- 2.50 x 3.90 inches (6.35 x 9.91 cm)
- Unit weight
- 0.67 lbs (0.304 kg)
- Warranty
- Two-year limited warranty
Specifications as listed by Waterpik for model WF-27CD010.
Questions buyers ask
Does it come with a wall plug?
No. Waterpik says the wall adapter is not included and recommends a user-supplied USB wall charger with a 5.0V, up to 3.0A output. The USB-C cable can also charge it from a laptop, car or power bank.
Will it work on a different country's voltage?
Waterpik lists the Cordless Gem 5100 as global voltage compatible. It also lists Travel Plug: No, so bring a suitable USB charger.
How long does a charge last?
Waterpik says a full charge lasts up to 9 weeks, and it recommends charging for 4 hours before first use.
Can I use it in the shower?
Yes. Waterpik says it is waterproof and may be used in the shower.
What tips come with it?
Waterpik lists three: a JT-450E Precision Handheld Cordless Tip, an OD-100E Orthodontic Tip and a PS-100E Plaque Seeker Tip.
What warranty does it have?
Waterpik lists a two-year limited warranty and points to the Instructions for Use for details.
The bottom line
For travel, the Cordless Gem 5100 ticks the practical boxes Waterpik lists: a travel mode, a travel bag, USB-C charging, global voltage compatibility and up to 9 weeks per charge. Just pack your own USB wall charger, since one isn't included.
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