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3.66 out of 5stars
(29 reviews)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/14/2021
Sonicare vs oral B
I've been using electric toothbrushes for 25 years. I've tried them all and Sonicare is the one I prefer. It cleans well and is gentler than the Oral B products in my opinion. I bought this one on sale so I'm good for another few years of performance toothbrushing !
Powderpig

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/09/2021
Would not purchase again
I would give this zero star if I could. I bought this in mid June and it already stopped working. It sounds like the motor is dying, even when fully charged. I bought this to replace the previous Philips toothbrush that broke down (that should've been a clue as to how poorly made these toothbrushes are). I still had some toothbrush heads left so bought another Philips. Big mistake.
Andy
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  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/29/2022
    Sonicare 4100
    I liked my sonic are 4100 but thought it was loud. I received this as a Christmas present 2021 and put up with the noise. After 6 months of use I've noticed it started not working right and it pauses on and off even after charging and is getting worse. I tried calling the number provided but was hung up on or waited on hold with music for 10 minutes and got disconnected again. I tried to go on line with the chat but it was very confusing and didn't get to far with the chat. Getting pretty frustrated at this point.
    Jacqui
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/16/2022
    Sonic Care. I love it.
    my dentist told me to use an anti-plaque mouthwash, which i did, and i decided to look for a toothbrush that would help. i had been using a waterpik sonic fusion that i like, but this sonic care 4100 says it reduces plaque by 7x over a manual toothbrush, so i decided to try it. it's great. my teeth feel cleaner than ever. the quad timer works well and the brushing is gentle and thorough.
    Donald
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/03/2022
    Great toothbrush
    This brush is best when used with the Phillips heads that have soft plastic around the edging of the brush head, which apparently is found only in the Phillips brush replacement heads. Once you use that brush head, this is a fabulous toothbrush where hard plastic is not hitting your teeth.
    Jane
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/19/2022
    Good entry level brush
    Good entry level brush. The only difference between the more expensive one and this is some obscure features which are not really necessary. The brush heads are expensive to replace but generic ones are surely cheaper.
    Zimc
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/18/2021
    Good quality
    I'm happy with this item. The smaller head allows for better cleaning of back teeth, and the reminder beeps to move to next section of the mouth are helpful.
    Mary G
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/14/2021
    Sonicare vs oral B
    I've been using electric toothbrushes for 25 years. I've tried them all and Sonicare is the one I prefer. It cleans well and is gentler than the Oral B products in my opinion. I bought this one on sale so I'm good for another few years of performance toothbrushing !
    Powderpig
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/13/2021
    Not great for tooth sensitivity
    I have very sensitive gums and teeth, and I find the vibration is too intense and was making my tooth sensitivity worse. Also, it's very hard not to spray toothpaste everywhere. I'm not sure I'll keep using this.
    Holly
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/26/2021
    Soft teeth brush
    Got it for around 2 weeks. The brush is very soft. I don‘t feel it hard or hurt on my sensitive teeth. Still learning and trying to use it correctly and effectively. I have total confidence in Phillips products. Hope my teeth get 7x cleaner and reduce teeth cleaning time in dental clinic.
    Cacasiu
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/09/2021
    Would not purchase again
    I would give this zero star if I could. I bought this in mid June and it already stopped working. It sounds like the motor is dying, even when fully charged. I bought this to replace the previous Philips toothbrush that broke down (that should've been a clue as to how poorly made these toothbrushes are). I still had some toothbrush heads left so bought another Philips. Big mistake.
    Andy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/26/2021
    Great toothbrush
    I had purchased another brand. It pales in the ability to clean my teeth verses the Phillips sonic care. I wish the replacement heads weren't so expensive.
    Ken
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/20/2021
    Basic simple and well made
    Arrived very well packed and charged enough to use immediately. Good feel to the pink nonslip surface. Operates very strongly yet quietly. Fit already-owned brushheads, fortunately. All around fine value. I didn't ever use the different settings on the previous model. This has but one and it's fine.
    OneWhoHatesPolyester
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/29/2021
    Best on market!
    In my opinion, this brand of electric toothbrush is the best being sold! I have used ever since my dentist did my gum surgery. She had told me prior to the surgery, she would not guarantee the outcome, unless I switched to this type of toothbrush. It worked!
    Frances
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/24/2021
    Philips Sonacare 2100 - simple, quiet and cleans!
    I was looking for a quieter electric toothbrush with no frills and is easy to manuever in my mouth without bumping around. This toothbrush fits the bill and is gentle but, cleans thoroughly. The unit is lightweight and not fat or clumsey for me to hold when I brush either. I am happy so far!
    Judi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/16/2021
    Great Style, Feel and Price
    My dental assistant recommended an electric toothbrush. She complimented my daily flossing and brushing but said I'd remove more plaque using an electric toothbrush. This came up in a work conversation and my co-worker said an electric toothbrush is a real game-changer; no more fuzzy or furry teeth sensation even after brushing. Both were correct! This product does the job so well and I like the timer feature so I can ensure I am brushing an adequate length of time. The style, feel and price of this product are all very good. I strongly recommend purchase for those wanting to up their dental hygiene routine.
    TaskMO
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/08/2021
    Sonic Care
    Wow! This is like going to the dentist. I can't use it every day because it is too aggressive. So much so that it throws the toothpaste off as soon as you turn it on. I'm sure it is designed that way and it probably functions as it should, but I just can't take that much vibration on my teeth every day. And be very careful NOT to accidentally bump your teeth with the plastic wand. I will recommend with reservations. If you want something that is aggressive, this is for you. If you are very sensitive, maybe not.
    Kim
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/17/2021
    Not as I remembered
    This hurt my teeth. I have used Sonicare in the past and did not have any difficulties. This time my teeth hurt while using it and afterwards. I cannot use it while on. I use it like a regular toothbrush now. I do like the size of the brush to get into small spaces.
    jo
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/14/2021
    Extremely tough toothbrush!
    Feels like a jackhammer in my mouth. Very uncomfortable and felt as if it didn't do a good job cleaning teeth properly.
    BEST
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/05/2021
    A Dud and can't return it! :(
    Has never seemed to work great. I just thought I was pressing to hard or maybe it was my imagination. Come to find out it is faulty and my dentist says my teeth and Gomes have never been this bad. I am just 2 weeks past my 90 day return window. This is why I usually buy from amazon and not Walmart. I can't return it now.
    Judith
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/22/2021
    Love this toothbrush!
    I am Sharing this review as part of the Sonicare Prestige Sweepstakes. I have had this one for a year now. I got the pastel pink. As with all my other sonicare toothbrush's this one has worked great. My teeth and gums are so healthy and my dentist is always impressed at checkups.
    Warina
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/23/2020
    Cleans the same as the $200 version.
    Same cleaning and quality as the $200 version. Yep - I had purchased the $200 Sonicare Diamond toothbrush from Costco. It quit on me after 8 months. I think it's because the $200 version has 5 different settings and the toothbrush constantly shifted from one setting to another - very irritating. I bought this simpler version. Rotates and cleans just as fast, uses the same brush heads and it has only one setting. Perfect - I don't need those other superfluous settings (Whitening, Deep Clean, Sensitive, Gum Care, etc.). I'm so glad I took a chance on this version. I was afraid the quality would be subpar but that's not the case! It's perfect and cleans just as well as the $200 version
    Sandra