Name: Philips Sonicare - Essence Electric Toothbrush - White/Blue
Brand: Philips Sonicare
SKU: 3848022
Rating: 4.6 (316 reviews)

Key Specs
- Timer: true
- Pause Function: true
- Compatible Replacement Brush Heads: true
- Number of Brushing Modes: 1
- Number of Brushing Speeds: 1
- Rechargeable: true
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Number of Brush Heads Included: 1
General
- Product Name: Essence Electric Toothbrush
- Brand: Philips Sonicare
- Model Number: HX5611/01
- Color: White/Blue
Dimensions
- Product Width: 3.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 8.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 4.35 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 1.14 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Timer: true
- Pause Function: true
- Brushing Modes: Daily clean
- Brush Movement: Side to side vibration (sonic)
- Ergonomic Design: true
- Sensors: Pressure (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Built-in Dryer: false
- Cleaning Modes: Brush
- Display Type: None
- Compatible Replacement Brush Heads: true
- Brush Head Recognition: true
- Brush Head Replacement Reminder: false
- Form Factor: Electric toothbrush (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
Performance
- Number of Brushing Modes: 1
- Number of Brushing Speeds: 1
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Chemistry: Nickel-metal hydride
- Interval Timer: true
- Maximum Runtime: 2 minutes
- Indicator Light(s): None
- Glass Charger: true
- Detachable Cord: false
- Voltage: 220 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
Connectivity
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
Included
- Number of Toothbrushes Included: 1
- Number of Brush Heads Included: 1
- Travel Case Included: false
- Sanitizer Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
Other
- UPC: 075020048776

Maintain healthy gums and teeth with this Philips Sonicare Essence HX5611/01 toothbrush, which features plaque-fighting sonic technology and an angled brush head for hard-to-reach areas. A Smartimer helps keep track of brush time for a thorough clean.

Easy-to-use control button: For simple operation.
Sonic technology: Cleans between teeth and at your gumline to remove plaque and stains.
Smartimer 2-minute timer: Encourages thorough brushing.
Angled brush head: Helps to reach back teeth.
Soft rubber grip: For comfortable control.
Rechargeable NiMH battery: Lasts up to 2 weeks on a full charge. Battery status indicator lets you know when it is time to recharge.

Whats Included

Essence Electric Toothbrush

Q: Are these compatible with the HX5100? If not, do you have replacement heads that are?

A: Hello! The Sonicare Essence toothbrush handle will accept any screw-on (E-Series) Sonicare replacement toothbrush heads.

Q: Does this unit come with the charger?

A: Yes it comes with the charger

Q: Will this work for a nine year old

A: no it is horrible

Q: Will the Bernito replacement brush heads fit this toothbrush?

A: Hello! Philips Sonicare does not recommend deviating with alternate product lines.

Q: Is this toothbrush I'm supposed to blink constantly..

A: Mine stops blinking once fully charged.

Q: Is it normal for a light to consistently flash when toothbrush on charger

A: Until it's done charging. But after you use it for 2 minutes, it takes a while to recharge.

Q: Does this shoot water between your teeth?? Where does the water come from ??

A: No, this model does not include the water jet feature.

Q: How do you get the head off to change? Took first one back because I couldn't get it. Having same issue with second one!

A: It's all in one. Screw off brush. Replace that.

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the Essence Electric Toothbrush's excellent cleaning ability and long battery life. Many appreciate its ease of use and affordable price, while some mention the built-in timer as a helpful feature. A few users noted the toothbrush is a bit loud and that replacement brush heads can be difficult to source.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for good dental care.
My wife is a dental hygienist and noted that, even though I was known to be a very good brusher, I still had build up of tartar, plaque and stain that she would have to scrape off every 6 months. I bought a 2 pack of these years ago someplace and now get great brushing reviews at every cleaning. I am a daily coffee drinker and the stains are no longer a problem. Tartar and plaque are near non existent. I'm on my 3rd one. I found you can get these to last 4 - 5 years. After the charge gets to where it only lasts for 4 or so days I keep it on the charger continuously and have been able to stretch it easily another year or so beyond that. You'll know when it's no longer able to hold a charge. That's the time to replace it if you're a value oriented guy like me. (although my wife just say's I'm "cheap").
Posted 10 years ago by AaronSales
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product - Great price
This toothbrush is excellent. I bought one from Best Buy last year and just bought two more from Best Buy to give as Christmas gifts this year. I always thought they pushed this toothbrush on me at the dentist to make money, but I finally decided to get one and boy does it work. My teeth feel much cleaner after brushing with Sonicare than with a manual brush. The price is right too. You can get it at almost any retailer but I choose BB because I get 5% off, free shipping, and can use rewards. I'm sure the higher end models of the Sonicare line may be even better than this one, but for the price, I think it's an excellent investment as oral health is of utmost importance.
Posted 10 years ago by BonzaiCowgirl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great electric toothbrush
I have used different electric toothbrushes and have to say this is one of the best. The battery last for a couple of weeks without having to be recharged. I feel a difference in the cleanliness of my teeth using the electric toothbrush vs a traditional toothbrush. I also appreciate the timer on the brush that automatically shuts the toothbrush off. I had definitely not been brushing my teeth long enough all these years. The price is great and the replacement heads are really reasonable too.
Posted 6 years ago by Brookewithane