Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using a popular competing electric toothbrush for my daily brushing needs for at least a few months. I was happy with the brush I was using, but I’m even happier with this Philips Sonicare. The brush heads of the electric toothbrush I had been using are round, operate by rotational oscillation, and had a much lower oscillating frequency than the Phillips Sonicare. This results in two noticeable and important differences. The brush I had been using felt sort of like a jackhammer in my mouth; a rough experience. The Sonicare, on the other hand, feels soft and light, though at times the bristles tickle my gums. Secondly, the design of my older brush heads was such that it tended to float right over deep crevices in between my teeth, requiring extra work. The Sonicare, however, with its long bristles and side-to-side oscillation, does a wonderful job of cleaning these crevices on a single pass. The higher oscillation frequency of the Sonicare has the unfortunate side-effect of flinging more toothpaste out of my mouth (and onto the vanity mirror and other surfaces). My older electric brush came with a covered cradle for brush heads, whereas this Sonicare does not; a feature I would have liked to have. The 30-second quadrant timer indication is slightly disappointing, and can potentially be confused with the pressure warning, both of which my previous brush handled better. In general, though, this brush has a nice set of features which most people will likely find entirely adequate. Despite some minor shortcomings, this Philips Sonicare provides the best home teeth cleaning experience among the solutions I’ve tried, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone with teeth.

This is my second Phillips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush and if you've never had one, just get it! They are so convenient and easy to use. This model is a little bit of a step up from my previous model. Battery life has always been great with these. Features and modes are cool at first but if you're like me you will seldom (if ever) change it after trying them out when you first use it. This one has a pressure sensitive feedback that will warn you if you are using too much pressure and train you to stop doing so. For the price point, I think this is the best model to get too. It has a little less fancy charger and case but they work. Not worth the money to go up to the DiamondClean in my opinion.

I have the black version of the Sonicare 5100. The toothbrush came in light packaging with the brush, brush head, travel case and charger, along with documentation. The packaging was nice and neat. The brush itself had a little bit of a charge but I went ahead and charged it overnight. I have not had to recharge it as of yet. The buttons for the on and settings have a rubber coating over them and are super sensitive to the touch. I have accidentally turned the brush off during brushing due to putting to much pressure on the buttons while brushing. I do wish that the sensitivity would be a little less. There are three modes of brushing clean, white and gum care. The brush head does not sit flush on the main part of the brush. I have tried pushing it on the main handle a little more but that still has not helped. The box states that it has a pressure head but while brushing I do not feel that it cleans the teeth as well as previous models, but it still does a good job getting them clean. The brush head is a little hard and rattles hard when putting a little pressure on the teeth. I would recommend doing a light touch when brushing. I do love the Sonicare line and would recommend the brush but keep those little things in mind. I say its a buy.

This is my first electric toothbrush. I wasn't sure what to expect after using a traditional toothbrush for years. After cleaning my teeth and gums with it, my mouth felt cleaner than when using a traditional toothbrush. It tingles and felt a little weird at first, but I eventually got used to it. When putting toothpaste on the brush head, be sure to put it inside your mouth before turning it on. If not, you will get splatter all over your bathroom mirror and wall. Be sure to turn it off before taking it out of your mouth as well. I didn't find this in the instructions. I had to learn it the hard way.

The Philips Sonicare is a decent and capable electric toothbrush and being a new user of electric brushes, I can attest that it is quite comfortable to use event if this is your first one. It has a feature that increases the vibration of the brush as you brush more and more, which helps getting accustomed to the new system. Also, they have a variety of heads for different needs which is very good. The charging station is small and sleek, and it charges quite quickly. My one disappointment is when the brush rests on the charging station, it is very easy for me to tip it over - I needed to place it someplace out of the way. Overall it's a very good toothbrush.

I would give 5 stars if the replacement toothbrush was more economical. After 3 years of using this toothbrush, I can say that it's a one-way trip, I cannot go back to traditional ones because it's like going to the dentist for a clean every time I brush with it. It's quite durable and the battery still lasts 10 days plus. I have not tried Oral electric toothbrush but it seems too bulky and noisy compared to the Philips. I may be looking for a replacement and interestingly the models have not changed in 3 years !

This toothbrush cannot be duplicated. Ive tried all the brands besides this one. Finally I broke down and spent the money. All this time i didn’t realize what I was missing out on. Nobody is paying me unfortunately, im just some regular guy impressed with this gadget. This is a great gift i think. People will appreciate this after they’ve tried it.

The Sonicare toothbrush is great. My dentist loves that I am using it.

Outstanding results!! Teeth feel as clean as if I just left the hygenist . One of my smarter purchases.

Great toothbrush. Also, a nice value. My old brush died after about 6 years so this one is similar.

My wife loves this electric tooth brush. Built in timer ensures that you are given the correct amount of time of brushing to combat cavities. Nice product.

excellent toothbrush! works exactly as advertised and is very easy to use. l

Perfect for keeping teeth clean. Has safety measures to protect against too much pressure while brushing. This toothbrush is very durable.

I’ve tried 3 different electric toothbrushes and this one is by far the best. It does a great job but doesn’t work so furiously that it makes me worry I will damage my teeth or gums.

Product itself is a bit expensive, but comparatively to other electronic toothbrushes, it holds up well. Has 3 settings, Clean, White, and Gumcare. I don't seem to notice a difference between the 3, but it could just be me. I like that it has a sensor timer meaning every 25 seconds it pulses and beeps to let you know that you should move on to the next "zone" of your mouth. I also like that it has a pressure sensor that adjusts to the force of your brushing so you do not damage your teeth. I personally do not brush super hard but I know people that do. Overall there is nothing I do not like at this point. Tooth brush has held up and is effective. Only nitpicky thing I could suggest is to maybe have the brush heads in the same black color as the toothbrush so it looks better together. The white brush heads are clearly more compatible with the white toothbrush, not the black colored version.

It was good to have it charged up right out of the box. This model has a smaller charger base than my older model, and "impales" on it with a confirming chirp to let you know it's charging. The included brush head is the one for the normal "Clean" setting, but there are 2 other heads available for the Gums and White settings, available for purchase with discount codes included in the paperwork. The unit's instructions say that features like EasyStart (gradually increases brush vibration to max during first 14 days) and Quadpacer (unit "hiccups" every 30 seconds to signal you to move on to the next part of your mouth) can be disabled. It may be that the ProtectiveClean 1500 may get to the intensity and power level of my older Essence model after the 14 days. The manual states that "to achieve CLINICAL efficacy, EasyStart needs to be deactivated." I'd like to try that--but the manual doesn't tell how to "re-enable" it. There's the loss of one star in my rating. You can choose the other modes--Gums and White--which changes the intensity even with the standard Clean head. You must choose those modes BEFORE you press the power button. It came with a travel/storage case, and has a tiny reminder light that tells you 3 months has gone by and it's time to replace the brush head. It also has a sensor to let you know you are pressing too hard (the unit changes pitch and the brush vibrates like a bumble bee.) These Sonicare brushes do a great job at keeping plaque from building up on your teeth, and this one seems like it will do that just fine. The manual says it includes 2 brush heads, but mine came with only one.

I’ve been using a battery-operated tooth brush for several years and figured I try the Phillips Sonicare. Sadly, I was not impressed. The Sonicare comes with one brush, the handle, charger base and a plastic carrying case which holds the handle and two brushes. I found using the Sonicare to be difficult, especially once the handle got wet as it became slippery. There is a timer which turns the brush off after 3 minutes. You can just turn the unit on again if your brushing is longer than that. The brush speaks to the handle and senses how hard you are brushing and lets you know if it feels too much pressure. It also uses this information to determine when you should replace your brush. After using for a week, my teeth don’t feel any cleaner than when using my previous brush, and replacement heads are considerably more expensive than my battery ones. While the Phillips Sonicare does what its supposed to do, I can not recommend it to a friend.

I have always used a regular toothbrush but this has made my teeth cleaner and whiter in just a few days. Never going back.. the only issue I found is the sound is loud and feels like something you would hear at the dentist.

I've used regular spin-brushes for years so if you are expecting that type of feeling you will be surprised. With that said...this sonicare is excellent. It took me a while to get used to the feeling that the brush creates, but once that is over...it cleans really well. My teeth feel smooth and fresh after ever use. There are 3 modes that clean, white, and gum care. You can barely notice a difference but there is. It charges quickly and the stand is small. It doesn't look overly intrusive to your bathroom. Love it. One real quick tip, don't over load it with toothpaste and whatever you do, don't turn it on outside of your mouth. You'll have a mess to clean up.

I'm used to the Sonicare brand, and got this as an upgrade to an older model. Sonicare has always been a good quality, and the 5100 seems to be rugged and well-built as expected. For those not using a Sonicare, both my dentist and I highly recommend for the best in home dental care. The carrying/storage case is also a nice feature that I didn't have on an older model. New users will probably appreciate the pressure sensor, especially when getting used to the vigorous cleaning action of the Sonicare when first starting to use it. This model is one of the most affordable, and is well worth the investment to reduce costly dental work.