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Philips Sonicare 3 Series gum health rechargeable electric toothbrush HX6631

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
70
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656 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 929 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Cleaning
 273
brush, gums, dentist, sonicare, clean
+100%
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" ...  And, it was noticed during the first brush. ... I rarely have to charge it and I brush my teeth 2x a day.  ...  "
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" ...  And, it was noticed during the first brush. ... I rarely have to charge it and I brush my teeth 2x a day.  ...  "
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" ...  love this tooth brush.  ...  "
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" ...  My mouth feels cleaner and I am taking better care of my teeth.  ...  "
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" ...  My mouth feels cleaner and I am taking better care of my teeth.  ...  "
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" ...  Great to have that after the dentist feel on my teeth every day.  ...  "
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" ...  With a regular toothbrush I tend to brush too hard and I usually spend 5 minutes scrubbing my teeth only to feel like they're not very clean. ... It does take some getting used to but so far I'm able to brush my entire mouth in 2 minutes and my teeth have that just came from the dentist feel when I'm done. ... I also love the compact brush head that it came with as full sized brushes are too big for me.  ...  "
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" ...  With a regular toothbrush I tend to brush too hard and I usually spend 5 minutes scrubbing my teeth only to feel like they're not very clean. ... It does take some getting used to but so far I'm able to brush my entire mouth in 2 minutes and my teeth have that just came from the dentist feel when I'm done. ... I also love the compact brush head that it came with as full sized brushes are too big for me.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 108
sonicare, died, years ago, ago, brush
+70%
-30%
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" ...  I've been using it for close to a year now and it's still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using it for close to a year now and it's still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used it for a week now and I wish I'd bought it sooner.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used it for a week now and I wish I'd bought it sooner.  ...  "
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" ...  i had an older electric for years and finally replaced it.  ...  "
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" ...  We shall see what the dentist says in a few months!  ...  "
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" ...  It’s definately a lot better than regular brushing and i wish I’d tried it years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s definately a lot better than regular brushing and i wish I’d tried it years ago.  ...  "
Comfort
 96
clean, teeth feel, dentist, mouth, toothbrush
+90%
-10%
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" ...  My mouth feels cleaner and I am taking better care of my teeth.  ...  "
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" ...  My mouth feels cleaner and I am taking better care of my teeth.  ...  "
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" ...  Great to have that after the dentist feel on my teeth every day.  ...  "
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" ...  teeth feel very clean after using this thing.  ...  "
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" ...  This style of Sonicare has a stem friction fitting for the brush.  ...  "
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" ...  I hesitated on dropping this much money on a toothbrush, despite my dentist's recommendations, but it really feels like it does a much better job of cleaning than a manual toothbrush.  ...  "
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" ...  Brushing teeth is easier now and less of a chore.  ...  "
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" ...  It would get five stars IF it had a shaft that offered a bit easier grip.  ...  "
Shave Quality
 95
teeth, dentist, electric toothbrush, sonicare, brush
+99%
-1%
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" ...  I have sensitive receding gums and it is noticeably easier and softer on my gums than a manual toothbrush. ... I rarely have to charge it and I brush my teeth 2x a day.  ...  "
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" ...  I have sensitive receding gums and it is noticeably easier and softer on my gums than a manual toothbrush. ... I rarely have to charge it and I brush my teeth 2x a day.  ...  "
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" ...  i like this one better than my old braun.  ...  "
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" ...  Great to have that after the dentist feel on my teeth every day.  ...  "
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" ...  Every dentist I've seen has recommended I purchase an electric toothbrush but I put it off due to the cost. ... With a regular toothbrush I tend to brush too hard and I usually spend 5 minutes scrubbing my teeth only to feel like they're not very clean. ... It does take some getting used to but so far I'm able to brush my entire mouth in 2 minutes and my teeth have that just came from the dentist feel when I'm done. ... I'm so excited about brushing with this toothbrush that I'm even brushing more regularly than I did before.  ...  "
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" ...  Every dentist I've seen has recommended I purchase an electric toothbrush but I put it off due to the cost. ... With a regular toothbrush I tend to brush too hard and I usually spend 5 minutes scrubbing my teeth only to feel like they're not very clean. ... It does take some getting used to but so far I'm able to brush my entire mouth in 2 minutes and my teeth have that just came from the dentist feel when I'm done. ... I'm so excited about brushing with this toothbrush that I'm even brushing more regularly than I did before.  ...  "
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" ...  I got a Sonicare on the recommendation of my dentist. ... Before I could tell my dentist I took her advice and got this toothbrush, she complimented me on my improved brushing job and noticed a big improvement.  ...  "
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" ...  I got a Sonicare on the recommendation of my dentist. ... Before I could tell my dentist I took her advice and got this toothbrush, she complimented me on my improved brushing job and noticed a big improvement.  ...  "
Charging
 63
charger, weeks, 3 weeks, toothbrush, long time
+79%
-21%
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" ...  It came charged and ready to use .  ...  "
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" ...  The charge holds for over a week with daily use and the travel case has been very convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  It charges quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  I can use it for about two weeks for one charge.  ...  "
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" ...  Mine runs for about two weeks between charges, using it twice a day and running it for the full two minute cycle. ... It charges by induction, so there's nothing to plug in - you just set it on the charger base when it needs a charge.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery lasts way longer than expected, although there is a noticeable drop in intensity if you go more than two weeks without charging.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery lasts way longer than expected, although there is a noticeable drop in intensity if you go more than two weeks without charging.  ...  "
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" ...  They work great and a charge lasts for a little no time.  ...  "
Price
 54
worth, toothbrush, worth the price, worth every penny, investment
+89%
-11%
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" ...  This one seemed like the best budget option that is still really high quality.  ...  "
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" ...  This one seemed like the best budget option that is still really high quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  great toothbrush for the money,  ...  "
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" ...  great toothbrush for the money,  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
Battery Life
 49
charge, battery life, long time, lasts, holds a charge
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Also, the battery is great!  ...  "
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" ...  Also, the battery is great!  ...  "
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" ...  It came charged and ready to use .  ...  "
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" ...  I can use it for about two weeks for one charge.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a little bigger than some other sonic toothbrushes, but it seems to have a bigger battery pack as well.  ...  "
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" ...  They work great and a charge lasts for a little no time.  ...  "
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" ...  Also the battery lasts forever. ... I probably charge it once a month.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds charge (so far 1 week)  ...  "
Marketplace
 46
expected, wrong, works as advertised, went back, standard packaging
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It definitely performed as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  all good as expected  ...  "
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" ...  juat what i needed thanks  ...  "
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" ...  Great product, value and service.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a replacement product.  ...  "
Ease of Cleaning
 44
teeth, cleaning, gums, dentist, teeth have never
+100%
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" ...  It seems easy to maintain and clean as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Ever since I started using it, my dentist has very little work to do when I go in for a cleaning.  ...  "
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" ...  It's harder to clean compared to the newer models, but works good enough.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels like it cleans really well.  ...  "
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" ...  my teeth have never felt cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  my teeth have never felt cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes cleaning teeth easy!  ...  "
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" ...  There are more options, and it stays cleaner.  ...  "
Overall performance
 35
variable speed function, three different speeds, speeds, speed, good job
+100%
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" ...  I am so happy I was able to ease myself into it, because even the first speed was a bit of a shock to my gums.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job.  ...  "
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" ...  This toothbrush is much faster than my old one and does a good job.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 33
tooth, love this tooth, great tooth brush, good tooth brush, best
+100%
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" ...  love this tooth brush.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the first electric tooth brush I have tried in the past 40 years.  ...  "
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" ...  Best power tooth brush I have owned  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent tooth brush!  ...  "
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" ...  The most previous purchase of this tooth brush we have been using for many years.  ...  "
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" ...  The best and most awesome tooth brush there is!  ...  "
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" ...  The best and most awesome tooth brush there is!  ...  "
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" ...  GOOD TOOTH BRUSH, WORTH IT FOR THE PRICE!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 31
easy, sonicare, clean as well, unnecessary features, transitioning
+100%
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" ...  It seems easy to maintain and clean as well.  ...  "
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" ...  The Sonicare is great to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hold and have enough features--no unnecessary features, just the ones that we value most.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hold and have enough features--no unnecessary features, just the ones that we value most.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and works great.  ...  "
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" ...  I have gum disease, and my dentist recommended use.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice, still trying to learn how to use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice, still trying to learn how to use it.  ...  "
Design
 27
finish, levels, feeling, dentist, solid green
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Had the older "classic" style, before. ... #1 advantage over older model is the design .  ...  "
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" ...  It's the dark side of special needs parenting .  ...  "
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" ...  I really like this style.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like this style.  ...  "
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" ...  feel like I have been at the dentist !  ...  "
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" ...  feel like I have been at the dentist !  ...  "
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" ...  My old Sonicare had a rubbery finish that made it nice and grippy.  ...  "
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" ...  My old Sonicare had a rubbery finish that made it nice and grippy.  ...  "
Build Quality
 24
finish, works great, year, using, tighter
+79%
-21%
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" ...  I've been using it for close to a year now and it's still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using it for close to a year now and it's still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is smooth except for a few raised nubs on the back side. ... My old model is made of material that is easy to grip even if the shaft becomes wet.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy, soft, and the results are smooth as pearl teeth  ...  "
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" ...  Easy, soft, and the results are smooth as pearl teeth  ...  "
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" ...  They just fell apart and sounded like jackhammers.  ...  "
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" ...  My old Sonicare had a rubbery finish that made it nice and grippy.  ...  "
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" ...  My old Sonicare had a rubbery finish that made it nice and grippy.  ...  "
For Kids
 23
kids, wife, sonicare, series, niece
+100%
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" ...  Happily bought a second one for my wife who loves it as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Happily bought a second one for my wife who loves it as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought one for myself and one for my son.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband and he loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband and he loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  This would be a great toothbrush for kids to make sure that they are brushing for the right amount of time.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my child to improve their dental hygiene.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my child to improve their dental hygiene.  ...  "
Product As Described
 21
works as advertised, exactly, advertised, upload, taken
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It definitely performed as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  all good as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Performs as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Features
 21
toothbrush, quad, brush, sonicare, full strength
+90%
-10%
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" ...  The learning mode was super helpful in adjusting to the brush.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hold and have enough features--no unnecessary features, just the ones that we value most.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hold and have enough features--no unnecessary features, just the ones that we value most.  ...  "
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" ...  I also find the quad pace timer was very important function.  ...  "
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" ...  This model gives me all the functions I need.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the features of this toothbrush.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, great toothbrush with 3 simple modes. ... I only use the highest mode, the other two modes could be useful for sensitive areas I suppose.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a good compromise of price and function  ...  "
Size
 20
travel case, small, compact, well, useful
+100%
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" ...  I was using it as a travel toothbrush initially and was impressed with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the small head as its easier to get in small spaces.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the small head as its easier to get in small spaces.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, easy to handle.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, easy to handle.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits easily into my travel bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits easily into my travel bag.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like the more compact design and the travel case.  ...  "
For Travel
 18
travel case, toothbrush, could easily, week trip without, traveling
+100%
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" ...  Would recommend it to anyone as easy enough to transport on a trip.  ...  "
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" ...  Would recommend it to anyone as easy enough to transport on a trip.  ...  "
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" ...  I was using it as a travel toothbrush initially and was impressed with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it on my recent China trip and had no problems charging it on both 110/220, Been using Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes for 2+ years now and noticed improvement in gum health and clean teeth.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought it specifically for the purpose of traveling/being away from home and it holds up without any issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent to take on trips.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent to take on trips.  ...  "
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" ...  That's great for me since I won't have to pack a charger for a vacation trip or visit to the relatives.  ...  "
Hair
 17
toothbrush, teeth, electric toothbrush, brush head, years
+94%
-6%
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" ...  i like this one better than my old braun.  ...  "
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" ...  i had an older electric for years and finally replaced it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a basic sonicare toothbrush 2years ago for my husband.  ...  "
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" ...  I used to use an Oral-B electric toothbrush for years but unfortunately I think the rapid spinning of the brush head, like an electric sander, contributed to my gum loss.  ...  "
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" ...  The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because on occasion, I will attach the toothbrush head and it makes an irritating and annoying rattling noise that sounds as if the head is loose.  ...  "
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" ...  It makes my teeth feel so clean and nice, and the small brush head fits into those back corners of my mouth so I can make sure every little area is covered.  ...  "
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" ...  I really love the toothbrush head.  ...  "
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" ...  I really love the toothbrush head.  ...  "
Setup
 14
visit, upper, treatment, transitioning, telling
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Love it, make sure to read and follow the instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Love it, make sure to read and follow the instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  I told him I'd rather get it on Amazon, and I did.  ...  "
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" ...  Transitioning from a manual to the Sonicare was painless and easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Transitioning from a manual to the Sonicare was painless and easy.  ...  "
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" ...  My last visit showed noticeable improvement in my dental hygiene .  ...  "
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" ...  My last visit showed noticeable improvement in my dental hygiene .  ...  "
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" ...  Upon arrival the instructions were very clear.  ...  "
Delivery
 14
toothbrush, delivery, box, shocked, shipping
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Great toothbrush and good service on delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Great toothbrush and good service on delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Came on time & works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Came on time & works great!  ...  "
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" ...  I love the toothbrush and then no hassle Packaging.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the toothbrush and then no hassle Packaging.  ...  "
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" ...  as described fast shipping thanks  ...  "
As Gift
 13
christmas, loves, tacky, relative, recipient
+85%
-15%
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" ...  on gift list so hopefully it is what they expect.  ...  "
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" ...  on gift list so hopefully it is what they expect.  ...  "
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" ...  I know I’ll be giving this as Christmas presents this year.  ...  "
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" ...  I know I’ll be giving this as Christmas presents this year.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband and he loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband and he loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Wife loves this! ... It made an excellent birthday gift!  ...  "
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" ...  bought as a christmas gift my son loved it  ...  "
Wash Programs
 12
settings, brush, intensity, timer, sonicare
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It has 3 settings and an automatic turn off after 2 minutes of brushing.  ...  "
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" ...  It has 3 settings and an automatic turn off after 2 minutes of brushing.  ...  "
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" ...  The Sonicare 3 is a great entry with three power settings and four 30 second timer intervals (2 minutes total).  ...  "
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" ...  I am also very happy with the two min timer.  ...  "
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" ...  The learning mode was super helpful in adjusting to the brush. ... The timer ensures that you spend enough time brushing.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a great timer function, so you know how long to brush.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, great toothbrush with 3 simple modes. ... I only use the highest mode, the other two modes could be useful for sensitive areas I suppose.  ...  "
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" ...  She also really likes the different intensity settings.  ...  "
Returns
 12
amazon, returned, return, wrong, sonicare
+58%
-42%
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" ...  this is a replacement product.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a replacement product.  ...  "
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" ...  Finally died and so, of course, I purchased another one.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned the Series 2 for a Series 3 and it's awesome!  ...  "
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" ...  I told him I'd rather get it on Amazon, and I did.  ...  "
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" ...  My third one .  ...  "
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" ...  My third one .  ...  "
Fit
 11
brush, vibration, travel, seal, rolling
+82%
-18%
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" ...  This style of Sonicare has a stem friction fitting for the brush.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is smooth except for a few raised nubs on the back side.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits easily into my travel bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits easily into my travel bag.  ...  "
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" ...  They just fell apart and sounded like jackhammers.  ...  "
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" ...  The included hard case is convenient for traveling, so it doesn't get turned on in your bag accidentally and also keeps the brush head away from the rest of the junk rolling around my bag.  ...  "
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" ...  The included hard case is convenient for traveling, so it doesn't get turned on in your bag accidentally and also keeps the brush head away from the rest of the junk rolling around my bag.  ...  "
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" ...  It is slim, fits in your mouth comfortably, simple to use and has low to high levels.  ...  "
Capacity
 10
west, virginia, vanity, office, motorhome
+100%
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" ...  Love it --- easy to use, takes up little room on the vanity.  ...  "
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" ...  Love it --- easy to use, takes up little room on the vanity.  ...  "
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" ...  Will buy more for my family.  ...  "
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" ...  Will buy more for my family.  ...  "
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" ...  Works good , wouldn't recommend for people from West Virginia, 😂!  ...  "
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" ...  Works good , wouldn't recommend for people from West Virginia, 😂!  ...  "
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" ...  Have the larger one in our household. ... This is perfect for our motorhome.  ...  "
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" ...  Have the larger one in our household. ... This is perfect for our motorhome.  ...  "

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Specifications

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Size:  656 meters
656 meters
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