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Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Mid Blue HX5611 01
Last Updated: January 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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997
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408.23 grams
WEIGHT
34 meters
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Review Analysis - 914 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
242brush, cleaning, cleans, toothbrush, dentist
+90%
-10%
" ... Been using this brush for years. ... "
" ... Mouth feels clean all the time. ... "
" ... Cleans teeth well. ... "
" ... Well made tooth brush. ... "
" ... Dentists are amazed at my gums and teeth. ... "
" ... Gunks builds up under the brush unit ... "
" ... Leaves teeth feeling very clean. ... "
" ... The Sonic even feels cleaner. ... "
Battery Life
127charge, battery life, lasts, toothbrush, charged
+70%
-30%
" ... It stays charged for a long time. ... "
" ... Just got it so I do not know how long the battery will last. ... "
" ... Stays charged for a long time! ... "
" ... Battery lasts for weeks if not used and 2 if you are using it. ... "
" ... I've had this style before and hopefully it lasts as long as the lasts ones . ... "
" ... I've had one for about 15 years and finally needed to replace my original as the batter didn't seem to charge very well anymore. ... "
" ... The battery is good, but I won’t take it for travel. ... "
" ... Great toothbrush this is my second purchase the first lasted 6 years on the battery. ... "
Product Reliability
112months, lasted, died, stopped working, sonicare
+47%
-53%
" ... Unit didn't hold a charge after having for only 2 months. ... "
" ... I've had this toothbrush since August and it's already stopped working. ... "
" ... My previous sonicare lasted 10 years. ... "
" ... I brought this brush in March, it's been not working since July. ... "
" ... After three months, the unit had to start being recharged more often. ... "
" ... However, after 7 months of use it has completely stopped working. ... "
" ... This toothbrush stopped working in less than a year. ... "
" ... His has stopped working in less than a year. ... Mine will work for about 45 seconds then stop, so I’m sure it will completely stop working soon. ... "
Charging
78charger, charging, toothbrush, battery, charged
+56%
-44%
" ... Battery lasts almost two weeks, if I don't bother charging it (which I usually do weekly), so don't need to bother with the charger for short trips. ... "
" ... Easy to charge. ... "
" ... Great to clean teeth, really like the charging port, a liittle harder to take with you if you are traveling ... "
" ... Outside of the wall charging requirement, the battery life will last you several cycles, so no need to fret if you are away from power for a few days. ... "
" ... the battery life is a surprise even as it last longer than i thought it would between charges. ... "
" ... Love it, charged the first day and haven't charged it for a month already ... "
" ... Always amazed how long the battery lasts even when it’s not charged ... "
" ... I've thrown my toothbrush into my weekend bag without the charger, and the battery is great for many days (I've not tested its limit, but more than 4 days! ... "
Price
73money, worth, value, toothbrush, cost
+92%
-8%
" ... This a wonderful toothbrush for the price! ... All of the Sonic products I’ve purchased have been worth the money! ... "
" ... The one I had cost me $135 new. ... "
" ... The price for bursh heads from Philip is way too expensive. ... "
" ... However - THE PRICE WAS RIGHT! ... "
" ... Love this toothbrush, especially for the price! ... "
" ... You just cant beat this product. ... "
" ... Best toothbrush for the money ... "
" ... Well worth buying. ... "
Comfort
49head, toothbrush, teeth feel, brush, gums
+73%
-27%
" ... does the job , feels right , I use it to brush my teeth ... "
" ... Teeth feel much cleaner, I like the two minute shut off. ... "
" ... Love them.work great my teeth feel awesome ... "
" ... My teeth feel slick and smooth. ... "
" ... My teeth and gums feel so good after use. ... "
" ... I had forgotten after al these years how good it feels after brushing teeth with a sonicare. ... "
" ... It is more comfortable to use than the skinny models. ... "
" ... It makes me feel like my teeth are polished. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
33teeth, cleans, cleaning, really, easy to clean
+88%
-12%
" ... My teeth have never felt so clean! ... "
" ... I feel it has whitened my teeth and deeper cleaning. ... "
" ... The design is well thought out, easy to clean and it works well. ... "
" ... It only takes a matter of seconds to clean the bottom ball on my barbell and it stays smooth and clean feeling for the rest of the day. ... "
" ... Also, you need to clean the inside of the brushes. ... "
" ... I love this cleaner. ... "
" ... My teeth were so clean! ... "
" ... Whitens and cleans and just FEELS good. ... "
Build Quality
31head, handle, broke, durable, brush
+45%
-55%
" ... Gaps in the construction will hold on to water and residue and create a very gross build up ... "
" ... it because it fur had cracked open. ... "
" ... I only replaced it because the grips had worn down. ... "
" ... You would think it would be so simple like the other ones by just changing the plastic head and brush. ... You have to replace the entire head, made of metal and plastic ! ... "
" ... The rubber covering the on/off button has become worn after 2+ years. ... "
" ... I returned this product right when I got it & saw it was in parts you had to screw together. ... "
" ... the mold goes absolutely crazy. ... I don't understand why they didn't design this thing to NOT have a weird, moist mold chamber at the handle/brush junction. ... "
" ... hard to believe but the mechanics inside the head are broken already! ... "
For Travel
24traveling, battery, trip, trips, toothbrush
+83%
-17%
" ... Travels well, battery charge can last me a week on the road. ... "
" ... Also own battery operated for travel. ... However this one would be good for travel as well. ... "
" ... I use at home and travel. ... Most trips 9 days or fewer. ... "
" ... The battery is good, but I won’t take it for travel. ... "
" ... Replacement for prior model that I forgot at hotel. ... "
" ... When I did some out of town traveling I threw in my bag without the charger and hod no issues for four days without charging! ... "
" ... Like it so much bought 2 more to put in our travel bag ... "
" ... It is not that great for travel, but it is not a deal breaker due to its low price during sales and great coupon saving. ... "
Returns
22replacement, replace, unopened, send, returning
+18%
-82%
" ... Waste of money, wish I could return it! ... "
" ... I called the company and received a replacement. ... In 5 days the exact same issue happened to the replacement. ... "
" ... could not return an unopened package ordered by Mistake! ... "
" ... I don't even know if it worths the effort to send it back for replacement anymore. ... "
" ... I don’t think I can even return it at this point. ... "
" ... So in a total It was used for less than 30 days but because I shelved it for so long I can’t return it. ... "
" ... Am unable to return this unopened product . ... "
" ... No return option on the menu. ... I look every where in the return option. ... "
For Kids
21bought, loves, son, daughter, kid
+95%
-5%
" ... Works well for kids! ... "
" ... Great tooth brush for kids ... "
" ... Holds charge, perfect for kids with braces. ... "
" ... Bought one for my adult son. ... "
" ... Daughter loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this one for my son. ... "
" ... I bought this for my dad he loves it ... "
" ... For daughter, she loves this toothbrush ... "
Size
21though, bulky, take, heavy, battery
+76%
-24%
" ... When you take this one apart, it will not come on in your suitcase (others will even when taken apart) so it is perfect for travel for at least a week without needing to take the charger. ... "
" ... The battery is good, but I won’t take it for travel. ... "
" ... This is such a good toothbrush and great size. ... "
" ... I use at home and travel. ... "
" ... it is handy ... "
" ... but it's surprisingly good to hold and kinda looks sturdy though a little bit heavy. ... "
" ... Also own battery operated for travel. ... However this one would be good for travel as well. ... "
" ... It's fairly easy to travel with, though a bit bulky. ... "
Marketplace
18replacement, like, review, received, please
+61%
-39%
" ... Works like oem ... "
" ... I saw many similar experience on amazon’s recent review. ... "
" ... It's like $20 for a box of six heads, find on Amazon! ... "
" ... It does the job just like my original. ... "
" ... I've always wanted to replace it and a good sale finally gave me the chance. ... "
" ... Received item as described, quick delivery, would buy from again, thanks! ... "
" ... Thanks glad to find a replacement. ... "
" ... Was recommended this toothbrush by my dentist, and I was also recommended to purchase it from Amazon. ... "
Ease of Use
17use, easy, well, little, get
+88%
-12%
" ... Is very durable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Like ease of use ... "
" ... Easiest to use ever. ... "
" ... It’s very convenient to use. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It's well made, easy to assemble and tough. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... Intuitive to use. ... "
As Gift
13one, bought, christmas, years, got
+100%
" ... Gave it as gift ... "
" ... It’s going to make a great gift. ... "
" ... It’s going to make a great gift. ... "
" ... a gift for my mother-in-law and father-in-law. ... "
" ... bought for a Christmas gift, after I bought one for myself. ... "
" ... At this price I bought one for everyone for Christmas. ... "
" ... I received one of these for Christmas gift years ago and it lasted about 10 years so when it died I wanted the same thing and I found it with this toothbrush. ... "
" ... Bought as a present for a friend. ... "
Delivery
13arrived, received, delivery, fast, described
+77%
-23%
" ... Product delivered without any damage. ... "
" ... I sure missed it from the time they died until I got the new one ordered and delivered. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly. ... "
" ... The cheapest listing may not have the quadra-pacer, so check the specs carefully before ordering. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price and delivery! ... "
" ... Received item as described, quick delivery, would buy from again, thanks! ... "
" ... Very happily received! ... "
Design
13looks, design flaw, pink, one, models
+54%
-46%
" ... looks sleek and attractive and works ... "
" ... The pink one is 4 dollars more than the blue one? ... "
" ... I have the blue, got my gf the pink. ... "
" ... The first lasted forever, but I like the design on this. ... "
" ... Keeps Your Smile Looking Great! ... "
" ... but it's surprisingly good to hold and kinda looks sturdy though a little bit heavy. ... "
Overall performance
11speed, gets the job, done, one, teeth
+91%
-9%
" ... This brush moved and vibrated do fast and at such a fast speed, it hurt my teeth and gums. ... "
" ... This one does the job and cost much less. ... "
" ... It takes a little getting used to for the feeling, but it does a wonderful job! ... "
" ... No frills economical model that gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... It really does a great job. ... "
" ... Perfect for the job ! ... "
Features
11timer, quadpacer, time, since, model
+64%
-36%
" ... I love the built in timer feature! ... "
" ... I like how you can turn off the feature that is used for first time users, that graduates them into it since it tickles when you use them for the first time. ... Since I'm not a beginner, it was nice to disable that feature. ... "
" ... I love the timer. ... "
" ... I like the timer. ... "
" ... Next time though, I will look for that feature. ... "
" ... The features were really good. ... "
" ... feature that I've counted on before. ... "
Fit
11head, water, brush, travel, sonicare
+45%
-55%
" ... Smaller than my Sonicare that died this fall after 7 years of use. ... "
" ... Holds water inside making it mold and unsanitary. ... "
" ... Gaps in the construction will hold on to water and residue and create a very gross build up ... "
" ... It was my first Sonicare of 3 and if I let things slide, even a little, it was horrifying as the cap covering the enclosed space once unscrewed revealed accumulated gunk. ... "
" ... You have to replace the entire head, made of metal and plastic ! ... "
" ... This is a little bulkier and doesn’t fit in the travel container that came with my previous toothbrush. ... "
User Manual
9toothbrush, using, much better, cleans, teeth
+89%
-11%
" ... Now I can pay as much for a good manual brush and have the sonicare for about the same price . ... "
" ... I believe that using a sonic toothbrush is far superior to a manual one. ... "
" ... Does a much better job than a manual. ... "
" ... Just needed something for a more through cleaning than manual. ... "
" ... Needed something better than manual brushing. ... "
" ... It cleans way better than a manual one. ... "
" ... So much better than the manual toothbrush I was using and cleans really well. ... "
" ... So much better than the manual toothbrush I was using and cleans really well. ... "
Water Usage
9toothbrush, mold, inside, flosser, clean
+33%
-67%
" ... I tried to clean it, water and a qtip did not work. ... "
" ... There seems to be a design fault because water seeps in through the unit. ... "
" ... Holds water inside making it mold and unsanitary. ... "
" ... A little hard to get out of the base when the base is mucked up with hard water. ... "
" ... If not, water collects and mold develops inside the toothbrush. ... "
" ... The toothbrush allows water and toothpaste to leak inside and creates mold. ... "
Sound Quality
7sound, weeks, used, noisy, electric
+43%
-57%
" ... Does not beep every 30 seconds, buzzes really loud and vibrates like something is loose. ... "
" ... I realize the product is going to make noise - I've had one in the past . ... but this sounded almost broken. ... "
" ... When I tried to fix it, the brush noise was terrible. ... "
" ... And the noise was awkward. ... "
Water Resistance
7mold, get, waterproof, wet, unit
+29%
-71%
" ... There seems to be a design fault because water seeps in through the unit. ... "
" ... Holds water inside making it mold and unsanitary. ... "
" ... Mold grows very quickly because the seal between the base of the toothbrush and the heads is not waterproof. ... "
" ... The casing is not sealed allowing water, toothpaste and saliva to get into the handle resulting in BLACK MOLD. ... "
" ... A little hard to get out of the base when the base is mucked up with hard water. ... "
Wash Programs
6two, modes, like, cleaning, brush
+100%
" ... I love the timer. ... "
" ... I like the timer. ... "
" ... Great for deep cleaning - like timer ... "
" ... It has a 2 minute timer so you use it long enough. ... "
" ... The 2 minute timer is very nice too. ... "
" ... I combine with mouth wash ... "
Shave Quality
6brush, type, teeth feel, peg, charge
+50%
-50%
" ... The vibration from toothbrush felt a lot weaker and it dies after a short brush and and won’t hold charge. ... "
" ... We have a couple of these with a peg type charge unit and peg type indention on the base of the brush. ... "
" ... We have a couple of these with a peg type charge unit and peg type indention on the base of the brush. ... "
Washing
5use, clean, automatic, love
+100%
" ... When I say clean, I mean a quick rinse. ... "
" ... Way more effective than my spin brush, and priced great. ... "
" ... I combine with mouth wash ... "
" ... I love this automatic toothbrush! ... "
Capacity
4bought, much, 4
+100%
" ... Everyone in the family uses it. ... "
" ... I bought 3 for all of my family members. ... "
" ... very good for family ... "
" ... Bought 4 for the family. ... "
Defective Delivery
4defective, delivered, arrived
+25%
-75%
" ... Now i am wondering if it was a defective product all along? ... "
" ... The product was defective. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken. ... "
Controls
3use, know, enough, click, 2
-100%
" ... After two year of normal use : brushing twice a day morning and night the on and off button FAIL. ... "
" ... The rubber covering the on/off button has become worn after 2+ years. ... I have to use the tip of a click pen to be able to push the button deep enough to turn the device on. ... "
" ... No return option on the menu. ... "
Software Platform
3+33%
-67%
" ... I made an error in buying it didn't look closely at it, beguiled by the low price. ... "
" ... My error for not ordering the quadtracker? ... "
Original Product
3original
+67%
-33%
" ... It does the job just like my original. ... "
" ... Works like oem ... "
Drying
3toothbrush, time, take, rinse, every
-100%
" ... I live in a dry climate, so this took some work/time. ... "
" ... I live in a dry climate, so this took some work/time. ... "
Storage
3mold, water, take, inside, brush
+33%
-67%
" ... Holds water inside making it mold and unsanitary. ... "
" ... Mold can grow under the brush in the space between the battery (bottom) and the brush topper ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 408.23 grams
Size: 34 meters