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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Black HX6810 50
Last Updated: January 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
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408.23 grams
WEIGHT
6 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 983 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
294teeth, toothbrush, dentist, teeth feel, clean
+94%
-6%
" ... Not only did I feel that it did a great job of cleaning my teeth, but my dentist always commented at my regular cleanings that my teeth had very little plaque when I came in and my gums were healthy looking as well. ... "
" ... This is much easier to clean and takes up a bit less room than the previous models. ... "
" ... My teeth feel way cleaner than before. ... "
" ... Great feeling clean. ... "
" ... It really does a thorough cleaning, the kind one feels when you’ve had a dental cleaning. ... "
" ... It definitely gets your teeth and gums as clean as the dentist. ... "
" ... Deep and clean as said ... "
" ... In addition to my personal increased levels of oral hygienic content, my coworkers have even asked if I started using a brand of teeth whitener due to its get-your-canines-whiter technology. ... Your teeth feel beyond clean/ameliorated of the pesky day-plaque after each brush. ... Stop reading this and go brush your teeth. ... "
Price
93money, worth, value, great toothbrush, worth the money
+86%
-14%
" ... Worth the buy ... "
" ... The same price one. ... "
" ... The supplier was very helpful and I have a new one on the way at no cost. ... "
" ... This one in particular IMO is the best combo of price and value. ... "
" ... This model is recommended by shopping guides as the best model because of the price. ... "
" ... I appreciate the price point here considering what I have paid for my two previous versions of this fantastic product. ... "
" ... Value for the money ... "
" ... Good brush especially for the price. ... "
Product Reliability
91months, stopped working, sonicare, lasted, toothbrush
+45%
-55%
" ... This has already quit working. ... "
" ... Bought it November 16, 2019 and as of today December 10 it no longers works. ... "
" ... This new one broke after just 3 months. ... "
" ... No matter which one you buy, it will not last for more than 3 years. ... But 5 weeks until breakdown is ridiculous. ... "
" ... Stopped working only after 2 months of use. ... "
" ... It stopped working after 10 months. ... "
" ... Within a few months both of our brushes stopped really working. ... A few months is a terrible amount of time for a toothbrush to last. ... "
" ... This product is already broken ... "
Comfort
88head, teeth feel, brush head, toothbrush, dentist
+70%
-30%
" ... Angling the brush head up towards your gum line and letting the brush do its thing will - especially if you make the extra effort to get the bristles into every nook and cranny. ... "
" ... As other reviews have mentioned, the original/real 4100 will vibrate your whole head it's so strong, leaving your teeth feeling so clean it's like you've just left the dentist. ... "
" ... I can definitely feel the difference when I use it. ... Feels almost as good as going to the dentist. ... "
" ... Tickles my gums and makes me smile while I'm brushing. ... "
" ... He said it feel's like he just the dentist office. ... "
" ... teeth feel like I just went to the dentist. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the handle is very slick (old one had a rubberized like handle) so my hand keeps slipping. ... "
" ... My gums feel better and so does my entire mouth. ... "
Battery Life
67charge, battery life, charged, toothbrush, lasts
+82%
-18%
" ... I have been using sonic toothbrushes for the last five years, mostly battery operated or the cheaper Fairywill brand. ... "
" ... I have not yet tested how long it lasts on one battery charge but it seems like a very sturdy product, worth the money! ... "
" ... Battery last about 2 weeks so it is awesome. ... "
" ... I love it, the battery lasts a long time without recharge. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for a long time. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a long time, and I love the black color. ... "
" ... Long charge life ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
57teeth, cleaning, deep, cleans, makes
+98%
-2%
" ... Cleans so well while being gentle. ... "
" ... It cleans better. ... "
" ... Cleans my teeth really well. ... "
" ... I love it deep cleaning ... "
" ... Really good at cleaning my teefs ... "
" ... Cleaning-wise it’s good. ... The cleaning heads are not cheap. ... "
" ... It feels good and makes my teeth clean. ... "
" ... Makes teethfeel so much cleaner. ... "
Charging
45charger, charging, charged, brush, long time
+76%
-24%
" ... Charge it before a trip and you won’t have to worry at all. ... "
" ... Still working strong and stays charge for many days! ... "
" ... Holds charge for a long time. ... "
" ... Charge is good for 7 days so takes up minimal storage! ... "
" ... Makes a neat little chirp using its vibration motor when you dock it to charge. ... "
" ... This new one stays charged for at least 2 weeks and it's slimmer and lighter. ... "
" ... Charging is not a problem at all. ... It works more than 2 weeks with a single charge. ... "
" ... I used my older UV charger and case. ... "
Build Quality
41brush, shaft, loose, toothbrush, metal
+27%
-73%
" ... The post holding the brushhead became wobbly and did not vibrate the brushhead effectively. ... "
" ... Something exploded inside of the handle. ... "
" ... Worked great until the metal stem where the brush mounts became loose. ... "
" ... This toothbrush broke in less than two months of use. ... "
" ... The vibrating stem of the electric toothbrush broke within 6 months of use ... "
" ... This toothbrush broke within 5 months - when you brushed, it seemed to sort of wobble, and you couldn't press it against the tooth surface. ... "
" ... CON: Broke after 2 months of single person twice daily use. ... The metal shaft that comes out became super loose. ... Something definitely came undone inside. ... "
" ... I prefer to keep my mouth mostly closed when using it because it calms down the vibration and makes it so the plastic doesn't accidentally hit a tooth which feels bad. ... If you're making the bristles fray you should ask your dentist how to use it just in case you're doing it too hard which can cause issues with your enamel and or gums. ... "
Ease of Use
31simple, use, easy, user, sonicare
+90%
-10%
" ... It's very easy to use immediately. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use, and so helpful in maintaining oral health. ... "
" ... without be too complicated. ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to use and the instructions provided are very thorough. ... "
" ... It is easy to get use to. ... "
Fit
27toothbrush, metal, loose, holds the brush, heads
+22%
-78%
" ... The head started to become wobbly after two months and it's now basically useless. ... "
" ... The pin that holds the toothbrush head in place broke and it hasn’t even been 2 months. ... "
" ... The metal piece that holds the brush head has come loose, and the brush head will not fit securely on the brush any longer. ... "
" ... This item arrived with the mounting mechanism where the brush head attaches super loose! ... "
" ... Worked great until the metal stem where the brush mounts became loose. ... "
" ... After a week, the metal piece which the brush attaches to became loose. ... "
" ... I noticed that the brush head was vibrating strangely and when I finished brushing I realized that the metal 'connector' was not attached firmly any more so the whole brush was wobbling. ... "
" ... Something came loose inside. ... "
Returns
25replacement, replace, back, refund, window
+20%
-80%
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... It stopped working today, just three weeks after the period of time I could return it for repair/replacement. ... "
" ... The cut off dates for returns was Oct. 14, 2019. ... "
" ... When it broke, I naturally ordered another one. ... "
" ... Window to return product closed Nov 2. ... "
" ... broke after 30 days of use and it's outside of the return window so now i'm stuck with this garbage. ... "
" ... I need to try and get a replacement. ... "
" ... Too late to return ... "
Design
25looks, design, black, sleek, look
+96%
-4%
" ... It works well and looks sleek. ... "
" ... He says they look much healthier and I would have to agree! ... "
" ... Nice looking too, we chose the black. ... "
" ... Simple and good design. ... "
" ... I love the matte black look and feel and simplicity of it. ... "
" ... Looks good and works as it should! ... "
" ... Great quality and fancy shape. ... "
" ... I have the white one my Husband loves his black one! ... "
Sound Quality
24noisy, started making, loud noise, loud, vibration
+8%
-92%
" ... The vibration and loud noise was unbearable so I returned it for a replacement. ... "
" ... Started to notice the stem was a little lose and noisy. ... "
" ... Used it for a month and it started making so much noise it makes me not want it in my mouth ... "
" ... rattled too much not how its supposed to sound or feel . ... "
" ... The "sonic" action is basically just a loud, grating vibration. ... "
" ... I've used it twice a day for a week and my sensitivity to the sound and vibration is lessening, but I still don't like it, especially on my front teeth. ... "
" ... Bit noisy, though! ... "
" ... The brush is small and it is very noisy. ... "
Overall performance
23speed, performance, speeds, one speed, high
+78%
-22%
" ... I'm am looking at how to change the "speed". ... "
" ... The basic model gets the job done! ... "
" ... Only one speed. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... looks good and does the job ... "
" ... Exceptional quality and great performance. ... "
" ... Does a great job ... "
" ... Good cost performance. ... "
Marketplace
19described, advertised, works, ordered, item
+74%
-26%
" ... Quick delivery to Canada. ... "
" ... Great value on name brand product ... "
" ... Great Product as advertised! ... "
" ... Good product that works as described. ... "
" ... Great sale on this item. ... "
" ... The supplier was very helpful and I have a new one on the way at no cost. ... Thanks Amazon and Encompass. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
Size
19travel case, small, handle, compact, weight
+84%
-16%
" ... The light weight and smaller diameter handle makes it easier to use even though I have large hands. ... "
" ... Also comes with a convenient travel brush cover. ... "
" ... The toothbrush is lightweight and compact. ... "
" ... Its very powerful. ... "
" ... It’s a pretty good travel type of unit. ... "
" ... Liked the small size of this compared to my old one. ... "
" ... I like the slim base . ... "
" ... a simple little stand that plugs in. ... "
Features
17need, whistles, timer, simple, modes
+88%
-12%
" ... They are close to $100 at Costco, but they have a ton of different programing features. ... The other just had features I didn't care about. ... "
" ... This one is great and not bloated with features I don’t use. ... "
" ... Had been using the Black Diamond model and didn’t use all its features so didn’t want to pay the higher price again. ... "
" ... The features are all you need. ... "
" ... Yeah, it's nice to have a night light and deodorizer, but you don't really need those features and they don't always work very well. ... The less expensive versions with basic functionality are just as good. ... "
" ... If your budget is allowed I recommend you buy at least model 5100 which come with 3 different modes. ... "
" ... We also don't believe all the "bells and whistles" of the premium models are necessary. ... "
" ... It's light. ... "
Volume
14vibration, noises, makes, loud noise, like
+7%
-93%
" ... This thing is incredibly loud and rough, I couldn't stand it in my mouth for one minute. ... "
" ... But it's SO LOUD! ... "
" ... Cleans very well but I just found the vibration too harsh and the noise was too loud. ... "
" ... The head is loose, very loud now and can hear something rattling around inside. ... "
" ... Very very loud ... "
" ... Loud and felt like I was drooling all over. ... "
" ... Loud high pitched vibrating sound right out of the box. ... "
" ... It worked fine until the last week when it started to make loud noises and barely run now. ... "
For Kids
13kids, son, love, bought, year
+92%
-8%
" ... Purchased for my 17 year old son and he loves it! ... "
" ... Gift to daughter, she loves it! ... "
" ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... I gave these as gifts to my adult children and they really like them. ... "
" ... My 20 yr old son loves it ... "
" ... Bought it for my lazy brusher kids and love it! ... Best electronic toothbrush for big kids! ... "
" ... I purchased for my teenage sons. ... "
" ... Love these - bought for all my grandkids birthdays this year and the parents were pleased too! ... "
As Gift
12christmas, one, purchased, loved, bought
+100%
" ... This was a perfect gift to my husband. ... "
" ... Great stocking stuffer or present (Christmas or birthday). ... "
" ... This was purchases as a gift. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my nephew. ... "
" ... Purchased another one for a gift. ... "
" ... We're going to be giving them as Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... Gift to daughter, she loves it! ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my girlfriend who used mine and has wanted one for a couple of months. ... "
Shave Quality
11clean, teeth feel, smooth, electric, brush
+91%
-9%
" ... When I floss, it glides smoothly between every tooth - no plaque! ... "
" ... Great toothbrush, i can defintley tell the differnce with my previous electric. ... "
" ... I really like it, and my teeth feel so smooth and clean after I use it. ... "
" ... no batteries) and a soft but firm brush, my teeth objectively look cleaner than with a cheap electric toothbrush. ... "
" ... Love this toothbrush, I really feel the difference with other electric toothbrushes. ... "
" ... Great toothbrush, it takes a little getting used to at first. ... "
" ... Works great and stays charged longer than my previous Sonicare toothbrush that finally gave up the ghost after nearly 3 years of use. ... "
" ... Wow, I feel like I’m at the dentist every time I use this toothbrush awesome toothbrush does a awesome job keeping my teeth clean. ... "
Product As Described
9advertised, works, exactly, product
+100%
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Great Product as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Good product that works as described. ... "
Storage
9take, counter, much, lot, design
+100%
" ... This is great because we have limited space on our bathroom counter and limited plugs. ... "
" ... My husband was soooo happy as he described cavity filling as “traumatizing”. ... "
" ... Doesn't take up much counter space amd the heads are easily replaceable when you need a new one. ... "
" ... Sleek design, doesn’t take up lots of counter space. ... "
" ... It cleans well, is easy to assemble and doesn’t take a lot of space. ... "
" ... Great space saving design and it’s so quiet in operation! ... "
" ... I have deep pockets within my gums this is very good for letting me know when I am pressing too hard on my gums. ... "
" ... Simple so it doesn’t take a lot of space, either. ... "
Wash Programs
8setting, love, brush, 30, sec
+88%
-13%
" ... Love the timer setting to get a full brush and I love the feature of reminding me when it times to change the brush ... "
" ... I enjoy the timer. ... "
" ... I love the two minute timer. ... "
" ... I really wanted just a single mode brush and this one is the best I've tried. ... "
" ... The timer is great, too. ... "
" ... Has a timer so you brush for long enough. ... "
" ... I love the 2 minute timer. ... "
For Travel
8trip, travel case, week, traveling, make
+75%
-25%
" ... Love my existing Sonicare and wanted a backup for when traveling! ... "
" ... Charge it before a trip and you won’t have to worry at all. ... "
" ... I travel with this brush and the battery life has got me through a week trip easily. ... "
" ... It holds a charge for a weeks trip so I have no complaints. ... "
" ... It’s a pretty good travel type of unit. ... "
User Manual
6toothbrush, back, use, new, never
+50%
-50%
" ... I went back to an old fashioned manual toothbrush for new. ... "
" ... I am a little disappointed but its still better then a manual toothbrush. ... "
Setup
6appointment, simple, next, instructions, dental
+83%
-17%
" ... Can't wait for my next dental appointment. ... "
" ... I'll update after my next dental appointment. ... "
" ... Read the instructions (simple) to understand what all the lights mean. ... "
" ... Settings / Setup / Installation / Battery life / Ease of use / Noticeable differentiation in vibration when “scrubbing to hard” makes this an absolute win for me. ... "
" ... The directions were simple to understand and the packaging was professional. ... "
Capacity
5one, going, everyone, bathroom, take
+100%
" ... I’m going to order one for everyone in my family!! ... "
" ... Works great, and had to get one for all the family! ... "
" ... They are slim and don’t take up much space in the bathroom. ... "
" ... Fantastic, I’ve recommended it to my all of my friends and family. ... "
Other
5pressure, teeth, quadrant, cleans
+80%
-20%
" ... Also it had different sensor settings which work pretty well. ... "
" ... It has the standard easy start mode, quad pacer, and pressure sensor. ... "
" ... Really cleans my teeth, love the timer and pressure sensor. ... "
" ... I have very sensitive teeth so the pressure sensor is a must! ... "
Delivery
5opened, delivery, box, arrived, ordered
+60%
-40%
" ... Great product and fast delivery ... "
" ... Quick delivery to Canada. ... "
Color
4nice
+100%
" ... So glad to see another color other than the standard white Sonicare. ... "
" ... But it gets my pearly whites nice and shiny. ... "
Defective Delivery
4broken, opened, nov, box
-100%
" ... Maybe I received a lemon . ... "
" ... new product made cheaper or did I get a faulty one?! ... "
" ... Nov 15 it was broken. ... "
" ... This product is already broken ... "
Bluetooth
4brush
+100%
" ... I love my tooth brush. ... "
" ... This is a simple plain tooth bush. ... "
" ... The lady had her teeth expose and was just gently move from tooth to tooth. ... "
" ... Great tooth brush. ... "
Water Resistance
4shower, damage
+50%
-50%
" ... Shook it a bit to hear for loose parts, and check to see if any water damage. ... "
" ... The complexity and expense of repairing is prohibitive, and often they are not repairable for reasons such as "water damage." ... "
Weight
3light, handle
+67%
-33%
" ... I like the weight of this. ... "
" ... The light weight and smaller diameter handle makes it easier to use even though I have large hands. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 408.23 grams
Size: 6 meters