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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Black HX6810 50
Last Updated: December 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
Total Reviews
997
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430.91 grams
WEIGHT
5 meters
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Review Analysis - 976 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
323teeth, toothbrush, sonicare, cleans, dentist
+93%
-7%
" ... Feels much cleaner after brushing. ... "
" ... Small price to pay for super clean teeth. ... "
" ... It does a great job at cleaning my teeth. ... "
" ... Great cleaning and power, but builky enough that its inconvenient to travel with. ... "
" ... I like the deep cleaning!! ... "
" ... Very happy with the brush and it retains power for several times of brushing. ... "
" ... However, I brush twice to get that really fresh clean feeling. ... "
" ... I really think it cleans my teeth well, but I got it based on two dental hygienist's recommendations due to receding gum lines because it senses how hard I press while brushing. ... "
Product Reliability
102months, sonicare, stopped working, toothbrush, lasted
+38%
-62%
" ... The vibration would briefly stop working when the handle was moved, about 11 months in. ... It's now been another couple months, and it doesn't work at all. ... "
" ... Maybe it's a bad batch. ... "
" ... This last one worked barely a month. ... My previous two lasted a year each. ... "
" ... I had this same brand for years and it finally died so this took its place. ... "
" ... My old sonicare lasted 5 years. ... This lasted a month. ... "
" ... Over the next month it got worse and worse. ... "
" ... Product broke after a month. ... "
" ... Stopped working only after 2 months of use. ... "
Comfort
97head, brush head, toothbrush, gums, brushing
+69%
-31%
" ... Hands down the best. ... "
" ... Great for your teeth and gums. ... "
" ... But the standard brush head is on the smaller side and easy to reach all my teeth with. ... "
" ... My gums feel better and so does my entire mouth. ... "
" ... My teeth feel so much cleaner after use compared up the oral - b I used for years. ... "
" ... My teeth and gums are actually getting very sensitive. ... "
" ... Feels like I am fresh from the dentist after every brushing. ... "
" ... It scrubs the enamel right off your teeth. ... "
Battery Life
97battery, battery life, lasts, long time, charger
+78%
-22%
" ... The battery easily lasts a week without a charge while traveling. ... "
" ... Holds charge for a very long time like 2 weeks so far! ... "
" ... The charge lasts for a while, which is a plus. ... "
" ... I keep it in its charger after brushing my teeth, so I don’t know how long the battery lasts. ... "
" ... Aside from letting it charge for 24 hours before its first use, there are no issues. ... Works great and stays charged longer than my previous Sonicare toothbrush that finally gave up the ghost after nearly 3 years of use. ... "
" ... If you want a long battery life don't let the brush sit on the charger powered at all times. ... "
" ... Hold charges for a long time in between charges. ... "
" ... I had been using a AA battery operated electric tooth rush for about a year before purchasing this one, but this one is immensely better than that one. ... "
Price
82money, toothbrush, value, worth the money, worth
+88%
-12%
" ... Good brush and reasonable price. ... "
" ... The price of Philips becomes more expensive. ... "
" ... Found it on Amazon for a good price. ... "
" ... lots of great features for the price. ... "
" ... Just what I needed, happy with my purchase and the price wasn’t bad. ... "
" ... So this time around I bought 2 of these and for the price I cannot complain at all. ... "
" ... Considering dental cost great value in preventing issues. ... "
" ... Good toothbrush for the money. ... "
Charging
69charger, charging, lasts, battery, week
+74%
-26%
" ... Another great feature is the 100-240 V charger, she doesn’t need a converter when traveling like I do. ... "
" ... The charge lasts for at least a week in my experience if you brush twice a day. ... "
" ... Battery lasts for a weeks on one charge ... "
" ... It takes the same heads as my stay-at-home toothbrush and uses the same charger to. ... "
" ... The charge lasts for a while, which is a plus. ... "
" ... If you want a long battery life don't let the brush sit on the charger powered at all times. ... "
" ... Comes with charging dock and travel case. ... "
" ... I love the battery life, over a month before it started indicating it will need charging. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
53teeth, cleans, cleaning, works great, teeth have never
+100%
" ... It's fairly priced, does a great job of cleaning and looks good. ... "
" ... Because it’s easy to wipe clean, no mold develops. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It cleans your teeth so well! ... "
" ... New level of clean! ... "
" ... Cleans my teeth really well. ... "
" ... It brushed my teeth so clean. ... "
" ... I have to say that it brushes well, easy to keep clean (I wipe it down with a towel after each use) and it’s really convenient. ... "
Build Quality
50loose, brush, shaft, became, 2 months
+28%
-72%
" ... The metal projection that vibrates just became flimsy and it doesn’t work anymore. ... "
" ... It started rattling super loud last night and now I see that the post for attaching the brush is very loose and wobbly. ... "
" ... Our original has a rubberized bottom for stability on the counter, this new one does not. ... "
" ... Something exploded inside of the handle. ... "
" ... The part that holds the toothbrush stationary apparently broke inside the casing because the toothbrush now wobbles side to side and back and forth. ... "
" ... Worked great until shaft feel out. ... "
" ... Product broke right after the 30 day return window. ... "
" ... Had this for exactly two months and the metal piece that The head hooks on is loose really loud and no longer works correctly. ... "
Ease of Use
30easy to use, simple, use, toothbrush, clean
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I love the easy to follow directions, the ability to pause the toothbrush, & the affordable price. ... "
" ... Simple and works great! ... "
" ... Getting plaque off the surface is very easy. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... It’s just a regular toothbrush no complicated functions. ... "
" ... Notifies you if you're brushing too hard. ... "
" ... It’s great and easy to use ... "
Returns
30replacement, replace, returned, return window, refund
+20%
-80%
" ... Not sure if I want to return it or not. ... "
" ... It physically hurts to use so badly I had to return it shortly after trying it. ... "
" ... I tried it for a week and gave up. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, after the return window closed. ... "
" ... I just past my Amazon return window so I will have to contact Philips on my own to see if I can get a replacement. ... "
" ... broke after 30 days of use and it's outside of the return window so now i'm stuck with this garbage. ... "
" ... The cut off dates for returns was Oct. 14, 2019. ... "
" ... Nov 15 it was broken. ... "
Fit
28brush head, head, toothbrush, heads, brush
+21%
-79%
" ... I replaced the tip but something inside the actual unit had broken or come loose. ... "
" ... The part that holds the toothbrush stationary apparently broke inside the casing because the toothbrush now wobbles side to side and back and forth. ... "
" ... The pin that holds the toothbrush head in place broke and it hasn’t even been 2 months. ... "
" ... It started rattling super loud last night and now I see that the post for attaching the brush is very loose and wobbly. ... "
" ... The metal piece that holds the brush head has come loose, and the brush head will not fit securely on the brush any longer. ... "
" ... Something came loose inside. ... "
" ... Base won't click in, Difficult to hold, the one unit impossible. ... "
" ... After 2 month the metal rod connecting the motor to the brush detached and ... "
Size
26travel case, small, traveling, size, come
+88%
-12%
" ... a simple little stand that plugs in. ... "
" ... This is a little more compact then the last one I had. ... Makes it a little easier to travel with. ... "
" ... Very powerful and requires carefulness ... "
" ... The toothbrush is lightweight and compact. ... "
" ... It’s a pretty good travel type of unit. ... "
" ... Travel case is excellent too! ... "
" ... After all, it’s affordable and convenient. ... "
" ... Great for traveling as well as home. ... "
Features
23feature, timer, different, toothbrush, reminder
+83%
-17%
" ... I looked at some other brushes that were twice as much and had a bunch of features i didn't need. ... "
" ... The extra features are nice. ... "
" ... lots of great features for the price. ... "
" ... With that in mind, get the cheapest one they offer and skip all of the other nonsense features that the premium models come up. ... "
" ... This one is great and not bloated with features I don’t use. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Love the timer ... "
" ... Awesome product, like the timer option. ... "
For Travel
22traveling, travel case, case, come, trip
+82%
-18%
" ... Really cleans well and is easy to clean up and carry on vacation. ... "
" ... It’s a pretty good travel type of unit. ... "
" ... black brushes would be a nice option, and a travel case ... "
" ... It also boasts a sleek design that fits nicely into traveling packs. ... "
" ... Great for traveling as well as home. ... "
" ... Another great feature is the 100-240 V charger, she doesn’t need a converter when traveling like I do. ... "
" ... Traveling with this is a breeze. ... "
" ... Makes it a little easier to travel with. ... "
Design
22design, black, look, looks, finish
+86%
-14%
" ... Well designed and improved. ... "
" ... Designed well and nice looking. ... "
" ... Very elegant, very smooth, and gives great cues. ... "
" ... Looks nice and works great ... "
" ... Looks nicer on vanity but works just as good. ... "
" ... and I like how the brush looks. ... "
" ... I find that the gloss finish allows for better grip. ... "
" ... I like the slim base . ... "
Overall performance
20speed, one speed, speeds, really, performance
+85%
-15%
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... It gets the job done like the dental hygienist does. ... "
" ... Excellent speed and feel ... "
" ... Does its job . ... "
" ... Does a great job ... "
" ... And doesn't quite do the same job, although, still does a very good job. ... "
" ... Better construction and performance. ... "
" ... Seems to do a great job. ... "
Marketplace
15works, purchased, described, advertised, product
+80%
-20%
" ... This product is as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Happened to look the other day and amazon had done a review of them:) ... "
" ... Fast shipping and product as described. ... "
" ... Quick delivery to Canada. ... "
" ... The supplier was very helpful and I have a new one on the way at no cost. ... Thanks Amazon and Encompass. ... "
For Kids
14son, love, purchased, one, got
+93%
-7%
" ... So, this is the second one I purchased and it went to my kid. ... "
" ... Got the kids excited about brushing again. ... "
" ... Great deal for our four kids. ... "
" ... We decided to go away from the normal toothbrushes for the kids and buy them the same one we have. ... The kids love it and the color. ... "
" ... Son likes his new toothbrush ... "
" ... Happy I purchased these for my kids to help fight tarter and cavity’s ... "
" ... I got it for my Autistic 19yo son and it is just amazing. ... "
" ... Adults and children alike love this product in my household ... "
Sound Quality
14makes, loud, making, brush, loose
+7%
-93%
" ... The top gets loose and makes a horrible noise ... "
" ... Super loud with high frequency sound. ... "
" ... It makes a noise, but they are just regular tooth brushes now. ... "
" ... Also, the unit is making a noise not unlike a power drill. ... "
" ... mine seemed to have slowly started sounding weird and now it makes a loud noise but doesn’t vibrate properly. ... "
" ... It still brushes but the brush wobbles and makes a very loud noise when in use. ... "
" ... Used it for a month and it started making so much noise it makes me not want it in my mouth ... "
" ... The top metal part where it connects with the brush is extremely loose and make tremendous noise when use. ... "
Volume
12toothbrush, super, still, started, noise
+8%
-92%
" ... mine seemed to have slowly started sounding weird and now it makes a loud noise but doesn’t vibrate properly. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Got my replacement and it's still loud. ... Mine is LOUD. ... "
" ... Hopefully after use and with water it will be less loud. ... "
" ... It started rattling super loud last night and now I see that the post for attaching the brush is very loose and wobbly. ... "
" ... It is now very floppy and extremely loud. ... "
" ... It still brushes but the brush wobbles and makes a very loud noise when in use. ... "
" ... It's so loud! ... "
" ... But it's SO LOUD! ... "
Capacity
11one, room, house, family, everyone
+82%
-18%
" ... So you can divide your mouth into four quadrants giving each area 30 seconds of attention. ... "
" ... Got a new one recently because I forgot my other in a hotel. ... "
" ... Love this toothbrush I bought one for my whole family! ... "
" ... Purchased one for everyone in my house! ... "
" ... Small and doesn't take up a lot of room but works great. ... "
" ... Fantastic, I’ve recommended it to my all of my friends and family. ... "
" ... I would like to purchase a Sonic Care for everyone of my family members. ... "
" ... Will recommend, hope they could do a bundle in the future to get more for the whole family. ... "
Color
11like, also, would, white, nice
+100%
" ... But it gets my pearly whites nice and shiny. ... "
" ... Same exact size and brand just different color. ... "
" ... I like white color ... "
" ... The black color is a nice touch. ... "
" ... I also enjoy the sleek design and black color of this one, too. ... "
" ... Also would like some female colors choices . ... "
" ... The color brown doesn't smell like you would think and green is a very pleasant aroma. ... "
" ... This one was #2, and I chose it over #1 because it came in 2 colors. ... "
Wash Programs
10modes, brushing, brush, setting, quadrants
+90%
-10%
" ... I love the 2 minute timer. ... "
" ... This is a basic model without all the different brushing modes. ... "
" ... Brush has one setting. ... "
" ... The 2 minute timer is so helpful! ... "
" ... Great value with timer ... "
" ... Has a timer so you brush for long enough. ... "
" ... The timer is great, too. ... "
" ... Love the timer ... "
Controls
9really, like, hard, simple, pressing
+56%
-44%
" ... I really like the feature that warns you when you are pressing too hard. ... "
" ... The previous model had more buttons and features that I never used so this more simple model is great for me. ... "
" ... However, do you know how much I miss those other controls? ... "
" ... I have the other version that you can click different settings and this one is pretty basic compared to other. ... "
" ... I think this is the best value especially for customers like me because I don't need any of the special buttons like white, etc. ... "
Shave Quality
9clean, teeth, brush, toothbrush, longer
+89%
-11%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Highly recommend, removes plaque like a champ and leaves your teeth feeling smooth and silky throughout the day. ... "
Delivery
8received, product, arrived, quick, purchased
+63%
-38%
" ... Quick delivery to Canada. ... "
" ... Quality product, quick delivery, fair price. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and product as described. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, Just the right one. ... "
Product As Described
7described, advertised, product
+100%
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Good product that works as described. ... "
" ... Works as expected and came as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product is as described. ... "
" ... Everything as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Bluetooth
7brush
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This is the second time I have brought this tooth brush . ... "
" ... Love these tooth brishes ... "
" ... I can maneuver it all over each tooth. ... "
" ... No speed or sensitivity settings or high-tech bluetooth pairing features like the higher models. ... "
User Manual
5toothbrush, brush, brushing, go back, teeth
+80%
-20%
" ... I use the best teeth whitening toothpaste I can find, expensive, but with this toothbrush you used much less than a manual brush. ... "
" ... Really is superior to manual brushes and normal vibrating brushes. ... "
" ... I can really tell the difference after brushing with this, compared to a manual brush. ... "
" ... The vibration action is very strong and will surprise you if you are transitioning over from a manual brush. ... "
Other
5timer, well, one, love, sensor
+80%
-20%
" ... Love the pressure sensor that lets you know if pressing too hard and the timer that lets you know when to switch areas (front/back of teeth) and when done. ... "
" ... I am not sure how well the brush replacement sensor works, though, as I have had this product for over three months and have not been told to change the brush yet. ... "
" ... The timer function is nice as well as the pressure sensors too. ... "
" ... I love the pressure sensor feature ... "
Defective Delivery
5broken, nov
-100%
" ... new product made cheaper or did I get a faulty one?! ... "
" ... Nov 15 it was broken. ... "
" ... This product is already broken ... "
" ... The toothbrush was damaged and had to be returned. ... "
" ... Not sure of it may be defective. ... "
Setup
4simple, instructions, features, easy, different
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and different features available with complete instructions. ... "
As Gift
4one, bought
+100%
" ... Purchased another one for a gift. ... "
" ... We're going to be giving them as Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... I bought this one as a gift for my brother. ... "
" ... I bought it as a gift to my family. ... "
Water Resistance
4water, use, damage, teeth
+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." ... "
Storage
4take, counter, limited, cleans
+100%
" ... It cleans well, is easy to assemble and doesn’t take a lot of space. ... "
" ... This is great because we have limited space on our bathroom counter and limited plugs. ... "
" ... Slim features take up little space on counter. ... "
" ... Good value for money and space saving. ... "
Gaming
3changer
+100%
" ... This was a total game changer for my mouth. ... "
" ... But for me this is a game changer. ... "
" ... This is a game changer! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 430.91 grams
Size: 5 meters