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Philips Sonicare HX6817 01 ProtectiveClean 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush White Packaging May Vary
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Cleaning
321brush, toothbrush, sonicare, cleans, dentist
+91%
-9%
" ... Sonicare hand down is a great tooth brush. ... I found a new use for this sonicare brush. ... My daughter abandoning her sonicare brush. ... I sop the area with surface cleaner and run the sonicare in the areas I need. ... "
" ... Cleans the hell out of my teeth! ... "
" ... Deep cleaning and forgot changing have a long life battery ... "
" ... Doesn't "read" the brush head type (when using one of the more advanced brush heads) ... "
" ... It really gets my teeth clean and isn’t hard on the gums. ... "
" ... Now when I brush my teeth it feels as if I just left the dentist. ... "
" ... Different than standard rotary brush ... "
" ... I love it and it makes my mouth feel way cleaner than it felt when brushing with a usual toothbrush! ... "
Body
196head, toothbrush, brush head, brush, travel
+58%
-42%
" ... And it doesn’t hurt and I have sensitive gums. ... "
" ... Amazing toothbrush that leaves my teeth feeling like I just left the dentist! ... "
" ... Brush heads from my previous Sonicare don't fit tis one, but Amazon has replacement heads at a decent price. ... There's a promo enclosed with the Sonicare for a free brush head. ... You have to sign up for the plan to get the free head. ... "
" ... It very comfortably work in the back of my mouth ... "
" ... It's actually more comfortable than using a manual toothbrush, so I think I am brushing longer as a result. ... "
" ... I really feel like my mouth is superclean after using it. ... "
" ... After one use I could feel the difference in my teeth. ... It has a cap so you can travel with it. ... It's lightweight, and looks nice. ... "
" ... With the brush fit more snug to the body. ... "
Battery
149charge, battery life, toothbrush, charger, charging
+71%
-29%
" ... I believe the battery in this one isn't as powerful as previous versions. ... "
" ... Battery lasts for quite a while so I don't really worry about the charge. ... "
" ... Good size for travel and the battery life lasts days. ... "
" ... By now you know that this model has the same basic functions and battery (lithium ion) as the more expensive models. ... I will post an UPDATE on battery life in a few years. ... "
" ... Battery life works better than advertised, and battery life maintained over time. ... "
" ... I tried the less expensive battery version first, but found it wasn't nearly as powerful as this one. ... I'm hoping the battery lasts a bit longer than the last one I used. ... "
" ... Battery lasts up to a week without recharging. ... "
" ... Battery life is fantastic, and I just got a warning to change my brush head. ... "
Reliability
133years, lasted, stopped working, toothbrush, sonicare
+32%
-68%
" ... First one worked for a week. ... "
" ... Already quit working. ... Only had it a year before it quit. ... "
" ... I have had the toothbrush less than 2 months and it will not work. ... "
" ... Lasted about 3 months. ... "
" ... Toothbrush stopped working after 3 1/2 months. ... "
" ... I cannot believe this product is broken so quickly. ... "
" ... This product stopped working for me in less than a yr of having it. ... "
" ... Not a very reliable product. ... Brush stopped working 1 year after purchase. ... "
Body / Comfort
114head, toothbrush, brush head, brushing, gums
+63%
-37%
" ... This model has a much firmer brush feel and is adjustable for different preferences. ... Great improvement in gum health which is directly due to different brush head and head action. ... "
" ... The cleanses it leaves in my mouth feels like after the dentist. ... "
" ... Just be gentle brushing with the stock bristles, which are firm and easy to brush too hard with. ... "
" ... With the brush fit more snug to the body. ... "
" ... What I got was a jackhammer that feels like it's sandblasting my teeth. ... If you have sensitive teeth I'm not sure this is for you. ... "
" ... This new design and smaller brush head really have improved my oral health care regimen! ... "
" ... There's a promo enclosed with the Sonicare for a free brush head. ... You have to sign up for the plan to get the free head. ... "
" ... Be sure to get the right kind of replacement head, but otherwise: worry free! ... "
Usage
100toothbrush, case, easy to use, traveling, gift
+88%
-12%
" ... It's easy to pack up in a travel bag. ... "
" ... I bought my wife one for Christmas and she loves it, she loved it so much about 2 months later I have decided to buy my self one as well, it is perfect, it leaves your mouth feeling clean, and it does a great job, unlike the store bought electric brushes . ... "
" ... My family enjoys using this product two times or more a day. ... "
" ... Amazing toothbrush that leaves my teeth feeling like I just left the dentist! ... "
" ... Simple operation - on or off only ... "
" ... This toothbrush has been a serious game changer. ... Decided to purchase more for my family ... "
" ... Love it, very pretty and makes my teeth feel very smooth. ... "
" ... Overall, the way this brush feels on my teeth and gums is pretty much the same as both of the Essence brushes I've owned, that I was using since about 2012. ... "
Battery / Charging
74charger, charging, toothbrush, charged, battery
+62%
-38%
" ... Easy to charge. ... Charge last for less than 21 days. ... "
" ... Battery lasts for quite a while so I don't really worry about the charge. ... "
" ... The battery is long-lasting, needing charging less than once a week, and my teeth feel really clean. ... "
" ... I took this on a trip to my parents and forgot the charger. ... "
" ... Charge up the battery out of the box and brush. ... "
" ... Nice battery life it came charged and probably lasted 4-6 days before needing a charge. ... "
" ... Very happy with how well it is made, how long the charge lasts and how it brushes. ... "
" ... I used to keep the charger/cradle in the bathroom, but since buying this, the charger never made it there. ... "
Body / Build Quality
59brush, shaft, teeth, brush head, toothbrush
+20%
-80%
" ... Also, the shaft retaining screw came loose and the shaft started wobbling. ... "
" ... Seems to have become dislodged inside the handle somewhere. ... "
" ... Broke within the first 4 months. ... "
" ... broken very quickly. ... "
" ... I’m guessing this is a knock off or a cheaply made one. ... "
" ... Product arrived with heavy damage ... "
" ... Maybe mine is flawed but it doesn't feel like previous ones I've had and the brush bristles fell out while brushing and now I have little bristles stuck in my throat. ... "
" ... Broke way way way too soon. ... "
Marketplace
48replacement, amazon, returned, one, refund
+44%
-56%
" ... Product arrived with heavy damage ... First poor purchase on Amazon. ... "
" ... If they fail me a 3rd time, I will switch to another brand/product. ... "
" ... Not faulting the seller for this bad review. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I came down with the virus so I couldn't return it by the deadline. ... "
" ... It is past the return date, but I am hoping soniccare can help me out with a replacement. ... "
" ... I should return it but I'm too lazy ... "
" ... Unable to return it after using it. ... "
Price
42worth, money, waste your money, cost, worth the money
+88%
-12%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... I tried this before,wait now to purchase it for saving money! ... "
" ... Great quality and price. ... "
" ... The price seems fair so I bought two and it would seem it's a good purchase. ... "
" ... For 29.00 you can't beat it! ... "
" ... Simple to use without any fancy settings, which I like, and it’s a great value for the price. ... "
" ... Only time will tell if this is a product that was worth 50 bucks. ... "
" ... Which makes it cost effective. ... "
Performance
31one, job, great job, way, high speed
+81%
-19%
" ... Does a great job ... "
" ... The job gets done just as well. ... "
" ... The last Sonicare toothbrushes I owned had more features: variable speeds, etc. ... "
" ... This one has only one speed and that is fine with me! ... "
" ... I think it does a better job. ... "
" ... I've had multi speed brushes before, and I never had to use that feature ... "
" ... Does a really good job. ... "
" ... When working it does a good job! ... "
Body / Fit
31head, brush, handle, shaft, brush head
+19%
-81%
" ... I keeps falling off ... "
" ... The head falls off it all the time. ... "
" ... After 120 days, the brush fits loosely in the handle causing it to not have a strong vibration and the noise is awful. ... "
" ... We searched the web for similar problems and found that it is common for a screw inside to come loose. ... There was no easy way to open the case to repair it ourselves, so we decided to return it instead. ... "
" ... Also, the shaft retaining screw came loose and the shaft started wobbling. ... "
" ... It worked great for less than 6 months , the metal head base became loose after normal use. ... "
" ... The head does not fit on the top correctly. ... "
" ... I purchased this one not too long ago and the area where the heads go onto is already loose. ... "
Sound
27noise, making, toothbrush, loud noise, like
+11%
-89%
" ... it's a bit loud and it rattles your face a bit. ... "
" ... I dislike the noise it makes!!!!! ... "
" ... First thing about it is it's really loud. ... "
" ... It’s also painfully loud. ... "
" ... At first we loved it, but within 6 weeks it got VERY loud and vibrated excessively. ... "
" ... It’s making a weird sound and the motor sounds like it’s dying. ... "
" ... It's very loud. ... "
" ... BUT - this morning we were woke up by a faint buzzing somewhere in the house. ... It's buzzing and rattling away loudly now as I type. ... "
Features
27model, timer, sonicare, expensive models, shut
+89%
-11%
" ... I like all the new features, especially the 30 second reminders to move on to another area of your teeth. ... "
" ... I like some of the added features on them now. ... "
" ... Most of us don't use all the "advanced" features of the more expensive models, so this is perfect for daily use. ... "
" ... It has an easy start mode which is nice, so it gradually increases the vibration with every use. ... "
" ... Not too fancy with insane features with questionable value/usage/reliability, well priced, I can’t find a thing wrong with it, long as the replacement heads are afford I just priced, which I have no reason to believe they are. ... "
" ... Works well, no negative features. ... "
" ... I had a Phillips Sonicare toothbrush before but I thought I could get away with buying this one because it had all the same features as the more expensive one. ... "
" ... The last Sonicare toothbrushes I owned had more features: variable speeds, etc. ... "
Usage / Ease
26easy, works, use, simple, settings
+100%
" ... Great little toothbrush, with options you can turn on or off. ... "
" ... IT IS EASY TO USE. ... "
" ... Simple to use without any fancy settings, which I like, and it’s a great value for the price. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use! ... "
" ... and so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
25replacement, returned, refund, window, unfortunately
+28%
-72%
" ... I came down with the virus so I couldn't return it by the deadline. ... "
" ... I returned it for a credit. ... "
" ... It is past the return date, but I am hoping soniccare can help me out with a replacement. ... "
" ... I would like to return but it says window of return expired January 31, 2021. ... I still would like to return. ... "
" ... I should return it but I'm too lazy ... "
" ... bought in Dec 2020 and it is broke already. ... "
" ... Very disappointed and now can not send it back for refund ... "
" ... Unfortunately I am now passed the return window. ... "
Body / Size
25case, come, carrying case, bulky, traveling
+84%
-16%
" ... Very slim for my hand and I have small hands. ... "
" ... smaller, lighter, old brushes are good for kitty scritches. ... "
" ... It's easy to pack up in a travel bag. ... "
" ... Perfect for traveling♡ ... "
" ... I liked the smaller base than my previous one. ... "
" ... Good size for travel and the battery life lasts days. ... "
" ... This one is just as great and the smaller size makes it great for traveling! ... "
" ... A little bulky for travel, but workable nonetheless and ideal for home use. ... "
Usage / For Travel
22case, traveling, come, toothbrush, perfect for traveling
+82%
-18%
" ... It has a cap so you can travel with it. ... "
" ... It’s perfect for traveling, and I love it's slender look! ... "
" ... Great for traveling if you don't want to skip on your dental hygiene. ... "
" ... I can't testify it will for 14 days as I haven't done that yet but I did use it while traveling for 10 days and it worked without charging all 10 days. ... "
" ... One battery charge last at least 2 weeks so it's great for traveling! ... "
" ... Great sonic toothbrush and good for traveling battery holds up well ... "
" ... The carrying case is perfect for traveling. ... "
" ... Has a travel case but a standard truth brush will save you room when traveling. ... "
Body / Design
19look, looks, feels, toothbrush, teeth
+84%
-16%
" ... Will look for something better. ... "
" ... The design of this brand has improved tremendously. ... "
" ... Also like the simple look. ... "
" ... My shiny teeth that sparkle add beauty to my face” ... "
" ... The design of the new model eliminates that problem. ... "
" ... The slimmer design is much more fitting of a toothbrush. ... "
" ... The new one is a much better design. ... "
" ... Updated design is a bonus. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
16making, toothbrush, loud noise, brushing, vibration
+13%
-88%
" ... I dislike the noise it makes!!!!! ... "
" ... It's buzzing and rattling away loudly now as I type. ... "
" ... The sound quality on this device it is very poor. ... "
" ... It is supposed to make a noise when brushing too hard, this one does nothing and I pushed as hard as I could to hear it and nothing. ... "
" ... It’s making a weird sound and the motor sounds like it’s dying. ... "
" ... If you are okay with the high pitched noise this toothbrush makes then you can have it, but if you can’t handle the noise because you are sensitive and get headaches, then this is absolutely not for you. ... "
" ... My 10 year old stopped making noise when put back on the charger. ... "
" ... It makes an extremely loud noise when brushing and does not even seem to work properly. ... "
Usage / Shave
14smooth, toothbrush, teeth feel, clean, dentist
+93%
-7%
" ... I purchased a look-alike razor that worked better than a new norelco so perhaps the look-alike brushes work better the reason I did not get one was over concern of replacement brushes .I think a manual use your had is equal or better that this sonicare brush. ... "
" ... After using for 1 week, my teeth were all smooth like just after a cleaning at the dentist. ... "
" ... Love it, very pretty and makes my teeth feel very smooth. ... "
" ... The toothbrush always makes my mouth feel super clean after use. ... "
" ... My teeth feel as smooth as they do when I leave the dentist. ... "
" ... Amazing toothbrush that leaves my teeth feeling like I just left the dentist! ... "
" ... Overall, the way this brush feels on my teeth and gums is pretty much the same as both of the Essence brushes I've owned, that I was using since about 2012. ... "
" ... Does an excellent job, my teeth feel very smooth ... "
Sound / Volume
14like, unit, makes, loud noise, first
+7%
-93%
" ... It's very loud. ... "
" ... First thing about it is it's really loud. ... "
" ... It became very loud and wasn’t able to vibrate to the brush like it use to. ... "
" ... It’s also painfully loud. ... "
" ... it's a bit loud and it rattles your face a bit. ... "
" ... 3 are loud ... "
" ... I like it,but it’s loud and a lot of vibration ... "
" ... BUT - this morning we were woke up by a faint buzzing somewhere in the house. ... It's buzzing and rattling away loudly now as I type. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14one, item, replacement, purchase, buy
+57%
-43%
" ... Very good price and shipping to overseas ( Taiwan ) ... "
" ... as advertised/described ... "
" ... Good buy on Amazon! ... "
" ... You can purchase through Amazon. ... "
" ... Worked as well as original. ... "
" ... I filled out a form on the Philips website. ... "
" ... this was a great buy on Amazon! ... "
Usage / As Gift
13christmas, bought, loves, gifts, toothbrush
+100%
" ... I bought my wife one for Christmas and she loves it, she loved it so much about 2 months later I have decided to buy my self one as well, it is perfect, it leaves your mouth feeling clean, and it does a great job, unlike the store bought electric brushes . ... "
" ... Very very happy with this product and would definitely buy these around the holidays to give as gifts. ... "
" ... Have as Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... Christmas gift to spouse ... "
" ... A gift for my Dad and he absolutely loves this toothbrush. ... "
" ... Christmas gifts for friends, listen to friends, it is good to use, the price is not expensive, worth recommending！ ... "
" ... Gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought as a Christmas gift - I’ve been using one for years and love it. ... "
Usage / For Kids
9bought, son, kids, children, years
+100%
" ... I bought one of these previously and I loved it so much I bought another one for my son. ... "
" ... Gave all kids & grands one for Christmas a few years ago! ... "
" ... Bought one for my son, before he goes off to college. ... "
" ... Love this product so much gave one to each of my grown children and they absolutely wonder how they ever did without one. ... "
" ... I originally bought one for myself and ultimately ordered one for each of my kids. ... "
" ... My son got braces so I bought my family of 5 these. ... "
" ... I bought mine two years ago, and this one is a replacement for the cheap one I bought my kid. ... "
Programs
9like, cleaning, brushing, timed, nice
+100%
" ... But now, the timed brushing sequence has me done in no time! ... "
" ... It has a couple modes including one to ease into full power of you aren't used to it. ... "
" ... good at cleaning - i love the timer ... "
" ... It has an easy start mode which is nice, so it gradually increases the vibration with every use. ... "
" ... Got this one for our kid since it has one cleaning mode and is timed. ... "
" ... I like the 2 min timer on it. ... "
" ... This replacement just has on/off for 1/3 the cost and works very well without three cleaning modes. ... "
" ... The 30 second timer to change where you are brushing is really nice. ... "
Usage / Controls
8buttons, turns, timer, series, push
+38%
-63%
" ... Very disappointed that after 17 months the on/off button became so inverted into the body of the unit that I couldn’t turn it on anymore! ... "
" ... One month in and a power button fails turns on occasionally and the return period has passed so I'm stuck with it. ... "
" ... Poor quality control. ... "
" ... Tacking on $20 to the base model price for this model buys you confusing options where you have to hold the button for a certain number of seconds and wait for a mysterious combination of beeps and light flashes. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8product, one, box, package, delivered
+63%
-38%
" ... But it does clean your teeth very well, and we bought another one which should be delivered today. ... "
" ... Just what was needed delivered well package and as sold ... "
" ... I was really excited to receive my package, but when I received it the packaging was already open. ... "
" ... Within 2 days resolved. ... "
" ... Arrived in good condition and any timely manner. ... "
Usage / Capacity
7house, product, bought, bathroom, use
+71%
-29%
" ... I've bought a couple of these for my family. ... "
" ... My family enjoys using this product two times or more a day. ... "
" ... (Probably already thought of) We have a 100 year old ranch house with all kinds of wood work throughout the house. ... "
" ... Decided to purchase more for my family ... "
Body / Water Resistance
7waterproof, toothbrush, tooth, pick, mold
+71%
-29%
" ... I love the waterproof feature. ... "
" ... I purchased one for my fiance as well and he brushes his teeth in the shower so the brush is also waterproof. ... "
" ... Easy to use and water resistant. ... "
" ... You will still need to floss or use a water pick for between tooth hygiene but I can't wait to see what my tech says at my next cleaning. ... "
" ... Good water proof ... "
Usage / User Manual
6toothbrush, use a manual, never, brushing, teeth
+83%
-17%
" ... I’ve never had a toothbrush that wasn’t manual. ... "
" ... It's actually more comfortable than using a manual toothbrush, so I think I am brushing longer as a result. ... "
" ... WAY better than manual brushing. ... "
" ... Easy to use manual. ... "
Body / Storage
6takes, like, bathroom
+83%
-17%
" ... “My shiny teeth that twinkle just like the stars in space ... "
" ... Gum pockets have been shrinking instead of getting worse(!) ... "
" ... Apparently I can buy cases, but they are $12.99 each! ... "
" ... It takes up very little space ... "
" ... Like most electric toothbrushes slightly large for average toiletries bag. ... "
Network
4strength, like, house, product, power
+75%
-25%
" ... I like the amount of strength/power. ... "
" ... (Probably already thought of) We have a 100 year old ranch house with all kinds of wood work throughout the house. ... "
" ... I like that it has a feature where it starts of slow and gets stronger as you use it until it reaches full strength ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
4bluetooth, use, tooth, much, version
+75%
-25%
" ... I love this tooth brush. ... "
" ... Use another tooth brush while at work. ... "
" ... This tooth brush is much more than I anticipated. ... "
Connectivity
4bluetooth, use, tooth, much, version
+75%
-25%
" ... I love this tooth brush. ... "
" ... Use another tooth brush while at work. ... "
" ... This tooth brush is much more than I anticipated. ... "
Usage / Setup
3read, packaging, settings, product, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... The instructions It’s very easy to understand and read. ... "
" ... which is great, as 75% of why I even go to the dentist is for biannual validation from a professional. ... "
Notifications
3+100%
" ... Simple with the quadrant notifications. ... "
" ... Although I haven't had to do this yet I am looking forward to how it alerts you. ... "
" ... 30 second notification ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3returned, product, box, arrived
-100%
" ... Product arrived with heavy damage ... "
" ... This model seems to be defective. ... "
" ... Box was damaged. ... "
Dry
3every, head, even
+33%
-67%
" ... Unbelievable, and i would dry it and clean it after every use. ... "
" ... Noise - it is extremely loud, not even for the toothbrush but it is louder than my dryer. ... "
Calling
3like, could, nothing, noise, hard
+33%
-67%
" ... People you're talking with sound like they're in a tunnel and they cannot hear me. ... "
" ... It is supposed to make a noise when brushing too hard, this one does nothing and I pushed as hard as I could to hear it and nothing. ... "
Body / Weight
3light, teeth
+100%
" ... Light weight, nice slim design. ... "
" ... I light the light weight of product and its abiility to clean my teeth. ... "
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