Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Rechargeable Electric Power Toothbrush, Pink, HX6815/01

I used to be a manual toothbrush holder but after I started my Invisalign process, I decided to give electric a go and I’m never going back! I purchased this item back in October of 2021 and after I dropped it, it started to give me trouble. But after almost 4 years of use, the head started to give me trouble. I’m sure it would have kept working for me much longer. RIP to my baby, gone but not forgotten. I would have purchased this exact model since if your teeth are fine you don’t need anything special and it gets the job done of keeping your teeth clean and white. I was able to get another model out of luck, but if I didn’t I would have purchased this again. Battery life was amazing too! I charged it once every month or so. Great price, longevity, and gets the job done. I’m no longer afraid of dental cleanings as with flossing, using electric to ensure all of the plaque is gone, I’m good to go!. The color pink can’t be beat as well! Also took this in my travels and it’s nice to not worry about your dental health abroad. I would definitely recommend this item if you’re seeking an electric toothbrush that gets the job done well, good battery life, sleek design, and affordable without all of the extra cool but not needed extras of more advanced models :) you won’t regret it!

Just got this today and electric toothbrushes have really come a long way. This review will be mostly for people who are new to electric toothbrushes or looking to upgrade an old one. This review is for the 4100 series. Comparison: I moved from a manual, to a Quip electric. The quip doesn't actually vibrate hard enough to affect cleaning, but it does have a 2-minute timer and a really good quadrant minder which tells you when to switch to the next part of your mouth. Quip is kind of neat for encouraging you to brush more, but the quadrant minder is the only real plus. Pros: Deep cleaning. You actually need to read the instructions and change how you brush with an electric. The brush itself is making thousands of strokes per second, so your old scrubbing motion actually hurts the effect of this brush. In short: Use light pressure to make sure the brush deforms a little and pushes against your gum, and sweep back and forth more slowly to let the brush work. When you're done, you'll feel dentist-clean. Bust budget option. The 4100 is the first toothbrush in the Philips line that has all the "regular" body with all the important cleaning features (clip-on heads, quadrant minder, replacement reminder). This means it's the best bang for your buck. The next model up only includes a travel case and 3 different brush modes, which you don't really need. The one mode on this brush is the only one you need, and when you travel the brush head actually comes with a travel cap - take off the brush head, cap it, and put both safely in your bag. Done. Charge base. The new bases are omnidirectional and magnetic. It doesn't matter how you put the brush down, it charges correctly and stays put. It even buzzes and lights up to confirm a charge. Great. Gentle introductory mode. The manual says your first 14 brushings will be on a gentle mode to ease you into using the brush. This is great. Even on intro mode, the brush already outperforms any manual. It'll be great to finally ramp it up. All the features. If you press too hard on your teeth, it stop the brush from making all its pulses. The handle will vibrate differently to tell you to fix your pressure. There is a replacement light which both verifies your tip is on, and reminds you when it needs changing. There are also some options available via certain button presses, which you can read about in the manual. Overall this has all the features I'd want in an electric. I'm not even concerned with the higher-end models for my needs. Cons: Weak quadrant minder. It's really hard to tell when the quadrant minder hits because it's literally about one tenth of a second of a different vibration. This is a little too fast to interpret, as the brush also has a momentary buzz if you apply too much pressure. Which is which? The Quip actually does a stop-start cycle a few times more akin to your cell phone, which is way easier to recognize. Philips could improve this a lot, but at least it works. Overall: If you can afford a better brush, the 4100 is the best bang-for-buck in the Philips line. It's basically the exact same body as the most expensive in the line. All you sacrifice is that you only get one cleaning mode (you only need one), you don't get a travel case, and Philips makes a different head for this brush than it does for other models. Otherwise it's a perfect, dentist-recommended clean. I love it.

Absolutely love this toothbrush! The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 delivers a noticeably cleaner feeling after every use, and my teeth feel smooth and refreshed like I just left the dentist. The sonic technology is gentle on gums but very effective at removing plaque, which I really appreciate. The pink design is sleek and stylish, and the rechargeable battery lasts a long time between charges. The pressure sensor is a great feature that helps prevent brushing too hard, making it ideal for daily use. It’s easy to use, well made, and a fantastic upgrade from a manual toothbrush. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their oral care routine.

UPDATE TO THE ORIGINAL REVIEW:: So earlier this week, 12/11/2022, my old one died so I bought another one. Model 4100. This one comes with two intensity levels although I only use the higher one. The handle is a little slimmer and feels lighter and easier to hold. Unfortunately, it looks like Philips has started down the path of shrinkflation. The new one no longer comes with a charger, just a USB cable. My old charger might work but since I'm getting a brand new brush, I'd like a new charger too since the old one is all gunked up. Anyway, according to Philips they are no longer including chargers with these in an effort to save the planet or the ecosystem or whatever. They provide the charging base and a USB cable but no way to actually plug the thing into the wall. Sounds to me like nothing more than a way to increase their profit margins by providing less for the same amount of money. But, if you contact them and request a charger they will send you one so at least there's that. Anyway, I like the ergonomics of the new one better than the old one so I continue to be happy with the Sonicare. They should reconsider their "save the planet by not providing a way to charge the brush" strategy though. ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW I bought this to replace my old Sonicare that stopped charging after about 2 years. The old one that died was one of the expensive models with all the different brushing modes and a travel case that doubles as a charger. It was nice but I only used one brushing mode. When that one died I checked Amazon to see what the current models were. I found this one, the cheap one, and decided that the more expensive ones were a waste for my needs. First thing I did was turn off the EasyStart mode. I then found that the vibration actually seems a little stronger than my older one. Bottom line, all I need is one mode, which happens to be the most effective mode, and this one works perfectly. I am not noticing any functional difference between this one and the more expensive one. The brush heads are the same. No, it doesn't come with a fancy travel case/charger but the regular charger is easy enough to stick in any travel bag. I recommend this one over the more expensive models. Its one brushing mode is the most effective one so there's no reason to pay 2 or 3 times as much for additional brushing modes unless you really need them.

It works fine for basic cleaning, but overall feels pretty average compared to other electric toothbrushes. It’s missing some useful features, and the replacement brush heads are quite expensive. Also not a fan of the charging setup since it basically needs to stay on the charger. Not bad, but I think there are better options for the price.

I have used a Braun electric toothbrush for decades. Also, I have supplemented my oral hygiene routine by using a Waterpik. Recently, I decided it was time to once again replace these two devices and was considering the new Sonic-Fusion combined unit. Other than the significant price of the new all in-on-combo unit, I didn't like the fact that the handset was not removable. It was less expensive to purchase two separate devices. Additionally, portability for travel is not possible with the Sonic-Fusion combined unit, which is another very significant negative factor. The decision then came down to Braun vs. Sonic. The Braun advertising always highlights the "round" brush head and I assumed the shape of the Sonic brush would not be as effective. This is a fallacy. The Sonic brush is not large and the shape of the end actually is smaller than the Braun and does allow the user to easily reach difficult areas. The Sonic brush design does not have exposed openings to internal mechanical linkage, which keeps debris out of the shaft. I no longer have toothpaste residue draining down the handle while sitting in the cradle. This was a common problem with my Braun devices. What about the effectiveness of the Sonic? It is absolutely fantastic. I immediately noticed a big improvement and absolutely highly recommend the Philips Sonic Electric Toothbrush! If you use this device in addition to a Waterpik for your daily oral hygiene, your Dentist will likely only get revenue from routine teeth cleanings, check ups and x-rays, not from major, costly and painful procedures!

I am 37 years old and I now own an adult tooth brush. I was skeptical that a sonicare could clean my teeth better than a regular toothbrush, and now I am a believer. With the covid -19 shutdown, I am behind on my dental cleaning, so I was looking for something that could help me make it until I’m able to get cleanings again. I read a lot of reviews and compared this one to more expensive versions. When I used this for the first time, it was a shock. It does vibrate heavily and it took me a few weeks to get used to the sensation. It doesn’t hurt; it’s just different and intense. It does, however, have a setting that will let you use it at a lower intensity over 14 days. I am now at the highest intensity and while I still think it’s intense, the cleanliness of my teeth makes it worth it. My teeth are so incredibly smooth. It’s as if I just left the dentist after a good polishing. I had a tooth that was really sensitive and may have eventually developed into a cavity that no longer hurts. It’s amazing. My teeth ended up a few shades whiter. I actually love brushing my teeth because I know how clean and white they will look afterwards. There are more expensive versions that have different settings so the vibration isn’t as intense. I think if this one ever wears out I would buy one that allows a lower intensity. Overall, very satisfied with my purchase. If you’re looking for better dental health, buy this toothbrush.

Excellent bristles on this brush. Cleans the plaque off much better. I got this one because it said the toothbrush haf hard bristles but they are not. They are just right. Don't buy soft bristle brushes, medium is OK but not soft. Wheh you look for replacement brushes, look for hard or medium. Hard is difficult to find. At least this one you buy says it has hard and hard last much longer. Much longer.

Funciona muy muy bien. Me quita el tarro mucho mejor que una manual, como prometido. La batería dura mucho, el programa de 4 veces 30 segundos es perfecto para mí. Muy sencilla de uso, robusta, se limpia fácilmente y limpia muy bien. Había investigado y es recomendada por dentistas, y para la gama de philips, está muy bien de precio para la calidad.

The item is original and works as expected and received on time ( very fast delivery)

As advertised

Contunia funcionando bien

I bought these for my family on my dentist's recommendation. It took a bit of research to understand why there were all the different models-- there are so many different ones to choose from. Long story short, look carefully at the toothbrush handle when you are choosing. If you want just a turn on/turn off toothbrush that does everything you need, then the handle should have just one on/off switch, and it will be much more affordable, such as this model. This will time you for your 2 minute brushing and buzz every 30 seconds to let you know to switch to a different area, as all of the other Sonicare brushes do. This model is a simple, affordable brush that does the same cleaning job that more expensive Sonicares do. When you see more switches labelled "clean and white" or "sensitive", it just means that they do different things, and that is what you pay more for. "Clean and white" will just go for an extra 30 seconds, in which time you are supposed to go over your teeth a bit extra for whitening and stain removal. With a regular single-switch toothbrush, you can just turn it on again and go as long as you want, as well, and do the same thing. The "sensitive" setting will just give you a bit less power if you have sensitivity. None of us have ever found this necessary. At first, the sensation of the toothbrush in your mouth is a bit surprising, but you get used to it quickly, and it feels wonderful! It is really true that you get that "fresh-from-the-dentist" clean feeling!! It really is quite shocking how clean your teeth feel! We were good brushers with a regular brush, but the difference was still very noticeable. The toothbrushes come with an Easy Start setting on them which means that they start out a bit lower-powered for the first 14 uses, and then they run at normal speed-- this setting can be turned off. You just need to read the manual to learn how to do this. There are also fancier, more expensive models that will connect to your phone and such, but the basic models brush just the same. One thing I learned to watch for is to read the description carefully, and see what the power of each model is. You can look them up on the Philips site. Some have 31,000 brush strokes per minute, and some have 62,000, for instance. We got the 62,000, and they are great! One thing that we found was that no one told us that a whole family can share one handle. It seems a no-brainer, but I hadn't thought of it! One of the reasons that I didn't buy them years ago was that they were too expensive to buy one for each member of the family, but if I'd known that I could just buy one handle and each person their own toothbrush head, I could have managed that, even with a herd of small children. Nonetheless, we have them, now, though the children are a bit older. I guess they don't want people to only buy one, so they don't advertise this, but it would really be in their best interests to do so, as well as it being in the best interests of the users, as the users' teeth would benefit! I know that our family would've had them years ago if only I had known this. The Philips company would benefit because they would then have little Sonicare users who would grow up to be dedicated adult Sonicare users, and would then pass this on! I know that my children will continue, now, after we've started using them. I do also think that it could definitely help small children have their teeth brushed more effectively, as brushing would be fun, and there is so little skill needed. Another thing to know is that there are many different heads. There are many different basic brush heads which work great, and there is the Diamond Clean, which has tighter-packed bristles to work on staining better. Even the basic brush heads are fantastic, and all fit on any brush handle, so you don't have to keep buying only the same type of head that came with the original package. Watch for sales and they are not nearly so expensive. I recommend using Sonicare brand heads, though. My children and I use the C2 brush head, and my husband uses the Diamond Clean brush head for more stain prevention. Usually, he has staining starting to show soon after a cleaning at the dentist's, but his teeth are still white now, and it's been a few months. What a difference! We would never go back to regular brushes! We love our Sonicare toothbrushes, and these ProtectiveClean 4100 models were just perfect for us-- simple, affordable, and they had nice colours available. We have pink for the ladies and black for the men in our family, but I see that there are other colours. Enjoy your Sonicare toothbrushes-- you'll never go back!! :)