16.5.2018

Initially on receiving the toothbrush it looked sleek, well designed and pleasing on the eye. It came with a travel case which is useful to keep it protected when travelling away. Now to the performance. Having used other branded electric toothbrushes for years, it was initially an odd sensation as the head does not rotate on your teeth/gums. Instead of rotating it oscillates thousands of times a minute to create a brushing action. I found it initially difficult to know how much pressure to apply and whether to manually brush or allow the toothbrush to do its thing. You quickly adjust and I can confirm that you are left with teeth that feel properly clean/ polished following one cycle.The toothbrush features a pressure sensor which beeps to inform you if you are applying too much pressure. This has taken some time to adjust to as I found it too sensitive at the beginning, however, overtime I have found the optimum pressure to apply. I find the brush head slightly too soft for my liking. I have, however not had time to try other heads offered by Philips and may find one slightly firmer. The head shape itself is similar to a normal manual toothbrush and although great for the front of the teeth, I sometimes struggle to find a good angle to brush the reverse side of my teeth. A shorter head size would make this easier. The built in quad timer is useful, although not always notable. A larger pause in the brush action or a beeping sound would make it easier to distinguish. The toothbrush comes with three different modes. Clean / White / Gums. In my experience the only difference is the set time that the toothbrush operates for before auto switch off. Useful however if you feel you need a deeper clean. Finally the battery life. Promised at 14 days based on twice daily use. For myself the battery life lasted closer to 10 days. I did, however not charge the toothbrush upon receiving it, therefore unsure if it was at 100% charge. Longer time to test the product will allow for a more accurate comment on the battery life. A major positive is that right up to running out of charge, the Sonicare 5100 delivered full performance, which is unlike some of its rivals, which have been known to slowly decrease speed/intensity.The cost of replacement heads for Philips toothbrushes are a little on the expensive side. It must however be taken into consideration that Philips state they can last up to 3 months therefore you will only require 4 a year and the cost may end up equaling that of rival brands.Overall this is a very impressive toothbrush. Delivers on the main priority of cleaning teeth and although difficult to notice in one week. I do believe it has began to reduce some yellow staining which has built up from years of using poor electric/manual brushes. Battery life is huge plus too.My reasoning for 4 stars is that this is an expensive toothbrush and for the price I would of expected it to deliver more. I would recommend to all without hesitation. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

16.5.2018

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Initially on receiving the toothbrush it looked sleek, well designed and pleasing on the eye. It came with a travel case which is useful to keep it protected when travelling away. Now to the performance. Having used other branded electric toothbrushes for years, it was initially an odd sensation as the head does not rotate on your teeth/gums. Instead of rotating it oscillates thousands of times a minute to create a brushing action. I found it initially difficult to know how much pressure to apply and whether to manually brush or allow the toothbrush to do its thing. You quickly adjust and I can confirm that you are left with teeth that feel properly clean/polished following one cycle. The toothbrush features a pressure sensor which beeps to inform you if you are applying too much pressure. This has taken some time to adjust to as I found it too sensitive at the beginning, however, overtime I have found the optimum pressure to apply. I find the brush head slightly too soft for my liking. I have, however not had time to try other heads offered by Philips and may find one slightly firmer. The head shape itself is similar to a normal manual toothbrush and although great for the front of the teeth, I sometimes struggle to find a good angle to brush the reverse side of my teeth. A shorter head size would make this easier. The built in quad timer is useful, although not always notable. A larger pause in the brush action or a beeping sound would make it easier to distinguish. The toothbrush comes with three different modes. Clean / White / Gums. In my experience the only difference is the set time that the toothbrush operates for before auto switch off. Useful however if you feel you need a deeper clean. Finally the battery life. Promised at 14 days based on twice daily use. For myself the battery life lasted closer to 10 days. I did, however not charge the toothbrush upon receiving it, therefore unsure if it was at 100% charge. Longer time to test the product will allow for a more accurate comment on the battery life. A major positive is that right up to running out of charge, the Sonicare 5100 delivered full performance, which is unlike some of its rivals, which have been known to slowly decrease speed/intensity.The cost of replacement heads for Philips toothbrushes are a little on the expensive side. It must however be taken into consideration that Philips state they can last up to 3 months therefore you will only require 4 a year and the cost may end up equaling that of rival brands.Overall this is a very impressive toothbrush. Delivers on the main priority of cleaning teeth and although difficult to notice in one week. I do believe it has began to reduce some yellow staining which has built up from years of using poor electric/manual brushes. Battery life is huge plus too.My reasoning for 4 stars is that this is an expensive toothbrush and for the price I would of expected it to deliver more. I would recommend to all without hesitation.

14.5.2018

This Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 5100 electric toothbrush with a matt black finish is another mid-range model and comes complete with a charger, two brush heads and a hard travel case.If your current Philips electric tooth brush is a year old it would not be worth upgrading. In my experience these toothbrushes last beyond their 2 year warranty, though you may find the battery has degraded a little over time.Incidentally, I returned a Philips tooth brush that failed at 23 months and one week. Fair play to Amazon and Philips as they do stand by their warranty.I have tried other brands but I still prefer the Sonicare. They are less bulky and much more tactile to hold.They are also quieter and doesn’t vibrate as much as other brands while still giving an excellent clean. I’m not keen on feeling and hearing heavy vibrations from inside my head.The two week battery life claim is about right but will depend on what kind of usage it receives, the more you brush the more you will need to charge.I tend to press too hard when I brush my teeth so the pressure sensor is of real benefit. There are 3 brushing modes, clean, white and gum care. It has a quad timer so you can divide your brushing equally in the four quarters of your mouth. Up left, down left, up right, down right.The brush heads is fairly standard except that on the base there appears to be an electrical contact of some description. This, I expect is to do with the brush head replacement reminder. I’m not sure if it is of real benefit except for the manufacturer getting you to buy a new brush head. After all, most of us know when the brush head needs replacing. I’m not sure whether there should be two brush heads as this is not specified in the advert.I would prefer a softer brush head option to be included.There is also a price premium on these ‘smart’ brush heads so keep your eyes open for offers, or just use a standard replacement and save yourself £10-15.In conclusion I still think the Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 5100 is a very good toothbrush and deserves a full five stars for performance and ease of operation.One minor thing to say, as the handle is black it shows up any excess toothpaste you leave unless of course you are using the new charcoal paste that has arrived on the market.However, I think the high price and being £100 more expensive that the 4300 model is a little rich given that the cleaning performance is the same. The cost does not reflect that this is a mid-range product. Wait a few months and I am sure the price will be more respectable and affordable when there are offers. I’m definitely not keen on the price premium for the smart brush heads when in reality I can see if a brush head needs changing.I do wonder what more Philips will add to the feature set in a years time, maybe the next model will stop you from using it by locking it down until you change a brush head when it tells you to? Let’s hope not.

24.4.2018

Much like most Sonicare toothbrushes, this one comes in three parts. There's the handset - the bit that you charge, which lets you set brush speed and turn it off and on. Then there's the charging station - which plugs into the wall, and which you put the handset on when the battery goes flat. Finally, there's the toothbrush heads, which, you know, actually clean your teeth. Between them, they make a cohesive whole.The charging station for this model is small, with a fairly long two pin cable you can use to plug it into the wall. It's structured to be stable when you put a handset on it, but small enough that it's easy to pack up for travelling. The curved lines are aesthetically pleasing, too,

15.4.2018

I've used electric toothbrushes for years now and far prefer them to manual brushes simply because they do a better job. I've tended to use Oral B ones however I also have a like a Philips Sonicare brush too. I was interested to see what a new Sonicare brush would be like.There is plenty to like here. The basic point has to be cleaning and at that this model is very good indeed. I've been using this one for a week now. I would argue that this has given me the best clean of any brushes I've used previously. I will definite look at trying another head on it though as it is not clear exactly what the brush head included is. There are two, they appear the same, however the box states that a "gum care" brush head is included.

8.5.2018

I have been using the Philips sonicare 5100 for a little while now. Initially when I received the toothbrush through the post I was excited, the product looked high tech, excellent quality and easy to use. It comes with a handy travel storage and two toothbrush heads plus the charger lead and instructions.It is compact, clean looking, sleek and stylish! Would sit well in anyone’s bathroom.The set up was easy and I was ready to go within a couple of minutes. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first used the toothbrush so I went for the default settings initially. I have to say, I did not think I would be as impressed as I was, the toothbrush is powerful and intense but still very comfortable to use,

8.5.2018

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Philips sonicare 5100 for a little while now. Initially when I received the toothbrush through the post I was excited, the product looked high tech, excellent quality and easy to use. It comes with a handy travel storage and two toothbrush heads plus the charger lead and instructions.It is compact, clean looking, sleek and stylish! Would sit well in anyone’s bathroom.The set up was easy and I was ready to go within a couple of minutes. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first used the toothbrush so I went for the default settings initially. I have to say, I did not think I would be as impressed as I was,

24.5.2018

I have used Philips Electric toothbrushes for at least twenty years, and like them much better than their competitors mainly because they seem to be well made and have a good life. quite important when you are spending quite a lot of money on them. I always say they are much cheaper than a dentist. Despite having quite of lot of work done on my teeth because of gum disease thirty years ago, I am hanging onto all my teeth into my seventies even though one has been unsteady for about thirty years. So I believe in dental hygiene!.This brush came with two heads and a charger and a travel case. A good idea though to be frank I rarely use it when I travel. The charger is the normal two pin thing,

11.5.2018

This is a great toothbrush, but it does have a few negatives amongst a lot of positives. Pros - It was much smaller and lighter than my previous electric toothbrush, and also seems much more powerful. I think this has automatically lead to me applying less pressure when brushing, yet I still get a really thorough clean. I’ll admit I haven’t looked after my teeth well in the past and usually experience some bleeding and plaque build-up, but I haven’t had any bleeding when using this brush, and I can see less plaque behind my front teeth especially, which is where it builds up most. The head is much smaller than I’m used to so I’m using less toothpaste, and it’s easier to move around my mouth.

11.5.2018

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great toothbrush, but it does have a few negatives amongst a lot of positives. Pros - It was much smaller and lighter than my previous electric toothbrush, and also seems much more powerful. I think this has automatically lead to me applying less pressure when brushing, yet I still get a really thorough clean. I’ll admit I haven’t looked after my teeth well in the past and usually experience some bleeding and plaque build-up, but I haven’t had any bleeding when using this brush, and I can see less plaque behind my front teeth especially, which is where it builds up most. The head is much smaller than I’m used to so I’m using less toothpaste,

29.5.2018

Ever since I was given a Sonicare to trial a few years ago, it has been our number one toothbrush of choice in our home and I have gone on to buy a further two more for myself and my Husband since that initial trial. The last Sonicare that I bought was just over two years ago and whilst I can confirm that it is still working perfectly, it does seem to take a little longer to charge and doesn't always last a very long time between charges now but it has lasted more than the 2 year warranty period.As with the other Sonicare toothbrushes we have had over the last few years, this one does leave your mouth feeling fresh and your teeth feeling super clean in comparison to a manual toothbrush.

23.8.2018

I was really happy to be accepted to trial this toothbrush and waited for it to arrive with excitement. How can you be excited over a toothbrush? This really excited me.My box arrived and upon opening it I was pleased to see I had been assigned a turquoise unit, my favourite colour!! I would’ve been happy with any colour really. The packaging was compact, instructions concise and I was really impressed with the travel case also. I have learnt quite a lot after receiving this toothbrush and trialling it.I thought I brushed my teeth normally and for a standard length of time.How wrong was I? I now know that what I thought was right, isn’t!!So, let’s start with the toothpaste, I always put a nice blob on my brush.

23.8.2018

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really happy to be accepted to trial this toothbrush and waited for it to arrive with excitement. How can you be excited over a toothbrush? This really excited me.My box arrived and upon opening it I was pleased to see I had been assigned a turquoise unit, my favourite colour!! I would’ve been happy with any colour really. The packaging was compact, instructions concise and I was really impressed with the travel case also. I have learnt quite a lot after receiving this toothbrush and trialling it.I thought I brushed my teeth normally and for a standard length of time.How wrong was I? I now know that what I thought was right, isn’t!!So,

26.5.2018

Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes, have well and truly raised the bar of what to expect from an electric toothbrush. Philips innovations have taken oral hygiene to an unprecedented level, leaving competitors in their wake.First of all, I absolutely love the feel of the toothbrush, it has a nice matte coating that has a really elegant feel to it. Ok, this is completely aesthetic, the real quality is no doubt performance, but Sonicare 5100 is no slouch there either.The toothbrush has 3 settings, with a gum protection mode that alerts the user of they are brushing too hard on my gums. Whilst this is becoming a fairly standard feature on most higher end toothbrushes these days,

13.5.2018

I DO LIKE THIS==========================I have to admit that I've been a user of the Oral-B range of toothbrushes for years. So in trying this I was always going to compare the Oral B with the Sonicare.This is a top of the range one and I think it's simply fantastic.The brushes are more akin to the shape of a traditional toothbrush.After cleaning for two minutes your teeth just feel- wow clean.That said, it does have some features that I'll never use: the lower intensity setting. (Although if you have sensitive gums or have had crown work they may be features you'll use.)I really like this one as it's fast enough, light enough and holds a charge for three weeks.

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