Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, Built-in Pressure Sensor, 1 Cleaning Mode, 1 x BrushSync Feature, HX6800/87, Black Gray. (2 Pin Plug)

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This is actually the cheapest brush in the ProtectiveClean range and the one we rate as best value for money, all things considered. The battery indicator on this Philips is one thing that could use improvement. As of now, it is a single tiny light at the base of the handle. It will glow steady green when the charge is full, and then start to blink when the battery is at about 60%. The light turns amber when it needs to be charged, and the brush will also beep three times. When the battery completely dies, then it beeps 5 times, and shuts off. We prefer LED battery indicators that show us visually how much life is left. All of these DiamondClean Smarts offer everything the 7100 has in a beautiful satin-finish like the DiamondClean. They give you 5 modes to choose from with 3 intensities for a grand total of 15 options when you brush, which is more than anyone needs. Now, there are multiple versions of the Sonicare flagship brush out in the wild, so take a close look at what they offer.

The Best Philips Sonicare Toothbrush - TestHut UK The Best Philips Sonicare Toothbrush - TestHut UK

Once you know what to look for, the system is pretty easy to understand. In general, there are 3 series of modern Sonicare brush heads. The first series which are called ProResults have no numbers, and the brush heads do not come with chips, so you will not get the benefit of brush syncing, but you may save some money as they are less expensive. Overall, the Sonicare is one of the more costly brushes to own, especially if you are buying genuine Sonicare brush heads from a local store. The good news, however, is that they are readily available and easy to find! ConclusionIf you are looking for luxury in a toothbrush, then this is the one for you. The DiamondCare Smart (HX9903/43) gives almost the same feeling of clean as the 4300, but it also includes more modes, more intensities, and an app with live coaching! You pay for all the added features, but you get a beautiful toothbrush that will do a great job cleaning your teeth for years to come! It is relatively quiet, and the battery life is excellent. In our test, we got almost 50 days of cleaning from one charge which is quite a bit better than Philips’ claim of 2 weeks. It took about 13 hours to charge the battery fully, which was average for most brushes we tested. Battery life testing results after three months of use With the more premium Genius 9000, you get the handle, multiple brush heads, a charging stand, a brush head storage compartment, a travel case and smartphone holder. Deciding which brand of electric toothbrush is right for you has likely been more confusing and complicated than you originally thought.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Electric Toothbrush

Despite claiming Sonicare win this category, Oral-B tends to offer more features on cheaper brush handles. More cleaning modes, a pressure sensor and Bluetooth connectivity on models that are cheaper than Sonicare, allowing those with a restricted budget to get more for their money.The next model in the Sonicare line up is a one-off. There is only one model that gets the “ExpertClean” moniker, the 7300 (HX9611). Other research, such as that by Strate et al also agrees. They conclude “Based on the findings of this single-use clinical evaluation, the action of the oscillating/ pulsating power toothbrush is more effective at plaque removal than a high frequency power toothbrush.”.

Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Electric Toothbrush Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Electric Toothbrush

Naturally, as you move up the pricing range the number of brush features increases, but for us the 4300 more than covers the basics. Sonicare Comparison Chart Both Sonicare and Oral-B make it more difficult than it needs to be to choose a toothbrush. They offer so many models, with such similar features at various price points, which is why we try to keep our own recommendations simple. The 4500 model is almost the same at the 4300, but instead of 2 intensities, it offers two modes: daily clean and gum care. It has a 2nd button and indicator light to let you switch modes and see which mode you are in. It comes with the G2 Optimal Gum Care brush head. 5100 Evidence shows Oral-B to remove more plaque. Although in reality this may not be as important as it seems.So this is perhaps one of the most personally influenced categories on which to judge a toothbrush. Other models from Sonicare that do not come supplied with a case, do come with a charging stand that supports voltages from 110-240 volts. Oral-B, on the other hand, comes with stands that typically only support 220-240 volts. This means it is more difficult to travel with an Oral-B brush as there is less global support for different voltages used around the world.