I've used an electric toothbrush on and off for the past 20 years, though i never used a Sonicare product before i received this one as a free product to review. My sense before using this was that they would be mostly the same - because i mean how much can you improve on a thing that has just one simple mission, to brush your teeth? Turns out, alot can be improved. Starting with the feel - this one feels nice in my hand, not that the other one that i have felt bad, it's just that this one felt better - not as heavy, nicely balanced, and the long detachable brush head meant that i didn't need to hold the bulkier body of the toothbrush as close to my mouth. This means it is a lot easier to manipulate the brush head around your teeth - a small but very significant item that i never would've realized until i used this unit. The brush head itself was surprisingly smaller than i expected - about 2/3 the size of my manual brush, and that smaller-scale allows me more precise control of what and where i'm brushing. My other electric toothbrush had a 2 minute timer feature where the brush would pulse quickly to let me know my recommended brush time was done. I always appreciated that, but Philips improved on this basic idea by providing 4 subtle but clear signals at 30 second increments, so that you can more accurately budget your brush time by dividing your mouth into 4 quadrants. Ironically dividing the time into 4 actually makes me feel that i'm brushing faster now than i was before. And last but perhaps most important for me, the unit also gives me a separate signal - this one a distinctly weaker pulsing of the brush head - that i'm pressing too hard against my teeth and gums. This is a huge feature for me as my dentist has at times warned me that my gums showed signs of too much brush pressure. This brush was very easy to use the first time - I just attached the brush head, apply toothpaste and click the on button. After the first use i left it in the charging dock for 24 hours, per the instructions, then used it for a full week without any noticeable need to recharge it. The unit i received came with a W Diamond Clean brush head, but i see from the packaging that there's at least 3 other options, emphasizing plaque control, gum care and teeth whitening. I was skeptical of what this product could offer, but having used this for a week i am completely won over by it.

So I recieved a FREE Phillips Sonicare toothbrush to try in exchange for my review. I must say I was using the oral b electronic toothbrush before this one and now I will only use my new one. The two major things I really noticed differently are the amount of clean I get. It used to seem as though when I was done using the other brush I wasn't really getting clean. With the Sonicare my teeth are literally squeaky clean. Love it! The other thing that took a minute to get used to is the vibration on the Sonicare. It is really more intense even at a low setting so it tickled a bit at first. Overall I absolutely love this product and would recommend it to anyone.

I received this product in exchange for writing a review and was perhaps a little more excited than I should have been, because I was actually unhappy with the toothbrush I was using at the time and had been searching for a new one. And then this fell into my lap! Overall, I was truly pleased with the toothbrush. My teeth are stubbornly on the yellow side and have remained so despite several attempts to whiten them but after using this toothbrush once, I could swear they looked cleaner. Not to say, I was ready for a white teeth commercial, but after two weeks, I really can see a noticeable difference. Modes: the toothbrush has three modes: clean, white, and gum care. The real difference here is just length the brush stays on but I like that it's timed, because it encourages me to brush longer, which I hate in general. Supposedly you're supposed to use a different brush for these modes but I only have one. I imagine it might be frustrating to change brushes for different modes but only used whitening. It does has three speeds or strengths which is a nice option if you want more clean or are having some sensitivity and that was easy to use. Brush Shape: The brush on this on somewhat oval, like a traditional toothbrush and while I like this in general and feel like it fits in my mouth, I did struggle to make it fit well on the backs on my lower front teeth. You can turn the brush, but it just doesn't fit perfectly, at least in my mouth, which is on the small size. So, on the pro side, I like the different cleaning options and for me, it really did make a difference in the look and feel of my teeth. My only real cons are it doesn't fit perfectly in my mouth and for some reason when I brush, in the front, if I don't keep my mouth closed, toothpaste splatter flies out, even when I only use a small amount which is a little annoying. For me though, the effectiveness makes up for having to wipe down my mirror every now and then!

I received this product as a sample in exchange for my unbiased opinion. I`ve always been a fan of electronic toothbrushes and the ProtectiveClean 6100 Sonicare exceeded my expectations. The toothbrush gave my teeth a good clean and I was impressed by the smaller compact brush head. I like the feel of the body and product is slim and well made. My favorite feature was the three settings `clean, white, gum care` which allows me to choose the settings I need for my brushing purpose. I was impressed by how easy it was to use right out of the box but I can do with more detailed instructions on features. I used other brands before and Sonicare is up there with quality. I wish it did have a more `flossing` action and leaving your teeth super clean in between. I would like a better storage and charger for my toothbrush because I am left with the brush head and a top cover and nothing to keep the head and the brush together. Overall, I enjoy the product and it does a good job cleaning my teeth.

After using a Phillips Sonicare for the pass 12 years I wasn't sure that a new model would be better then what I already owned so when I was offered to try the ProtectiveClean 6100 from Sonicare for free I didn't have big expectations that they could have improved a tooth brush I already loved, but they DID! The ProtectiveClean 6100 from Sonicare has so many great features that my old Sonicare didn't. It has three separate settings when you brush - clean,whitening and gum care. These are easily programmed so you can switch back and forth depending on your needs. I was skeptical about the claims that it would whiten my teeth better than a manual toothbrush but I do believe that after a week of brushing my teeth with the ProtectiveClean 6100 by Sonicare they are visible whiter. I love the “gum care” setting as well. It also has an easy to monitor sensor to determine when to switch the brush head which I find helpful. There are a few other aspects from my old Sonicare that I think make this new model great. I love the way the brush head attaches to the toothbrush with a post rather than screwing on the brush head. I find this much more hygienic and easy to rinse off after use. The new style of the charging base is also smaller and easier to clean. Overall I believe this product is superior to other electronic toothbrushes and any manual toothbrushes on the market. I highly recommend the ProtectiveClean 6100 from Sonicare.

I've really just about had it with this brush. It has this terrible shudder, stutter, LOUD. beyond annoying vibration, separate from the normal operation and it makes brushing a miserable experience. It started with the first use. I returned it to Wm for a replacement. I returned THAT one to Sonicaire itself. It has been a year now, and it has only gotten worse. I've tried changing the brushes repeatedly to no avail. Meanwhile, my girlfriend's inexpensive ($39?) Sonicaire just hums along gently as can be. I got my first Sonicaire in '92. It lasted 8 years. My second in 2000 also lasted eight years. My third from '08 was still working when I replaced it last Dec. 3rd, (14 years!) but the battery was going and its brushes were history. But oh, how I miss it...

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new Phillips toothbrush flew to Italy with me and cruised through 21 days of cleaning my teeth with only two charges, but never ran low. The carrying case was helpful, too, because we were always dashing off Pom some road trip. I didn't think to take its photo - overlooking Rome or perhaps Calcatta- but next time I go, I will!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third Sonic toothbrush, it has multiple cleaning settings, easy to brush with, and has an excellent battery life. My only issue has been the base metal rod of the toothbrush where the brush head attaches will eventually break and render the toothbrush useless. Phillips has replaced it under warranty but so far they seem to last less than a year.

Travel case missing. Apparently not an original, unopened item.

performs better than my last electric brush. I like the small head design