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Philips Sonicare 1100 Series Toothbrush vs Philips Sonicare 4100 Series

Reddit prefers Philips Sonicare 1100 Series Toothbrush โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 52% positive).

Philips Sonicare 1100 Series Toothbrush
#10 in Electric ToothbrushesReddit favorite

Philips Sonicare

Philips Sonicare 1100 Series Toothbrush

$19.96

100

Pros

  • +Has a timer
  • +All you need
  • +No gimmicks

Cons

  • โˆ’Not a bifl purchase
  • โˆ’Li-ion batteries have finite lifespan
  • โˆ’Exposed to water and chemicals
โ€œBuy the cheapest Sonicare that has a timer. That's all you need. Everything else is a gimmick.โ€
Philips Sonicare 4100 Series
#25 in Electric Toothbrushes

Philips

Philips Sonicare 4100 Series

$49.96

52

Pros

  • +Long-lasting (10 years)
  • +Sonic vibration feels better
  • +Cleans teeth better (compared to rotating friction)
  • +Excellent (general)

Cons

  • โˆ’Oral b does a better job at cleaning (comparative)
  • โˆ’motor started malfunctioning after 5 years
  • โˆ’seal around the motor shaft tore after 4 years
  • โˆ’battery can only hold a charge for 2 brushings at best
โ€œAnd yes the toothbrush is still going strong.โ€
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