Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush (Black)

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11-30-2020 at 10:15 AM #16

Wish they had this before I opened my 4100. Wouldn't mind a travel case. Do the other brush modes even make a difference though?

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11-30-2020 at 10:29 AM #17

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what's the difference between this and the 4100? Is this worth $20 more?

No meaningful difference on the toothbrush side. The extra cleaning modes on the 5300 are superfluous.

But, you get 2 extra brush heads and a travel case. The case costs $12 standalone and the 2 brushheads cost about $13, so it's worth it to get this deal over the 4100 if you have a use for the travel case.

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11-30-2020 at 10:34 AM #18

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Wish they had this before I opened my 4100. Wouldn't mind a travel case. Do the other brush modes even make a difference though?

No they don't. And you can get a travel case for $2 on ebay or wherever. It's just a piece of plastic.

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11-30-2020 at 10:35 AM #19

For someone who wants to try out an electric brush for the first time, is this a good start ?

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11-30-2020 at 10:38 AM #20

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For someone who wants to try out an electric brush for the first time, is this a good start ?

Good enough. The cheapest is still the old e-Series, $19 handle, $5 brush heads, but Sonicare marketing is good at creating new model envy, so they certainly earned their keep turning an affordable product into a luxury item.

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11-30-2020 at 10:47 AM #21

Why not go for the cheaper Oral-B Pro 1000 [target.com] for $30 (on sale) that happens to be Wirecutter's top pick? It lists in detail what makes this better than the more expensive offerings.

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11-30-2020 at 10:53 AM #22

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Why not go for the cheaper Oral-B Pro 1000 [target.com] for $30 (on sale) that happens to be Wirecutter's top pick? It lists in detail what makes this better than the more expensive offerings.

It's too powerful for me. Don't want to hurt my gums, unfortunately. Also, the battery life isn't great. If it works for you then that's great.

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11-30-2020 at 10:55 AM #23

Has anyone tried the Fairywill brand and Sonicare? Fairywill models have great reviews but I'm curious if they are comparable at all. Thanks

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11-30-2020 at 10:57 AM #24

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Has anyone tried the Fairywill brand and Sonicare? Fairywill models have great reviews but I'm curious if they are comparable at all. Thanks

I would go with Sonicare since it's more reputable and have been business far longer than Fairywill. But at the end of the day, it's up to you. I believe a few Fairywill models are ADA approved so it should get the job done.

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11-30-2020 at 10:59 AM #25

How's the noise level of this ProtectiveClean 5300 model compared to the ProtectiveClean 4100 that's been on sale?

How does noise compare to older, mid or higher end Sonicare handles like the HealthyWhite+ line?

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11-30-2020 at 11:04 AM #26

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How's the noise level of this ProtectiveClean 5300 model compared to the ProtectiveClean 4100 that's been on sale?

How does noise compare to older, mid or higher end Sonicare handles like the HealthyWhite+ line?

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The noise should be about the same. 5300 have 3 modes compared to 1 mode on the 4100. Also, this comes with three brush heads instead of just one. Brush heads can be quite expensive, typically $5-8 each. This also comes with a travel case. So overall, I think this is a better deal.

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11-30-2020 at 11:06 AM #27

Can anyone speak to this in regards to using a traditional/manual toothbrush? I'm most interested in this aspect:

"Pressure sensor that protects teeth and gums from excess brushing pressure."

Has anyone received actual results from a dentist checkup after making the switch to an electric?

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11-30-2020 at 11:08 AM #28

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Good enough. The cheapest is still the old e-Series, $19 handle, $5 brush heads, but Sonicare marketing is good at creating new model envy, so they certainly earned their keep turning an affordable product into a luxury item.

Where are you finding $5 brush heads?

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11-30-2020 at 11:09 AM #29

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Why not go for the cheaper Oral-B Pro 1000 [target.com] for $30 (on sale) that happens to be Wirecutter's top pick? It lists in detail what makes this better than the more expensive offerings.

I just started invisalign and I got the Oral-B for with it. I hate it personally compared to my e-series Philips. It feels large in my mouth and I also have mild TMJ.
The Philips brushheads are much more slimmer and flatter and makes it easier to brush tongue. Just my 2 cents.

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