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Philips Sonicare 4100 ProtectiveClean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush (Navy)

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Best Buy has Philips Sonicare 4100 ProtectiveClean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush (Navy) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join).

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  • Battery life lasts up to 14 days so you can go long periods without charging.
  • Includes: 1 Philips Sonicare 4100 handle, 1 charger, 1 Optimal Plaque Control brush head.
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Best Buy has Philips Sonicare 4100 ProtectiveClean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush (Navy) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join).

Thanks to community member BrilliantRyloth for sharing this deal.

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  • Battery life lasts up to 14 days so you can go long periods without charging.
  • Includes: 1 Philips Sonicare 4100 handle, 1 charger, 1 Optimal Plaque Control brush head.
  • See the forum thread for community discussion.

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FreddyJoe
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The one at Target is the newer "4100 Power" model (or simply the "4100" model).
The one at BestBuy is the older "ProtectiveClean 4100" model.

Here is a 6-minute video comparing the newer "4100 Power" model and the older "ProtectiveClean 4100" model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOrfeRtujU

Here is a written comparison: https://www.electricteeth.com/phi...lean-4100/

Both models are excellent, and the reviewer above prefers the newer "4100 Power" model. I prefer the older ProtectiveClean version.

Looks like the main differences are:
1) the new model has fewer brush movements per minute (only 31,000 vs 62,000).
2) the new model is slimmer and lighter (3.4 oz vs 4.6 oz)
3) the new model has high & low speed, while the old model has one speed (high).
4) the new model requires a standard USB-plug adapter that is not included, while the old model includes a plug.
5) the new model appears to have more color options

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Nov 20, 2023
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asim2k
Nov 20, 2023
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Target and Amazon have it for the same price. More colors available at Target.
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The one at Target is the newer "4100 Power" model (or simply the "4100" model).
The one at BestBuy is the older "ProtectiveClean 4100" model.

Here is a 6-minute video comparing the newer "4100 Power" model and the older "ProtectiveClean 4100" model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOrfeRtujU

Here is a written comparison: https://www.electricteeth.com/phi...lean-4100/

Both models are excellent, and the reviewer above prefers the newer "4100 Power" model. I prefer the older ProtectiveClean version.

Looks like the main differences are:
1) the new model has fewer brush movements per minute (only 31,000 vs 62,000).
2) the new model is slimmer and lighter (3.4 oz vs 4.6 oz)
3) the new model has high & low speed, while the old model has one speed (high).
4) the new model requires a standard USB-plug adapter that is not included, while the old model includes a plug.
5) the new model appears to have more color options
Last edited by FreddyJoe November 20, 2023 at 01:31 PM.
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Quote from asim2k :
Target and Amazon have it for the same price. More colors available at Target.
I don't think those are the same models as this one is called "Protective Clean" which is the older one that includes a wall charger while the others only include usb cable. Also, many claim these are "superior" than those newer models as the handles are thicker and longer battery life.
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Quote from FreddyJoe :
Looks like the main differences are:
1) the new model has fewer brush movements per minute (only 31,000 vs 62,000).
According to other thread the older ProtectiveClean 4100 offers a powerful 62,000 movements per minute, which translates to an equivalent of 31,000 brush strokes.
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CtJack108
Nov 21, 2023
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Ordered and got 3 for the whole family and received it from the previous BB deal.
Now it sits unpacked cause the previous thread made me think about issues like gum recess.

All in all after reading on the subject, returning mine back unopened in a sealed shipping box.
I mean manual way worked for me for 25+ years and I do not see it failing anytime soon.

This(electric) needs proper technique of using and some healthy gums. Nothing against a deal or product, just for your information.
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LABsmom
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Dammit, i wasn't aware that there are 2 models. I got 1 old model one and 2 new model ones previously, in for 2 more of these old model ones
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eclecticepicurean
Nov 23, 2023
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Text comparison said the slower one's stroke was longer than the faster one's. That changes the comparison. Also, don't know whether the new battery is prevented from draining as deeply as old one to extend longevity. That would counter assumption that capacity determines longevity

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DealerBee
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I keep seeing these topics and there is never a consensus whether the old or new model is betterConfusedI guess I'm going to stick to manual brushing with Colgate for now
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bagofchips
Nov 25, 2023
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Navy is only color. How do I keep two knuckleheads from using each other's? 😁

Only idea I have is buy black heads for one of them.
Last edited by bagofchips November 25, 2023 at 07:58 AM.
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RedPandas
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Quote from bagofchips :
Navy is only color. How do I keep two knuckleheads from using each other's? 😁

Only idea I have is buy black heads for one of them.
Adorn each with different colored rubber bands?
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bagofchips
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Quote from RedPandas :
Adorn each with different colored rubber bands?
Silicone in particular, thx.
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Quote from DealerBee :
I keep seeing these topics and there is never a consensus whether the old or new model is betterConfusedI guess I'm going to stick to manual brushing with Colgate for now
Regardless of which one is better. They are way better than a manual brush. Just flip a coin and get one. You will love it! Feels like you go to the dentist every time you brush your teeth super clean and smooth!
I use the old style E series. And it's amazing. I am thinking about buying this one but I am not sure if it's an upgrade or not. I might just buy to see because it's only. 10 dollars more than replacement brush heads so idc
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spiritswithout
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Quote from FuschiaHamster8354 :
Regardless of which one is better. They are way better than a manual brush. Just flip a coin and get one. You will love it! Feels like you go to the dentist every time you brush your teeth super clean and smooth!
I use the old style E series. And it's amazing. I am thinking about buying this one but I am not sure if it's an upgrade or not. I might just buy to see because it's only. 10 dollars more than replacement brush heads so idc
Absolutely true, you realize your mouth never felt that clean with a manual brush. When I was looking at them there's basically a jump from "3x" to "7x" more plaque removal in the $30-$50 over the $20 or under range and despite the supposed power differences these are both 7x.


I got this model over the new one and I'll say this about it. Battery life is supposed to go solid green > blinking green > blinking orange before dying but I have yet to see anything past blinking green before it dies. If the pressure sensor is working I absolutely cannot tell a difference. This one might be on me being stupid, because I have only paid tangential attention, but I am pretty sure the timer is supposed to be 30s x4 and the first section is definitely shorter than 30s.

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austai
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I have the older, larger one and my wife has the newer, smaller one. Recently, I put my brush head on hers to check it out and hers did not seem to brush as strongly as mine. I'm sure it doesn't make much, if any, difference in the long run but just a data point.

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