Philips Sonicare 4100
Exact average 82.9 · 2 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: Philips7 professional reviewers tested the Philips Sonicare 4100, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: results and value for money.
Reviewed by Electric Teeth, TechGearLab, CNN Underscored and 4 more
The catch: No travel case.
5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 83Electric Teeth
An affordable, simple Sonicare that cleans very well and is rated the best electric toothbrush overall by the site.
Read Electric Teeth review - 80TechGearLab
A capable, simple brush with efficient cleaning, a comfortable handle and very long battery life.
Read TechGearLab review - 85est.CNN Underscored
Chosen as the best electric toothbrush out of eight tested, offering the best mix of usability, performance and value.
Read CNN Underscored review - 83est.Wirecutter
The runner-up pick: quieter than the winning Oral-B with longer battery life and the same core features.
Read Wirecutter review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
Named the Best Value pick in a lab-tested roundup, it gives the core Sonicare features cheaply and scored well on ease of use and quietness.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.The Strategist
Tested by the writer, it was quieter than the Oral-B pick and cleaned just as well.
Read The Strategist review - 83est.CNET
Named the quietest brush in a 24-model test, with Sonicare cleaning power in a slim body at a good price.
Read CNET review
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Common questions
Is the Philips Sonicare 4100 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. No travel case.
Do critics agree about the Philips Sonicare 4100?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (TechGearLab) to 85 (CNN Underscored), a spread of 5 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Philips Sonicare 4100?
The Oral-B iO Series 9 (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.