Philips Sonicare 3100 Series Sonic Electric Toothbrush (Dual Pack) with Pressure Sensor and BrushSync Replacement Reminder, HX3675/13, White

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For example, you also have to consider your technique – how you brush with an electric toothbrush. Both types of toothbrush need a different technique to manual toothbrushes. A lower powered sensitive mode can be desirable as it’s extra gentle on the teeth and gums, but you don’t need this unless you are suffering from sensitive teeth or gums. Minimal and clean design looks good and makes the brush easy to clean The 2 minute timer and pacer encourage even brushing of your teeth I was using an Oral-B electric toothbrush which was 5 years old and still working perfectly, is this a sign of quality?! A normal clean lasts for 2 minutes and you should spend 30 seconds cleaning each of the 4 quadrants of the mouth. Most Oral-B and Sonicare brushes have both timers built in. The 30 second pacer is a pause in the brush head motion that in turn changes the sound emitted from the brush.

I stand by this as you do generally get more in the box with Oral-B brushes. Be that brush heads or other useful items. There is rarely an exact like for like, there are always differences between the ‘equivalent’ models. The 4100 Series does provide the best overall cleaning experience, as I explain in the section below. Its brush motor has been tuned for a more satisfying clean.It stands upright on a countertop and strategically placed nodules on the rear of the handle help prevent it rolling when laid flat. Powerful bristle vibrations drive microbubbles deep between your teeth and along your gum line for a refreshing experience. You will get two month’s worth of manual brushing in just 2 minutes.** 31,000 brush strokes per minute gently clean your teeth, break up plaque, and sweep it away for an exceptional daily clean. Sonicare put a clause in their warranty that the battery is only supported for twelve months (one year) whereas no such clause exists for Oral-B models.

So this is perhaps one of the most personally influenced categories on which to judge a toothbrush. There's also a pressure sensor to warn you if you're pressing too hard with the brush, plus three brushing intensity levels and four modes. The reason I believe that Sonicare is the best quality overall is because of the feel and performance in hand. Sonicare, to me at least feel more robust and premium, the plastics look and feel stronger and the overall experience is that more effort and attention to detail has been put into the product. How important this is will depend on your routine. It is safe to leave either brand of brush on charge for a prolonged period of time but for frequent travellers, the extended life of the Sonicare may be preferred.Ordo electric toothbrushes boast Sonic Pulse technology with 40,000 pulses per minute that not only cleanses the surface of your teeth but deep cleans them as well. Not only this, but they also come with more than 3 weeks of battery life and a smart 2-minute timer. Whether you're looking for a men's range or a women's, we've got it all. Deciding which brand of electric toothbrush is right for you has likely been more confusing and complicated than you originally thought.

The reason behind this power difference primarily is the battery technology used. Sonicare have for a long time been using the more desirable lithium-ion batteries whereas Oral-B have only just begun using lithium and although improved from older standards have not quite perfected it yet like Philips. One such independent study was completed by Cochrane in 2020 and they report that there is some evidence that oscillating technology used by Oral-B is more effective. Different versions of the 3100 are available. Technically they are all the same, the difference is the handle colour and the box contents.The Philips Sonicare 3100 works using sonic pulses, meaning the brush head moves side to side. For comparison, Oral-B brushes use oscillation, so the head moves round and round. For best results, you tilt the brush head at a 45-degree angle to the teeth and move it along from one tooth to the next. The basic Sonicare 1000, 2000 and 3000 ranges deliver a basic toothbrush with just the essential features. These include a two-minute pulse timer and – with the 3000 series – a pressure sensor to ensure you’re not brushing too lightly or too hard. This is very cutting edge and does work. However, Sonicare toothbrushes offer a similar thing, with less prominent marketing and actually, in my opinion, is implemented better from a user perspective. If you invest in the Sonicare ExpertClean, DiamondClean or Prestige series you get provided with an excellent quality travel case that allows the brush to be charged in the case. Just connect the cable to a USB port. Other research, such as that by Strate et al also agrees. They conclude “Based on the findings of this single-use clinical evaluation, the action of the oscillating/ pulsating power toothbrush is more effective at plaque removal than a high frequency power toothbrush.”.

The Sonicare 3100 is one of Philips’ entry-level Sonicare brushes, but in actual use you’d struggle to notice; the core technology works brilliantly and it’s compatible with all the brush heads. Philips sells it with a ProResults head attached, along with a USB charger.

This clever system is otherwise known as BrushSync technology. Our guide to BrushSync explains the things you need to know. The brush head is also slim, and it’ll come down to personal preference whether you like it or not. We found it more than adequate for cleaning, but we’re used to the small round head of an oscillating toothbrush. If you’re coming from a manual brush this might seem too small at first. Oral-B rushes tend to be about 20-25% cheaper for like equivalents, but this can stretch even further. I do hope that this article has explained why some may favour Oral-B for reasons like budget, whilst Sonicare might be the best choice because of the battery life. Movements are only 1 part of the equation in achieving clean teeth. And due to the way the 4100 Series has been tuned, it is very difficult to notice the difference, even though it does exist.