I bought this tooth brush to replace one that failed. The old one had a timer so you got 30 sec. in each quadrant but the new one does not and I didn't know it until it was to late. They all need to have that feature for what you pay!
I must not have paid attention--should have looked at what info was on the box. The brush head is way too small, and as was pointed out, but I hadn't noticed, there is one mode, or one speed. Not happy with this toothbrush at all.
Cons: small brush head, one speed
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Resigned New Sonicare
on February 2, 2013
Posted by: User20years
Gender:Female
I have been a Sonicare user for over 20 years. The Sonicare Classic was a beautiful thing. It would have been the Sonicare toothbrush I would be using today if Sonicare continued to make replacement heads for it.
I was resigned to purchase a new Sonicare after realizing the replacements I purchased did not fit the old model. After having a tantrum at the store and kicking the display case, I now have the Essence. It is fine. The brush is not as heavy as the Classic, which I guess is a plus. In addition it does not take as long to recharge the brush as the older one did.
I have not taken this on a trip yet, so I do not have a review of its ability to hold a charge.
I hope this Sonicare will last 20 years as did the Classic. What a pity I had to throw away a working Sonicare because the heads were discontinued. Tragic. I am sure others feel the same.
The front and back side of the handle has a gap that water to get into. We have another Phillips sonicare with a solid handle so that water cannot get into the interior of the handle and affect the battery and inner workings.
Replaced earlier units. Continue to use only Phillips products based on performance and cost.
Pros: terrific value
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
I want to be the new spokesperson!
on December 28, 2015
Posted by: Somsom
Gender:Female
I absolutely love this toothbrush! I am OCD when it comes to cleaning my teeth and having pearly white teeth so when I received this as a Christmas present I was very excited. I have bouts of gingivitis and so far my gums have looked better than they ever have. I would recommend this to everyone and I have been telling all of my friends about it. I can see the plaque buildup decrease as the days go by and I am so happy with this tooth brush!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Performs as advertised
on May 20, 2013
Posted by: sethlocal
Gender:Male
An excellent product that performs as advertised. A word of caution when purchasing: shop around for the best price......I found a 20% difference in price between sites.