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Philips Sonicare - 5700 Series Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(164 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 164 reviews
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Philips Sonicare - 5700 Series Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - Black
Customer Rating
5
Best for sensitive gums
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: Cass
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. However, I can wholeheartedly say that I would buy this again and again. I’ve always had sensitive gums, but only right around my upper canines. Everywhere else is fine, but the gums there will bleed at the slightest provocation. I love my other sonic toothbrush, just an older model, for how clean my teeth and mouth feel. I’d just gotten used to no matter how gently I brushed a little bit of pink when I rinsed. I have none of that with this toothbrush. Thoughtful upgrades that really made me notice the differences between this and my two year old model, and so gentle that I think those gums are finally starting to recover some strength. No more bleeding! I’m so thrilled and would highly recommend this to literally anyone who has sensitivity.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Very nice features take this brush up a notch
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: ThatsDrM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used other electric toothbrushes for many years but have never had the money to try a proper Sonicare until I was selected to receive the Philips Sonicare 6000 to review through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was not required to make any particular statements and am providing my honest thoughts here.
I appreciated the more eco-friendly packaging, which favored waxed paper and cardboard over plastic but still felt premium. The manual was helpful, although the brush was intuitive to use and didn't require much explaining. I have sensitive gums, so I appreciated the sensitive mode and the adjustable intensity. The electric toothbrush I've been using is several years old and is getting a bit rattly, so the smooth micropulsations of the Sonicare were a pleasant change. I also really liked the feature that slightly changed the vibration to let you know to move to a new section of your mouth every 20 seconds. I don't have a great sense of time, and counting "one-mississippi-two-mississippi" with a toothbrush in your mouth can get messy, so this timer feature is definitely the most useful aspect of the brush for me! My teeth felt slick and smooth after brushing, and my sensitive gums were not irritated at all -- likely also due to the pressure sensor that turns purple if you press too hard, another feature I appreciated.
Overall, I'm quite pleased and would recommend a Sonicare brush, although if I were spending my own money, I might pay extra for some of the additional features of the higher Sonicare series, like linking with your smartphone to monitor your brushing techniques. The general lack of multiple fancy features is my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. However, this brush is a very nice entry point into the Sonicare family, and I won't be going back to my old tooth-rattler!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Toothbrush is great but uses USB A
on August 26, 2025
Posted by: Sandandsky
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Functionally, this toothbrush is great. I definitely was able to feel a difference in how clean my teeth were even after the first use. The three different modes (clean, sensitive, and white) give the brush much appreciated versatility, and allow my wife and I to both use the same base by simply swapping out the brush head. I use the brush on clean mode, and one of the first things that I noticed is how the small size of the brush head makes it so much easier to maneuver and clean around my back teeth. It used to feel gritty when I rubbed my tongue back there, even after I just finished brushing, and now the area feels smooth. Initially, my wife was using clean mode as well, but she found the vibration of the toothbrush to be extremely ticklish, and she also was experiencing some increased sensitivity of her teeth. After changing over to the sensitive mode, the issues have resolved. She also is a heavy handed brusher, and the violet warning ring on the base has been great for helping her develop better brushing habits.
My biggest gripe about this toothbrush isn’t with the brush at all, but rather with the charging setup. It comes with the stand and cable to charge, but not the actual brick that plugs into the wall. Ok, I can handle that, but the adapter is a USB A. I haven’t owned a USB A product in several years, and had to go online to order an adapter to use this tooth brush. I really wish they had just put a normal plug on the charging base or at least a USB C, so that it would work with power bricks that I already own. I also would suggest bringing back the color coded brush head feature. My wife and I appreciate being able to use the same brush body, but if we put the two brush heads in the carrying case when we travel, there is no way to distinguish which is which, so for now she packs hers separately even though there is room for it in the case.
Overall, this is a top notch toothbrush. It absolutely delivers in making my teeth feel as clean as they do when I leave the dentist’s office. Although I have some minor complaints about the charging setup and a wish for the ability to personalize the heads, it doesn’t take away from the fact that this toothbrush is worthy of a 5 star rating. I am thankful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending us this toothbrush to test and review, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone with sensitive teeth looking for a great clean.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
A consistent clean
on August 26, 2025
Posted by: kellcamp
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so impressed with this toothbrush! My overall impression is that it feels like a professional clean every time I use it, but still manages to be super gentle on my teeth and gums. I love the sleek, modern design—it looks great sitting on my counter and feels high-quality in my hand.
After brushing, my teeth looked noticeably brighter and felt so smooth, almost like I had just left the dentist’s office. My whole mouth felt fresh and clean, which is something I don’t always get from a manual toothbrush.
The pressure sensor is one of my favorite features—it gives me peace of mind knowing I’m not brushing too hard. I am currently pregnant so finding a toothbrush that accurately cleaned my teeth while also being gentle on my gums felt like a win! I also really appreciate the different speed settings, which let me customize my brushing depending on whether I want a deep clean or something more gentle.
Compared to a manual toothbrush, this is a total game-changer. Brushing feels effortless, more effective, and even kind of fun. What I liked most is how gentle yet powerful it is—it makes me actually look forward to brushing! Thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to review this product!
After brushing, my teeth looked noticeably brighter and felt so smooth, almost like I had just left the dentist’s office. My whole mouth felt fresh and clean, which is something I don’t always get from a manual toothbrush.
The pressure sensor is one of my favorite features—it gives me peace of mind knowing I’m not brushing too hard. I am currently pregnant so finding a toothbrush that accurately cleaned my teeth while also being gentle on my gums felt like a win! I also really appreciate the different speed settings, which let me customize my brushing depending on whether I want a deep clean or something more gentle.
Compared to a manual toothbrush, this is a total game-changer. Brushing feels effortless, more effective, and even kind of fun. What I liked most is how gentle yet powerful it is—it makes me actually look forward to brushing! Thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to review this product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Pleasantly surprising
on August 26, 2025
Posted by: Replacementheads
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After receiving the Sonicare 6000 rechargeable toothbrush from Stellar Panel and using it for about 5 days, I will have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I have never used an electric toothbrush, and never really thought the benefits of it vs a regular toothbrush were that different. However, I have found several benefits to this electric toothbrush:
- its rechargeable, so no need to remember to get batteries when it dies
- it keeps time of how long you brush so you don't underbrush. It has a 2 minute timer that shuts the toothbrush off at 2 minutes, so you brush the recommended amount of time each time
- it warns you when you are applying too much pressure. As someone who has been known to take my stress out on my teeth while brushing, this toothbrush will pulse vibrate when you start applying too much pressure. My teeth and gums truly appreciate it.
- I do feel like my teeth are cleaner when I am finished. The way the head vibrates, it feels like it breaks up more of the food and plaque that builds up and gets rid of it.
- it keeps time of how long you brush so you don't underbrush. It has a 2 minute timer that shuts the toothbrush off at 2 minutes, so you brush the recommended amount of time each time
- it warns you when you are applying too much pressure. As someone who has been known to take my stress out on my teeth while brushing, this toothbrush will pulse vibrate when you start applying too much pressure. My teeth and gums truly appreciate it.
- I do feel like my teeth are cleaner when I am finished. The way the head vibrates, it feels like it breaks up more of the food and plaque that builds up and gets rid of it.
Although I actually had to take a few minutes at the beginning to read the manual to make sure I use it correctly and understand the pulses and vibrations, overall I really enjoy the toothbrush. I use less toothpaste than normal since the toothbrush head is so much smaller, so that saves me money. And my teeth feel less sensitive to foods since I am not pressing as hard when I brush. If things continue as well as they have started, I may have finally converted to being an electric toothbrush user.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Great toothbrush
on August 26, 2025
Posted by: RipWheeler
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this toothbrush as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I really like Philips Sonicare 6000, from the look and design of it to the ease of use. It is a nice simple design that looks really good! It is very easy to use and I love how it has 3 different power levels to choose from so you can find the one that works best for you. It felt great cleaning my teeth, and my mouth felt fresh and clean after. It feels like it achieves a level of clean that I did not get with my regular toothbrush. It is also very easy to switch out the toothbrush head when it needs to be replaced. The timer feature is also really nice, as it notifies me every 20 seconds so I know when to switch to brush different parts of my mouth.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
The Softest Clean You Will Ever Experience
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: Alayna
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn’t luck out in the good teeth genetics like some people. Despite brushing and flossing my teeth 2-3 times a day since I was an infant—yes, my mom brushed my gums—I still never felt like my teeth were clean after brushing. I always have at least 2 new cavities when I go to my cleanings every 6 months.
Well, being pregnant with 2 under 2 wrecked my teeth even worse, as pregnancy often does. At my last appointment, I found out I had 7 cavities and needed two root canals. Shortly after, I learned about the Philips Sonicare 6000 Rechargeable Toothbrush, and I couldn’t have received this toothbrush from the Stellar Product Testing Panel at a better time! I noticed a difference from the very first thirty-second trial run. After those 30 seconds, which I rushed to test while my baby tried waking up early from her nap, the texture of my teeth completely changed.
Before, I could feel tiny, microscopic bumps, almost as if there was a layer that needed to be removed, and this toothbrush finally removed it. I ran my tongue over my teeth, and they felt incredibly smooth. My wisdom teeth are coming in extremely slowly, and it’s hard to get them cleaned without feeling like I’m not being thorough enough due to gum pain from toothbrush bristles. With this brush, even on the highest clean sensitivity, I felt no pain, and I felt like the vibration actually helped ease some of the discomfort I had before brushing too. The brush head is so soft that I could press down to brush my gums, and it didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. I’ve never been able to properly brush my gums before, even with the extra-soft bristle brushes. Speaking of pressing down, I love the pressure sensor; it turns on the light at the bottom of the brush if you’re pressing too hard, which will not only help preserve the life of the brush head and bristles but stop you from harming your gums in any way. The only slightly annoying thing is that, due to the strong vibration, I kept finding that it shot out toothpaste if I kept my mouth fully open to see where I was brushing. But honestly, you don’t even need to see what you’re doing to use this brush right and treat your teeth the way they deserve to be treated and cleaned. I highly recommend this toothbrush!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Good quality
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: Toothbrushheads
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this toothbrush as part of the stellar review panel program. One of the first things I noticed about this toothbrush is that it charges very quickly, which is nice as another brand that I have used takes much longer to charge. The toothbrush itself is very effective and overall very good quality. It does a good job cleaning. I would say it cleans just as well as other brands that I’ve used. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because I wish it had additional settings for when my teeth are feeling sensitive. Even the sensitive setting on this toothbrush is a little bit too high for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com