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Philips Sonicare - 5700 Electric Toothbrush - Next-Generation Sonicare Technology, Pressure Sensor, 6 Brushing Settings - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(180 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 180 reviews
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Star
2
93%of customers recommend this product.
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150 out of
161)
Customer Reviews for Philips Sonicare - 5700 Electric Toothbrush - Next-Generation Sonicare Technology, Pressure Sensor, 6 Brushing Settings - Black
Customer Rating
4
The product is very effective
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Dlynn
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this free products for two weeks now. At first it felt over powered but after a few days I began to enjoy it. The timer is a wonderful feature. I have not had to charge this product yet. The battery life is great. The pressure sensor is a great feature. I tend to brush to hard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Toothbrush provides a great cleaning experience!
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: RuckusG1
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like how strong the toothbrush feels against my teeth. You can put it on a lower or higher setting, and even the lowest setting gives your teeth a really good clean that feels really good. The toothbrush itself is pretty compact and fits well in my hand. The battery life is excellent as well! I've been using it for two weeks, brushing twice a day and I have still have 2 bars of battery left! The toothbrush is easy to clean and I've experienced other electrical toothbrush getting easily dirty and gunky, but this toothbrush hasn't had any of that. A great toothbrush for those first time buyers of an electrical toothbrush and for those that have tried one, but looking for the right one.
I received the product for free as part of a product test.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product!
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: PinkPony101
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This toothbrush is a game changer! After each use, my teeth feel just like they do after a professional cleaning and even seem whiter. It has a special built in reminder to help you pace while brushing to maximize the full 2 minutes of cleaning. It will also give you a warning if you’re using too much pressure.
Please note, I received the product for free as part of a product test.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Toothbrush I have ever used period
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Speedfreekprod
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how powerful it is and how well it cleans. I have been using similar products for the past 25 years and have always been impressed with them. There is something very different about this brush. Im not sure what it is but it is very powerful and yes precise. It cleans quickly and thoroughly. There is never a session that I feel any debris has been left.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
2
Philips Sonicare 5300
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: a1a1
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the product for free as part of a product test. The Sonicare 5300 is a rechargeable toothbrush. Overall, it had an average performance at cleaning my teeth and was not that much better than a regular, non-electric toothbrush. It comes with a removable brush head, a handle that contains the rechargeable battery, and a base with a USB-A charger. It does not come with an adapter for the USB-A attachment. This makes it inconvenient to charge, because I have to have a USB-A adapter or computer with USB-A ports in order to charge the product. I only have one USB-A adapter, and use it, primarily for my phone. I have a dock with a USB-A adapter that plugs into my computer, and I don’t want to have to bring a wet toothbrush into the room with the computer and plug it into that port to charge. I would like to keep it in my bathroom to use and charge, when necessary, without having to look for an adapter. I have multiple regular outlets readily available, and I would have preferred a charger with a two-prong electrical cord that plugs into an outlet. The instructions recommend dividing one’s mouth into six sections, three upper and three lower. It beeps at intervals to remind the user when to move to the next section of the mouth. It took some getting used to that method. The brushing time is two minutes and beeps every twenty seconds to move to the next section. I would prefer that there were more options for time, because I like to brush the rest of my mouth also, so my options are to brush for another two minutes on the rest of my mouth, or brush my tongue, palate, and gums within the allotted two minutes. There are two settings for the intensities of brushing: low and high. There is no indicator light to show which is low intensity and which is high intensity, so I have to push the on/off button at least four times to get it to high intensity. It would help to have an indicator light to show low & high intensity. It says in the instructions that the 5500 model only has intensity settings, and not the 5300, which I have. There is a clear difference in intensities with the model I have, however, when I push the on/off button in succession. So, it is not clear if the instructions are correct that the 5300 does not have intensity settings. The directions were a bit confusing. They state that there is an EasyStart feature that gently increases power over the first 14 brushings and that the EasyStart, Brush Head replacement reminder, and Pressure Sensor Feedback may be deactivated or activated. I did not try to activate or deactivate features. I did notice, once, that when I brushed with too much pressure, there was a change in vibration and sound of the brush, to indicate to use less pressure. When I decreased the pressure, the vibration and noise went back to the usual settings. It feels slightly heavy to hold. The brush head vibrates a lot. If I opened my lips while brushing a small amount, especially on the high intensity setting, toothpaste would spray on my bathroom mirror, wall, and sink. It made a mess. I would prefer a rotating brush, because it seems more effective. After brushing my teeth, I have noticed residual food at the base of my teeth, even after I focus more brushing time on that particular area of my teeth. After using it about 16 days or slightly more, the battery indicator light went down from three lights to one. I’m not sure if there was a loss in intensity of the vibrations after this time. I did not leave it on the charger over those days; I kept it in a plastic cup. I did not charge it before using it for the very first time, as the instructions did not state that charging before any use was required. It was fully charged on first use. It never got to flashing amber and beeping 3 times after brushing, which is the low battery status indicator. The instructions state that the battery has a 21 day battery life. It’s not clear from the instructions, at what battery level it is best to charge the unit. It is also not clear if it is possible to overcharge the unit, if I were to keep it plugged into an outlet at all times. Again, after using this product, I think it performs at an average level in cleaning my teeth, with confusing features, and an inconvenient charger base USB-A plug. I do not recommend it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Excellent brush, but with one issue
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: RDJ44
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The brush works extremely well, especially once you get used to the settings and how to change them. However, connecting the toothbrush to the Philips app would be helpful. Hopefully, that is a feature to be added to the final product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
A great tool for my oral health and hygiene!
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Cyborgy
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently upgraded my dental routine to include the Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush, and I must say, it's been a game-changer for my oral hygiene. Let me break down why.
First off, let's talk about the pressure sensor feedback feature. This nifty addition alerts me whenever I'm applying too much pressure while brushing. It's like having a personal dental coach right in my bathroom, reminding me to be gentle on my gums. It's been incredibly helpful in preventing any accidental damage and ensuring a thorough yet gentle clean.
Then there's the BrushPacer feature, which I've come to appreciate more than I expected. It divides the two-minute brushing session into six intervals, prompting me to switch to a different segment of my mouth. This ensures that I'm giving equal attention to each area, preventing any spots from being neglected. It's a simple yet effective way to guarantee a comprehensive clean every time.
And of course, we can't forget about the SmarTimer. Two minutes may seem like a short time, but it's actually the optimal duration recommended by dentists for brushing. The SmarTimer keeps me on track, making sure I hit that two-minute mark every session. It's reassuring to know that I'm giving my teeth the best care possible within the recommended time frame.
Overall, the Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush has truly elevated my dental routine. With features like Pressure Sensor Feedback, BrushPacer, and SmarTimer, it's like having a personalized dental assistant right at my fingertips. My teeth have never felt cleaner, and I can confidently say that this toothbrush has become an essential part of my daily hygiene regimen. I received this product for free as part of a product test.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Decent first electric toothbrush
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Musicalone88
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you've been using a regular toothbrush, you will likely notice a difference moving to this electric toothbrush and there's a possibility you may have that clean feeling you have when you've just left your dentist appointment. If you've been using electric toothbrushes, this is likely not going to be very impressive.
I received this product for free as part of a product test and as a long-time user of Philips electric toothbrushes, I am not all that impressed. This toothbrush is simple to use as there is only one button you need to press to turn it on and it's length is more similar to a standard toothbrush. Once you turn it on, it divides cleaning time into six segments - 20 seconds each top left, top center, top right, bottom left, bottom center, bottom right (and you can choose the order based on which hand you use - as a righty, that's what is easiest for me). There is a sound indicator letting you know to move to the next area. This makes a soft hum/whistle type noise that bothers my ears when holding this brush at certain angles and it just winds to an odd end, both of which are very different from my current purchased model.
This toothbrush definitely holds a charge well, which is a great thing. I've been using this twice daily for two weeks and it still appears to only have used 1/3 of the battery power. That's really great as the charger is a USB charger only and when this will need charging, I'll have to charge the toothbrush in another room.
My dentist first recommended I pick up a Philips electronic toothbrush decades ago and I'd found one at Costco that I'd used for over 15 years before it fell on my bathroom tiled floor and would no longer charge. I replaced it with (another purchased) Philips model 9300 as I prefer having options as to what level of intensity I'd like to brush with as well as the cleaning type I'd like. I was left feeling like the model given to me hadn't done as good a job brushing my teeth. It is definitely more cost-effective initially than the model I purchased, though.
Again, if you haven't used an electric toothbrush before and are looking for something a bit more budget-friendly, this would be a decent choice especially because it's by Philips and their products last if you treat them well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com