Philips Sonicare

DiamondClean Smart 9400 (HX9917/89, HX9918/89, etc.)

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9400 (HX9917/89, HX9918/89, etc.)

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Sentiment score57% positive
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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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6 months ago

Not sure which route you’ve went, I’ve had 3 9400’s , one 7400 and currently I have the cheap one, I hate it , it’s not near as powerful, they don’t last long in general, but a good toothbrush feels so much better, I recommend spending the money and don’t expect it to last long, I’m lucky to get a year out of one

Reddit IconBose321
4 months ago

I really wonder how you can break them that much. Me and the wife are using a 9400 for years without any issues.

Reddit Icondot-M
9 months ago

My two Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9400 for German market are made in China. Also we have a chinese made Sonicare 5100

Reddit Iconputdatdickemi
4 months ago

Which one? I had the diamond clean 9100? It only lasted 4 years 😭

Reddit IconHonoluluLongBeach
12 months ago

I got mine in 1992 and it lasted til 2004. Got my second in 2020 and still using it. I bought a second one at the same time, just in case.

Reddit IconContent-Seaweed-6395
about 2 months ago

My last sonicare lasted over 7 years, it wasn't even dead when I ugraded to the $300 version and I have no regrets, it is something you use everyday, if not twice a day if it works it is worth it to last that long, in most cases you only have to worry about the battery losing charge and that is kind of unavoidable, unless you know of a brand that lets you repalce your own battery, although after like 10 years I would probably just want a new device with advances in tech and just general wear and tear.

Reddit IconComeHereOften1972
7 months ago

Black Sonicare herrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre. It’s goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

Reddit Iconschmally_ward
12 months ago

I’ve had two Phillips diamond cleans break on me, but my partners have held up just fine. Bought the model a tier down literally today - seems like it does the same thing for half the cost

12 months ago

I’ve had two Phillips diamond cleans break on me, but my partners have held up just fine. Bought the model a tier down literally today - seems like it does the same thing for half the cost

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