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 score58% positive
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Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

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7 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
5 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
10 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
5 months ago

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

Reddit IconContent-Seaweed-6395
3 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
8 months ago

Black Sonicare herrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre. It’s goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

Reddit IconNancy6651
4 months ago

I've been using Sonicare toothbrushes forever. I usually get the package of 2 of them, in case I can convince my husband to use one (unsuccessful so far) or for travel. I like the one I have now since it has more "intelligence" and lets me know when to replace the brush head.

Reddit Iconillusorywallahead
3 months ago

I had the Rolls Royce Sonicare that was like $200 and it broke just like you said within a couple years. Replaced it with the $60 version and it’s lasted way longer. Dentist said those super expensive ones are just so rich people can feel like they’re doing a better job than most.  I also changed how I brush. I used to press down pretty hard and go back and forth super fast like I would with a manual toothbrush. Started just moving slowly over the teeth with medium pressure at most, and I think that has contributed to the longevity as well. 

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