Philips Sonicare

ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic electric toothbrush

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Sentiment score29% positive
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Last updated: Aug 28, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconhugon2
12 months ago

Sonicare 2100: Szybkość Do 31 tys. ruchów szczotkujących na minutę (nazwałem to obrotami, bo chodzi o cykle pracy silnika magnetycznego) Sonicare 4300: Ruchy soniczne \[ruchów/min\]: 62 000 (też tak to nazywają).

Reddit IconPafkata92
9 months ago

Probably just my luck, but I bought Sonicare 4300 and it broke after 2 years of usage. I'll go for 6100 now and lets hope it lasts much more years and is built better.

Reddit Icontatbud
7 months ago

I've used Sonicare for at least two decades. My first brush was E-series lasted me for like 15 years and the only reason why I upgraded it is because I fell in love with the look of DiamondClean series. That first E-series brush was actually still going strong when I got rid of it. DiamondClean was the best because unlike the cheaper models it didn't have any nukes and crannies for gunk to collect it, especially on the bottom because there was no hole for the charger. It looked amazing, but after 7 years the button finally stopped working - it's not sealed and while I always rinse and wipe down the brush after use eventually there was enough build-up to stop working. When I went ahead to look for replacements I was horrified at the price points. I will never get another diamond clean again because now I know the button is a weak point and no matter how much of a clean freak you are, eventually it will get all clogged up. So, for that ultra clean design and minimalist appeal Prestige is really the only option for me. But I just cannot bring myself to cough up that kind of coin. And I know I'll never use any of the smart features. It may be a darn good toothbrush, but it's still a toothbrush, and I want to use it like a toothbrush. I bought 4300 series, low budget model which only has one cleaning mode. I hate that it has all the nooks and crannies for the residue to collect, but it's cheap enough where I really don't care if I have to dispose of it. Build quality is definitely NOT there. I'll be surprised if it lasts me for more than two years. But cleaning experience is the same as DiamondClean,, which I kept just on clean mode and never used any of the smart features. I do miss how easy it was to keep clean that brush though. Can't win.

Reddit IconLucyHobbsTaylor
8 months ago

I have both and prefer the Sonicare, but it’s personal preference.

Reddit IconWorldsBestTeeth
8 months ago

Both are good options, just depends on what feels better in your hand and what features you’ll actually use. Sonicare has a stronger vibratory feel and is usually quieter, IO2 feels more like a gentle mechanical motion and tracks pressure well. Try whichever you’ll be consistent with, that matters more than brand.

Reddit IconPerioqueen
4 months ago

RDH in field 15 years. Oral b is far less abrasive. I see a lot of recession and abrasion with the sonicare

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