Experts recommend Philips Sonicare 4100 more than Oral-B Smart 1500
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Philips Sonicare 4100 over Oral-B Smart 1500, but both Electric Toothbrushes have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Philips Sonicare 4100 received 6 recommendations: from WIRED (30 Dec 2024), The Strategist (27 Dec 2024) NBC News (2 Jan 2025) and 3 others. By contrast, Oral-B Smart 1500 received only 2 recommendations from NBC News (2 Jan 2025) and Electric Teeth (8 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush | WIRED  | Health.com  | The Strategist  | NBC News  | T3  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Healthline  | Electric Teeth  | Good Housekeeping  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $35 |  Philips Sonicare 4100 The Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush is highly praised for its effective cleaning capabilities, pressure sensor, long battery life, ADA certification, and two-minute timer, making it a reliable choice for maintaining proper oral hygiene. | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | 2 |
| 7 | - | Check price |  Oral-B Smart 1500 The Oral-B Smart 1500 electric toothbrush is highly praised for its advanced brushing technology, cleaning capabilities, and customization options, making it a reliable and effective toothbrush. | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Jan 2025 NBC News ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #2 and Oral-B Smart 1500 as #9
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 14 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best basic... ... ... #9 out of 14 Oral-B Smart 1500 Best smart model... ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.com - On 8 Jan 2025 Electric Teeth ranked Oral-B Smart 1500 as #1 and Philips Sonicare 4100 as #5
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment #1 out of 9 Oral-B Smart 1500 Best Overall... ... ... #5 out of 9 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best for sensitivity... ... ... Source: www.electricteeth.com - On 30 Dec 2024 WIRED ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #2
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best Sonic Brush... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 27 Dec 2024 The Strategist ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #4
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best Sonicare toothbrush... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 13 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #2
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 2 Philips Sonicare 4100 Quieter brush, more expensive refillsSource: www.nytimes.com - On 12 Dec 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #2
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best Value... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Philips Sonicare 4100 outranks Oral-B Smart 1500. This is not to say that Oral-B Smart 1500 is a bad option. Like Philips Sonicare 4100, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Philips Sonicare 4100 outranks Oral-B Smart 1500 by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Philips Sonicare 4100 is more critically acclaimed than Oral-B Smart 1500.
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush |
WIRED | Health.com | The Strategist | NBC News | T3 | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Healthline | Electric Teeth | Good Housekeeping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $50 |  Oral-B Pro 1000 The Oral-B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is praised for its advanced cleaning technology, pressure sensor, and ADA Seal of Acceptance, making it a reliable and effective tool for maintaining oral hygiene. | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2
| - | $35 | Philips Sonicare 4100 The Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush is highly praised for its effective cleaning capabilities, pressure sensor, long battery life, ADA certification, and two-minute timer, making it a reliable choice for maintaining proper oral hygiene. | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | 2 |
| 3 | - | $313 |  Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige toothbrush offers advanced features, personalized brushing experience, and real-time guidance, making it an ideal choice for individuals who prioritize their oral health and value convenience in their dental care routine. | -
| - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | - | $372 |  Oral-B iO Series 10 The Oral-B iO Series 10 electric toothbrush is a versatile and effective tool for maintaining oral hygiene, offering a unique combination of oscillating and sonic brushing styles, pressure sensor, long battery life, and advanced timer features. | - | 1 | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by bestreviewguide.com | 75 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 75 |
| Lowest score by bestreviewguide.com | 75 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
75
The Smart 1500 rechargeable electric toothbrush is a great buy for those looking for a reasonably priced toothbrush with beneficial features such as three cleaning modes, a built-in pressure sensor, and a built-in timer. The only drawbacks are the missing cleaning mode buttons and grip on the brush handle.
+ pros
- Reasonable price for beneficial features: The Smart 1500 rechargeable electric toothbrush offers a good value for its price, considering its useful features.
- Three cleaning modes: The toothbrush has three different cleaning modes (Daily Clean, Sensitive Care, and Whitening) to cater to different oral health needs.
- Built-in pressure sensor: The toothbrush has a built-in pressure sensor that warns users if they are applying too much pressure while brushing, preventing potential damage to the teeth and gums.
- Built-in timer: The toothbrush has a built-in timer that ensures users brush their teeth for the recommended two minutes, allowing for thorough cleaning.
- cons
- Missing cleaning mode buttons and grip: The toothbrush lacks separate buttons for selecting different cleaning modes, and it also lacks a grip on the handle, which may make it slippery during use.
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Electric Teeth | 100 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Gadget Review | 51 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
100
The ProtectiveClean 4100 is a simple and effective electric toothbrush with all the essential features and some useful extras. It has a sleek design, comfortable grip, and impressive battery life, making it a reliable choice for maintaining oral hygiene.
+ pros
- Sleek design and comfortable grip.
- Built-in timer and pacer for proper brushing technique.
- Comes with C2 Optimal Plaque Control brush head.
- Slim and comfortable handle with different color options.
- Battery life lasts up to 5 weeks.
- Reasonable price compared to other models.
- Well-built and comes with a 2-year warranty.
- cons
- Brush head replacement can be pricey.
- Battery level indicator is not as accurate as a smartphone battery.
- It's recommended to let the battery run down before recharging to avoid long-term damage.
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From Seller:
- REMOVE UP TO 100% MORE PLAQUE even in hard-to-reach areas for HEALTHIER GUMS* with Oral-B's deep-cleaning 3in1 technology *vs a manual brush
- PROTECT YOUR GUMS with special sensitive cleaning mode and 360_ VISIBLE GUM PRESSURE CONTROL that lights up when brushing too hard
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From Seller:
- Advanced plaque removal: this sonic toothbrush is clinically proven to remove up to 7x more plaque than a manual toothbrush while protecting your gums
- Gentle on gums: Philips Sonicare sonic electric toothbrush for adults offers a superior brushing experience and features soft brush heads with nylon bristles for gentle yet effective clean
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