Experts recommend Philips Sonicare 4100 more than Philips Sonicare for Kids
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Philips Sonicare 4100 over Philips Sonicare for Kids, 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, Philips Sonicare for Kids received only 2 recommendations from T3 (10 Jan 2025) and Healthline (9 May 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush | WIRED  | Health.com  | The Strategist  | NBC News  | T3  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Healthline  | Electric Teeth  | Good Housekeeping  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $48 |  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 |
| 17 | +1 | $35 |  Philips Sonicare for Kids The Philips Sonicare for Kids toothbrush is a highly recommended option for parents looking to encourage their children to develop good oral hygiene habits, with its sonic technology, built-in timer, and quadpacer feature. | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 10 Jan 2025 T3 ranked Philips Sonicare for Kids as #13
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 13 Philips Sonicare for Kids The best electric toothbrush for childrenSource: www.t3.com - On 9 May 2022 Healthline ranked Philips Sonicare for Kids as #5
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Philips Sonicare for Kids Least scary electric toothbrush for kids... ... ... Source: www.healthline.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 2 Jan 2025 NBC News ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #2
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 14 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best basic... ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.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 8 Jan 2025 Electric Teeth ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 as #5
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Philips Sonicare 4100 Best for sensitivity... ... ... Source: www.electricteeth.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 Philips Sonicare for Kids. This is not to say that Philips Sonicare for Kids is a bad option. Like Philips Sonicare 4100, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Philips Sonicare 4100 outranks Philips Sonicare for Kids by 15 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Philips Sonicare 4100 is more critically acclaimed than Philips Sonicare for Kids.
| 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 | - | $48 | 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 | - | $369 |  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 | - | $380 |  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 [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by livescience.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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 |
From Seller:
- 98% of parents say it’s easier to get kids to brush longer and better.
- 91% of dental professional parents prefer Sonicare for Kids for their own children.
- Interactive free app educates and gets kids excited about brushing. Exciting rewards for successful brushing sessions.
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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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