Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Review - UK
Find out if the Sonicare 4300 ProtectiveClean is any good. A detailed hands on and opinion video, that comes after several weeks of testing.
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Got these for 49 pounds on Prime day! couldnt be happier and thank you for the review! really sealed the deal for me.
Great price Desmond and a great brush. I hope the brush lives up to your expectations.
and i got it for 9, on ebay auction. it's strong, does its job right.
I got mine for £39 on prime day this week 😬
Its prime day again n i got it on discount too. This review did it for me
Very helpful video, thank you 😊
thank you very much for your detailed video ✔️ i will try out the 4300 and now the price is even cheaper :) thank you for your video and greetings from germany
Thanks for the comment. I am glad you liked the video and please do let me know what you think of the brush once you have used it for a week or two.
I bought it yesterday for 56€, didn't expected the initial price was this high :0
That faucet was dirty 😄 I got mine yesterday for 60 € (without travel case or extra brushes), it feels super light eeight in comparison to the other Philips Sonicare I had and my teeth feel a lot cleaner. Maybe because I was brushing them at a 45 degree angle?
I have been using this toothbrush for a few days now switching from an Oral b. It makes you feel your mouth cleaner than the Oral b but the Sonicare tickles a lot and needs some time getting used to. Also if you brush your teeth with the Sonicare and you have your mouth even slightly open it sprays toothpaste everywhere but also that indicates that the Sonicare is more powerful. In terms of reliability only time will tell.
Thanks for the feedback. It is really useful and good to hear you like it. You are not the first to mention the tickling sensation. There is certainly a power difference, but more important than the power is how you use the toothbursh. Making sure you have the correct brushing technique is very important. I will be interested to read what you think of it after a few more weeks of use.
@@ElectricTeeth Yes of course i will update once i have used this toothbrush for a few more weeks! Thanks a lot!
Well after using this toothbrush for more than a month now I have to say that I'm so glad I bought this toothbrush! It is far superior in level of cleaning compared to an Oral b! Sonicare cleans better even in between the teeth and I can confirm that because the floss comes out cleaner as I floss my teeth after brushing! Sonicare is a great investment for my oral health!
Thanks for the feedback months after use!
thanks. good review. got it for 44 euros 2 years later :)
Good price. I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you for the great and unique content! I see many comments regarding the difference between 4100 and 4300 but nobody asked about the noise they make. Is it as quiet as the 4100 (one of the quietest)?
The noise of the 4100 and 4300 is basically the same at around 60 decibels.
prime day its currently available for £39 :)
Hi Eletric teeth hope you are doing well.Just a question can you list the difference between the oral b pro 2 2500 and Philips sonicare protective clean 4300.
Here are a list of the key differences: - Cleaning action. Oral-B offers and oscillating-rotating action compared to the sonic action of the Sonicare. - Design. The Sonicare looks a little more premium but 2500 is a bit more grippy in hand due to the rubber on the handle. - Pro 2 2500 has 2 cleaning modes compared to the 1 of the Sonicare 4300. - The 4300 has 2 brushing intensities that the 2500 does not have, essentially cancelling out the cleaning mode difference. - Although both have a claimed 2 week battery life, Sonicare tends to last much longer. - Sonicare 4300 automatically turns off at the end of a cleaning cycle. - Pro 2 2500 has a visible pressure sensor - Sonicare 4300 has a brush head reminder system, alerting you when to replace the head. - Sonicare is the more expensive to buy and own typically. In short these brushes are comparable and both clean the teeth well. There are just subtle differences that may sway you one way or the other.
Thanks for great review. In comparisons you always say the difference between modes and accesories. But it there a real difference in normal "Clean" mode between 4000 series, 6000 series and diomond? As I understand they have same motor with 62k movements? Does diomond clean better or we pay just for case and etc? Most of people 99% of time use only clean mode. Thanks a lot
Igor. You are right about the motors. They all use the same. They all offer the 62,000 movements. So the answer is no, the premium models don't clean better. With the premium models you just gain the extra features, which are only any value, if you use them. You are completely right that most of us only use the clean mode. I test toothbrushes daily and guess how many of the 'extra' modes I use.....Yes, you guessed it none! Maybe very occasionally I use another mode, but certainly not regularly.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you for the best reviews.
@@Kardasov-films Thanks for asking this, I was wondering also.
2:52 - Philips would be better served placing the LED at the rear of the device. Invariably we would be able to see it light up in the mirror. I got my 4300 from Amazon for £49.99 on a Black Friday Sale in November 2020. Admittedly it was 2 years after this recording so prices would have decreased in this period.
Electric Teeth I am thinking of buying the 4300 but I am a bit confused that you said the brush has two intensities like 2 modes what can I use these modes for gum health,whitening or what?
Just think of them as high and low power. The lower being more gentle. The lower would be better suited to the gums.
Is the travel case a charging case Plus great video
No it isn't. It holds the brush handle and heads only. No ability to charge whilst inside the case.
I was looking to purchase the 4100 after watching one of your reviews, the 4300 was the only one available in the shops anywhere near me. Is there any big difference between the 2 and is it a down or upgrade on 4100 in your opinion? Apart from the slight price increase
Also is the HX6800/04 model the 4100 or the 4300? Because that’s the one I’m looking at buying now and I can’t tell which one it is off the website. Thanks in advance
The 4100 and 4300 are essentially the same product. It is just that in the UK/EU it is called the 4300, whereas in the USA/Canada it is called the 4100. Technically they are identical as far as I am aware. The colour of the brush handles & box contents does differ slightly to. The 4300 comes with a travel case whereas the 4100 does not.
HX6800/04 looks to be the 4300. Looks like this is a version sold in Nordic countries like Sweden. It may not come with a travel case. But the brush is the same.
Electric Teeth Ok, thanks for the response
Electric Teeth One more question, I’ve purchased it and used it for the first time today. The brush seems great and since it’s my first electric brush. I find it confusing that the brush doesn’t really go around in motion like the ones I’ve seen but feels like it more vibrates and moves sideways. Is that the way it’s intended? Also when I insert the brush to the machine. There’s the slightest gap between the brush and the machine which isn’t very noticeable. But I was wondering if the brush is fine like that or is meant to be tightly connected with the machine or if that had an effect with the brush’s movements
There is a new model (I guess) the Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 4500. I would like to ask what's the difference between the 4300 and the 4500?
It is slightly newer, but it has all the same technology and very subtle differences: - The 4500 has 2 modes, clean & sensitive compared to the clean only on the 4300. - Due to the 2 modes, the handle has cleaning mode lights/icons on the handle. - The 4300 has 2 brushing intensities that the 4500 does not. - The 4500 comes with 2 brush heads in the box compared to the 1 of the 4300. - The 4300 is available in 4 colour choices compared to the 2 colours of the 4500. I believe that is all of the differences.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you!
How sensitive are electric toothbruses if you drop them on the bathroom floor? I've dropped mine a few times and is wondering if this might hurt the battery in any way.
Good question and no simple answer. Onto a tiled bathroom floor there is a higher liklihood of damage than onto carpet. Most are designed to take a knock or 2. I have certainly knocked 1 or 2 to the floor over the years and they have survived. However, there are different variables, like does the head hit the floor first then the handle or is it the handle followed by the head etc. Ultimately most will survive, but damage inside could be caused.
I was hoping for how one can get the brush head on. Have just bought one which seems reluctant to go on the shaft.
We show you how - kzhead.info/sun/pcWmlZiZbXOngZ8/bejne.html Sometimes running it under warm water for a few minutes helps loosen it up.
Just bought a 4300 but not used it yet. Only one toothbrush head provided seems a bit mean for something that is pretty expensive especially when you notice that Phillips have it made in China for probably peanuts ! Anyway, there are pages & pages of safety instructions in different languages in the box but the small how to use leaflet is just in picture form & in my view rather poor. or it is just me being thick ! What is the sanitizer & uv bulb function mentioned in the safety notes ?
Hi Nick. Yes, they certainly could do more to show how to use an electric toothbrush correctly. You might find this video helpful: kzhead.info/sun/hqZ-hK6mjKmtqps/bejne.html They mention the sanitizer and UV bulb function as the manual is designed to be a bit generic and potentially in some countries a UV sanitizer is included hence the mention.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you very much for that info & for the other video you suggested which I have now watched. Yes, I realize now what the sanitizer & uv bulb are now. I have used my new Phillips toothbrush twice so far & I am very pleased with it as it does seem to clean better than my last electric one which I have had about 10 years . It does give you a little bit of a shock when you first put it in your mouth as it is so fast & does sort of tickle your mouth as you move it around. I am sure I will soon get used to it & in fact I have bought my wife one too for Christmas.I think they can be bought at quite good price at the moment as I see Phillips is bringing in new (& more expensive) models to replace it. I think that by giving only minimal info in the box, Phillips may be missing an opportunity to advertise to the new purchaser the other accessories available with the brush such as the sanitizer & replacement brushes. But what do I know ?
Pleased to read you have found the videos helpful and liking the brush so far. The different sensation is something you will get used to fairly quickly. Indeed Sonicare have some good prices at the moment on these products. I would agree potentially they are missing an opportunity to sell more, although in truth, you do not need these extras. I think the biggest opportunity they are missing is to help educate everyone how to get maximum benefit from the brush and how to improve their oral health.
Could you make a video on how we are suppose to brush our teeth with a electric toothbrush?
Here you go: kzhead.info/sun/o7F8mq5sgmOAaKs/bejne.html Full written guide too: www.electricteeth.co.uk/how-to-brush-your-teeth-properly-electric-toothbrush/
@@ElectricTeeth This video is private. Is there an updated one?
Yes kzhead.info/sun/hqZ-hK6mjKmtqps/bejne.html
It would be nice to see it working without being in someone's mouth. I have an old Sonicare that seems to me like it has reduced its amount of vibration. I would like to see if my brush is no longer working properly or not. If it is not working properly I would then buy a new one.
Thanks for the feedback Bob. You just want to see the bristles move? Would you want to see this in real time speed or slow motion? I am intrigued, as either way I think it would be quite difficult to tell via a video if your brush isn't offering the same amount of vibration/bristle movements it once did.
@@ElectricTeeth Show it whatever way will show the vibration. You might show it vibrating against your finger and explain what it feels like, Also what it does to water from a tap when it vibrates or the sound it makes as it pressed against a metal tap. Thanks for your interest.
Just bought this brush and I can’t seem to find in the manual how to tell when the battery needs recharging. Is there a flashing light or something? The instructions aren’t very helpful .
Hi Jacqueline, this should help. A solid green LED means a full battery A flashing green LED means a medium battery A flashing amber LED and three beeps means a low battery. A flashing amber LED and five beeps means no brushing sessions left
Electric Teeth Thank you, that’s great.
Hey mate this and oral b smart 4000 are the same price for me which one do you recommend
To be honest, there is no right answer. If you want Smart features (phone app), go for the Oral-B. If battery life is important, go for the Sonicare. If neither battery life or smart features are too important to you, I would personally opt for the Oral-B Smart 4. I prefer the cleaning action and the brush heads are a bit more cost effective.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks heaps completely answered my question! Going with the smart 4!
hi there, would you know what the difference is between the 4300 and the 4100? can't seem to find a 4300 in my country. many thanks
The 4300 is essentially the UK/European version the the 4100. However, the 4300 usually comes with a travel case that the 4100 does not.
@@ElectricTeeth perfect thank you
Hello! I want to choose between Oral B genius X or Sonicare 4300.Oral B genius X is 30$ more expensive.I am not sure which one should I prefer.Do you have any suggestions?
Both will clean your teeth well. Unless you want the extra features the Genius X comes with then there isn't a need to buy the Oral-B. You are paying for modes and Bluetooth etc that you don't need. Sonicare brush heads do tend to be more expensive, so there might be some argument to go for the Genius X, but that $30 difference can go a long way to help reduce the cost of Sonicare heads. I'd probably go for the Sonicare.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you sir!Another question that .What if the price difference is insignificant?Which one should I choose?
Its really up to you and what is most important. The Genius will be cheaper long term as the brush heads cost less. The Sonicare has the better battery life and is a bit easier to keep clean, whilst being quieter. But the Genius X comes with a better (charging) travel case and has a smaller head which works well in tighter spaces. If there was about $5 between them or less I would opt for the Genius.
How can you activate the mode that increases gradually the intensity over a 14 day period?
How to turn on and off EasyStart - Put the handle on the plugged-in charger. - Press and hold the power on/off button while the handle remains on the charger. - Keep the power on/off button pressed until you hear a single short beep (after 2 seconds). - Release the power on/off button. - Triple tone of low-med-high means the EasyStart feature has been activated. - The brush head replacement light and battery light will also blink green 3 times in unison to confirm activation. - Triple tone of high-med-low means the EasyStart feature has been deactivated. The brush head replacement light and battery light will also blink amber 3 times in unison to confirm deactivation
Cheers mate, ur a boss!
It is detailed in the manual. Essentially, the power of the brush is increased over the first 14 cleaning sessions to help you get used to the power. Ideal for first time users.
I do not know what I should do because on amazon the 4300 is £58 and the 5100 on eBay is £58 but ebay is more untrustworthy because random strangers just sell thing so what shall I do? I do not mind which one I get but am satisfied with the prices.
It is entirely up to you Ronak. Seems logical to get the 5100 if you can get it at the same price as the 4300.
Hi , Which power level of shaving point do I use to charge my 4300 ?
You can use either. The 230/240v is ideal.
6:13 I would like to ask how the cost of owning an electric toothbrush is calculated? Is it just the cost of the toothbrush? Or the cost of the toothbrush together with the cost of the brush heads? Also especially when it comes to Sonicare toothbrushes the cost of the brush heads varies wildly depending on where you buy them the quantity you buy and the type of brush head (for example the C3 brush heads are more expensive than the C2). So for example how the cost of 14p per day is calculated for the protective clean 4300? Thanks in advance!
It is the cost of the toothbrush and the brush heads. We take the average (not the recommended) selling price of the brush. We then add this to the average cost of replacement brush heads required over a 3 year period. We then take this total cost and divide it by 1095 days ( 3 years each with 365 days) to give our cost. This is a consistent model we use. Yes, the average cost might not be 100% accurate as it does vary as does the cost of the brush heads, but it is a fairly stable benchmark. We considered the recommended retail price and whilst more constant, it doesn't really represent the actual cost for most people as few pay full retail price. We also stuck with 3 years as this seemed a fair time period. Everyone would expect a brush to last 3 years really.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you very much for the thorough explanation! Always willing to help with my questions!
What is the difference between the 4100 and the 4300? I have the option to get 2 of either for $70 and want to choose the best option.
Hi. The 4100 is essentially the same as the 4300. However, the 4100 has been made for and sells primarily within the USA and Canada. Depending on your location will depend on what is better to go for, because the charging stand in the box is likely to be different. You won't want to buy the 4100 (designed for the USA) when you need to use it with UK power supply if you live in the United Kingdom. Aside from that the 4300 has 1 cleaning mode with 2 brushing intensities, whereas the 4100 has just 1 brushing mode with no option to change the brushing intensity. The other main difference is the 4300 comes with a basic travel case included too.
@@ElectricTeeth Thanks so much for the reply!
I just got a package of 2 of this model for $99.98 (Sam's Club - USA)
How long does it take to charge just bought the pink one and doesn't say.
It can take up to 24 hours for a full charge. Usually sooner.
Really didn't realise that long. Thanks
When is the right time to charge this brush?
On average every 3 months to replace the brush head. However this handle will tell you if you are using the Sonicare heads that are tracked by the handle.
Is this toothbrush compatible with the Philips sonicare app?
No, it is not Karina.
ProtectiveClean 4300 vs Easy Clean ?
I have not yet created a video or written article on the site to explain the differences, but the key ones are as follows: Whilst both brushes have 1 cleaning mode, the 4300 has 2 levels of brushing intensity to choose from. The 4300 comes with a travel case in the box. The 4300 has Sonicare's brushsync brush head reminder replacement technology that the EasyClean does not The design and button placement of the 2 brush handles are slightly different. The EasyClean is available in white or glacier green colour. The 4300 is available in black grey, navy blue, light blue, pastel pink or deep pink. Depending on which variant of the EasyClean you are comparing with it will come with either a DiamondClean or ProResults brush head. The 4300 comes with a C2 Optimal Plaque Defence brush head. The 4300 tends to be more expensive. I hope that helps.
whats the most powerful brush out there. i want one like a dentist has - almost like a drill lol
Power doesn't necessarily mean a better clean. Technique and the correct brushing time does! Most Sonicare models are 31,000 movements per minute.
@@ElectricTeeth Philips say they're 62,000 movements per minute so I'm confused?
@@anfe Sorry for the confusion. The comment above should actually say 31,000 brush strokes. For many years Sonicare stated 31,000 brush strokes, but in more recent times there has been a movement towards quoting 62,000 movements within their sales documentation rather than brush strokes. 62,000 sounds better than 31,000 doesn’t it? However, they are essentially the same thing. Just because Sonicare quotes 62,000 movements, does not mean it is better or more powerful than those brushes with 31,000 brush strokes. 1 brush stroke is equal to 2 movements. (31,000 x 2 = 62,000). To explain this further you would count 1 movement as the bristles moving from the top to the bottom of the tooth. Imagine a pause, the 2nd movement would be from the bottom back to the top. A brush stroke on the other hand is counted as the bristles moving top, to bottom and back again. I hope this clarifies the situation.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you I couldn't find any information anywhere! This makes sense now
@@anfe no one would believe it has more than 1000 movements per second. That’s impossible. It’s just marketing.
Am i just stupid or is my tooth brush not working correctly? I cannot feel anything when I brush with too much pressure
You may need to recalibrate the pressure sensor. Follow this link www.philips.co.uk/c-p/HX6806_03/sonicare-protectiveclean-4300-sonic-electric-toothbrush/support and look for the FAQ 'How to recalibrate Philips Sonicare toothbrush pressure sensor settings '
is the low /high intensity setting useful vs the 4100 which only has 1?
It is not going to make a significant difference for most people. The lower intensity is just a bit more gentle. Be aware the 4100 is a model designed primarily for the USA whilst the 4300 is essentially the UK equivalent.
Hey! Would you suggest this toothbrush over the Oral B 2500 now it is £60? I've never used a sonic brush so worried I won't like it. I currently have a oral b and the battery life is the reason I'm wanting to change, hence why I'm considering this.
The Oral-B Pro 2 2500 is our top pick based on value for money. However the Sonicare equivalent is this ProtectiveClean 4300. The way this cleans is different, but still gives a very good overall brushing experience. The battery life is much better at around 5 weeks compared to the 2 of the Oral-B, in our hands-on testing at least. Normally, I would suggest sticking with Oral-B if that is what you are used to. However if battery life is very important then I see the logic in opting for this.
Does it really take 24 hours to charge it
It can do. More often than not it is charged a bit sooner, but the official line is up to 24 hours.
Does this brush have a Bluetooth connection?
No, it does not.
This or Oclean X10?
Def an Oclean X10. Sonicare 4300 is way too outdated for its price now
Both toothbrushes are great but it's the Oclean X10 for me. The Philips Sonicare 4300 is a decent toothbrush but I had trouble using it because the whole arm of the head vibrates against my lips, cheeks and tongue. Compared to the Oclean X10 that's very gentle.
My husband and I have different preferences, he is using this and I'm using Oclean X10. I prefer the Oclean X10, it is an excellent sonic electric toothbrush. I hope Oclean will introduce a toothbrush specially designed for children, because my son love it.
this has 62000 mov/min?
Yes it does.
Of course not. That’s just marketing. That would mean 1000 movements per second which is impossible
these eyes are huuudgeee
I bought this for 50 €