I was skeptical about a Bluetooth toothbrush — but the Philips Sonicare 7100 is genuinely transformative
The Philips Sonicare 7100 is a Bluetooth-enabled electric toothbrush that offers significant improvements in oral care. It features excellent battery life, customizable brushing modes, and an app that enhances brushing technique. While it may not appeal to everyone, the toothbrush itself provides a superior clean even without the app.
- ▪The Philips Sonicare 7100 costs $159 / £120 and is available from various retailers.
- ▪It offers four customizable brushing modes and a battery life of 21 days.
- ▪The toothbrush's app provides live feedback and can automatically order replacement brush heads.
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Tom's Guide Verdict Having a Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush might feel like unnecessary bells and whistles, but the Philips Sonicare 7100 proves why this kind of technology can actually improve your daily life. It's a genuinely well-designed machine that delivers a superior clean and superb battery life without the app — but with it enabled, brushing guidance, highly customisable programmes and a pressure sensor combine to deliver a clean that justifies its price tag. Pros +Excellent battery life +Lightweight with a superb handfeel +Programmes are super customisable to user +App gives live feedback and improves your brushing Cons -Large handle might be cumbersome for some -Travel case doesn’t have battery for charging on-the-go -Bluetooth features might not be for everyone Best picks for…
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