Philips Sonicare For Kids vs Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the Sonicare For Kids* and the Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100* of Philips and take a look at the differences.
Cleaning
Some electric toothbrushes have several different cleaning modes. In this comparison, only the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 with 3 offers cleaning modes. With the Philips Sonicare For Kids you get only one cleaning mode. In contrast to the Philips Sonicare For Kids, The Philips Sonicare For Kids even recognizes which mode should be selected when switching from the attachment.
Some devices additionally offer a choice of intensity levels. There is a difference between the two devices here. Only the Philips Sonicare For Kids offers the choice between 2 intensity levels. With the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 you get only one intensity level.
There is no difference in the technology used. Both toothbrushes use a Sound Technology.
It is recommended to change the attachment of the electric toothbrush every 3 months. The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 has a reminder function for this. the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 does not have such a function.
Pressure control
Too much pressure with the toothbrush can harm the teeth and especially the gums. Also, too much pressure affects the cleaning result. To remedy this, many electric toothbrushes offer an imprint control. At this point there is a difference in favor of the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100*. Because this toothbrush offers you a sensor for for an imprint control.
Timer and cleaning time
Both electric toothbrushes have an integrated timer for the correct brushing time. The time for the optimal brushing time is 120 seonds for both devices. There is also a split timer at 30 seonds for both toothbrushes. The timer works for the two devices with vibration.
App & Smartphone Connection
There is a difference in the app, because there is only an app available for the Philips Sonicare For Kids. An app can give you some beneficial features for your brushing time and brushing technique.
The app the Philips Sonicare For Kids offers you as functions Coaching.
Battery
The battery life of the two electric toothbrushes is identical with up to 14 days. A longer battery life is particularly interesting for travel, where power is not always available. However, this is still a problem with very few toothbrushes. Some devices even offer a travel case with a built-in charging function.