Oral-B Pro 1000 vs Philips Sonicare 4100
Critics score the Oral-B Pro 1000 79 and the Philips Sonicare 4100 83 out of 100, from 7 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Oral-B Pro 1000 higher and 2 scored the Philips Sonicare 4100 higher. On average those critics put the Philips Sonicare 4100 4 points ahead.
Image: Oral-BOral-B Pro 1000
Praised for: results (6 of 7), value for money (4 of 7), attachments (3 of 7)
Criticised for: noise (3 of 7), battery life (2 of 7)
The catch: One mode, and on the loud side.
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Image: PhilipsPhilips Sonicare 4100
Praised for: results (4 of 7), value for money (3 of 7), ease of use (3 of 7)
The catch: No travel case.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Oral-B Pro 1000 | Philips Sonicare 4100 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 55 | 80 | -25 |
| Electric Teeth | 75 | 83 | -8 |
| CNET | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| Good Housekeeping | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| The Strategist | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| Wirecutter | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Oral-B Pro 1000 minus the Philips Sonicare 4100. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Oral-B Pro 1000 or the Philips Sonicare 4100?
Critics rate the Philips Sonicare 4100 higher: 83 against 79. 6 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Oral-B Pro 1000 higher and 2 scored the Philips Sonicare 4100 higher. On average those critics put the Philips Sonicare 4100 4 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100?
The Oral-B Pro 1000: one critic disagrees, scores from 55 to 85. The Philips Sonicare 4100: critics agree, scores from 80 to 85.