Product comparison · 2 electric toothbrushes

Philips 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy vs Philips Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 29identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of teeth brushing modes
    • 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy:2
    • Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:3
  • Product colour
    • 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy:Navy
    • Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:Black
  • Handle colour
    • 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy:Navy
    • Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:Black
  • Power source
    • 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy:Battery
    • Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:AC/Battery
  • AC input frequency
    • 4500 series HX6821/47 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Navy:110 bis 220 V
    • Sonicare HX6870/57 electric toothbrush Adult Sonic toothbrush Black:110-220 V

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Comparison of HX6821/47, HX6870/57
44 specifications
Features4 differ
PurposeAdultAdult
Toothbrush typeSonic toothbrushSonic toothbrush
Adjustable speedYesYes
Number of speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Integrated timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Timer duration modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Number of teeth brushing modesDiffers23
Teeth brushing modesDiffersDaily care, Gum careDaily care, Gum care, Whitening
Toothbrush frequency (pulsations)62000 movements per minute62000 movements per minute
Pressure sensorYesYes
Product colourDiffersNavyBlack
Handle colourDiffersNavyBlack
Handle(s) featuresErgonomicErgonomic
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsStatusStatus
Recharge indicatorYesYes
Charging indicatorYesYes
Detachable headYesYes
Handles quantity11
IrrigatorNoNo
ReplacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UV sanitizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersBatteryAC/Battery
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
AC input frequencyDiffers110 bis 220 V110-220 V
AC input voltage110 - 220 V110 - 220 V
Charging baseYesYes
RechargeableYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Number of handles included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Number of brush heads included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Flosser includedNoNo
Travel caseYesYes
ChargerYesYes
Number of chargers11
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Rechargeable batteryYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TimerSmartimer and QuadpacerSmartimer and Quadpacer
Brushing timeUp to 2 weeksUp to 2 weeks
Operating time (Full to Empty)Up to 2 weeksUp to 2 weeks
Other featuresidentical
Product performanceKnown for oneRemoves up to 7x more plaque*Unknown — not stated by the source

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