Rank #4 in Best Electric Toothbrushes 2026: 10 Ranked, From £8.49 to £119
Philips Sonicare 3100 Electric Toothbrush with Case
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Sonicare 3100 is a black sonic toothbrush with a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer and a travel case, listed at £49.99. It takes fourth place in this guide on a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 7,941 ratings, and roughly seven in ten of the ratings shown in the breakdown sit on five stars.
Its headline number is the one that started this article's argument. The listing quotes 62,000 bristle movements per minute — not vibrations per minute — so it cannot be read as 55% more cleaning than the 40,000 VPM that the Aquasonic and WonderSmile listings quote, nor as less than the Laifen's 66,000. It is simply a different unit. The spec sheet also disagrees with itself in two places: the model number is given as HX3673/14 and the manufacturer part number as HX2673/14, and the bullets promise a travel case plus a charger while the 'Included Components' field describes a USB charging case and lists the charger separately. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 7,941 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £49.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 7,941 ratings |
| Cleaning power | 62,000 bristle movements per minute |
| Number of settings | 2 |
| Model number | HX3673/14 |
| Manufacturer part number | HX2673/14 (as listed) |
| Included components | 3100 Series brush handle, 1 x C1 ProResults standard brush head, USB charging case, charger, user manual, warranty |
| Model name | PTBs (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Best cleaning electric tooth brush on the market. Long charge well over two weeks with normal three times a day cleaning. Better than radial and so reasonable on price”
Verified purchase“Takes a wee while to get used to the tickly feeling, but I've never felt my teeth so clean. Definitely worth it!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Electric Toothbrushes 2026: 10 Ranked, From £8.49 to £119.
Questions people ask
How many vibrations per minute does the Philips Sonicare 3100 produce?
The listing does not quote vibrations per minute. It quotes 62,000 bristle movements per minute, which is a different measurement from the VPM figures other brands in this guide use.
Does the Philips Sonicare 3100 have a pressure sensor?
Yes. Philips says that if you apply too much pressure the handle will pulse slightly, reminding you to ease off, which protects your teeth and gums.
What comes in the box with the Philips Sonicare 3100?
The bullets list 1 x Philips Sonicare 3100 toothbrush, 1 x C1 ProResults brush head, 1 x travel case and 1 x charger. The 'Included Components' spec field instead describes a USB charging case and lists the charger separately, so the two fields do not match word for word.
How many brushing settings does the Philips Sonicare 3100 have?
The 'Number of settings' field says 2. The listing does not name them; it describes EasyStart, SmarTimer and QuadPacer as features of the handle rather than as separate modes.
How long does the Philips Sonicare 3100 tell me to brush?
The SmarTimer informs you when you have reached 2 minutes of brushing time, and QuadPacer is listed as helping with brushing compliance.
How much does the Philips Sonicare 3100 cost and how is it rated?
It is listed at £49.99 with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 7,941 ratings.
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