Philips 4100 series 4100 HX4042/41 Rechargeable toothbrush

Name: Philips 4100 series 4100 HX4042/41 Rechargeable toothbrush
Brand: Philips

Sonic brush 31000 movements/min, 21-day battery life, built-in pressure sensor.

Manufacturer reference HX4042/41

60 /100 Its best score: the best battery life, rated "good" on its category’s scale.

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What the Philips 4100 series 4100 HX4042/41 Rechargeable toothbrush is worth

The Philips 4100 HX4042/41 is a rechargeable sonic toothbrush delivering 31000 movements per minute. It features a pressure sensor, a timer with 30-second intervals and offers 2 brushing modes including a gum care mode. Supplied with 2 Optimal White W brush heads and charger, it runs on a Lithium-Ion battery.

Its 504 h autonomy (21 days of use) scores 90/100, well above the market median. However, its frequency of 31000 movements per minute (45/100) and 2 brushing modes (53/100) place it in a basic position compared to more versatile models.

This model suits users seeking a simple sonic brush with excellent battery life and pressure sensor, without requiring a mobile app or multiple programmes. Its 445 g weight makes it a compact set for daily use.

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Battery life Good

504 h · category median: 504 h

Brush heads Good

2 pc(s) · category median: 2 pc(s)

Modes Limited

2 · category median: 3

Speed Limited

31,000 movements per minute · category median: 62,000 movements per minute

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Documents

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Manual PDF 3.8 MB

Specifications

Features 15

Purpose Adult

Toothbrush type Sonic toothbrush

Adjustable speed Yes

Integrated timer Yes

Number of teeth brushing modes 2

Teeth brushing modes Gum care

Toothbrush frequency (pulsations) 31000 movements per minute

Product colour White

Mobile app support No

Number of speeds 2

Timer duration modes 2 min, 4 x 30 sec

Pressure sensor Yes

Adjustable rinse pressure No

Handle(s) features Ergonomic

Indication light Yes

Power 6

Power source Battery

Battery type Built-in battery

Battery life (max) 504 h

Rechargeable Yes

AC input voltage 100-240 V

Battery low indication Yes

Other features 1

Warranty period 2 year(s)

Packaging data 1

Package weight 445 g

Packaging content 6

Number of handles included 1 pc(s)

Number of brush heads included 2 pc(s)

Travel case No

Charger Yes

Included brush heads 2 Optimal White W

Number of chargers 1

Battery 3

Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Rechargeable battery Yes

Battery level indicator Yes

Technical details 6

Operating time (Full to Empty) 21 days

Smartimer None

Cleaning modes For exceptional everyday cleaning

Timer SmarTimer and QuadPacer

Easy click-on brush head Yes

Gum Health mode Gently massages your gums

Who this model suits

It’s for you if

Your first criterion is the battery life: it happens to be its best score.

You want a good score on the brush heads, above its category average.

You prefer a model tracked across several merchants, to buy at the right time.

Skip it if

Its lowest score is on the speed: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

The maximum battery life reaches 504 h, or 21 days of use. This is a very long battery life, rated 90/100, well above the market median of 336 h.

This toothbrush offers 2 brushing modes with 2 adjustable speeds. The document mentions a gum care mode and an everyday cleaning mode. This is limited compared to the market median of 4 modes, hence a rating of 53/100 on this criterion.

With 31000 movements per minute, this sonic toothbrush is below the market median of 62000 movements per minute. This frequency receives a rating of 45/100, qualified as low.