Philips Sonicare Series 8000 HX8311/12

I brush comfortably with this toothbrush thanks to the 5 brushing modes and 3 intensities. The toothbrush and app also provide useful feedback on my brushing behavior. However, for some feedback functions, I do have to keep my phone with me, which I don't always find practical.

Different brushing modes I had to get used to brushing with a Philips electric toothbrush at first. That is why I started with a lower brushing intensity. Once I got used to the feeling, I gradually increased the intensity. This way, I built up my brushing slowly and found a setting that felt comfortable. In total, I can choose from 5 brushing modes and 3 intensities. I can easily adjust the brushing mode via the display. I also like the look of it. At first, I was a bit hesitant about the black color, because I was afraid that toothpaste residue would show up quickly. When I rinse the toothbrush well after use, it stays nice and clean.

Useful feedback During brushing, the light ring gives me feedback on the pressure I am using. This allows me to see if I am pressing too hard or too softly. After brushing, a mouth map appears on the display. On this, I can see where I can better adjust my brushing pressure next time. In the app, I can also see which parts of my teeth I missed. This way, I know where to pay extra attention during my next brushing session. However, I find it less convenient that I have to connect to the app during brushing to get this detailed feedback. As a result, my phone needs to be nearby. After brushing, the toothbrush also indicates how much battery life is left on my brush head. This way, I know exactly when I need to replace it.

Accessories The toothbrush comes with a charging station and a rechargeable travel case. When the battery is empty, I place the toothbrush on the charging station. It recharges easily there, so it is ready for my next brushing session. For a weekend away, I use the travel case. I store the toothbrush safely inside and charge it on the go. This means I don't have to take a separate charger with me.

A touchscreen on your toothbrush—who would have ever thought? Is it an added value? That’s hard to say. You can easily adjust all sorts of settings on your toothbrushes with it, such as which brushing program you want to use and how much pressure you apply, and via the screen you can easily see how much battery percentage is left and how many brushing sessions your toothbrushes will last. Do you necessarily need a screen for that? No, certainly not, and it does result in shorter battery life. But as a true gadget freak, I think this is really cool. Does it actually do what it was made for? Yes, it certainly does, and well too. The brushing results are very decent, but that is actually always very good with a Sonicare. I consider it a very good toothbrush in the premium segment. Maybe it would have been fun if they had put a game on it as a joke.

We ordered the Philips Sonicare Series 8000 for our family. I was initially quite skeptical about this toothbrush given the fairly high price. Does such an expensive toothbrush really clean so much better than other electric toothbrushes? The answer to this is YES. The teeth really do feel a lot smoother / cleaner after brushing with this toothbrush. The use of an app also ensures that our children brush their teeth better. The app indicates the brushing time, but also where brushing was done well or not. This is another extra incentive for the children to brush better. Furthermore, the toothbrush has a number of different settings. The different brushing intensity settings are particularly nice, and the toothbrush also clearly indicates when too much force is being applied. I cannot say much about durability yet. The battery life is fine and the brushing result is more than fine. I can therefore certainly recommend this toothbrush.