Philips Sonicare Series 5700 vs Philips Sonicare Series 6500

Over three years, with heads at each maker's own pack price, the Philips Sonicare Series 5700 costs about $153 to the Philips Sonicare Series 6500's $197. Both have pressure sensors, signalled differently: pressure sensor (vibration or sound) on the Philips Sonicare Series 5700, multi-signal pressure sensor on the Philips Sonicare Series 6500. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.

Philips Sonicare Series 5700 electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare

Philips Sonicare Series 5700

Pressure sensor21-day battery · USB-A lead · no case

~$80

The Series 5700 is the entry point to Philips' 62,000-movement motor, the same figure the company quotes for its $380 Prestige.

Best for: Flagship-rated motor speed at a mid-range price

Philips Sonicare Series 6500 electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare

Philips Sonicare Series 6500

Pressure sensor21-day battery · USB-A lead · travel case

~$130

Philips adds the app, a travel case and a purple pressure light to the 62,000-movement motor on the 6500.

Best for: App tracking and a visible pressure warning on the 62,000 motor

Specification comparison of the Philips Sonicare Series 5700 and the Philips Sonicare Series 6500
SpecificationPhilips Sonicare Series 5700Philips Sonicare Series 6500
Approx. price~$80~$130
3-year cost~$153 ($80 handle + 11 heads at $6.66)~$197 ($130 handle + 10 heads at $6.66)
TypeSonicSonic
MotionSonic (vibrating head)Sonic (vibrating head)
Speed (maker's figure)62,000 brush movements / min62,000 brush movements / min
Pressure sensorPressure sensor (vibration or sound): Vibration and pulsing soundMulti-signal pressure sensor: Light ring illuminates purple, with vibration and a pulsing sound
ADA SealNo listing foundNo listing found
Timer2-minute timer2-minute timer
Quadrant pacerYes, every 30 secondsYes, every 30 seconds
Modes2: Clean, Gum Health3: Clean, White, Sensitive
Intensities33
ScreenNoneNone
AppNoYes
Battery21-day battery (Philips spec: operating time 21 days)21-day battery (Philips spec: operating time 21 days)
ChargingUSB-A leadUSB-A lead
Travel caseNoYes
Heads in the box12
Head familySonicare click-onSonicare click-on
Head compatibilityAny Philips Sonicare click-on head (C1 SimplyClean, C2, C3, G3, A3, W); not Philips One headsAny Philips Sonicare click-on head (C1 SimplyClean, C2, C3, G3, A3, W); not Philips One heads
Price per head$6.66 (Sonicare SimplyClean 6-pack (HX6016/77), $39.96 on usa.philips.com)$6.66 (Sonicare SimplyClean 6-pack (HX6016/77), $39.96 on usa.philips.com)
Replace heads every3 months (maker)3 months (maker)
Warranty2 years2 years
First listed20242025

Philips Sonicare Series 5700: what it gives up

  • No wall adapter in the box, only a USB-A lead
  • No travel case or app; the 6500 adds both for $50 more
  • Pressure feedback is vibration only; a light arrives with the Series 6500

Philips Sonicare Series 6500: what it gives up

  • No Gum Health mode, which the cheaper 5700 has
  • Case doesn't charge; the 7100 fixes that for $30 more
  • Wall adapter not included
  • $50 more than the 5700 for the app, light, case and one extra mode

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