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Philips Sonicare Series 5900 Rechargeable Toothbrush HX7131/02
HX7131/02Up to 1000% more plaque*2 modes3 intensities
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Buyer question · Plaque-removal electric toothbrush
Does the Philips Sonicare 5900 target plaque removal, and what settings does it have?
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Short answer
Yes. Philips says the Sonicare Series 5900 HX7131/02 removes up to 1000% more plaque than a manual toothbrush when used with its C3 Premium Plaque Control head. The brush also has a smart optic pressure sensor with haptic feedback, two brush modes and three intensity levels.
At a glance
Best for
- A Sonicare model with a plaque-removal claim tied to a manual-toothbrush comparison
- Pressure feedback while brushing
- Choosing intensity separately from mode
Skip it if
- You want a large menu of separate brushing modes; Philips lists two brush modes and three intensities on HX7131/02.
What we like
- Philips states up to 1000% more plaque removal versus a manual toothbrush with the C3 head.
- Smart optic pressure sensor with haptic feedback.
- Two brush modes and three intensity levels.
Good to know
- The control layout is two brush modes plus three intensities.
Why the Series 5900 fits a plaque-removal question
Philips makes a direct plaque comparison
For the C3 Premium Plaque Control head, Philips says the Series 5900 removes up to 1000% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
Pressure feedback is built in
A smart optic sensor detects excessive pressure and signals through haptic vibrations.
Mode and intensity are separate controls
Philips lists two brush modes and three intensity levels for HX7131/02.
How to use it
- Choose one of the two brush modes and one of the three intensity levels.
- Brush normally and respond to the pressure sensor if haptic vibrations signal that you are pressing too hard.
Philips’ support page for HX7131/02 also provides the current user manual and product how-to materials; this page does not add dental advice beyond Philips’ own product guidance.
Key details
- Model
- HX7131/02
- Brush modes
- 2
- Intensity levels
- 3
- Pressure feedback
- Smart optic sensor + haptic vibration
- Plaque claim
- Up to 1000% more than a manual toothbrush with the C3 head*
Questions buyers ask
What model is this page about?
Philips Sonicare Series 5900, HX7131/02.
How many modes does it have?
Philips lists two brush modes.
How many intensity levels does it have?
Three.
Does it alert you to excess pressure?
Yes. Philips says the smart optic pressure sensor uses haptic vibrations to signal excessive pressure.
What is the plaque-removal comparison?
Philips says the C3 Premium Plaque Control head removes up to 1000% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
The bottom line
The Series 5900 is a clean fit for shoppers asking specifically about plaque removal because Philips publishes the comparison and the exact HX7131/02 feature set.
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