The Philips Sonicare 5950 is a rechargeable sonic toothbrush with 2 brush modes, 3 intensities and a pressure sensor. It suits anyone who wants a long gap between charges and a case for travel. Philips lists up to 21 days of regular brushing on one full charge Philips.
Sonicare 5950 at a glance
21days
Battery life
62,000per minute
Bristle movements
2
Brush modes
1handle
In the box
Philips lists these specs on its Sonicare Series 5950 page, model HX7131/03 Philips.
Yes, the 5950 runs on a rechargeable Lithium ION battery Philips. Philips lists 21 days of operating time from full to empty.
Does the Sonicare 5950 come with a charger?
Yes, the box holds a USB-A charger, and Philips notes that the power adapter is not included Philips. The manual says you can use any compatible IPX4 splash-proof adapter manual.
Philips lists two more colors with the same specs. HX7132/03 is Light pink and HX7137/03 is Purple PhilipsPhilips.
Who the Sonicare 5950 is for
Good fit if
Good fit if:
You want 3 weeks between charges.
You want gum care in a second mode.
You travel with your toothbrush.
You want a gentler low intensity.
You want 2 brush heads included.
Pick another model if:
You want app guidance, a third mode and a gum care head: pick the ExpertClean 7300 Philips.
You do not need the travel case: pick the Series 5900, with the same motor and battery Philips.
Good to know before you buy
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The box holds a USB-A charger and no wall plug. Add any IPX4 splash-proof adapter rated 100 to 240 V manual.
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The battery is built in and not replaceable. A qualified professional removes it when you discard the brush manual.
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Philips says to replace the brush head every 3 months. The BrushSync reminder lights amber when it is time Philips.
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EasyStart arrives switched off. It builds power over the first 14 brushings, and you turn it on from the handle manual.
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Charge and use it between 0 and 40 °C (32 and 104 °F). The manual also gives a maximum altitude of 4500 meters manual.
Before you start
With a pacemaker or another implanted device, Philips says to ask your doctor before use manual.
How the Sonicare 5950 compares
Sonicare 5950 vs 5900
The 5950 and the Series 5900 share the same motor, battery, modes and brush heads. Philips lists a travel case with the 5950, and lists no case with the 5900 PhilipsPhilips.
Pick the 5950 for the longer run between charges and a second brush head of the same type. The ExpertClean 7300 adds an app, a third mode and two more sensors Philips.
1 C3 Premium Plaque Control, 1 G3 Premium Gum Care
Plaque claim
1000% more than a manual toothbrush
Up to 10x more than a manual toothbrush
Voltage
100-240 V
110-220 V
Sonicare 5950 vs Oral-B iO Series 3
The 5950 and the Oral-B iO Series 3 both have a pressure sensor, a 2-minute timer and a 2-year warranty. Philips lists 21 days of operating time, and Oral-B lists up to about 2 weeks for most iO models PhilipsOral-B.
BrushPacer every 20 seconds, SmartTimer at 2 minutes
2-minute timer in four 30-second intervals
Battery life
21 days
Up to about 2 weeks for most iO models
Heads in the box
2 C3 Premium Plaque Control
1 Ultimate Clean
Case in the box
1 travel case
1 magnetic travel pouch
Plaque claim
1000% more than a manual toothbrush
400% more along the gumline than a manual toothbrush
How many brush modes does the Sonicare 5950 have?
The 5950 has 2 brush modes, Clean and Gum Health, and 3 intensities Philips. Philips calls that 6 brushing settings, which is 2 modes times 3 intensities by our maths.
Clean runs for 2 minutes and targets plaque. Gum Health runs for 3 minutes and 20 seconds, and adds a gum massage manual.
Mode
What it does
Session time
Clean
Plaque removal
2 minutes
Gum Health
Plaque removal and gum massage
3 minutes 20 seconds
The manual recommends High intensity in both modes. High shows three lights, Medium shows two and Low shows one manual.
Battery and charging
Philips lists 21 days of operating time from full to empty Philips. The manual puts that at about 42 brushing sessions of 2 minutes, which is twice a day for 21 days.
By our maths, 42 sessions of 2 minutes is 84 minutes of brushing per charge. The battery is a rechargeable Lithium ION cell manual.
Tip
Keep the handle on the charger between brushings to hold the battery full manual.
How long does the Sonicare 5950 take to charge?
The manual says a full charge can take up to 24 hours before first use manual. You can brush with it before the battery is full.
How do I know when the battery is full?
The indicator flashes green while the handle charges. Once the battery is full, the green light holds for 30 seconds and switches off manual.
Can you use the Sonicare 5950 in Europe?
Philips lists the 5950 at 100 to 240 V, which covers the mains voltage in Europe Philips. The wall adapter is not in the box, so you supply one for your plug type.
Does the Sonicare 5950 tell you when you press too hard?
Yes, a smart optic sensor spots heavy pressure and answers with haptic vibrations Philips. The handle changes both its sound and its vibration manual.
The flashing purple light ring belongs to the 6000 series, so on the 5950 you feel and hear the alert. Philips ships the sensor switched on, and you can switch it off from the handle manual.
Which brush head does the Sonicare 5950 use?
The 5950 comes with 2 C3 Premium Plaque Control heads, and the handle takes any Philips Sonicare click-on head Philips. Philips lists the C3 head as not suitable for Philips One Philips.
The C3 head packs a dense, stiff cluster of bristles in a pentagon at its center. Philips lists up to 100% more stain removal in 3 days with it, against a manual toothbrush Philips.
C3 Premium Plaque Control
Philips lists
Size
Standard
Bristle stiffness feel
Soft
Reminder bristles
Blue bristle color fades away
Brush head system
Click-on
Replacement
Every 3 months
Made in
Germany
Which Sonicare head do I need?
Any Philips Sonicare click-on brush head fits the 5950 handle Philips. BrushSync reads a chip in the head and pairs it with a mode and intensity manual.
How to set up and use it
The manual gives these steps for the 5700 to 6300 series, which covers the 5950 manual.
Attach the USB cord to a wall adapter, then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
Place the handle on the charger. It beeps twice and the lights rise from the bottom.
Leave it to charge. A full charge can take up to 24 hours before first use.
Line up the brush head so the bristles face the front of the handle.
Press the head onto the metal shaft until it will not go further.
Wet the bristles and add a small amount of toothpaste.
Hold the bristles against your teeth at about 45 degrees, reaching the gumline.
Press the power on/off button to start.
Brush with a small back and forth motion. Move on each time the BrushPacer pauses.
Let the SmartTimer switch the brush off at the end of the cycle.
The manual suggests a lower intensity for the first 1 to 2 weeks, then a higher one. It also says the brush is safe on braces and on properly fitted fillings, crowns and veneers manual.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean the Sonicare 5950
Take the brush head off and rinse the metal shaft and the buttons in warm water.
Clear any toothpaste from the handle and the buttons, preferably after each use.
Wipe the handle with a damp cloth, then dry it with a soft cloth.
Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.
Rinse the brush head connection in warm water at least once a week.
The manual says not to clean any part in the dishwasher, and not to tap the handle on the sink manual.
Rinse the travel case in warm water, wipe it with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Make sure the head and handle are dry before you store them in it manual.
If the light flashes amber
An amber battery light means the battery is low or empty. One flashing amber light with 3 beeps after brushing means low, and 2 sets of 5 beeps mean empty manual.
An amber brush head replacement reminder means it is time for a new head manual.
If it will not switch on
A completely empty battery switches the brush off. Put the handle back on the charger to fill it manual.
Stop charging and contact Philips if the handle gets abnormally hot, smells, or changes color manual.
How to turn EasyStart or the pressure sensor on or off
Place the handle on a plugged-in charger.
Hold the power on/off button up to 3 seconds for EasyStart.
Hold it up to 5 seconds for the brush head replacement reminder.
Hold it up to 7 seconds for the Pressure Sensor Feedback.
Let go when you hear that feature's beeps: 1, then 2, then 3.
Two green flashes and 3 rising tones mean on. One amber flash means off.
How to replace the battery
The battery is built in and a qualified professional must remove it when you discard the brush manual. Philips puts the removal steps in the Troubleshooting and Repair part of the product support page Philips support.
Sonicare 5950 FAQ
Can you rinse the Sonicare 5950 under water?
Yes, the manual tells you to rinse the handle, especially the brush head connection manual. Keep the charger away from water, and make sure it is dry before you plug it in.
How long is the Sonicare warranty?
Philips lists a 2-year limited warranty on the 5950 Philips. The manual says brush heads, damage from misuse, and normal wear and tear sit outside it manual.
Can more than one person share the Sonicare 5950?
No, the manual calls it a personal care device that is not intended to be shared by several users manual.
Where can I find the Sonicare 5950 manual?
Philips posts the user manual as a PDF on the product support page Philips support. The file covers the 5700 to 6300 series manual.
How much is the Sonicare 5950?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 025 · Philips Sonicare 5950
Healthier gums and a deeper daily clean.
The Sonicare 5950 suits anyone who wants 3 weeks between charges and a gum care mode. Philips pairs 62,000 bristle movements a minute with a pressure sensor, 2 modes and 3 intensities. Two C3 heads, a travel case and a 2-year limited warranty come with it.
4/4 PASS
