Philips Sonicare Optimal Clean vs Perfect Clean vs Diamond Toothbrush at Costco (2024)

I am flabbergasted that I just spent several hours and took multiple trips to Costco simply to figure out a toothbrush. If you are at Costco standing in the aisle and trying to figure out if the Philips Sonicare is a good toothbrush to buy then I have the answer for you!

Buy the Philips Sonicare Optimal Clean. If you buy the Philips Sonicare Perfect Clean then you are going to waste $20-$50 on features you do not need. Of course, I only figured that out after I bought the Perfect Clean model.

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1 The Philips Sonicare is a Good Toothbrush

2 What is Different Between the Models (Perfect, Optimal, Diamond)?

2.1 Sonicare Optimal

2.2 Sonicare Perfect

2.3 Sonicare Diamond

3 Why You Should Buy the Optimal Clean Model

4 Make the Upgrade From Manual Brushing

The Philips Sonicare is a Good Toothbrush

The Sonicare toothbrushes are excellent.

This is my first sonic toothbrush and I am amazed at the difference.

The cleaning that you get with these brushes is an order of magnitude better than what you get by brushing your teeth with a manual toothbrush. According to the reviews that I have read the Sonicare is also a huge step up compared to the cheaper electric toothbrushes on the market.

Speaking of reviews, I went ahead and grabbed the reviews for the Perfect Clean model from Costco’s website so you could see what other people think of the product.

All told, 92% of people liked these brushes enough to leave a 5 or 4 Star review.

What is Different Between the Models (Perfect, Optimal, Diamond)?

Costco offers three different Sonicare toothbrushes that come as a two-pack:

  • Optimal
  • Perfect
  • Diamond

The brushes can be utilized with different types of brush heads that are designed for Whitening, Plaque Removal or Gum Care.

What sets the models apart from each other are the number and types of settings as well as price.

Sonicare Optimal

The Optimal is the least expensive brush with the two-pack costing $99. The brush is advertised as removing 600% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.

The Optimal has two cleaning modes, Clean and White, that can be used at either a High or Low power setting. The different modes and power levels combine to offer you four cleaning options.

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Sonicare Perfect

The Perfect is the mid-priced brush with the two-pack costing $149 (we got ours on sale for $119). The brush is advertised as removing 900% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.

The Perfect has three cleaning modes, Clean, White and Gum Care that can be used at either a High, Medium or Low power setting. The different modes and power levels combine to offer you nine cleaning options.

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Sonicare Diamond

The Diamond is the most expensive brush and it looks like it is only sold through the Costco website. The website does not list the price for the two-pack but, as a reference point, you can buy a single Sonicare DiamondClean online from other realtors for about $200.

The Diamond has four cleaning modes, Clean, White+, Gum Health and Deep Clean+ that can be used at either a High, Medium or Low power setting. The different modes and power levels combine to offer you twelve cleaning options.

Why You Should Buy the Optimal Clean Model

I love my Sonicare Perfect Clean but I simply do not need or use all of the different settings. I put my toothbrush on Clean mode, set the power to High and get the job done.

I can not imagine the scenario where I would ever say, “Gee, I want to treat myself to a Medium Power Gum Care brushing today!”

The Optimal would have saved me money, met my needs just fine and still have been a massive upgrade over my manual toothbrush.

The only reason that we bought the Perfect instead of the Optimal was because Costco had placed the Perfect model at the aisle facing end row. The store was crowded and we just grabbed it as we walked by so we could hurry up and get out of there. I didn’t even know that the Optimal model was available until I went back a week later and walked down the aisle.

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Make the Upgrade From Manual Brushing

This is one of those products you do not realize you needed until after you have used it.

For years my wife has been telling me that I needed to make the switch but I resisted because I thought it was crazy to spend that much money for a toothbrush. But, yep…she was right.

It takes a little while to get used to the brush. It vibrates your mouth like crazy, figuring out the right pressure takes a minute, etc. Basically it is a massive change from how you brushed your teeth your whole life so, yeah, there is a learning curve.

I’m glad I made the switch!

Philips Sonicare Optimal Clean vs Perfect Clean vs Diamond Toothbrush at Costco (2024)

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