May 2024
Electric Toothbrushes: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of electric toothbrushes rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 6 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 85 electric toothbrush endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
55 electric toothbrushes were endorsed in total, only 17 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 6 May 2024, Oral-B Pro 1000 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed electric toothbrush with 5 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 electric toothbrush' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Oral-B: 15 electric toothbrushes
(#1 is Oral-B Pro 1000)
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Philips: 9 electric toothbrushes
(#1 is Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige)
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Waterpik: 4 electric toothbrushes
(#1 is Waterpik Sensonic)
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Quip: 3 electric toothbrushes
(#1 is Quip Electric Toothbrush)
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Colgate: 2 electric toothbrushes
(#1 is Colgate Hum)
Price breakdown
At a glance - May Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush |
The Strategist
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NBC News
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Healthline
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Electric Teeth
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TechRadar
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Good Housekeeping
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Wirecutter
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T3
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Health.com
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WIRED
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
|
- | $45 |
Oral-B Pro 1000
|
1
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
-
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1
|
1
|
-
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-
|
1
|
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2
|
+1 | $324 |
Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige
|
-
|
-
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-
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4
|
3
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3
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-
|
1
|
-
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-
|
|
3
|
+1 | $380 |
Oral-B iO Series 10
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-
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3
|
-
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-
|
1
|
-
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-
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-
|
1
|
-
|
|
4
|
-2 | $40 |
Philips Sonicare 4100
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-
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4
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-
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5
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-
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2
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-
|
-
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-
|
2
|
|
5
|
+4 | Check price |
Suri Sustainable Sonic
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-
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14
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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7
|
|
6
|
-1 | $33 |
Colgate Hum
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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7
|
3
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|
7
|
- | $102 |
Oral-B Smart 1500
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-
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8
|
-
|
1
|
-
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-
|
-
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-
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-
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-
|
|
8
|
- | $26 |
Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
-3 | $32 |
Quip Electric Toothbrush
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-
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7
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4
|
-
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-
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4
|
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
- | $30 |
Philips Sonicare for Kids
|
-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13
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-
|
6
|
|
11
|
- | $221 |
Oral-B iO Series 8
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
3
|
-
|
|
12
|
- | $43 |
Philips Philips Sonicare 4100
|
5
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
13
|
- | $109 |
Philips ProtectiveClean 6100
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-
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
|
4
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-
|
|
15
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-1 | $256 |
Oral-B iO Series 9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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4
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
-1 | $77 |
Ordo Sonic Plus
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
|
-
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-
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9
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
-1 | Check price |
Oclean X Pro Elite
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-
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-
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-
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8
|
7
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
-
|
|
18
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-1 | $94 |
Foreo Issa 3
|
-
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13
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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We ranked Oral-B Pro 1000 #1 in May 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Oral-B Pro 1000 as #1.
NBC News
Best electric toothbrush for sensitive teeth
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Gentle on teeth
Three cleaning modes
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No brush head replacement indicator
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Electric Toothbrush
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Fantastic value
Excellent performance
Easy to use and navigate
Gentle on teeth and gums
Lightweight
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Only one cleaning mode
Charging base may build up residue
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We ranked Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige #2 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige as #1.
TechRadar
The best premium electric toothbrush for frequent travelers
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Highly customizable
Real-time brushing guidance
Extremely quiet
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Expensive
Heavily reliant on mobile app
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Good Housekeeping
Best Premium
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Top overall score in Lab tests
Excellent performance
Easy and intuitive to use
Feature-rich
Rechargeable via travel case
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Expensive
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T3
The best electric toothbrush you can buy today
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New 'all-in-one' brush head
Automatic intensity settings
Luxe travel case
Easy to keep clean
USB charging base
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Premium price tag
Premium brush heads are pricey (but worth it)
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend electric toothbrushes.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of electric toothbrushes, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2024 ranking
The Strategist
NBC News
Healthline
Electric Teeth
TechRadar
Good Housekeeping
Wirecutter
T3
Health.com
WIRED
We ranked Oral-B iO Series 10 #3 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Oral-B iO Series 10 as #1.
NBC News
Best electric toothbrush to splurge on
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Round brush head
Comprehensive smart features
Included travel case
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Not ADA-approved
Occasional delayed connection
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TechRadar
The best overall electric toothbrush
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Thorough cleaning
Quiet, smooth action
Real-time smart feedback
Detailed brushing reports
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Expensive replacement heads
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We ranked Philips Sonicare 4100 #4 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
NBC News
Best basic electric toothbrush
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Ergonomic handle
Two intensity levels
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Only one cleaning mode
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Good Housekeeping
Best Value Electric Toothbrush
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Inexpensive
Slim, lightweight design
Two brush intensities
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Charger adaptor and travel case not included
Lower performance scores than other Sonicare toothbrushes
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We ranked Suri Sustainable Sonic #5 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
NBC News
Best sustainable electric toothbrush
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Recyclable brush heads
Included mirror mount
Repairs available
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Not ADA-approved
No pressure sensor
No head replacement indicator
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T3
Best sustainable electric toothbrush
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Sustainable
Advanced cleaning features
Stylish design
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Only comes with one head
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We ranked Colgate Hum #6 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
TechRadar
The best smart electric toothbrush if you're on a budget
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Good design
Interfaces with Colgate app
Super-low price
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Batteries need replacing
'Points' rewards system is deceptive
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We ranked Oral-B Smart 1500 #7 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Oral-B Smart 1500 as #1.
NBC News
Best smart electric toothbrush
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Spinning brush head
Multiple types of replacement brush heads
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No brush head replacement indicator
One cleaning mode
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We ranked Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush #8 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush as #1.
Healthline
Best overall electric toothbrush for kids
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comes with stickers for the handle
free app to help with brushing habits
gentle mode can be good for younger kids
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may be too big for very young kids
does not have a low battery light
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We ranked Quip Electric Toothbrush #9 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
NBC News
Best electric toothbrush subscription
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Subscription available
Included travel cover/holder
Gentle on teeth
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Batteries required
No pressure sensor
No brush head replacement indicator
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Healthline
Best electric toothbrush and toothpaste subscription
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includes cover to keep the brush head clean
30-second pulse timer
thin handle for small hands
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more expensive than other brushes
replacement heads may be hard to find
brush head does not rotate
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Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Toothbrush for Travel
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Slim, compact design
Affordable
Includes travel cover
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Subscription required for best savings
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We ranked Philips Sonicare for Kids #10 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
Healthline
Least scary electric toothbrush for kids
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high fun factor
excellent power
timed-sections makes brushing easier
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expensive initial investment
replacement heads are pricey
large brush head
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T3
The best electric toothbrush for children
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Cure design
Encourages brushing from an early age
Reliable brand
Allows adults to track brushing
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Expensive for a kid's brush
Brush heads are very soft
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We ranked Oral-B iO Series 8 #11 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
We ranked Philips Philips Sonicare 4100 #12 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
We ranked Philips ProtectiveClean 6100 #13 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
T3
The ultimate mid-range electric toothrbush
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Excellent cleaning
Quite sexy for a toothbrush
Travel case
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Expensive 'smart' heads are recommended
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We ranked Oral-B iO Series 9 #14 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Smart
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Feature-rich
7 cleaning settings
Assesses 16 zones in mouth with AI
Interactive color display
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Expensive
Design is a bit bulky
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T3
The best premium rotary electric toothbrush you can buy
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Cleans very well
Easily the best looking Oral-B brush
Multiple cleaning modes
Colour display is futuristic
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Tooth tracking is still a fail
Insane RRP
Hard to keep clean
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We ranked Ordo Sonic Plus #15 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
TechRadar
Another superb budget electric toothbrush
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Premium design
Super affordable
Gentle sonic cleaning
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No shaver socket adapter
No pressure sensor
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T3
One of the most stylish electric toothbrushes around
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Stylish design
Affordable price
Good value subscription packs
USB charger
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Doesn't come with a travel case
Can get a little claggy
USB charging option only
Not as strong as Philps Sonicare
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We ranked Oclean X Pro Elite #16 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
TechRadar
A powerful electric toothbrush that's astonishingly quiet
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Extremely quiet
Thorough cleaning action
Responsive touchscreen
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Confusing mobile app
No shaver socket plug
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We ranked Foreo Issa 3 #17 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric toothbrushes” rankings.
T3
A hygienic silicone sonic toothbrush for teeth, gums, cheeks and tongues
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Charge lasts 365 uses
Charges via USB
Toothbrush heads last a year
Gentle cleaning
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No pressure sensor
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