May 2023
Electric Toothbrushes: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Electric Toothbrush rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2023.
Summary
Between 10 May 2023 and 10 May 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 72 Electric Toothbrush endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
51 Electric Toothbrushes were endorsed in total, only 12 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 10 May 2023, Oral-B Pro 1000 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed electric toothbrush with 5 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 electric toothbrush' this month. It is followed by Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige and Oral-B Smart 1500 , with 5 and 2 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Oral-B:
14 Electric Toothbrushes
(#1 is Oral-B GENIUS 9000 )
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Philips:
10 Electric Toothbrushes
(#1 is Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9300 )
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Quip:
3 Electric Toothbrushes
(#1 is Quip Kids Electric Toothbrush )
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Colgate:
2 Electric Toothbrushes
(#1 is Colgate Kids Extra Soft )
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Spinbrush:
2 Electric Toothbrushes
(#1 is Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean )
Price breakdown
At a glance - May 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush |
The Strategist
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Health.com
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WIRED
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TechRadar
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Wirecutter
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Good Housekeeping
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Electric Teeth
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T3
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Healthline
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NBC News
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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- | $39 |
Oral-B Pro 1000
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1
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-
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2
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-
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1
|
1
|
-
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-
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-
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6
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2
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- | $327 |
Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige
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-
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6
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-
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3
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-
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3
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3
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1
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-
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-
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|
3
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+6 | $80 |
Oral-B Smart 1500
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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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1
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-
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-
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2
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4
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-1 | $24 |
Colgate Hum
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-
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-
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1
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2
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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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5
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-1 | $48 |
Philips Philips Sonicare 4100
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5
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4
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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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-
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-
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6
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- | $20 |
Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush
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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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-
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-
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1
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-
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7
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- | $32 |
Quip Electric Toothbrush
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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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4
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8
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8
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- | $30 |
Philips Sonicare for Kids
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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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-
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-
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13
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5
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-
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|
9
|
-4 | Check price |
Suri Sustainable Rituals
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-
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-
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6
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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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|
10
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- | $178 |
Foreo Issa 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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-
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5
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-
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3
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14
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- | $300 |
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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4
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-
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4
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-
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-
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15
|
- | Check price |
Ordo Sonic Plus
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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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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Electric Toothbrush |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | $19.99 | Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $23.69 | Colgate Hum [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $29.96 | Philips Sonicare for Kids [buy] [more info] |
| #7 | $31.99 | Quip Electric Toothbrush [buy] [more info] |
| #1 | $39 | Oral-B Pro 1000 [buy] [more info] |
| #5 | $47.88 | Philips Philips Sonicare 4100 [buy] [more info] |
| #3 | $79.90 | Oral-B Smart 1500 [buy] [more info] |
| #10 | $177.66 | Foreo Issa 3 [buy] [more info] |
| #14 | $299.94 | Oral-B iO Series 9 [buy] [more info] |
| #2 | $326.62 | Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Oral-B Pro 1000 #1 in May 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Oral-B Pro 1000 as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Electric Toothbrush
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Pros
Fantastic value
Excellent performance
Easy to use and navigate
Gentle on teeth and gums
Lightweight
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Cons
Noisy
Only one cleaning mode
Charging base may build up residue
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We ranked Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige #2 in May 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige as #1.
Health.com
Best Smart Toothbrush
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Pros
The Prestige 9900 syncs to an app that allows you to track your brushing habits and change settings
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Cons
The luxurious feel is nice but it comes with a high price tag.
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TechRadar
The best premium electric toothbrush for frequent travelers
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Pros
Highly customizable
Real-time brushing guidance
Extremely quiet
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Cons
Expensive
Heavily reliant on mobile app
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Good Housekeeping
Best Premium
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Pros
Top overall score in Lab tests
Excellent performance
Easy and intuitive to use
Feature-rich
Rechargeable via travel case
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Cons
Expensive
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Electric Teeth
Best tech
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Pros
Timer and pacer encourage brushing for the recommended time
Visible pressure sensor alerts you when brushing too hard
4 weeks use on a single charge
Premium charging travel case included
Premium materials & design
Reminds you when to replace the brush head
Tracks & monitors your brushing
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Cons
Expensive
No place to store the detachable USB cable
Bluetooth isn’t essential
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T3
The best premium electric toothbrush you can buy today
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Pros
New 'all-in-one' brush head
Automatic intensity settings
Luxe travel case
Easy to keep clean
USB charging base
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Cons
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 2023 ranking
The Strategist
Health.com
WIRED
TechRadar
Wirecutter
Good Housekeeping
Electric Teeth
T3
Healthline
NBC News
We ranked Oral-B Smart 1500 #3 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Oral-B Smart 1500 as #1.
Electric Teeth
Best Overall
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Pros
Timer and pacer encourage brushing for the recommended time
Slim, grippy handle
Visible pressure sensor – alerts you when brushing too hard
2 weeks use on a single charge
Affordable
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Cons
No icons on the handle to show which cleaning mode is selected
Limited feedback on remaining battery power
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We ranked Colgate Hum #4 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Colgate Hum as #1.
TechRadar
The best smart electric toothbrush if you're on a budget
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Pros
Good design
Interfaces with Colgate app
Super-low price
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Cons
Batteries need replacing
'Points' rewards system is deceptive
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We ranked Philips Philips Sonicare 4100 #5 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
Health.com
Best Budget Sonicare
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Pros
It's easy to use, cleans teeth thoroughly, and comes with a portable charging stand
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Cons
Since the bristles are stiffer, this toothbrush would be best suited for people with little to no teeth sensitivity
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We ranked Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush #6 in May 2023 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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Pros
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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Cons
may be too big for very young kids
does not have a low battery light
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We ranked Quip Electric Toothbrush #7 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Electric Toothbrush for Travel
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Pros
Slim, compact design
Affordable
Includes travel cover
Impressive battery life
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Cons
Subscription required for best savings
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Healthline
Best electric toothbrush and toothpaste subscription
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Pros
includes cover to keep the brush head clean
30-second pulse timer
thin handle for small hands
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Cons
more expensive than other brushes
replacement heads may be hard to find
brush head does not rotate
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We ranked Philips Sonicare for Kids #8 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
T3
The best electric toothbrush for children
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Pros
Cure design
Encourages brushing from an early age
Reliable brand
Allows adults to track brushing
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Cons
Expensive for a kid's brush
Brush heads are very soft
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Healthline
Least scary electric toothbrush for kids
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Pros
high fun factor
excellent power
timed-sections makes brushing easier
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Cons
expensive initial investment
replacement heads are pricey
large brush head
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We ranked Suri Sustainable Rituals #9 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
Electric Teeth
Environmental Choice
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Pros
Environmentally considerate materials and design
Slim handle
The timer and pacer encourage brushing for the recommended time
USB charging stand
A magnetic wall mount
USB C powered travel charging case with UV-C cleaning
Free brush head recycling programme
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Cons
No pressure sensor to alert you when brushing too hard
The cleaning action isn’t as satisfying as other electric brushes
USB charger makes it less convenient for some
Expensive
Availability – Not widely stocked
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We ranked Foreo Issa 3 #10 in May 2023 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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Pros
Charge lasts 365 uses
Charges via USB
Toothbrush heads last a year
Gentle cleaning
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Cons
No pressure sensor
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We ranked Oral-B iO Series 9 #11 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Smart
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Pros
Feature-rich
7 cleaning settings
Assesses 16 zones in mouth with AI
Interactive color display
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Cons
Expensive
Design is a bit bulky
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T3
The best premium rotary electric toothbrush you can buy
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Pros
Cleans very well
Easily the best looking Oral-B brush
Multiple cleaning modes
Colour display is futuristic
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Cons
Tooth tracking is still a fail
Insane RRP
Hard to keep clean
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We ranked Ordo Sonic Plus #12 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Electric Toothbrushes” rankings.
TechRadar
Another superb budget electric toothbrush
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Pros
Premium design
Super affordable
Gentle sonic cleaning
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Cons
No shaver socket adapter
No pressure sensor
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T3
One of the most stylish electric toothbrushes around
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Pros
Stylish design
Affordable price
Good value subscription packs
USB charger
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Cons
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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