Experts recommend Oral-B iO Series 9 more than Colgate Hum
As of 15 Aug 2024, experts prefer Oral-B iO Series 9 over Colgate Hum, but both Electric Toothbrushes have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Oral-B iO Series 9 received 2 recommendations: from Good Housekeeping (7 Feb 2024) and T3 (17 Jun 2024). By contrast, Colgate Hum received only 1 recommendation from Health.com (16 Jul 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush | Electric Teeth  | Good Housekeeping  | Healthline  | TechRadar  | Wirecutter  | The Strategist  | NBC News  | T3  | Health.com  | WIRED  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | +1 | $240 |  Oral-B iO Series 9 The Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush is a highly praised and customizable toothbrush with advanced technology, a variety of cleaning modes, and a long-lasting battery life, making it a reliable choice for individuals with different oral health needs. | - | 5
| - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| 39 | N/A | Check price |  Colgate Hum The Colgate Hum electric toothbrush is praised for its gentle and effective brushing experience, customizable cleaning modes, smart sensors, and advanced features, making it suitable for individuals who prioritize oral hygiene. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 16 Jul 2024 Health.com ranked Colgate Hum as #7
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Colgate Hum Best for KidsSource: www.health.com - On 7 Feb 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Oral-B iO Series 9 as #5
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Oral-B iO Series 9 Best Smart... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 17 Jun 2024 T3 ranked Oral-B iO Series 9 as #4
Rank Electric Toothbrush Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 12 Oral-B iO Series 9 The best rotary electric toothbrush... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the August rankings, Oral-B iO Series 9 outranks Colgate Hum. This is not to say that Colgate Hum is a bad option. Like Oral-B iO Series 9, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Oral-B iO Series 9 is mentioned by key experts in Aug 2024, while Colgate Hum is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Toothbrush | Electric Teeth | Good Housekeeping | Healthline |
TechRadar | Wirecutter | The Strategist | NBC News | T3 | Health.com | WIRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $50 |  Oral-B Pro 1000 The Oral-B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is praised for its advanced cleaning technology, pressure sensor, and ADA Seal of Acceptance, making it a reliable and effective tool for maintaining oral hygiene. | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $42 |  Philips Sonicare 4100 The Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush is highly praised for its effective cleaning capabilities, pressure sensor, long battery life, ADA certification, and two-minute timer, making it a reliable choice for maintaining proper oral hygiene. | 5 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 2 |
| 3 | - | $370 |  Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige toothbrush offers advanced features, personalized brushing experience, and real-time guidance, making it an ideal choice for individuals who prioritize their oral health and value convenience in their dental care routine. | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $380 |  Oral-B iO Series 10
The Oral-B iO Series 10 electric toothbrush is a versatile and effective tool for maintaining oral hygiene, offering a unique combination of oscillating and sonic brushing styles, pressure sensor, long battery life, and advanced timer features. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Electric Teeth | 100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 50 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [24]
Total expert reviews: 24
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Electric Teeth | 100 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by VeryWell Health | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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