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The Best Electric Toothbrushes

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There are far more electric toothbrushes than we can recommend in a single guide. If none of the above options appeal to you, one of these might do the trick.

Brushes Under $100

  • Philips One by Sonicare Toothbrush for $25: This was our budget pick, but Bitvae’s is more powerful, rechargeable, and cheaper. Still, this one is cute, thin, and offers gentle vibrations for a step above a manual brush. It also comes with a carrying case.
  • AquaSonic Black Series for $40: This brush also comes with eight brush heads, like the Bitvae above, which is nice for the price. I think it cleans well, but the heads are a bit small, and the whole thing was too vibratey for me, like the body was vibrating the plastic of the brush head more than the bristles.
  • Quip Toothbrushes for $25-$60: People either love or hate Quip brushes. They aren’t the most powerful, but they’re comfortable to use, easy to maneuver around your mouth, and importantly, affordable. Choose between plastic or metal handles, battery-powered or rechargeable, all of which have smart or regular-brained options. If you have the basic brush and decide you want Bluetooth, you can swap out your motor for a smart one for $25. No other brush I’ve seen has this option.
  • Better & Better Bamboo Sonic Toothbrush for $70: This is another great brush that doesn’t exceed the $100 mark. The entire thing isn’t made from bamboo, but the brush heads—which get swapped out more frequently than the actual body—are. That makes it a little more eco-friendly.
  • SmileDirectClub Electric Toothbrush for $15: We think you’ll like this one as much as the Philips One—they’re similar, but the SmileDirectClub is just slightly bigger and has more coarse bristles, which you may prefer.
  • Goby Electric Toothbrush for $90: Goby’s modern brush was a top pick. It’s lightweight and cleans well, with a two-week battery life and a nice stand with a charger that clips onto it when it needs some juice. However, customers are complaining that they can no longer get replacement brush heads despite paying for them. The company told us it should be back to normal soon. We’ll continue to monitor it.

Brushes Over $100

  • Made by Dentists Sonic Toothbrush for $100: This sonic brush is, you guessed it, designed by two dentists. It cleans well, and it’s lightweight with a long battery life. But it sounds and feels a little tinny, and it’s a bit pricey for what it is.
  • Oral-B iO Brushes: I tried the iO Series 8 in 2020 and wasn’t a fan of the app or the price. In 2021, Oral-B released the slightly less expensive Series 6 for $150, which is the fourth of the iO lineup, with five cleaning modes. It’s a fantastic brush in terms of cleaning, but other brushes have better apps. I found the tracking to be much better while I brushed, but I would occasionally see my post-brushing coverage stat as 0 percent. It’s just clunky. Get a basic Oral-B for great cleaning power.
  • Mode Electric Toothbrush for $148: Mode’s bristles are soft, but not too soft. The round charging block plugs directly into the outlet, and the brush handle attaches to it magnetically—plus it can rotate so you don’t block the other outlet, and there’s a dim nightlight. The only problem is the high price.
  • Izzo Oral Care Kit for $125: This is a powerful oscillating brush with three speeds. The kit comes with a plastic tooth scaler, a polishing attachment and polishing paste, and a UVC sanitizing case. At first, I found that the polishing paste got hard in its tube quickly and was a bit of a nuisance to use after a few times. The company changed its formula, and it seems to be holding up better now.
  • Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9300 for $225: This is a great toothbrush as far as cleaning abilities and comfort, but its smart features leave something to be desired. As with the Oral-B iO, I couldn’t get the app to accurately track my brushing sessions. Plus, it’s too expensive.
  • Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige for $324: Like the Sonicare above, the 9900 Prestige is a great toothbrush, and it has SenseIQ that detects pressure and changes the intensity if you’re pushing too hard. That’s helpful for me because I tend to scrub too hard, but that isn’t a good enough reason for me to spend this kind of cash on a toothbrush.
  • Oclean X Pro Digital for $110 and X Pro Elite for $150: Oclean brushes give a satisfying clean, and the little screen on the handle shows a chart of which teeth you’ve cleaned or missed without having to look at your phone. That screen can be kind of a pain to scroll through though.