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5 Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2026, Ranked by Owner Reviews

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“Seriously thanks for your reviews. I've recently bought the IO9 and it is crazy brilliant. It was reduced over here and also gave away a travel pack and 2 toothpastes. I have an old Braun hanging around and it very noisy. Also the old version does not hold a charge. This is brilliant.” — YouTube comment · KeithHepburn · 2022-10-25 · on the #1 pick, Oral-B iO Series 9

  1. 1 Oral-B iO Series 9Best overall 14 sources
  2. 2 Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100Best value 12 sources
  3. 3 AquaSonic Black SeriesBest budget pick 12 sources
  4. 4 SURI Sonic ToothbrushMost repairable 8 sources
  5. 5 Quip Electric ToothbrushTravel backup only 6 sources
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Best overall

Oral-B iO Series 9

The iO3 and iO7 use the same heads for less

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Battery
About 4 days per charge; failures inside 2 years are common
Brush type
Rotating round head

Why it ranks here. Every toothbrush thread ends up comparing something to the iO. It has the most feedback of any brush here, a pressure sensor, position tracking and a pacer on a magnetic charger, and it is the one people upgrade to when their gums are in trouble. Owners coming from a manual or cheap brush call the difference day and night, and one calls it crazy brilliant.

The battery is the asterisk. It lasts about four days between charges, a third of the older Genius line, with no low-battery warning, and units fail young: one owner replaced two batteries under warranty, another had three units all with battery trouble. The heads cost more than other Oral-B heads, and the button switches the brush on inside a bag. If you will not use the app, the iO3 gives you the same head for much less.

What owners like

  • Best cleaning here
  • Pressure sensor and position tracking
  • Cheaper iO3 uses the same head

What owners complain about

  • Batteries fail young
  • Four days per charge
  • Pricier heads

“Seriously thanks for your reviews. I've recently bought the IO9 and it is crazy brilliant. It was reduced over here and also gave away a travel pack and 2 toothpastes. I have an old Braun hanging around and it very noisy. Also the old version does not hold a charge. This is brilliant.” — YouTube comment · KeithHepburn · 2022-10-25

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  • I just got the oral b series 9. I had a cheap Amazon electric toothbrush and their was no comparison. The oral b series 9 spins so much faster than my cheap Amazon electric toothbrush.

    YouTube comment · andrewvillanueva3722 · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • Seriously thanks for your reviews. I've recently bought the IO9 and it is crazy brilliant. It was reduced over here and also gave away a travel pack and 2 toothpastes. I have an old Braun hanging around and it very noisy. Also the old version does not hold a charge. This is brilliant.

    YouTube comment · KeithHepburn · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • I used the tracking features for a few months but got bored and used only the internal timer. I highly recommend getting series 3 and saving your money!

    YouTube comment · powercoder · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • I have 3 toothbrushes of the new models, and all of them had a problem with the battery in a short time

    YouTube comment · rinagoren7499 · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • My Genius X broken and Oral B gave me this one. Excellent toothbrush, but refill are more expensive than my older Genius X. I hope Oral-B decrease refills price from iOs models.

    YouTube comment · vctgeek · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • Am I the only one that is getting frustrated by not having the control to shut the toothbrush off by holding the power button for instance. With every movement the thing just turns on. Not very convenient when traveling which will drain your battery (I think) . Someone else finds this frustrating?

    YouTube comment · weefea · 2022-10-25 · watch the original ↗

  • I love my oral b IO series! Oral b is the most recommended I think

    Reddit comment · u/petiteging · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-16 · read the original ↗

  • Don't let the battery drop to 0%. The first iO series had batteries that died before warranty expired, replaced 2 batteries under warranty, got a brand new one...

    Reddit comment · u/th3_gr3at_cornholio · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-12-03 · read the original ↗

  • It gets worse... the iO series has a very small battery that lasts about 1/3 of the Genius series, about 4 days (2x daily use). The iO doesn't warn you of low battery like the Genius so on several occasions the brush was dead when i needed it. Rubbish.

    Reddit comment · u/wh8w8t · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-08-25 · read the original ↗

  • In the end got io 7, because its faster charging than io 6 and was on sale... Coming from manual brush it's day and night in terms of cleaning teeth. Only minus is io series heads are more expensive than other oral b series brushing heads. Overall I am happy with my purchase. :)

    Reddit comment · u/iLikeInvestment · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-02-17 · read the original ↗

  • I support this claim. I also have a Philips toothbrush and unfortunately I am riddled with gingivitis... I have recently upgraded to an oral-b iO series 9 to conquer my ongoing battle with gingivitis. Any additional info would be appreciated.

    Reddit comment · u/i2yandavis · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-12-14 · read the original ↗

  • I followed the golden rule of charging for a year (20-80/90%) but the brush shit the bed still. battery or BMS issues after a year, probably there's a design flaw with the IO series.

    Reddit comment · u/tightcall · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-10-20 · read the original ↗

  • Repairability sucks in Oral-B Pro. After checking iO battery replacement video, they made the battery replacement a trivial process. So now I'm considering getting iO Series 3 more than Sonicare 4100.

    Reddit comment · u/amenotef · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-11-24 · read the original ↗

  • The OralB is the most recommended based on the study "6-Month Evaluation of the Oral-B iO Electric Toothbrush versus a Sonic Toothbrush for Plaque and Gingival Outcomes"... It turns out that these studies were all funded by Proctor & Gamble who own...OralB.

    Reddit comment · u/b-roc · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-24 · read the original ↗

2
Best value

Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100

The 2100 is the gentler sibling

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Battery
Weeks per charge; handles last years
Brush type
Sonic vibration

Why it ranks here. When people ask for a brush without the gadgets, the answer is this one, and it is the brush dentists name: two owners here were told by two different dentists in two countries to buy Sonicare. A timer, a pacer, no app, cheap on sale, and long-term owners report very healthy gums years in, one despite not seeing a dentist for five years.

The vibration is the one thing to try before you commit. It feels really aggressive to some, one owner fears it will knock out his crowns and fillings, and another wishes he had bought the gentler 2100. The pacer buzz is subtle enough that one owner never feels it. Older and cheaper Sonicare handles can grow mould inside if not dried, and a few lose their battery after years.

What owners like

  • The brush dentists name
  • Healthy gums years in
  • Cheap, nothing wasted

What owners complain about

  • Aggressive vibration for some
  • Subtle pacer
  • Mould in undried handles

“I have a friend who is a dentist, and he told me to always buy sonicare and buy the oval brushes over the circle ones. I asked my dentist and he told me to buy sonicare. My friend lives in the US and I live in Canada. Do what you will with that information.” — Reddit comment · u/ironsalomi · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-11

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  • Thanks! This review saved me a hundred dollars without paying for unnecessary features

    YouTube comment · Pathwaytobliss · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • Got it for $25 during Black Friday. Thanks for the review!

    YouTube comment · xOzymandias · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • Just got mine today. It feels really aggressive! I’m afraid it’s going to knock out my crowns and fillings. 😳

    YouTube comment · panthermom · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • The vibration is very strong hurting my teeth and gum 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I wish I could have bought the 2100 not 4100

    YouTube comment · vahidaria3510 · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • Do these get mold in them? I had a Phillips years ago that got moldy. I would clean it but i obviously didn't clean it enough. It was gross. I never got another one. It was a cheaper model with a different design but still.

    YouTube comment · quincee3333 · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • I have one and it turns off after 2 minutes but I don’t feel the quad pacer like it doesn’t tell me when to move on to a different area

    YouTube comment · billnye1401 · 2022-06-16 · watch the original ↗

  • I've been using a sonicare toothbrush for many years now and am very pleased with it. Very healthy gums and teeth despite not seeing a dentist for about 5 years (COVID etc).

    Reddit comment · u/b-roc · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-24 · read the original ↗

  • The sonic brush waves penitrate under the gumline by 2-4mm and greatly help prevent gum disease. The rotary brushes apart from the io cannot do this. The sonicare is the better choice.

    Reddit comment · u/muscleriot · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-30 · read the original ↗

  • I have a friend who is a dentist, and he told me to always buy sonicare and buy the oval brushes over the circle ones. I asked my dentist and he told me to buy sonicare. My friend lives in the US and I live in Canada. Do what you will with that information.

    Reddit comment · u/ironsalomi · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-11 · read the original ↗

  • I’m wondering this also. My dentist recommended I switch from Goby to Sonicare and I like Sonicare more so I offered my sister the Goby brush handle and charger since it wasn’t exactly cheap...

    Reddit comment · u/Rightsureokay · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-10 · read the original ↗

  • It sounds like your trusty Philips Sonicare has been a great companion since you were nine. Given the recent battery issues, maybe it's time for an upgrade.

    Reddit comment · u/Brilliant_Baker_1117 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-18 · read the original ↗

  • I've probably seen more complaints about Sonicare than Oral-B for reliability. But, having used both I do think the Sonicare is the better toothbrush package. Particularly the travel case.

    Reddit comment · u/Electric_Teeth · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-03-19 · read the original ↗

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Best budget pick

AquaSonic Black Series

The Duo bundle has two handles

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Battery
About 6 weeks per charge when new; dies at months to 3 years
Brush type
Sonic vibration

Why it ranks here. The answer when the budget is small: the box holds a handle, a wireless charger, a travel case and six to eight heads, about two years of brushing, it carries the ADA seal, and genuine Sonicare heads fit it. An owner who left an expensive Sonicare over repair policies calls it a pretty good toothbrush to boot, and one nearly three years in still loves it.

The battery is what dies: several owners say the handle stopped charging after months to a couple of years, and at this price you replace rather than repair. The stock heads are the weakest part, and swapping in Sonicare heads is the easy fix. Sonic brushes feel harsh to some, and one Oral-B owner suspects this one would be worse.

What owners like

  • Two years of heads in the box
  • ADA seal, Sonicare heads fit
  • Very cheap

What owners complain about

  • Battery dies
  • Weak stock heads
  • Harsh for some

“$37 for 2 years of brushes AND you get a base for free. I swore by an expensive Sonicare Diamond Series for years but after finding out how anti-repair and anti-consumer Philips operates I ditched them for this... Oh and it's a pretty good toothbrush to boot! Oh and I'm using my old Sonicare brush heads which fit and work just fine.” — YouTube comment · aforty1 · 2019-06-26

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  • $37 for two years use of brushes? Totally worth it even if brush heads aren’t available

    YouTube comment · gioflores96 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • $37 for 2 years of brushes AND you get a base for free. I swore by an expensive Sonicare Diamond Series for years but after finding out how anti-repair and anti-consumer Philips operates I ditched them for this... Oh and it's a pretty good toothbrush to boot! Oh and I'm using my old Sonicare brush heads which fit and work just fine.

    YouTube comment · aforty1 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • I purchased this brush about three months ago thinking it was a Philips sonic care, however I’ve been very pleased with it. It’s my first introduction to the style of toothbrush. I’ve been using Oral B 5000 for about seven years, and that toothbrush works fine. I do really like this one, I got it off of Groupon.

    YouTube comment · IppiopaidFEEDBACK · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • I’ve had mine for about two years. I love it. The battery stopped taking charge and I will buy another

    YouTube comment · erickgonzalez4816 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • I just got one and I love it. My teeth feel stupid clean and that’s what I wanted.

    YouTube comment · pobster88j94 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • Personally, I went for Oral B battery powered model as I have yet to find a Sonicare toothbrush that was comfortable to actually use, too intense in terms of the vibrations and the bristles are often stiffer and rougher than a quality manual toothbrush. I suspect the Aquasonic would only be worse.

    YouTube comment · Magnulus76 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • I have the Aquasonic duo and can't find replacement heads anywhere. Amazon did have them, but no more. Suggestions?

    YouTube comment · larrykraft1943 · 2019-06-26 · watch the original ↗

  • I've had my aquasonic for nearly 3 years and I love it. I will note, however, I was not a big fan of the brush heads it came with. After a few months I decided to try the sonicare diamond clean head on it and I much prefer those.

    Reddit comment · u/Economy-Chef-8013 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-02-23 · read the original ↗

  • I have the Aquasonic Duo and am happy with it. Got it off of Amazon so I could return it if I didn't like it. I've heard lots of good things about all the Oral-B brushes as well.

    Reddit comment · u/TouristSubstantial88 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-30 · read the original ↗

  • AquaSonic its affordable price compared to Phillips. When it works, it was great, no complaints. However, several months later the toothbrush stopped charging and the battery dies. So sad !!!!

    Reddit comment · u/Traditional_Week_52 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2022-08-15 · read the original ↗

  • AquaSonic Duo Dual is excellent product, quality and design. After charging for 24 hrs - battery lasts for about 6 weeks of use. The extra brush heads and travel cases are added bonuses. I highly recommend this toothbrush set!

    Reddit comment · u/islawebb · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2022-01-12 · read the original ↗

  • The AquaSonic Black Series is an impressive toothbrush. It cleans the teeth well, key features like a timer and pacer built-in.

    Reddit comment · u/poppywalker · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2022-03-17 · read the original ↗

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Most repairable

SURI Sonic Toothbrush

The 2.0 fixes the 1.0's button

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Battery
4 to 8 weeks per charge; the battery is replaceable
Brush type
Sonic vibration

Why it ranks here. Where people go after a bad Oral-B battery or a Quip subscription: a small British brand with a super clean metal handle built to be repaired instead of thrown away, a battery one owner has charged once in two months, and not really any more expensive. Owners talk about it the way people talk about a well-made pen.

The 1.0 earned its complaints: its button turned on by itself, one owner returned his for replacements twice within the first year, and the case is long because the head stays on the handle. The 2.0 has a new button, but its pressure sensor is so stiff for one owner that brushing is impossible, and the dock is a slow proprietary USB-A one. Buy the 2.0, not a discounted 1.0.

What owners like

  • Repairable, replaceable battery
  • Months per charge
  • Beautiful design

What owners complain about

  • 1.0 had a faulty button
  • Long travel case
  • Stiff sensor on the 2.0 for some

“The Suri is by far my favorite, I think it's pretty well perfect for me. Super clean (even metal) design with nifty accessories, repairable, and recyclable and not really any more expensive.” — Reddit comment · u/dm9441 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2022-10-14

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  • I never thought i would spend so much time researching toothbrushes but I am glad I stumbled onto your videos. Thanks for the most in depth and influencer free review. I have just purchased using your link. Hopefully I will have better luck with this coming from my experience with the very expensive IO series.

    YouTube comment · carlwright5930 · 2025-09-03 · watch the original ↗

  • The 1.0 sucked. It ended up turning on on its own and was afraid to fly with it since it might cause concerns if it turns on in flight. The case is also too long and won't fit in a lot of toiletry bags since it requires you to store the brush head and handle attached. Sonicare Prestige case size is way more portable since you detach the brush head.

    YouTube comment · Youdude2 · 2025-09-03 · watch the original ↗

  • Does this version have issues with the button still? I had to return my version one for replacements twice within the first year of having this brush. The first time it just died all together and the second time the brush would keep going off in the case in the middle of the night waking me up.

    YouTube comment · gatordonttakenoshiat · 2025-09-03 · watch the original ↗

  • I got this for christmas. I'm wondering if the pressure sensor on mine is actually faulty. I have to press so hard to trigger it. I can't actually physically brush my teeth while pressing that hard... Overall though I am pleased with it.

    YouTube comment · peepiepo · 2025-09-03 · watch the original ↗

  • The Suri is by far my favorite, I think it's pretty well perfect for me. Super clean (even metal) design with nifty accessories, repairable, and recyclable and not really any more expensive.

    Reddit comment · u/dm9441 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2022-10-14 · read the original ↗

  • I love my new SURI sonic electric toothbrush, Pros: Super minimalistic design, metal body, designed to be easily repaired instead of thrown away if anything goes wrong, I've only had to recharge it once in the past two months since buying it, includes magnetic wall mount and nice compact travel case. Cons: More expensive than a fair few other electric toothbrushes but online discount codes do help

    Reddit comment · u/That-Manufacturer506 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-06-14 · read the original ↗

  • I am now very satisfied with a new brush from Suri, which is a shame because I really liked Goby and my dentist was very happy with the results.

    Reddit comment · u/osadezu · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-10-16 · read the original ↗

  • Suri requires a proprietary and very slow USB-A charging dock.

    Reddit comment · u/ggibby · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-09-18 · read the original ↗

5
Travel backup only

Quip Electric Toothbrush

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Battery
One AAA or a rechargeable handle; failures at about a year
Brush type
Sonic vibration, gentle

Why it ranks here. The brush everyone has seen advertised, slim and light, with a gentle, almost manual feel some people prefer, and very convenient for travel next to a proper brush at home.

As a main brush it lets people down twice. Handles die at about a year: one motor will not turn on with a fresh battery, another rechargeable handle stopped charging for the second time, and one owner calls his e-waste. The subscription charges for shipments that never arrive and goes months without a delivery, and the lifetime warranty ended with an owner told to buy a new brush after four years. Both moved to other brands.

What owners like

  • Slim travel brush
  • Gentle feel

What owners complain about

  • Handles die at a year
  • Subscription trouble
  • Warranty not honoured

“Just buy one for travel, i use a sonicare at home normally, but this is very convenient for travel” — YouTube comment · Zcahm · 2023-02-02

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  • Just buy one for travel, i use a sonicare at home normally, but this is very convenient for travel

    YouTube comment · Zcahm · 2023-02-02 · watch the original ↗

  • My quip brush broke after about a year of use - the motor won’t turn on even with a new AAA battery. Either it was water damaged or was damaged when opening to change the battery, which is very difficult. Pretty disappointing as I justified the price with the idea that it would last but now it’s become e-waste. I initially wanted it because the brushing experience is semi-manual but I think I may get a SURI

    YouTube comment · mngyuan · 2023-02-02 · watch the original ↗

  • I have been getting charged for two shipments and haven’t gotten anything. I got it through paypal so I’m working on getting a refund. I emailed them too but it’s likely that they won’t respond. I just bought an OralB. I’m done with these companies like quip and goby.

    Reddit comment · u/MelodieGray · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-03-13 · read the original ↗

  • I haven't received an order since early August, it's now January 25th. I just asked to cancel it and they did without question. It's odd that they are there to respond quickly but don't ship anything. Anyway, I canceled Quip because they told me I needed to buy a new brush after telling me it was lifetime warranty. But it's been 4/5 years so I'm going back.

    Reddit comment · u/Illustrious-Might315 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2024-01-25 · read the original ↗

  • This isn't super helpful, but you're not the only one with this. im on my second rechargable toothbrush from Quip and for the second time it doesnt re-charge after one full charge. I had a similar issue with the battery operated ones- I had to purchase 3 before I found one that didnt immediately break. I'm thinking im gonna give up on Quip and find a new brand, as I cant find any help for fixing the issue online....

    Reddit comment · u/TheAdeptCauliflower · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-05-22 · read the original ↗

  • After several weeks of wondering when the next brush will arrive, I finally started to investigate and that led me here. For sure it sounds like something is wrong. I left a phone message; let's see if someone responds via phone or email. I hope so because I like this brush more than the QUIP I had been using.

    Reddit comment · u/Confident-Suit9916 · r/ElectricToothbrush · 2023-09-08 · read the original ↗

Frequently asked questions

Sonic or rotating round head?

Both beat a manual brush by a wide margin, so pick the one that feels right in your mouth.

How long does the battery last?

One to three years of daily use before it fades, and per charge most brushes last weeks while the iO lasts about four days.

How much do brush heads cost?

Six to eight dollars each in multi-packs for the big brands, changed every three months, while the budget brush ships with two years of heads.

Are the app and pressure sensor worth paying for?

For some yes, to fix a heavy hand, but just as many stop using the app within months, and the cleaning barely differs from the plain model.

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