2 days Ago By Boutayna Chokrane
Best Oscillating Brush The Oral-B Pro 1000 has been around since 2012, outlasting and outperforming flashier models. It's the best electric toothbrush for most people because it's powerful and priced right. The high-power motor stays focused on your teeth, so you won't feel that hand-numbing vibration along the handle.
If you're switching from a manual toothbrush, the intensity might be startling initially (some testers even reported slight dizziness), but you'll adjust. With just one button and three brushing modes (Daily Clean, Whiten, and Sensitive), the Pro 1000 keeps it simple. A built-in timer pulses every 30 seconds to remind you to move to another quadrant of your mouth, with a triple pulse at the two-minute mark.
Unlike some competitors, it won't shut off automatically, which is handy if you like to keep brushing. Oral-B says the battery lasts about a week, but we squeezed out 10 days in testing. That's decent, though not as long as some other models.
Like all of Oral-B's electric brushes, the Pro 1000 uses an oscillating brush head , which is a small, circular design that gets between teeth more effectively than larger oval-shaped bristles. Though we haven't tried all of them, most Pro models are probably a good bet. Covered by a limited two-year warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee .
Best Sonic Brush If you find oscillating toothbrushes to be too intense, the Philips Sonicare 4100 is the best alternative. Its sonic vibrations are powerful without being aggressive, and the narrower brush head makes it a more comfortable fit for smaller mouths. At $50, the 4100 is a solid midrange option with a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and two vibration intensities (high and low).
Battery life is excellent—lasting about two weeks per charge in our tests—and unlike Oral-B, the 4100 shuts off after the two-minute timer. It's also designed with BrushSync technology, which tracks how long you've been using your brush head and how much pressure you're applying. A light on the handle and a beep remind you when it's time for a replacement—a thoughtful touch.
Unlike the Oral-B brush's standard black and white, the Sonicare 4100 also comes in pink, azure blue, and dark forest green, which might not seem like much, but even the smallest pop of color can make a mundane task feel a little less ...
mundane. Covered by a limited two-year warranty and a 90-day money-back guarantee . Best for Travel Quip made its name as the Instagrammable toothbrush, and while its first model had its critics, the latest Quip Ultra is perfect for travel.
The silicone, all-in-one body feels smooth in your hand and eliminates crevices where gunk and toothpaste residue usually build up. The new EasyClick Brush Pod also reduces the amount of plastic waste used in brush heads by 70 percent. It's not as powerful as some of the oscillating brushes on this list, but it's a fantastic option for frequent travelers who want something lightweight and low-maintenance.
The Ultra comes with a magnetic charger cable and mirror mount, a travel case, a countertop stand, and a replaceable brush pod. With a 30-day battery life, you usually don't have to worry about packing a charger in your toiletry bag. The LED touch bar lets you adjust between 16 intensity levels—from a gentle polish to a deeper clean—by swiping, like adjusting the volume on a speaker.
It also connects to the Quip app, so you can track your brushing habits. Covered by a limited two-year warranty . Best Sustainable Brush Most electric toothbrushes are disposable once they die, but Suri is built to last and be repaired.
The brand offers a mail-in recycling program for used brush heads, which are made from cornstarch with castor oil bristles, so they're biodegradable. The unsealed body allows Suri to swap out a dead motor or battery instead of sending you shopping for a whole new brush. But if you do decide to part ways, you can send it back for recycling.
Performance-wise, it's a solid 7 out of 10, with soft bristles and vibrations that are gentle on sensitive teeth and gums. The slim, lightweight design is easy to hold, and the magnetic wall mount keeps your brush off the counter. Like most of our picks, it has a two-minute timer with 30-second pacing and a single-button interface.
I will say its motor feels weaker than most of the ones we've tested. There's only one type of toothbrush head, available exclusively through Suri's site, which can be disappointing if you like options. Covered by a limited one-year warranty and a 100-day money-back guarantee .
Best Under $20 Amazon lists this brush at $25, but it's almost always on sale for $17 or $18, which is the price point that matters. The Bitvae D2 is powerful for a budget brush—some of our testers might say too powerful. The W-shaped angles bristles are meant to reach tricky spots, but they feel stiff, and despite having five modes (White, Clean, Soft, Polish, Gum Care), they all feel pretty much the same.
Still, you get the essentials: a two-minute timer, 30-second pacing to remind you to move quadrants, and a 30-day battery life. I've been testing it for three weeks and haven't had to charge it yet. To charge, the D2 plugs in directly from the bottom, meaning you have to lay it sideways on the sink or mount the included holder to your wall; it's not a deal breaker, but it can be annoying.
Former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano thought this was the most annoying part of the brush. Some Amazon reviewers report that it stops working after a while, but at this price, expectations should be tempered. It's available in black, white, purple, pink, and light blue.
Covered by a standard one-year warranty , extendable to two years. Best for Kids My 2-year-old resisted teeth brushing pretty heavily until I had him try the Brusheez Electric Toothbrush Set. He’s suddenly thrilled to brush his teeth, though sometimes it's just him holding the vibrating bristles against his tongue and smiling.
It's plenty gentle against his teeth and is powered by two AA batteries—not included. It comes with a little storage base that holds the toothbrush, a two-minute hourglass timer, a rinse cup, and an extra brush head. There's a fun cover for the toothbrush when it isn't in use—we got my son the shark set, but there's also a bear, giraffe, unicorn, dinosaur, and more options to get your kid excited about their new brush.
—Nena Farrell ★ A built-in timer, plus an app: The Philips Sonicare Kids Electric Toothbrush ($35) is more expensive than the Brusheez, but it's a rechargeable toothbrush and has a built-in two-minute timer—great for older kids who will know they have to brush until it stops. It's also got a companion app with cartoon lessons and rewards for brushing your teeth. Covered by a five-year manufacturer's warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee .
An LED Splurge Snow's sonic toothbrushes are super comfortable to use; I found myself leaning toward sensitive options with brands like Moon, but I have been plenty happy with the standard setting for Snow's LED toothbrush. There are settings for whitening and polishing too. The brush also has blue-light technology built into it to help whiten your teeth even on the non-whitening settings, and I do think mine look a touch brighter after weeks of use—you won't get the same effect as a true whitening product if you're looking for serious brightness, but I like that this can help me try to keep the tea stains away.
My only complaint is the price, but if you're looking for something that's powerful but gentle, this is a great choice. —Nena Farrell Bigger splurge, more accessories: Snow's Advanced LED Whitening Toothbrush ($149) is an even bigger splurge, but that's because it comes with a tongue scraper, a face brush, and a self-sanitizing case. I didn't find I had enough time on an everyday basis to take advantage of all these accessories, but I did find that the toothbrush itself is just as comfortable to use as Snow's regular LED toothbrush.
It's a fun set if you're looking to get every accessory ever for your teeth. Covered by a two-year warranty and a 6 0-day money-back guarantee ..
