The best electric toothbrush of 2026, tested by experts

The electric toothbrush in this section wasn’t my favorite, but it has some qualities worth mentioning. One of these options may be the right one for you, so we felt it would be helpful to include them.

Oral-B iO2

Since I love Oral-BiO Series 5 So much (it’s been my main toothbrush for over 2 years), I’ve had it sent to me New Oral-B iO2 Electric toothbrush for testing. It has the same brushing power and texture as the Series 5. It has three cleaning modes, a pressure sensor and a 2-minute timer.

However, my main concern is that you can’t see the pressure light while brushing your teeth; You can’t even see it if you look in the mirror. Unless you flip the front of the toothbrush over, you won’t be able to see the green or red light on the power button to tell you whether you’re brushing properly or too hard. I had to brush my teeth completely in the dark to watch the LED light change. But if that’s not a drawback for you, the price is much better than the Series 5.

Oclean X Ultra S

When I first started testing this brush, I skipped the instructions (which I don’t recommend). I must have pressed too hard while brushing because I suddenly heard a baby’s voice coming out of the device. To say it amazed me would be an understatement. If you had read the instructions, you would have known that the Oclean X Ultra toothbrush has a pressure sensor that alerts you when you press the device too hard. The child-like AI voice is really speaking to you, but it’s muffled, and you can’t hear what the “brush” is saying.

It also has an LED display that shows you which quadrant of your mouth needs more attention or isn’t as clean as other areas. However, I only tested cleaning one side of my mouth, and the screen told me I cleaned that area well, as well as another section of my teeth that I hadn’t touched. It’s easy to see why Oral-BiO Series 5 It beats the Oclean X Ultra as the best smart electric toothbrush.

Pro Sonic Blast

Pro Sonic Blast It is a popular electric toothbrush on Amazon. It has received just over 7,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. However, I was very disappointed with the feel of this brush. Although the bristles are very soft, it does have a piece of silicone in the middle of the brush head which I assume is used to get rid of plaque and stuck-on food (location doesn’t say). This little piece felt very foreign to my teeth.

I guess I could let this unfortunate design slide if the brush came at a good price, but the Burst Pro Sonic retails for just over $50. If you’re really going to spend that much on an electric toothbrush, I recommend Philips Sonicare 4100.

Philips Sonicare rechargeable electric toothbrush for kids

For ages 3 years and up, Philips Sonicare for children Just as great as other Philips Sonicare models. The electric brush has two different modes and a brush timer and comes in two different colors. Additionally, each box includes stickers to decorate the handle. It works very similarly to the Oral-B kids electric toothbrush, although the brush head vibrates rather than oscillates.

The handle is heavier and about one inch longer than the Oral-B Kid’s Color Changing Toothbrush. The brush head is a smaller version of the Philips Sonicare Prestige but is still almost three times longer than the Oral-B Kid. What makes the Sonicare for Kids brush unique is that it has Bluetooth capabilities that connect to a smartphone app. I think the app is one of the best; It has educational videos and a tracking system that parents can use to see their children’s brushing behavior.

Quip electric toothbrush

The Quip brush head is very close to the size of a manual toothbrush head. The Quip is simple in every way: it has a single speed and a 2-minute timer that beeps every 30 seconds and turns off once the time is up. That’s it. No app, charger, or wires. This electric toothbrush is powered by a AAA battery located in the handle and the charging process lasts for three months.

I gave Colgate’s Hum the title of “best battery-powered electric toothbrush” and not the Quip because I didn’t like the toothbrush’s brush head. Yes, it’s similar to a manual toothbrush but I found it difficult to use it to get around my mouth. I also noticed that the Quip’s motor is not very powerful compared to models from Sonicare or Oral-B. To me, it looked like manual cleaning. I didn’t like it, but others might not mind. If you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush without Bluetooth or an app, Quip might be the one.

Carry Pro Electric Toothbrush

The CariPro is a good brush, but it doesn’t compare to the other brushes on this list. The brush head vibrates and the top and bottom of the brush flare outward.

My gums and teeth felt sensitive after using CariPro, but I tend to have sensitive teeth. It’s hard to say if it’s because of the bristles of the brush or the way the brush head is flared. If you have sensitive gums, note that the brush has five settings, one of which is sensitive. There is some good in this: I feel like the CariPro did a good job of cleaning my mouth.

Y-shaped brush

The Y-Brush turned heads and generated interest at CES in 2017 and has returned to CES year after year. The unusual Y-shaped brush claims to clean all your teeth in just 10 seconds. After applying the toothpaste directly to the brush, the Y brush goes fully into your mouth. You must then bite down and press the button to activate the gentle vibrations. After five seconds, you can move to your lower set of teeth.

Not only did I find that the Y brush did not clean my teeth but the vibrations were hurting my head. It was an uncomfortable experience as I left my teeth covered in toothpaste. But the concept of this brush is fun and interesting, and it might be for you if you’re tired of your regular electric toothbrush.

Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Cleansing

My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean compared to some other brushes in the same price range. It has one cleaning mode and the brush head oscillates and rotates for two minutes. The brush alerts you when you’re done, too. This simple Oral-B brush is basic and doesn’t have any special technology or associated apps.

Of all the Oral-B brushes I tested with rotating heads, I liked this one the least. It wasn’t as powerful as others, and after a few uses, I found myself wondering if I needed a new brush head. I think this brush is perfect for someone who is trying out an electric toothbrush for the first time. It’s simple and very affordable. I would personally choose the Oral-B Pro 1000, but the Pro 500 is a good budget option.

Fino Smart Brush

Similar to the Y-Brush mentioned above, the Feno Smartbrush is also a mouthpiece-like brush that uses vibrating bristles to clean your teeth. It’s essentially a Y-brush with added AI features and greater scope to clean all your teeth — upper and lower — at once. It’s also more personalized. You upload a photo of your mouth to the Vino app and then get personalized molds designed to fit all your teeth. The corresponding app connects to the device to show you areas where you might be missing and give you dental tips.

I have a very narrow and small jaw, so this brush was not comfortable for me to use. I also couldn’t justify the price when a less expensive brush could clean my teeth better. However, A CNET Contributor He had a different experience. I found it “a mouthful… in a good way”.