Electric toothbrushes in this category are not my favorites, but they do have some qualities worth mentioning. One of these could be the right choice for you, so we thought we’d include it.
Oral-B iO2
As I like the Oral-B iO Series 5 so much (it’s been my go-to toothbrush for over two years now), I was sent the new Oral-B iO2 Electric toothbrush for testing. It has the same brushing power and feel as the Series 5. It has three cleaning modes, a pressure sensor and a two-minute timer.
My main concern, however, is that you can’t see the pressure light when brushing; you can’t even see it when you look in the mirror. Unless you have the front of the toothbrush turned on, you can’t see the green or red light on the power button to tell you if you’re brushing well or too hard. I had to brush my teeth completely in the dark to watch the LED light change. But if this is not a solution for you, the price is much better than the Series 5.
Oclean X Ultra S
When I first tested this brush, I skipped the instructions (which I don’t recommend). I must have pressed hard while brushing because suddenly I heard a child’s voice coming from the device. To say it shocked me would be an understatement. If I had read the instructions, I would have known that the Oclean X Ultra toothbrush has a pressure sensor that lets you know when you push the device too hard. The baby-like voice of the AI actually talks to you, but it’s muffled, and you can’t hear what the “brush” is saying.
It also has an LED screen that shows you which quarter of your mouth needs the most attention or isn’t as clean as other areas. However, I tested it by brushing one side of my mouth, and the screen told me to clean that area thoroughly, as well as the part of my teeth I didn’t touch. It’s easy to see why Oral-B iO Series 5 it beats the Oclean X Ultra as the best smart electric toothbrush.
Burst Pro Sonic
Burst Pro Sonic popular electric toothbrush on Amazon. It has just over 7,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. However, I was very disappointed with the feel of this brush. Although the bristles are very soft, it has a piece of silicone in the middle of the brush head that I think is used to get rid of plaque and food adhesions (the website doesn’t explain). This little piece felt weird on my teeth.
I guess I’d let this poor design slide if the brush came in at a good price, but the Burst Pro Sonic retails for over $50. If you’re going to spend that much money on an electric toothbrush, I recommend this one Phillips Sonicare 4100.
Philips Sonicare Kids Rechargeable Toothbrush
3 years and older, the Philips Sonicare for Kids It’s just as good as Philips’ other Sonicare models. The electric brush has two different modes and a brush timer and comes in two different colors. Also, each box contains stickers to decorate the handle. It works very similarly to the Oral-B Kid’s Electric Toothbrush, although the brush head vibrates instead of rotating.
The handle is larger and about an inch longer than the Oral-B Kid’s Color Changing toothbrush. The brush head is a smaller version of the Philips Sonicare Prestige but still about three times longer than the Oral-B Kid brush head. What makes the Sonicare for Kids toothbrush unique is that it has Bluetooth capability that connects to a smartphone app. I think the app is one of the best things; it has instructional videos and a tracking system that parents can use to monitor their children’s brushing behavior.
Quip Electric Toothbrush
The Quip brush head is very close to the size of a toothbrush head. The Quip is simple in every aspect: It has one speed and a two-minute timer that beeps every 30 seconds and turns off when the time is up. That’s all. No app, charger or cables. This electric toothbrush is powered by an AAA battery located in the handle and charging lasts for three months.
I gave the Hum by Colgate the title of “best battery powered toothbrush” and not the Quip because I didn’t like the toothbrush head. Yes, it is like a manual toothbrush but I found it difficult to use it to reach my mouth. I also noticed that the Quip motor is not very powerful compared to models from Sonicare or Oral-B. To me, it felt like a personal cleansing. I didn’t like that, but others might not mind. If you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush that doesn’t have Bluetooth or an app, the Quip might just be it.
CariPro Electric Toothbrush
The CariPro is a great brush, it just didn’t compare to the others on this list. The brush head vibrates and the top and bottom of the brush stick out.
My gums and teeth feel sensitive after using CariPro, but I usually experience tooth sensitivity. It’s hard to tell if it was because of the bristles of the brush or the way the brush head is cracked. If you have sensitive gums, note that the brush has five settings and one of them is sensitive. There are some positives to this: I feel like the CariPro did a good job of cleaning my mouth.
Y-Brush
The Brush turned heads and sparked 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 toothpaste directly to the brush, the entire Y-Brush goes into your mouth. After that you have to bite down and press the button to activate the gentle vibration. After five seconds, you can move on to your lower set of teeth.
Not only did I find that the Y-Brush did not clean my teeth but the vibration gave me a headache. It was an unpleasant experience that left my teeth smeared with toothpaste. But the concept of this brush is fun and interesting, and it may be for you if you are tired of ordinary electric toothbrushes.
Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean
My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean brush compared to others in the same price range. It has a single cleaning mode and the brush head rotates and rotates for a two-minute timer. The brush lets you know when you’re done, too. This simple Oral-B brush is basic and has no special technology or paired applications.
Of all the Oral-B toothbrushes I’ve tested with rotating heads, I liked this one the least. It wasn’t as powerful as the 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 testing an electric toothbrush for the first time. It is simple and reasonably priced. I would personally choose the Oral-B Pro 1000, but this Pro 500 is a great budget option.
Feno Smartbrush
Similar to the Y-Brush above, the Feno Smartbrush is also an oral brush that uses vibrating bristles to clean your teeth. It’s basically a Y-Brush with more AI features and greater range to clean all your teeth — top and bottom — all at once. It’s also personalized. You upload a photo of your mouth to the Feno app and get a personalized mold designed to reach all of your teeth. A companion app connects to the device to show you places where you might get lost and provide dental advice.
I have a tight and narrow jaw, so this brush was uncomfortable for me to use. I couldn’t even justify the price when a less expensive toothbrush could clean my teeth better. However, a CNET contributor had a different experience. He found it “mouthy … in a good way.”
