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The best electric toothbrushes, in plain English

An electric toothbrush cleans better than most people brush by hand. We read hands-on tests and boiled them down: Sonicare vs. Oral-B, which smart features matter and which cheap brushes are enough.

  • Last reviewed October 20, 2026
  • 6 electric toothbrushes
  • 5 expert reviews read

We didn't test these ourselves. We read reviews from experts who test products hands-on, then summed up where they agree and where they don't. Every source is linked. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Our top pick in each group. Tap one to jump to the details.

Best overall Suri 2.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush $95–$130 Excellent clean and a month-long battery. See details Best budget Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 $40–$60 Timer, pressure sensor and a great price. See details Best round-head brush Oral-B iO Series 10 $250–$400 The most thorough clean, with a screen. See details

Before you buy: 3 quick checks

A timer and pressure sensor matter more than an app.

Sonic or round head?

Sonic brushes (like Sonicare) vibrate very fast. Oscillating brushes (like Oral-B) have a small round head that spins back and forth. Both clean well, so pick the feel you like.

Must-have features

A 2-minute timer and a pressure sensor (it warns you when you press too hard) protect your gums and help you brush long enough. Apps are nice but optional.

Count the head cost

Replace the brush head about every 3 months. Some brands' heads cost much more than others, so check before you buy.

Compare at a glance

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ToothbrushBest forTypical priceTypeSmart features
1. Suri 2.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush Best overall $95–$130SonicTimer and pressure sensor
2. Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Best budget $40–$60Sonic (fast vibrations)2-minute timer and pressure sensor
3. Oral-B iO Series 10 Best round-head brush $250–$400Oscillating (small round spinning head)App, screen and smart charger
4. Philips Sonicare 7100 Best for sensitive gums $100–$150SonicApp coaching and pressure sensor
5. Philips Sonicare Prestige 9900 Best splurge $250–$330SonicAdjusts automatically, with app
6. Suri Core Sonic Electric Toothbrush Best budget eco pick $70–$80SonicTimer and pressure sensor

The 6 best electric toothbrushes, explained

Best overall first. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices, so check Amazon for today's price.

#1Best overall

Suri 2.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

  • Sonic
  • Timer and pressure sensor
  • Month-plus battery; recyclable heads; UV travel case

$95–$130typical price

A slim, eco-friendly brush with a battery that lasts over a month. Tom's Guide and Stuff both name it the best electric toothbrush overall, and TechRadar and Forbes Vetted pick it as the most sustainable.

What testers liked

  • Excellent cleaning in long-term tests.
  • Battery lasts more than a month.
  • Plant-based heads you can recycle, and a UV cleaning case.

Common complaints

  • The pressure sensor isn't very sensitive.
  • No app, only two modes, and you may need your own charging plug.

Skip it if: You want app tracking and lots of modes.

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Summed up from Tom's Guide, Stuff, TechRadar, Forbes Vetted.

#2Best budget

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100

  • Sonic (fast vibrations)
  • 2-minute timer and pressure sensor
  • Long battery

$40–$60typical price

A simple, affordable sonic toothbrush that cleans well. TechGearLab names it the best toothbrush for most people and the best on a budget, and Forbes Vetted calls it the best value.

What testers liked

  • Effective cleaning for a low price.
  • Built-in timer and pressure sensor.
  • Long-lasting battery and a gentle mode.

Common complaints

  • Few cleaning modes.
  • The pressure and timer alerts feel alike, and some versions skip the wall plug.

Skip it if: You want app coaching or extra modes. Look at the Sonicare 7100.

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Summed up from TechGearLab, Forbes Vetted.

#3Best round-head brush

Oral-B iO Series 10

  • Oscillating (small round spinning head)
  • App, screen and smart charger
  • Very thorough clean

$250–$400typical price

Oral-B's top brush, with a small round head that spins, a color screen and a smart charging base. TechRadar names it the best premium toothbrush, Stuff the best oscillating brush, and TechGearLab gives it a Top Pick award.

What testers liked

  • Superior, thorough cleaning.
  • Quiet, smooth action.
  • Screen and app show how well you brush.

Common complaints

  • Very expensive, and replacement heads cost a lot.
  • No USB-C charging.

Skip it if: You want to keep costs low. The Sonicare 4100 cleans well for a fraction of the price.

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Summed up from TechRadar, Stuff, TechGearLab.

#4Best for sensitive gums

Philips Sonicare 7100

  • Sonic
  • App coaching and pressure sensor
  • 4 modes and 3 intensities

$100–$150typical price

A customizable sonic brush with real-time coaching in an app and a pressure sensor that protects gums. TechRadar names it the best electric toothbrush overall, and Tom's Guide picks it for sensitive teeth and gums.

What testers liked

  • Lots of modes and intensities.
  • Real-time brushing tips in the app.
  • Very quiet.

Common complaints

  • Pricey for a smart brush.
  • Shorter battery life than the Suri, and the coaching only helps if you use the app.

Skip it if: You don't want an app. The 4100 has the essentials for less.

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Summed up from TechRadar, Tom's Guide.

#5Best splurge

Philips Sonicare Prestige 9900

  • Sonic
  • Adjusts automatically, with app
  • Charging travel case

$250–$330typical price

Philips' top sonic brush, which adjusts itself as you brush and charges in its travel case. Forbes Vetted names it the best splurge, and Stuff the best Sonicare.

What testers liked

  • Sleek design and an excellent app.
  • Adjusts the brushing for you.
  • Travel case that charges the brush.

Common complaints

  • Premium price.
  • Bigger brush head, and you need the app to change settings.

Skip it if: You want simple buttons instead of an app.

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Summed up from Forbes Vetted, Stuff.

#6Best budget eco pick

Suri Core Sonic Electric Toothbrush

  • Sonic
  • Timer and pressure sensor
  • About 4 weeks of battery

$70–$80typical price

A cheaper Suri with the same long battery life. TechRadar and Tom's Guide both name it the best value electric toothbrush.

What testers liked

  • Great value for the features.
  • About four weeks per charge.
  • Gentle on gums.

Common complaints

  • Still pricey for a budget brush.
  • No sensitive mode, and the pressure sensor needs a firm push.

Skip it if: You want the cheapest good brush. The Sonicare 4100 costs less.

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Summed up from TechRadar, Tom's Guide.

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