5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Q

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0 Electric ToothbrushSonic2-minute timer; repairable; includes UV-C travel case2 (Everyday Clean and Polish)~40 days$135Quip Ultra Next Generation Smart SonicSonic2-minute timer; pressure sensor; ultra-soft bristles10-plusUp to 30 days$100Honorable MentionsPhotograph: Boutayna ChokraneQuip Ultra Lite Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $60: The main difference between the Ultra Lite and the Smart Sonic is the number of intensity settings; the Ultra has three, compared with 10-plus on the Smart Sonic.
AutoBrush Sonic Pro Courtesy of AutoBrushAutoBrush Sonic Pro for $89: AutoBrush is the original in the category, and former reviewer Medea Giordano has tested both the old silicone-bristle model and the new nylon version.
SpecsBrush TypeSonicModes2Battery Life40 daysReplacement Head Costs3 for $13Warranty1 yearBest Electric Toothbrush for TravelCourtesy of QuipQuipUltra Next Generation Smart Sonic Electric ToothbrushWIRED/TIREDWIREDSlim design and excellent battery life for travelBuilt-in pressure sensor and two-minute timer with quadrant pulsesTen-plus intensities, with a touch-bar control and displayTIREDNot as powerful as competitorsQuip app features feel like overkillQuip made its name as the Instagrammable toothbrush, and while its first model had its critics, the latest Quip Ultra is ideal for travel.
At $50, the 4100 is a midrange Sonicare model with a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and two vibration intensities (High and Low).
--Nena FarrellSpecsBrush TypeOscillatingModes1Battery LifeBattery-poweredReplacement Head Costs10 for $10Warranty5 yearsMost SustainableCourtesy of SuriPhotograph: Nena FarrellSuriPro 2.

The best electric toothbrush reduces plaque and gingivitis better than a manual one, encourages you to brush long enough, and prevents overzealous scrubbing (it’s a thing--just ask my dentist).

I didn’t always love to brush my teeth, but over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the oral-health ritual: two minutes of foamy, mindless maintenance twice a day (or more) that keeps the dental hygienist off my back.

Investing in preventative dental care can save you thousands of dollars (and a lot of discomfort) in the long run.

If you have a permanent retainer from orthodontics, an electric device can deal with the associated plaque buildup far more effectively than a manual toothbrush.

And a worthy electric toothbrush doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

We’ve tested dozens, including budget-friendly basic options and high-tech models packed with pressure sensors and multiple cleaning modes.

Each brush gets at least two weeks of use--longer if we’re verifying battery claims--so we can assess performance, comfort, and overall value.

Listed below are the best electric toothbrushes you can buy.

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Featured in This GuideBest Sonic Electric ToothbrushPhilips Sonicare 4100 Electric ToothbrushJump to reviewBest OscillatingOral-B Pro 1000Jump to reviewBest for KidsBrusheez Kids’ Electric Toothbrush SetJump to reviewMost SustainableSuri Pro 2.

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FAQsUpdated August 2026: I’ve added the Quip Ultra Next Generation Smart Sonic, the Quip Ultra Lite Sonic Electric Toothbrush, and the Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush.

I also updated specs, prices, and links.

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Best Sonic Electric ToothbrushCourtesy of PhilipsPhilipsSonicare 4100 Electric ToothbrushWIRED/TIREDWIREDNarrow brush head works well for smaller mouthsHas a built-in pressure sensor and a two-minute timerBattery life is long at about two weeksBrushSync technology reminds you to swap brush headsAvailable in a variety of colorsTIREDOnly has two vibration intensitiesVibration is a bit mildThere are two types of electric toothbrush: an oscillating toothbrush has a round head that spins, like what you might find at the dentist, and a sonic one vibrates.

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Compare Top 5 Electric Toothbrushes
Honorable Mentions
What About U-Shaped Toothbrushes?
FAQs
Narrow brush head works well for smaller mouths
Has a built-in pressure sensor and a two-minute timer
Battery life is long at about two weeks
BrushSync technology reminds you to swap brush heads
Available in a variety of colors

Key Highlights

0 Electric ToothbrushSonic2-minute timer; repairable; includes UV-C travel case2 (Everyday Clean and Polish)~40 days$135Quip Ultra Next Generation Smart SonicSonic2-minute timer; pressure sensor; ultra-soft bristles10-plusUp to 30 days$100Honorable MentionsPhotograph: Boutayna ChokraneQuip Ultra Lite Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $60: The main difference between the Ultra Lite and the Smart Sonic is the number of intensity settings; the Ultra has three, compared with 10-plus on the Smart Sonic.
AutoBrush Sonic Pro Courtesy of AutoBrushAutoBrush Sonic Pro for $89: AutoBrush is the original in the category, and former reviewer Medea Giordano has tested both the old silicone-bristle model and the new nylon version.
SpecsBrush TypeSonicModes2Battery Life40 daysReplacement Head Costs3 for $13Warranty1 yearBest Electric Toothbrush for TravelCourtesy of QuipQuipUltra Next Generation Smart Sonic Electric ToothbrushWIRED/TIREDWIREDSlim design and excellent battery life for travelBuilt-in pressure sensor and two-minute timer with quadrant pulsesTen-plus intensities, with a touch-bar control and displayTIREDNot as powerful as competitorsQuip app features feel like overkillQuip made its name as the Instagrammable toothbrush, and while its first model had its critics, the latest Quip Ultra is ideal for travel.
At $50, the 4100 is a midrange Sonicare model with a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and two vibration intensities (High and Low).
--Nena FarrellSpecsBrush TypeOscillatingModes1Battery LifeBattery-poweredReplacement Head Costs10 for $10Warranty5 yearsMost SustainableCourtesy of SuriPhotograph: Nena FarrellSuriPro 2.