Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2024
The electric toothbrushes in this section weren’t my favorites, but they do have some great qualities that are worth mentioning. One of these might be the right choice for you, so I thought it would be worth including them here.
Philips Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
For children aged 3 and up, the Philips Sonicare for kids is just as great as Philips’ other Sonicare models. The electric toothbrush has two different modes and a brushing timer and comes in two different colors. In addition, 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 oscillating.
I did notice that the handle is heavier 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 is still almost three times longer than the Oral-B Kid’s brush head. What makes the Sonicare for Kids toothbrush unique is that it has Bluetooth capabilities that connect to a smartphone app. I think the app is one of the best around; it has educational videos and a tracking system that parents can use to keep track of their children’s brushing habits.
Quip electric toothbrush
The Quip brush head is similar in size to a manual toothbrush head. The Quip is simple in every way: it has a single speed and a two-minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds and turns off when the time is up. That’s it. There’s no app, charger, or wires. This electric toothbrush is powered by a AAA battery in the handle, and a charge lasts for three months.
I gave the Colgate Hum the title of “best battery powered electric toothbrush” over the Quip because I didn’t like the brush head on the toothbrush. Yes, it looks like a manual toothbrush, but I found it difficult to get around my mouth with. I also found that the Quip’s motor isn’t very powerful compared to models from Sonicare or Oral-B. To me, it felt more like a manual clean. While I didn’t like that, others might not. If you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush without Bluetooth or an app, the Quip might be the one for you.
CariPro electric toothbrush
The CariPro is a good brush, but it doesn’t quite hold a candle to the others on this list. The brush head vibrates and the top and bottom of the brush fan out.
My gums and teeth felt sensitive after using the CariPro, but I often suffer from sensitive teeth. It’s hard to say whether it was the bristles or the way the brush head fanned out. If you have sensitive gums, keep in mind that the brush has five settings, one of which is a sensitive setting. There is some good in this: I feel like the CariPro cleaned my mouth well.
Y-brush
The Y-Brush turned heads and grabbed attention at CES in 2017, and has returned to CES year after year. The strange, Y-shaped brush claims to be able to clean all of your teeth in just 10 seconds. After you apply toothpaste directly to the brush, the entire Y-Brush goes into your mouth. You then bite down and press a button to activate the gentle vibrations. After five seconds, you can move on to your bottom teeth.
Not only did I find that the Y-Brush didn’t clean my teeth, but the vibrations hurt my head. It was an uncomfortable experience that left my teeth coated in toothpaste. The concept of this brush is fun and interesting. It might be something for you if you’re tired of regular electric toothbrushes.
Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Cleaning
My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean brush compared to others in the same price range. It has one cleaning mode and the brush head oscillates and rotates on a two-minute timer. The brush alerts you when you’re done. This basic Oral-B brush is basic and doesn’t have any special technology or connected apps.
Of all the Oral-B brushes I tested with rotating heads, I liked this one the least. It wasn’t as powerful as the others and after a few uses I was wondering if I needed a new brush head. I think this brush is perfect for someone trying an electric toothbrush for the first time. It’s simple and very reasonably priced. I would personally go with the Oral-B Pro 1000, but this Pro 500 is a good budget option.
