The Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2024 (2024)

• Special features: Has three brushing modes: daily clean, whitening, and sensitive; also features two-minute timer with 30-second notifications, pressure sensor, and charging indicator

The Oral B Pro 3000 was already our favorite toothbrush—and it has been upgraded since we last tested it. Most importantly, though, this toothbrush beat every other one we tested for plaque removal, and our mouth felt great after brushing.

We loved the Pro 3000’s pressure sensor, an LED that wraps around the back of the handle and flashes red when you’re brushing too hard. Also, the two-minute brushing timer is broken up into 30-second intervals, a great reminder for you to change your brushing angle and the quadrant of your mouth you’re brushing.

This toothbrush now has a charging indicator and battery life LED. The indicator flashes to confirm the toothbrush has made a proper connection with the charger, eliminating the mystery of whether the battery is being charged. It’s a feature every electric toothbrush should have, no matter the price point.

During the testing, the battery lasted at least a week, which is a reasonable expectation for an electric toothbrush. The Pro 3000 wasn’t the quietest toothbrush we tested, but its noise level was acceptable.

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• Special features: Two-minute timer with 30-second notifications; comes with travel case

If using an electric toothbrush is uncharted territory for you, we recommend trying one that offers a brushing experience similar to what a regular toothbrush provides. The Philips Sonicare One does just that.

The head of the One vibrates slightly while you brush, so brushing technique will be especially important. Because the One vibrates less, this toothbrush is quieter than others we tested. The One's brush head tapers at the tip, helping you reach your molars. Also, the handle is slender, making it easy to hold and change angles while brushing.

The most significant feature that the One offers is its built-in timer. Start brushing, and after two minutes the One will let you know that it’s time to stop.

There's no need for charging since the One runs on a single AAA battery, making it an ideal electric toothbrush for travel. We also like its clever case design, which protects the toothbrush and is easy to remove.

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• Special features: Has seven brushing modes: daily clean, whitening, gum care, sensitive, intense, super sensitive, and tongue clean; also features two-minute timer with 30-second notifications, pressure sensor, charging indicator, and travel case

The Oral B iO Series 9 testing had some conflicting results—it comes with lots of bells and whistles, got top marks for appearance, and it’s quiet. Unfortunately, it also left more plaque on our teeth during testing than our top pick, and it’s significantly more expensive.

The Series 9 features a full-color digital screen, which turns on when you pick it up and provides brushing feedback using friendly, interactive messages. For example, an emoticon-style face flashes on the display when you’ve brushed for two minutes. If you don’t last the whole two minutes, it frowns at you. This toothbrush also lets you know which of its seven settings that you’re using.

The Series 9 looks sharp, built with a smooth material that retains its grip when wet and rinses clean quickly. Plus, it’s also easy to hold.

$289.99 from Amazon

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• Special features: “SenseIQ” technology for personalized brushing experience; five brushing modes: clean, whitening, gum health, deep clean, and sensitive; also features two-minute timer with 30-second notifications, pressure sensor, charging indicator, and travel case

The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is a lux-looking, faux-gold accented device with a pleather-covered charging case, a bespoke charging base, and a microfiber cloth to keep it all looking clean.

With this much effort put into the aesthetics of the toothbrush, we were disappointed with the cleaning results. The 9900 scored poorly on the photo plaque test, with plenty of new and old plaque visible. The pressure sensor light is built into the bottom of the toothbrush, making it easy to miss.

We weren’t thrilled with the functionality of the 9900’s Bluetooth smartphone app. During setup, the app asks for location access through your phone, one of the only apps to ask for this information.

The app also asked each time we signed on if we had changed the brush head, and insisted that only the 9900 be recharged with its included charger. It took a couple of uses before our tester realized that the app was reacting to another toothbrush charger in the bathroom.

When using the 9900 with the app on, the toothbrush is very sensitive to movement and directs for minimal movement. The preferred use indicated by the app is that you hold the brush against your teeth rather than brushing back and forth. Considering the poor results from the plaque test, Philips might want to reconsider this recommendation.

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• Special features: Two-minute timer, pressure sensor

The Oral B Vitality is one of Oral-B's most basic electric toothbrushes, but it earned one of the highest scores in our plaque test and its “flosser” head offers an intense brushing experience.

In fact, the Vitality was the toothbrush our tester turned to for cleanup when other electric toothbrushes she tested didn’t remove the plaque dye from her teeth.

Vitality comes with a rubber-coated handle and a one-button interface. It also lacks several desirable features: Its two-minute timer doesn’t buzz every 30 seconds to remind you to change brushing areas and there is no charging indicator. However, there is a light to indicate when you’re brushing too hard.

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• Special features: 16 adjustable brushing intensities; tongue and cheek cleaner; two-minute timer with 30-second notifications; also features low battery indicator and travel lock

The Foreo Issa 3 is a unique toothbrush with a silicone head intended to be replaced about once a year, as opposed to the three to four months suggested for bristled brush heads. With a sleek handle and widely spaced bristles, its design also makes it stand out from the other toothbrushes we tested.

We liked the Issa 3’s effective, built-in tongue cleaner, but we were underwhelmed by its toothbrushing ability. The movement of its head could be described as more of a vibration than scrubbing. Also, our tester’s hand slipped further and further up the toothbrush’s handle while she brushed. The fact that it’s made of silicon, however, does make the brush easy to clean.

Our tester said brushing her top teeth reminded her of the sensation of wet skin on an innertube, drifting down a river, squeaking noises and all. While this irritation could be overlooked if it cleaned well, this toothbrush performed poorly.

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• Special features: Two-minute timer with 30-second notifications; built-in tongue scraper; travel cover

You could mistake the Quip electric toothbrush for an O.G. model meant for manually brushing teeth. However, looks can be deceiving: this subscription package toothbrush comes packing a brushing timer and a vibration motor.

However, the Quip’s cleaning testing results were disappointing—it was one of the worst performers in our plaque dye test. Also, the toothbrush shut off after five seconds at least three times during testing. It would start up again without issue, but the unexpected shutoff was irritating.

The Quip comes with a cover that secures the toothbrush onto a mirror (or another slick surface) using proprietary reusable tape. However, the cover does nothing to protect the brush head's bristles.

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• Special features: Two-minute timer with 30-second notifications; two brushingspeeds, normal and sensitive; replacement heads available by subscription

The Goby Brush Kit is another subscription toothbrush, offering a never-ending (until you cancel it) flow of toothbrush heads to your door. While the Goby solved some subtle issues with electric toothbrushes, the plaque testing placed the Goby in the middle of the pack.

The Goby has a storage base with a reservoir (neatly holding any drippings off your toothbrush after use) and the charger mounts in the back of the base with a magnet. Like most electric toothbrushes the Goby will help you monitor brushing time.

The design of the electric toothbrush, itself, was unimpressive, as the handle was slightly too large and required our tester to re-grip it each time she changed brushing angles. There are two materials in the handle, one more slippery than the other, making it hard to grip.

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• Special features: Two-minute timer with 30-second notifications; three brushing modes, normal, sensitive, and deep clean; comes with carrying case

Given Colgate’s notoriety in the area of dental care, the performance of the Hum electric toothbrush was disappointing. During our plaque reveal dye test, the Hum was the only toothbrush that couldn’t remove the red stain from the leftover plaque. In fact, this toothbrush performed so poorly that another toothbrush had to be used to clean the remaining plaque and dye.

While the Hum’s charger felt sturdy, the rest of the toothbrush’s components were poorly made. Its protective case, for example, looks unfinished: the inside of the case lacks a lining. Its exposed plastic struts and crevices will, over time, make it difficult to keep clean.

The toothbrush itself was lightweight compared to other products in this guide and featured a flimsy-feeling power button. Further, the power button lights up while the Hum is being used, but not while the toothbrush is being charged. This makes it impossible to know if the Hum is being charged or when charging is complete.

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