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The Best Electric Toothbrushes

Six powered brushes compared on how well they clean, how long they last, what they do, and what they cost.

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

We compared six of the most widely sold electric toothbrushes from Oral-B, Philips Sonicare, and quip across cleaning performance, battery life, features, and value. Each was assessed on the same published rubric so the scores are directly comparable. Affiliate links help fund this site but never change the ranking or the scores.

  1. 1

    Oral-B iO Series 9

    Our pick

    Oral-B's flagship oscillating brush with a magnetic drive and a live pressure sensor.

    8.2
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Round oscillating head reaches around individual teeth well for plaque removal
    • + Real-time pressure sensor turns red when you brush too hard
    • + Seven modes plus an interactive display with a brushing timer

    Cons

    • − One of the most expensive brushes here, and replacement heads are costly
    • − Battery lasts around two weeks, shorter than sonic rivals
    • − Charging puck and app add bulk some users will never use
    From $199.00
    Visit Oral-B iO Series 9
  2. 2

    Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000

    A premium sonic brush known for a gentle feel and a charging glass.

    8.2
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Sonic vibration feels gentle and is well suited to sensitive gums
    • + Roughly two weeks of battery per charge, plus a travel case that charges via USB
    • + App-guided coaching maps where you've missed

    Cons

    • − Premium price without dramatically better cleaning than cheaper Sonicares
    • − Mode selection lives partly in the app rather than on the handle
    • − Replacement brush heads are expensive over time
    From $189.00
    Visit Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000
  3. 3

    Philips Sonicare 4100 (ProtectiveClean)

    Best for beginners

    An affordable sonic brush with a pressure sensor and long battery.

    8.0
    / 10

    Pros

    • + About two weeks of battery per charge, strong for the price
    • + Pressure sensor and a BrushSync head-replacement reminder
    • + Gentle sonic clean that suits new powered-brush users

    Cons

    • − Only one cleaning mode with no intensity choices
    • − No app connectivity or brushing feedback beyond the timer
    • − Replacement heads cost more than Oral-B equivalents
    From $49.00
    Visit Philips Sonicare 4100 (ProtectiveClean)
  4. 4

    Oral-B iO Series 2

    The entry point into Oral-B's magnetic iO line at a mid-range price.

    7.7
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Quieter magnetic iO motor at a mid-range price
    • + Light-ring pressure indicator gives clear brushing feedback
    • + Round oscillating head shares the iO line's cleaning strength

    Cons

    • − Only two modes and no on-handle display
    • − iO replacement heads are pricier than standard Oral-B heads
    • − Battery life trails the leading sonic brushes
    From $89.00
    Visit Oral-B iO Series 2
  5. 5

    Oral-B Pro 1000

    Best value

    A no-frills oscillating brush that covers the fundamentals cheaply.

    7.7
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Effective oscillating clean for a fraction of the flagship price
    • + Built-in pressure sensor that eases the motor when you press too hard
    • + Widely available cheap replacement heads keep running costs low

    Cons

    • − Single cleaning mode with no sensitive or whitening options
    • − Battery lasts around a week, shorter than most rivals
    • − No display, app, or travel case
    From $49.00
    Visit Oral-B Pro 1000
  6. 6

    quip Electric Toothbrush

    A slim, travel-friendly sonic brush built around a refill subscription.

    6.7
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Slim, light design that travels and mounts to a mirror easily
    • + Guiding pulses every 30 seconds prompt you to move quadrants
    • + Low upfront cost with an optional head-refill subscription

    Cons

    • − Gentle vibration cleans less aggressively than oscillating brushes
    • − Runs on a replaceable AAA battery rather than a rechargeable one
    • − Single mode with no pressure sensor
    From $40.00
    Visit quip Electric Toothbrush

Side-by-side

The Best Electric Toothbrushes — score by criterion for each product.
Product Cleaning Performance Battery Life Value Features & Modes Overall
Oral-B iO Series 9 9.3 7.5 6.5 9.0 8.2
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 8.8 8.5 6.8 8.2 8.2
Philips Sonicare 4100 (ProtectiveClean) 8.2 8.6 8.8 5.8 8.0
Oral-B iO Series 2 8.6 7.2 7.8 6.5 7.7
Oral-B Pro 1000 8.4 6.8 9.2 5.5 7.7
quip Electric Toothbrush 6.8 7.0 7.5 5.0 6.7
How we scored this

Every brush is scored 0-10 on four weighted criteria: cleaning performance (weight 3), battery life (weight 2), value (weight 2), and features and modes (weight 1.5). Ranks are editorial and follow directly from those weighted scores; they are independent of any affiliate payout or brand relationship.