7 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Tested and Reviewed (2025) | WIRED

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The best electric toothbrushes remove plaque better than manual ones, encourage you to brush long enough, and prevent 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 care ritual: two minutes of foamy, mindless maintenance that keeps the dental hygienist off my back.

A worthy electric toothbrush doesn't have to cost a fortune. We've tested dozens, from budget-friendly basics to high-tech models packed with pressure sensors and multiple cleaning modes. Each one 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. Don't forget to check out our other self-care gadget guides, ranging from the Best Hair Dryers and Best Hair Straighteners to the Best Shower Water Filters and Best LED Face Masks.

Christopher Null's reporting contributed to this guide.

Updated March 2025: We've overhauled this guide.

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Which Toothbrush Do Dentists Recommend?

There is a seemingly endless array of electric toothbrushes to pick from, but they generally fall into two categories: sonic and oscillating (for U-shaped brushes, see below). The best toothbrush is the one you'll use twice a day. You can buy the most highly rated toothbrush around, but if it feels weird in your mouth or hurts your gums, you might not want to use it.

Ada S. Cooper, a dentist and consumer adviser spokesperson for the American Dental Association, told me that both styles are effective in reducing plaque, according to recent studies. She notes that you should talk to a dentist about which one will work best for you, and she says to look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Most of our picks have it. (If they don't, that doesn't necessarily mean they're bad.)

What Factors Should I Look for When Choosing the Best Electric Toothbrush?

In addition to choosing between oscillating and sonic toothbrushes, these are a few other factors that you might want to think about.

What's the Correct Way to Brush Your Teeth?

Getting the best toothbrush money can buy won't mean anything if you don't brush correctly. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to do right:

The Oral-B Pro 1000 has been around since 2012, outlasting and outperforming flashier models. It's the best electric toothbrush for most people because it's powerful and priced right. The high-power motor stays focused on your teeth, so you won't feel that hand-numbing vibration along the handle. If you're switching from a manual toothbrush, the intensity might be startling initially (some testers even reported slight dizziness), but you'll adjust.

With just one button and three brushing modes (Daily Clean, Whiten, and Sensitive), the Pro 1000 keeps it simple. A built-in timer pulses every 30 seconds to remind you to move to another quadrant of your mouth, with a triple pulse at the two-minute mark. Unlike some competitors, it won't shut off automatically, which is handy if you like to keep brushing. Oral-B says the battery lasts about a week, but we squeezed out 10 days in testing. That's decent, though not as long as some other models.

Like all of Oral-B's electric brushes, the Pro 1000 uses an oscillating brush head, which is a small, circular design that gets between teeth more effectively than larger oval-shaped bristles. Though we haven't tried all of them, most Pro models are probably a good bet.

Covered by a limited two-year warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee.

If you find oscillating toothbrushes to be too intense, the Philips Sonicare 4100 is the best alternative. Its sonic vibrations are powerful without being aggressive, and the narrower brush head makes it a more comfortable fit for smaller mouths. At $50, the 4100 is a solid midrange option with a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and two vibration intensities (high and low).

Battery life is excellent—lasting about two weeks per charge in our tests—and unlike Oral-B, the 4100 shuts off after the two-minute timer. It's also designed with BrushSync technology, which tracks how long you've been using your brush head and how much pressure you're applying. A light on the handle and a beep remind you when it's time for a replacement—a thoughtful touch.

Unlike the Oral-B brush's standard black and white, the Sonicare 4100 also comes in pink, azure blue, and dark forest green, which might not seem like much, but even the smallest pop of color can make a mundane task feel a little less … mundane.

Covered by a limited two-year warranty and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Quip made its name as the Instagrammable toothbrush, and while its first model had its critics, the latest Quip Ultra is perfect for travel. The silicone, all-in-one body feels smooth in your hand and eliminates crevices where gunk and toothpaste residue usually build up. The new EasyClick Brush Pod also reduces the amount of plastic waste used in brush heads by 70 percent. It's not as powerful as some of the oscillating brushes on this list, but it's a fantastic option for frequent travelers who want something lightweight and low-maintenance.

The Ultra comes with a magnetic charger cable and mirror mount, a travel case, a countertop stand, and a replaceable brush pod. With a 30-day battery life, you usually don't have to worry about packing a charger in your toiletry bag. The LED touch bar lets you adjust between 16 intensity levels—from a gentle polish to a deeper clean—by swiping, like adjusting the volume on a speaker. It also connects to the Quip app, so you can track your brushing habits.

Covered by a limited two-year warranty.

Most electric toothbrushes are disposable once they die, but Suri is built to last and be repaired. The brand offers a mail-in recycling program for used brush heads, which are made from cornstarch with castor oil bristles, so they're biodegradable. The unsealed body allows Suri to swap out a dead motor or battery instead of sending you shopping for a whole new brush. But if you do decide to part ways, you can send it back for recycling.

Performance-wise, it's a solid 7 out of 10, with soft bristles and vibrations that are gentle on sensitive teeth and gums. The slim, lightweight design is easy to hold, and the magnetic wall mount keeps your brush off the counter. Like most of our picks, it has a two-minute timer with 30-second pacing and a single-button interface. I will say its motor feels weaker than most of the ones we've tested. There's only one type of toothbrush head, available exclusively through Suri's site, which can be disappointing if you like options.

Covered by a limited one-year warranty and a 100-day money-back guarantee.

Amazon lists this brush at $25, but it's almost always on sale for $17 or $18, which is the price point that matters. The Bitvae D2 is powerful for a budget brush—some of our testers might say too powerful. The W-shaped angles bristles are meant to reach tricky spots, but they feel stiff, and despite having five modes (White, Clean, Soft, Polish, Gum Care), they all feel pretty much the same. Still, you get the essentials: a two-minute timer, 30-second pacing to remind you to move quadrants, and a 30-day battery life. I've been testing it for three weeks and haven't had to charge it yet.

To charge, the D2 plugs in directly from the bottom, meaning you have to lay it sideways on the sink or mount the included holder to your wall; it's not a deal breaker, but it can be annoying. Former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano thought this was the most annoying part of the brush. Some Amazon reviewers report that it stops working after a while, but at this price, expectations should be tempered. It's available in black, white, purple, pink, and light blue.

Covered by a standard one-year warranty, extendable to two years.

My 2-year-old resisted teeth brushing pretty heavily until I had him try the Brusheez Electric Toothbrush Set. He’s suddenly thrilled to brush his teeth, though sometimes it's just him holding the vibrating bristles against his tongue and smiling. It's plenty gentle against his teeth and is powered by two AA batteries—not included.

It comes with a little storage base that holds the toothbrush, a two-minute hourglass timer, a rinse cup, and an extra brush head. There's a fun cover for the toothbrush when it isn't in use—we got my son the shark set, but there's also a bear, giraffe, unicorn, dinosaur, and more options to get your kid excited about their new brush. —Nena Farrell

★ A built-in timer, plus an app: The Philips Sonicare Kids Electric Toothbrush ($35) is more expensive than the Brusheez, but it's a rechargeable toothbrush and has a built-in two-minute timer—great for older kids who will know they have to brush until it stops. It's also got a companion app with cartoon lessons and rewards for brushing your teeth.

Covered by a five-year manufacturer's warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Snow's sonic toothbrushes are super comfortable to use; I found myself leaning toward sensitive options with brands like Moon, but I have been plenty happy with the standard setting for Snow's LED toothbrush. There are settings for whitening and polishing too. The brush also has blue-light technology built into it to help whiten your teeth even on the non-whitening settings, and I do think mine look a touch brighter after weeks of use—you won't get the same effect as a true whitening product if you're looking for serious brightness, but I like that this can help me try to keep the tea stains away. My only complaint is the price, but if you're looking for something that's powerful but gentle, this is a great choice. —Nena Farrell

Bigger splurge, more accessories: Snow's Advanced LED Whitening Toothbrush ($149) is an even bigger splurge, but that's because it comes with a tongue scraper, a face brush, and a self-sanitizing case. I didn't find I had enough time on an everyday basis to take advantage of all these accessories, but I did find that the toothbrush itself is just as comfortable to use as Snow's regular LED toothbrush. It's a fun set if you're looking to get every accessory ever for your teeth.

Covered by a two-year warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee.

There are far more electric toothbrushes than we can recommend in a single guide. If none of the above options appeal to you, one of these might do the trick.

Oclean X Ultra S Electric Toothbrush for $130: Oclean makes great electric toothbrushes that clean well without vibrating your brain around. They're a bit pricey, but if you or your kid would benefit from a voice assistant telling you that you're brushing too fast or applying too much pressure, this particular model might be worth the money spent. The voice frustrated one of our testers—but maybe that's a good thing. Oclean brushes connect to the brand's app where you can access detailed reports about your brushing habits and efficiency, but it isn't necessary, thanks to the screen on the actual brush itself.

Be Lucent Prism Sonic Electronic Toothbrush for $99: The Prism Sonic toothbrush took one feature from manual brushing that other brands haven't figured out: Just put it in your mouth and brush to start the vibrations automatically. No button pressing is needed. It cleans well, and the back of the head has the best tongue cleaner of any brush I've tried. It's rough enough to really scrub. Don't worry, there is a button for controlling the modes or manually turning it on and off. It took me a few times to stop the automatic gesture of pushing it that I'd developed from years without an automatic brush.

Philips One by Sonicare Toothbrush for $25: This was our original budget pick, but Bitvae's is more powerful, rechargeable, and cheaper. Still, this one is cute, thin, and offers gentle vibrations for a step above a manual brush. It also comes with a carrying case.

AquaSonic Black Series for $50: This brush also comes with eight brush heads, like the Bitvae above, which is nice for the price. I think it cleans well, but the heads are a bit small, and the whole thing was too vibratey for me, like the body was vibrating the plastic of the brush head more than the bristles.

Laifen Wave Sonic Toothbrush for $70: From the design to the packaging, it's obvious this was meant to look like a toothbrush that Apple designed. It's a perfectly fine toothbrush most of the time but suffers from the same flaw as the AquaSonic above—the entire thing vibrates too much, so plastic sometimes vibrates against my teeth while trying to brush.

There are many U-shaped toothbrushes available now that use a mouthpiece full of bristles to brush one section of teeth—or sometimes the entire mouth—all at once in around 30 seconds. We've tried a few and think they're fine to use in addition to regular brushing. None of them are as effective as standard electric toothbrushes.

The dentists I spoke to, Bill Busch of North Kansas City Dental and Joseph Salim, owner of Sutton Place Dental Associates, agreed that these aren't replacements. At the time we spoke, they and their patients had used the older, now unavailable silicone version of the AutoBrush. The current iteration uses nylon bristles, which provide a better clean. “I find the best use for it is for children and in nursing home environments, where to get quick and easy compliance to brush is critical," Busch says.

AutoBrush Sonic Pro for $119: AutoBrush is the original in the category, and Medea has tried both the old silicone-bristle model and the new nylon version. She wasn't wowed by either, but if you want a U-shaped brush and can get this one on sale, try it. You can read about AutoBrush's study with Salus Research here.

SymplBrush for $149: WIRED reviewer Brenda Stolyar has been using SymplBrush, which looks like a mix of Willo and AutoBrush, and she likes it. “I can tell it hits each tooth and each side of it that might be missed with a standard toothbrush,” she says. “It's a nice, all-around, clean-type feeling.” But she notes that it didn't always get the buildup around her gumline, so she'd have to go in with a brush anyway. As someone who brushes too hard, she felt this offered a gentler experience for her gums.

Y-Brush DuoBrush Sonic for $78: This is a great option because it has a U-shaped attachment and a standard brush head and isn't crazily priced. Medea was impressed by how clean her teeth felt, and having both reminded her that she still needed a deep clean in between quick sessions.

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