The best electric toothbrushes: prioritise your pearly whites with our expert-tested picks, from Oral-B to Philips

2026-01-28 - 10:10

Electric toothbrushes promise healthier teeth and gums and can transform your oral hygiene. We put more than 20 models to the test to reveal the best for every budget • How to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill If you grew up using a conventional toothbrush – essentially a stick with bristles on the end – you may be surprised to learn just how long the electric toothbrush has been around. The first was designed in the late 1930s, but that model was a long way from the sleek, feature-packed and Bluetooth-enabled beasts you can buy today. There are now dozens of ultra-advanced versions on the market, but which ones are worth your cash? To help answer that question, my teeth have become figurative guinea pigs. Over the past year, I’ve put a bunch of electric toothbrushes from Oral-B, Philips, Suri, Ordo, Silk’n, Foreo and more through their paces to separate the best from the rest. Here are my conclusions. Best electric toothbrush overall: Spotlight Sonic Pro Best value electric toothbrush: Icy Bear Next-Generation sonic toothbrush Continue reading...