Best electric toothbrushes

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What to look for

A pressure sensor and two-minute timer do more than extra cleaning modes; check replacement head costs.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Philips Sonicare 5300

Anyone wanting a simple, gentle sonic brush that warns about pressing too hard, without paying for app features.

Sonic motor producing up to 62,000 bristle movements a minute
Optical pressure sensor gives a vibration if you brush too hard
Two intensity settings

Watch out for: There is only one brushing mode, so there is little to tailor beyond the two intensities.

Brushing action: Sonic, 62,000 movements a minute
Modes: 1 mode, 2 intensities
Pressure sensor: Yes (vibration alert)

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Sources: Philips UK product page

Mid-range

Oral-B iO3

People who want Oral-B's iO round-head clean and a clear pressure warning, without app or Bluetooth extras.

Round iO brush head with micro-vibrating bristles
360-degree light ring shows if you are pressing too hard or too softly
Three modes and pulses every 30 seconds to move you round the mouth

Watch out for: It is pricey for a brush with no smart features, and the head is slightly larger than on Oral-B's cheaper brushes.

Brushing action: iO round head with micro-vibrations
Modes: 3 (daily clean, sensitive, whitening)
Pressure sensor: Yes, 360-degree visible ring
App: No

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Sources: Oral-B UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Special Edition

Those who want a premium sonic brush with app coaching, a choice of modes and a smart charging glass.

4 modes and 3 intensities, with the brush picking a mode to suit the fitted head
Sonicare app for coaching and progress reports
Charges on a stand or a charging glass

Watch out for: The pressure warning is a vibration only, with pressure tracking otherwise left to the app, and the case and charger feel basic.

Brushing action: Sonic, up to 62,000 movements a minute
Modes: 4 modes, 3 intensities
Pressure sensor: Yes (vibration alert)
App: Yes, Sonicare app
Charging: Stand or charging glass

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Sources: Philips UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Oral-B iO10

Gadget fans who want Oral-B's most advanced brush, with live feedback from a smart charger as they brush.

Seven modes and a screen on the handle showing the mode and post-brush feedback
iO Sense smart charger gives real-time guidance on coverage, time and pressure
Pressure sensor flags both too much and too little pressure

Watch out for: Expert Reviews measured poor battery life and found the brush tracking inaccurate, and the smart charger adds little over the iO9.

Brushing action: iO round head with micro-vibrations
Modes: 7
Pressure sensor: Yes, warns of too much or too little
App: Yes, with brush tracking
Charging: iO Sense smart charger; full charge in about 3 hours

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Sources: Oral-B UK product page · Expert Reviews review

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