The 10 Best Electric Toothbrushes as of July 2026

How we ranked these electric toothbrushes

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each electric toothbrush does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Electric Toothbrushes	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige	9.0	Best smart sonic	Sonic	£350	View Price
2	Oral-B iO Series 9	8.9	Best premium	Oscillating	£300	View Price
3	Philips Sonicare DiamondClean	8.9	Best sonic	Sonic	£250	View Price
4	Oral-B iO Series 6	8.8	Best mid-range iO	Oscillating	£180	View Price
5	Oral-B iO Series 4	8.7	Best value iO	Oscillating	£100	View Price
6	Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100	8.6	Best value sonic	Sonic	£70	View Price
7	Oral-B Pro 3	8.5	Best budget all-rounder	Oscillating	£45	View Price
8	Philips Sonicare 4100	8.5	Best entry sonic	Sonic	£45	View Price
9	Colgate hum	8.2	Best budget smart	Sonic	£40	View Price
10	Oral-B Vitality Pro	8.1	Best ultra-budget	Oscillating	£25	View Price

The full ranking

Best smart sonic

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

9.0Our number one pick.

The Sonicare 9900 Prestige is Philips' flagship, with SenseIQ sensors that adapt power and guide your technique via the app for the best possible sonic clean. It is expensive, but it is the most intelligent sonic brush available.

Cleaning: 9.2Features: 9.4Battery: 8.8Value: 8.0

Pros

Adaptive SenseIQ clean
Detailed app coaching
Premium build

Cons

Expensive
App needed for full features

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best premium

Oral-B iO Series 9

8.9A superb runner-up.

The Oral-B iO Series 9 is the most advanced oscillating brush, with a quiet magnetic motor, real-time AI brushing guidance on its display and a pressure sensor that genuinely improves technique. Its RRP is high (though it's often discounted), but it offers the best clean and feedback available.

Cleaning: 9.4Features: 9.4Battery: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Excellent clean
Smart AI guidance and display
Gentle, quiet motor

Cons

High RRP
Expensive brush heads

Check price on Amazon≈ £300

Best sonic

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The Sonicare DiamondClean offers Philips' high-frequency sonic cleaning with a sleek charging glass and travel case, excellent for plaque removal and gum health. It is pricey, but for sonic fans it is a premium, effective brush.

Cleaning: 9.2Features: 9.0Battery: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Effective sonic clean
Great for gums
Premium accessories

Cons

Pricey
Pricey heads

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

Best mid-range iO

Oral-B iO Series 6

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The Oral-B iO Series 6 hits a sweet spot with the iO's excellent motor, an interactive colour display and five modes, for less than the flagship. It is still a premium price, but the clean and feedback are top-tier value.

Cleaning: 9.0Features: 9.0Battery: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Excellent iO clean
Interactive display
Five modes

Cons

Still pricey
Expensive heads

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best value iO

Oral-B iO Series 4

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Oral-B iO Series 4 brings the iO's quiet magnetic motor and pressure sensor to a far more affordable price, a brilliant value entry to the premium range. It drops the display and some modes, but the core clean is excellent.

Cleaning: 9.0Features: 8.4Battery: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Quiet iO motor
Pressure sensor
Great value

Cons

No display
Fewer modes

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best value sonic

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Sonicare 5100 delivers proper sonic cleaning with a pressure sensor and multiple modes at a sensible price, a strong everyday choice. It lacks premium extras, but the clean and gum care are excellent value.

Cleaning: 8.8Features: 8.4Battery: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Effective sonic clean
Pressure sensor
Good value

Cons

Basic accessories
Fewer modes

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best budget all-rounder

Oral-B Pro 3

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Oral-B Pro 3 is the best-value everyday electric brush, with a pressure sensor, three modes and the reliable oscillating clean Oral-B is known for. It is plasticky and lacks smart features, but for effective cleaning on a budget it is superb.

Cleaning: 8.8Features: 8.0Battery: 8.2Value: 9.4

Pros

Effective clean
Pressure sensor
Excellent value

Cons

Plasticky
A little loud

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best entry sonic

Philips Sonicare 4100

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Sonicare 4100 is a no-frills entry to Philips sonic cleaning, with a pressure sensor and a solid two-week battery at a friendly price. It is basic with one mode, but for effective sonic brushing on a budget it is a great start.

Cleaning: 8.4Features: 7.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Genuine sonic clean
Pressure sensor
Affordable

Cons

Single mode
Basic design

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best budget smart

Colgate hum

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Colgate hum is an affordable smart sonic brush that gamifies brushing via its app to improve coverage, great for kids and habit-building. The clean is good rather than class-leading, but the value and motivation factor are strong.

Cleaning: 8.2Features: 8.6Battery: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable smart brush
Motivating app
Good for habits

Cons

Clean not class-leading
App-reliant features

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best ultra-budget

Oral-B Vitality Pro

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The Oral-B Vitality Pro is about the cheapest worthwhile electric brush, with a basic oscillating clean and timer that beats any manual brush. It is very basic with no pressure sensor, but as a first electric brush for very little it is fine.

Cleaning: 8.2Features: 7.4Battery: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Cheap entry electric
Better than manual
Built-in timer

Cons

No pressure sensor
Very basic

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the electric toothbrushes in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Oral-B iO Series 9 and Philips Sonicare DiamondClean are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best electric toothbrushes without overthinking it, the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £350

Our top picks at a glance

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

Oral-B iO Series 4

Oral-B iO Series 9

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How we ranked these electric toothbrushes

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

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Oral-B iO Series 9

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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean

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Oral-B iO Series 6

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Oral-B iO Series 4

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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100

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Oral-B Pro 3

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Philips Sonicare 4100

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Colgate hum

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Oral-B Vitality Pro

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The bottom line

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