The electric toothbrushes in this section are not my favorite, but they have some great qualities worth mentioning. One of these might be the right choice for you, so it was worth including them here.
Philips Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
From 3 years old, the Philips Sonicare for kids is just as great as other Philips Sonicare models. The electric brush has two different modes and a brush timer and is available in two different colors. Additionally, each box contains stickers to decorate the handle. It works very similar to the Oral-B Kid electric toothbrush, although the brush head vibrates instead of oscillating.
I noticed that the handle is heavier and about an inch longer than the Oral-B Kid’s Color Changing Toothbrush. The brush head is a smaller version of the Philips Sonicare Prestige but is still almost three times as long as the Oral-B Kid’s brush head. What makes the Sonicare for Kids brush unique is that it has Bluetooth capabilities that connect to a smartphone app. I think the app is one of the best; it offers educational videos and a tracking system that parents can use to learn about their children’s brushing behavior.
Quip electric toothbrush
The Quip brush head is very close to the size of a manual toothbrush head. The Quip is simple in every way: It has one speed and a two-minute timer that sounds every 30 seconds and turns off once the time is up. That’s it. There is no app, charger or wires. This electric toothbrush is powered by one AAA battery located in the handle and the charge lasts for three months.
I gave the Colgate Hum the title of “best battery-powered electric toothbrush” and not the Quip because I didn’t like the brush head of the toothbrush. Yes, it’s similar to a manual toothbrush, but I had trouble using it to reach my mouth. I also noticed that Quip’s motor isn’t very powerful compared to the Sonicare or Oral-B models. To me it looked like manual cleaning. I didn’t like it, but others might not mind. If you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush without Bluetooth or apps, the Quip might be it.
CariPro electric toothbrush
The CariPro is a good brush, but it just doesn’t compare to the other brushes on this list. The brush head vibrates and the top and bottom of the brush flare outward.
My gums and teeth were sensitive after using the CariPro, but I tend to experience tooth sensitivity. It’s hard to tell if this was due to the bristles of the brush or the way the brush head was flared. If you have sensitive gums, know that the brush has five settings, including a sensitive one. There’s some good in that: I feel like the CariPro did a good job cleaning my mouth.
Y brush
The Y-Brush turned heads and generated interest at CES in 2017 and has returned to CES year after year. The strange Y-shaped brush claims to be able to brush all your teeth in just 10 seconds. After applying the toothpaste directly to the brush, the entire Y-Brush goes into your mouth. You then need to bite down and press the button to activate the gentle vibrations. After five seconds, you can move on to your lower teeth.
Not only did I find that the Y-Brush wasn’t cleaning my teeth, but the vibrations were giving me a headache. It was an uncomfortable experience that left my teeth covered in toothpaste. The concept of this brush is fun and interesting. This might be for you if you’re tired of regular electric toothbrushes.
Oral-B Pro 500 Precision cleaning
My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean brush compared to others in the same price range. It has a cleaning mode and the brush head oscillates and rotates on a two-minute timer. The brush notifies you when you’re done. This simple Oral-B brush is basic and has no special technology or associated apps.
Of all the Oral-B brushes I’ve tested with rotating heads, I liked this one the least. It wasn’t as powerful as the others and after a few uses I wondered if I needed a new brush head. I think this brush is perfect for someone trying out an electric toothbrush for the first time. It’s simple and very reasonably priced. Personally, I would choose the Oral-B Pro 1000, but this Pro 500 is a good budget option.
