Vibration Speed

On a standard electric toothbrush, the brush head rotates back and forth or up and down. Sonic brushes typically vibrate at about 260Hz (260 times per second), which translates into 31,000 brush strokes per minute — about 10 times faster than ordinary electric toothbrushes. An ultrasonic toothbrush vibrates about 100–1000 times faster than conventional rotating or sonic toothbrushes.

Lasting Rechargeable Battery

A rechargeable battery saves the cost of regularly replacing traditional batteries during an electric toothbrush’s lifespan, which is around three to five years. It also decreases the risk of your toothbrush dying on you unexpectedly, losing the benefits of owning an electric toothbrush altogether. Most models offer a rechargeable battery that can be juiced-up via a stand or travel case while on the go that lasts on average two weeks per charge.

Best Electric Toothbrush Brands

Philips

Budget: Philips EasyClean HX6511/43

Living up to its name, the Philips EasyClean is a no-nonsense, affordable electric toothbrush that gets to work polishing your pegs with the brand’s trademark sonic cleaning action.

The model has a standard two-minute timer and easy start function, which gradually increases the brushing intensity. Yes, the EasyClean is basic, but the big sell is the Philips stamp of quality and the superior battery life – two weeks from a single charge. You can’t put a price on not having to go searching for that missing cable.

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Baller: Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100

Arguably the hands-down, teeth-out best (non-app assisted) electric toothbrush on the market. The slick-looking Philips Sonicare is gentle on teeth but tough on plaque, using a pressure sensor to protect gums, a quad-pacer that tells you when to move onto the next area, and alerts that remind you when it’s time to change the brush head.