Best electric toothbrushes in the UK: premium models compared

In its favour

• Five named modes: Daily Clean, Intense Clean, Sensitive, Super-Sensitive and Whitening.
• The iO pressure sensor signals too hard, too soft or just right, and the display shows time and battery level.
• Spare heads and a travel case or brush head holder are included, and the app tracks where you brush.

Good to know

• Oral-B says the battery lasts for days but gives no exact figure.
• The case is not described as a charging case, and the charger is two-pin with no adapter.

In its favour

• SenseIQ adapts the intensity to your brushing style, according to Philips, with pressure feedback that glows green when pressure is right.
• Coverage feedback glows blue for finished areas, and the handle display shows post-brushing feedback on spots you missed.
• The box includes a Prestige charging travel case plus a charging base and glass, so home and away charging are both covered.

Good to know

• Only one A3 All-in-One brush head comes in the box, so you will need to buy spares sooner than with multi-head sets.
• The listing gives no battery life figure in days, which matters if you plan to rely on the travel case for long trips.

In its favour

• Seven clean modes and a coloured interactive display that tracks brushing time and shows battery level.
• Three brush heads come in the box, along with a charging travel case and a brush head holder.
• AI position detection tracks where you brush, and the handle connects to the Oral-B app.

Good to know

• This listing does not mention the pressure sensor in its bullets, so check the box contents if that matters.
• It ships with a two-pin charger and no adapter, which needs a shaver socket or a separate adapter.

In its favour

• SenseIQ lowers the intensity when you press too hard, according to Philips, and the light ring flashes as a pressure warning.
• Five brushing modes and three intensity levels give a wide range of settings, from gentler to stronger brushing.
• The set list includes four A3 Premium All-in-One heads, a charging travel case and a charging stand.

Good to know

• There is no handle display on this generation, so coverage and session feedback live in the Sonicare app instead.
• The listing does not state battery life in days or the bristle movements per minute.

In its favour

• The iOSense charging station shows where, how long and with how much pressure you brushed, without opening the app.
• Seven cleaning modes, a colour display and AI position detection with 3D tracking across 16 zones are listed.
• A charging travel case is included, so the handle can top up on the move.

Good to know

• The listing is an international product sold from abroad, so plug, labelling and instructions may differ from UK stock.
• Battery life and the number of brush heads in the box are not stated on the page.

In its favour

• Five cleaning modes chosen on the display, which also tracks brushing time, head changes and battery level.
• A 3 hour fast charger and a travel case are included for trips.
• The app tracks how and where you brush in real time, and the specs list Bluetooth and a pressure sensor.

Good to know

• The travel case is a plain case, not a charging one, so take the charger on longer trips.
• Only one brush head comes in the box and battery life in days is not stated.

In its favour

• Four brushing modes and three intensity levels, with a light ring on the handle that flashes if you press too hard.
• The box includes two heads (A3 Premium All-in-One and G3 Premium Gum Care), a charging glass and a USB charging travel case.
• Brush head detection is listed in the title, and the handle connects to the Philips Sonicare app for brushing guidance.

Good to know

• The listing does not give a battery figure in days, so you cannot plan trip length from the page alone.
• There is no SenseIQ automatic intensity reduction here; that feature is reserved for the Prestige models in this range.

In its favour

• Philips states up to 62,000 bristle movements per minute and up to 14 days of regular brushing on a full charge.
• Four modes (Clean, White+, Gum Health, Deep Clean+) and three intensities give 12 settings in total.
• Ships with a charging stand and a USB charging travel case, plus a brush head replacement reminder.

Good to know

• Only one C3 Premium Plaque Control head is included, so budget for spare heads soon after buying.
• There is no handle display; app pairing is needed for guided brushing and progress tips.