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Best electric toothbrushes with a display

Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick

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  • Best overall

    Oral-B iO8: display for modes, time, refill and battery

    The display selects modes, tracks brushing time, flags head changes and shows battery level.

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  • Best value

    Oral-B iO6: the lowest iO with a built-in display

    The built-in display shows mode, brushing time, refill reminders and battery level.

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  • Most features

    Sonicare Next-Gen 9900 Prestige: display shows missed spots

    SenseIQ adapts the intensity to your brushing style, according to Philips.

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A display on the handle turns a toothbrush from a light and a buzz into something you can read. Depending on the model it can show the mode you are in, a running timer, pressure, battery level and a reminder to change the head. Oral-B puts screens on its iO6 and above, and Philips has added interactive displays to its Next-Generation DiamondClean range, where the screen also shows feedback after you finish. This guide compares seven handles on what kind of display they have, what each listing says the screen shows, how many modes or settings you can pick, and whether there is an app. All facts come from the Amazon listings. Screen size and resolution are not stated on any of them, so we cannot compare how easy each is to read. If you want feedback without opening your phone, a display is the feature to pay for.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Oral-B

Oral-B iO8: display for modes, time, refill and battery

The iO8 shows time, mode and battery on its display, tracks brushing in the Oral-B app and charges in three hours. The most engaging pick for a teen.

In its favour

  • The display selects modes, tracks brushing time, flags head changes and shows battery level.
  • Real-time tracking in the AI-powered Oral-B app shows where a teen has and has not brushed.
  • A 3 hour fast charger and a travel case help when charging is left to the last minute.

Good to know

  • Only one brush head is included, so spares are needed sooner.
  • The title says six modes but a bullet mentions five on the display, so the exact count is unclear.
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Listing title: Oral-B iO8 Electric Toothbrushes For Adults, Gifts For Women / Men, Ap...

No. 2 · PHILIPS

Sonicare Next-Gen 9900 Prestige: display shows missed spots

SenseIQ adapts intensity to how you brush, and coverage feedback shows areas you missed. The most feedback in this guide, with a charging travel case.

In its favour

  • SenseIQ adapts the intensity to your brushing style, according to Philips.
  • Coverage feedback glows blue for completed areas and the display shows what you missed afterwards.
  • Eight modes and three intensities, plus a Prestige charging travel case and a charging base with glass.

Good to know

  • Only one A3 head is included, so plan for spares early if you have braces.
  • The listing does not say which of the eight modes is a sensitive setting.
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Listing title: Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige Sonic Elec...

No. 3 · Oral-B

Oral-B iO6: the lowest iO with a built-in display

The iO6 display shows the mode, time, refill reminders and battery, so there is no guessing. Suits users who like to see what the brush is doing.

In its favour

  • The built-in display shows mode, brushing time, refill reminders and battery level.
  • The pressure sensor signals too hard, too soft or just right.
  • A travel case or head holder and spare heads are included.

Good to know

  • Five modes may be more than a user who wants simplicity needs.
  • Battery life is described as days but not given as a number.
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Listing title: Oral-B iO6 Electric Toothbrush, Black, with Travel Case and Spare Head...

No. 4 · PHILIPS

Sonicare Next-Gen DiamondClean 8500: display and 4 heads

The DiamondClean 8500 offers 18 settings on an interactive display and comes with four A3 heads, a charging travel case and a glass charger.

In its favour

  • Six modes and three intensities give 18 settings on the display.
  • Four A3 All-in-One heads are included, more than other display models here.
  • A charging travel case and a charging base with glass are in the box.

Good to know

  • No coverage feedback is listed, unlike the 9000 and 9900 Prestige.
  • The listing does not state battery life.
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Listing title: Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 8500 Sonic Electric Toot...

No. 5 · Oral-B

Oral-B iO9: coloured interactive display, 7 modes

The iO9 has the clearest screen in this guide, a coloured display showing time and battery. Best for users who read a screen more easily than lights.

In its favour

  • A coloured interactive display tracks brushing time and shows battery level.
  • A charging travel case and head holder keep everything in one place.
  • Three heads are included, so replacements are on hand.

Good to know

  • Seven modes is the most here, which adds choice but also complexity.
  • The listing does not mention pressure feedback or a gentle start feature.
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Listing title: Oral-B iO9 Electric Toothbrush for Adults, Black, App Connected Handle...

No. 6 · Oral-B

Oral-B iO7: display, 5 modes and fast charger

The iO7 combines a display, five modes, app tracking and a 3 hour fast charger with a travel case. A step down from the iO8 with the same core habits.

In its favour

  • The display selects five modes, tracks brushing time and reminds you when to replace the head.
  • A 3 hour fast charger and travel case suit busy weeks and school trips.
  • The AI-powered Oral-B app shows how and where you brush in real time.

Good to know

  • The pressure sensor appears only in the spec list, with no detail on how it signals.
  • Only one brush head is included in the box.
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Listing title: Oral-B iO7 Electric Toothbrushes For Adults, App Connected Handle, 1 T...

No. 7 · PHILIPS

Sonicare Next-Gen DiamondClean 8000: entry Next-Gen display

A Next-Generation DiamondClean with an interactive display, 15 settings and pressure feedback that glows green. For teens who like a screen on the handle.

In its favour

  • Five modes and three intensities are chosen on the interactive display.
  • Pressure feedback glows green when pressure is right and gives post-brushing tips.
  • The Sonicare app tracks progress and shows real-time feedback.

Good to know

  • The travel case is not described as a charging case.
  • A timer is not mentioned in this listing, and only one head is included.
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Listing title: Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 8000 Sonic Electric Toot...

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