# Best electric toothbrushes for teenagers Source: https://brushandfloss.co.uk/best/best-electric-toothbrush-for-teenagers Publisher: Brush and Floss. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://brushandfloss.co.uk/how-we-pick Most teenagers can use an adult electric toothbrush, and the useful features are the ones that work without a parent watching: a timer so two minutes actually means two minutes, pressure feedback that shows when they are scrubbing too hard, an app or display that makes brushing feel tracked, and a travel case for school trips and sleepovers. This guide compares six Oral-B iO and Philips Sonicare handles on exactly those points. All facts come from the Amazon listings, and where a listing does not mention a timer or app we mark it as not stated. None of the listings give drop or durability ratings, so we cannot say which case is toughest. Every brush here uses a two-pin charger or a USB lead, so check whether your bathroom has a shaver socket. ## Products ### 1. Oral-B iO8 Electric Toothbrushes For Adults, Gifts For Women / Men, App Connected Handle, 1 Toothbrush Head & Travel Case, 6 Modes with Teeth Whitening, 2 Pin UK Plug, Limited Edition Timer: Display tracks brushing time; Pressure feedback: Too hard, too soft or just right; App: Oral-B app with AI tracking; Travel case: Travel case and 3 hour fast charger 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. ### 2. Oral-B iO7 Electric Toothbrushes For Adults, App Connected Handle, 1 Toothbrush Head & Travel Case, 5 Modes with Teeth Whitening, Black Timer: Display tracks brushing time; Pressure feedback: Pressure sensor listed; App: Oral-B app with AI tracking; Travel case: Travel case and 3 hour 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. ### 3. Philips Sonicare 7100 Electric Toothbrush, Sonic Toothbrush with App, 4 Brushing Modes and 3 Intensity Levels, Pressure Alert, EasyStart, SmarTimer, Navy Blue, Model HX7421/08 [New Technology] Modes: 4 modes, 3 intensities; Display: Not stated; Battery: Not stated; Start-up help: EasyStart The 7100 adds EasyStart and SmarTimer to a pressure sensor that also lowers vibration. Four spare heads mean fewer trips to buy replacements. In its favour: - EasyStart and SmarTimer are both named in the title. - The pressure sensor flashes purple and reduces vibration when brushing is too hard. - Four G3 heads and a charging travel case are included. Good to know: - The four modes are not named, which makes picking one less obvious. - Battery life is not stated, and no power adapter is in the box. ### 4. Philips Sonicare 7900 Electric Toothbrush, Sonic Toothbrush with App, Advanced Whitening, 4 Brushing Modes and 3 Intensity Levels, Pressure Sensor, Charging Travel Case, Pink, Model HX9631/18 Timer: Brushing timer; Pressure feedback: Handle pulses; App: Sonicare app; Travel case: USB charging travel case The 7900 adds a USB charging travel case, four W2 heads and app insights. A good fit for teens who travel for sport or school. In its favour: - A USB charging travel case lets the brush top up from a laptop or USB plug. - Four W2 Optimal White heads are included. - The Sonicare app gives a personalised dashboard and guidance. Good to know: - Pressure feedback is a gentle pulse, which is easier to miss than a light. - Battery life is not stated in the listing. ### 5. Oral-B iO5 Electric Toothbrush, Black, with Travel Case and Spare Head Gentle setting: Sensitive and Super Sensitive modes; Intensity levels: Not stated; Pressure feedback: Red, white or green; Heads in box: 1 spare The iO5 has the same two soft modes as the iO6 and a colour pressure light, without a screen. A simpler option for a teenager's first electric brush. In its favour: - Sensitive and Super Sensitive modes are both included among five settings. - The pressure light glows red, white or green to show which way to adjust. - A spare head and a travel case are included. Good to know: - Only one spare head comes in the box, which may not last long with brackets. - No display is mentioned and battery life is not stated. ### 6. Philips Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 8000 Sonic Electric Toothbrush − with Smart Pressure Feedback and 15 Settings, Dark Blue, HX8311/13 Timer: Not stated; Pressure feedback: Glows green at the right pressure; App: Sonicare app; Travel case: Travel case 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.