# Best quiet electric toothbrushes Source: https://brushandfloss.co.uk/best/best-quiet-electric-toothbrush 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 If you brush before a partner wakes up or share a thin-walled flat, a quieter brush is worth looking for. The problem is that almost no listing gives a decibel figure, so nobody can rank these brushes by measured noise from the product pages alone. What the listings do tell you is how each brush is driven and how far it can be turned down. Oral-B describes its iO range as using magnetic technology with micro-vibrations, and one iO listing calls its cleaning levels quiet. Philips Sonicare brushes offer intensity levels and EasyStart, which ramps power up gradually. This guide compares six brushes on drive type, any noise claim, soft settings and intensity control. Where a listing says nothing about noise, we write not stated. A softer mode or lower intensity is the most reliable way to keep things calm. ## Products ### 1. Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush, Duo Pack, 2nd Handpiece, 2 Replacement Toothbrush Heads, 3 Cleaning Modes for Dental Care, Magnetic Technology, Designed by Braun, Night Black/Forest Green Drive: iO magnetic technology; Noise: Described as quiet; Soft settings: Super sensitive and sensitive; Intensity control: Slows when you press too hard The only listing here that calls its cleaning levels quiet. Two iO Series 2 handles with magnetic drive and two soft modes suit a shared bathroom. In its favour: - Oral-B describes three quiet cleaning levels: super sensitive, sensitive and daily cleaning. - Magnetic technology is named in the title, and one button press is all it takes to start. - Automatic pressure control slows movement and shows a red light when brushing too hard. Good to know: - No decibel figure is given, so quiet is the maker's description, not a measurement. - This is a two-handle pack, which is more than a single user needs. ### 2. Oral-B iO6 Electric Toothbrush, Black, with Travel Case and Spare Heads Modes: 5; Display: Built-in display; Battery: Lasts days, no figure given; Start-up help: Not stated 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. ### 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 5500 Electric Toothbrush, Sonic Toothbrush with 2 Modes, Pressure Alert, EasyStart, SmarTimer and BrushPacer, White, Model HX7110/02 [New Technology] Modes: 2; Display: Not stated; Battery: Not stated; Start-up help: EasyStart over 14 sessions With just Clean and White modes and EasyStart, the 5500 is the simplest brush here. A good first electric brush for someone who dislikes gadgets. In its favour: - Only two modes, Clean and White, so there is little to get wrong. - EasyStart raises brushing power gradually over the first 14 sessions. - The pressure alert pulses and reduces vibration if you press too hard. Good to know: - Battery life is not stated in the listing. - The charger comes without a power adapter. ### 5. Oral-B iO - 8 Limited Edition - Purple Electric Toothbrush, 1 Premium Handle with Revolutionary Magnetic Technology, Colour Display Drive: iO magnetic technology; Noise: Not stated; Soft settings: Softness and Extra Softness; Intensity control: Not stated The iO8 Limited Edition uses iO magnetic technology for what Oral-B calls a smooth experience, with two soft modes and a colour display. In its favour: - Magnetic technology and gentle micro-vibrations are named in the listing. - Six modes include Softness and Extra Softness for a gentler session. - The colour display shows modes and brush replacement reminders. Good to know: - No noise level or quiet claim is given in the listing. - The listing does not mention pressure feedback or battery life. ### 6. 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.