The best electric toothbrushes of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Electric toothbrushes clean teeth more thoroughly than manual ones, and the difference shows up in plaque levels. The relationship between price and performance doesn't track as cleanly, since pricier models often include app connectivity and extra modes that don't necessarily translate to better plaque removal.

Consumer Reports tested dozens of electric toothbrushes for cleaning ability, battery performance, and ease of use. Here are seven that stood out.

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The Oral-B iO Series 7 earned an 89 out of 100 in Consumer Reports' testing, with cleaning performance coming in at a top five-out-of-five. At $200, it sits in the middle of the Oral-B iO lineup, offering five brushing modes, a built-in timer, and a pressure sensor that signals when you're pushing too hard. CR rated its battery performance at four out of five, supported by what it described as long battery life. The brush pairs with the Oral-B app, which tracks habits and uses AI-driven feedback to flag which of six mouth zones need more attention.

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At $230, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 carries a higher price than any other pick on this list, but CR found it earns its place on cleaning alone. It scored 83 overall, with cleaning performance at a top five out of five, though testers noted it runs noisier than many of the models in CR's evaluation. Battery performance came in at three out of five, below its performance on the other criteria. For those who want digital feedback, the brush connects to the Sonicare app, which tracks coverage in real time and flags areas that could use a touch-up.

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At $40, the Philips Sonicare 4100 Series makes a strong case that premium performance doesn't require a premium price. CR gave it an 82 overall, with top marks for cleaning that matched scores posted by brushes costing several times more. The feature set is deliberately trim, covering two cleaning modes, a timer, and a pressure sensor, with no app connectivity. CR rated ease of use at four out of five, a score that reflects the brush's straightforward design and comfortable handling.

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The Oral-B iO Series 2 is the entry point to the iO lineup at $65, and CR found its performance punches well above its tier. It scored 81 overall, with cleaning performance at five out of five, results CR said were on par with far pricier iO models in the same test. What it doesn't include is app connectivity or extra brushing modes, though it does carry both a two-minute timer and a pressure sensor. CR gave it four out of five for ease of use and found it handled about as well as the pricier models in the iO line.

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The Burst Pro Sonic scored 80 overall with CR, and battery performance is its defining strength, earning a five out of five. At $80, it attracts buyers who want durability between charges, and CR noted it ran quieter than many models it's evaluated. Cleaning performance came in at four out of five, and CR highlighted the pressure sensor as a meaningful feature, noting it's the only Burst model that includes one. Replacement brush heads are available through a subscription delivered every 12 weeks.

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At $20, the Kingheroes C2-1 is priced far below the other picks on this list, and its cleaning score defies that gap. CR found it cleans about as well as higher-rated, pricier brushes in its ratings, scoring a 79 overall with five out of five for cleaning performance. The tradeoff is a stripped-down feature set with a timer but no pressure sensor, and battery performance landed at three out of five. For shoppers prioritizing plaque removal on a tight budget, CR's findings put this model in serious contention.

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The Quip 360 Oscillating is the only oscillating model in Quip's lineup, and CR found it outperformed at least one of the brand's own sonic brushes, the Smart Electric, in its cleaning test. It scored 77 overall, with CR giving it four out of five for both cleaning and ease of use. The $55 price includes a timer and a pressure sensor, and brush head refills are available on a quarterly subscription. Battery performance came in at three out of five, the same rating CR assigned to several other models at this price tier.