Buying guide
Shortlists built from the same scores used everywhere on the site.
Electric Toothbrushes
Best overall
4 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
Philips Sonicare 4100
4.3 (32 owner comments)
$39.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Replacement brush heads are widely available and inexpensive.*[*1*](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/)*The toothbru”
Read review →Oral-B Pro 1000
4.3 (16 owner comments)
$49.94 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“My Oral B Black Pro 1000 has worked great since 2017.”
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Oral-B iO Series 9
3.3 (30 owner comments)
$279.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I got the io9 for Christmas a few years back and I absolutely love it.”
Read review →Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart
3.2 (13 owner comments)
$199.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“It was this one: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, model#HX9904.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
4 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
Philips Sonicare 4100
4.3 (32 owner comments)
$39.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Replacement brush heads are widely available and inexpensive.*[*1*](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/)*The toothbru”
Read review →Oral-B Pro 1000
4.3 (16 owner comments)
$49.94 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“My Oral B Black Pro 1000 has worked great since 2017.”
Read review →Oral-B iO Series 9
3.3 (30 owner comments)
$279.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I got the io9 for Christmas a few years back and I absolutely love it.”
Read review →
3.1 (5 owner comments)
$159.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Oral-B iO Series 5 – more on the smart side.”
Read review →Best budget (under $157)
3 shown · criteria: priced at or under $157 when checked, best score first
Philips Sonicare 4100
4.3 (32 owner comments)
$39.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Replacement brush heads are widely available and inexpensive.*[*1*](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/)*The toothbru”
Read review →Oral-B Pro 1000
4.3 (16 owner comments)
$49.94 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“My Oral B Black Pro 1000 has worked great since 2017.”
Read review →Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500
3.1 (1 owner comments)
$156.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I know this thread is old but I have a sonicare 7500 expertclean.”
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Water Flossers
Best overall
2 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000
3.9 (5 owner comments)
$69.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I love my Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000”
Read review →3.8 (3 owner comments)
$99.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a Waterpik Aquarius (about $80).”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
3 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000
3.9 (5 owner comments)
$69.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I love my Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000”
Read review →3.8 (3 owner comments)
$99.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a Waterpik Aquarius (about $80).”
Read review →Waterpik ION
2.6 (1 owner comments)
$129.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use the waterpik ion….i also have a waterpik sidekick.”
Read review →Best budget (under $100)
2 shown · criteria: priced at or under $100 when checked, best score first
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000
3.9 (5 owner comments)
$69.96 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I love my Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000”
Read review →3.8 (3 owner comments)
$99.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a Waterpik Aquarius (about $80).”
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