Don't Buy an Automatic Toothbrush Until You Read This
5 of the 6 top brands ship without your full routine.One doesn't, and it's $79.99.
Prices run from $59 to $299. Brushing takes 10 seconds or 2 minutes. And most boxes hold a brush and a charger. Here's what you actually get for your money.
The six brushes we compared, ranked 1 to 6. #1 is the Sonic Brush® V6 Pro; #2 to #6 are illustrative images of each brush type.
If you're looking at an automatic toothbrush, you've probably already noticed the problem: they all promise the same thing. Faster brushing. A deeper clean. Less effort.
But open the boxes and they're nothing alike. Some brush every tooth at once. Some are regular electric brushes that still take two minutes. One costs almost $300. And almost all of them leave you buying the rest of your routine separately: toothpaste, a tongue scraper, something to clean between your teeth.
So we lined up six of the most talked-about options and checked each brand's own published prices and box contents. No marketing claims, just what you pay and what turns up at your door.
How we ranked them
What's in the box. Does it ship with everything for a full routine (full-mouth head, classic head, tongue scraper, interdental brush, toothpaste), or just the brush?
How it cleans. Does it brush every tooth at once, or one tooth at a time?
Time per brush. How long does a full clean actually take?
Price. What you pay today, and anything you're signed up to pay later.
The rankings at a glance
#1. Sonic Brush® V6 Pro
| Cleaning style | Every tooth at once, plus classic brushing |
| Time per brush | 30-second automatic cycle |
| Modes | 3: Cleaning, Gum Massage, Whitening |
| Bristles | Soft nylon, angled at 45° |
| In the box | Handle, U-shaped mouthpiece, classic brush head, tongue scraper, interdental brush, foaming toothpaste |
Our take
Every other brush on this list does one job. The V6 Pro is the only one that replaces your whole routine.
The U-shaped nylon mouthpiece wraps around your teeth and brushes them all at once in a 30-second automatic cycle. When you want a more targeted clean, you swap to the classic brush head on the same handle. Then the tongue scraper and interdental brush finish the job. The foaming toothpaste is in the box too, so you can start the day it arrives.
At $79.99 during Black Month, it costs less than four of the other five brushes, and those ship with far less.
Why it's #1
- Only brush with all 4 tools and toothpaste included. No extra purchases to complete your routine.
- 30 seconds, every tooth at once. One press runs a full timed cycle.
- Full-mouth and classic brushing on one handle. No other brush here gives you both.
- 3 modes. Cleaning, Gum Massage or Whitening, depending on the day.
- Lowest price of any full-mouth brush on this list during Black Month.
What we like
- All 4 tools + toothpaste in the box
- 30-second full-mouth clean
- Classic brushing on the same handle
- $79.99 during Black Month
Good to know
- Takes a few uses to get the side-to-side motion right
- Flossing is still recommended
- Replace the mouthpiece every 3 to 4 months
"Solutions that enhance daily hygiene, reduce user error, and make brushing more consistent."Dr. Adam Gray, DMD · Sonic Brush ambassador
"Super easy to use, saves time, and gives a thorough clean in just 30 seconds. The design is sleek, and the bristles feel gentle yet effective."
Lauren K.Verified buyer"When it came I wasn't sure it would actually clean my teeth in just 30 sec, but it REALLY did, even better than my electric toothbrush."
Sophie H.Verified buyerFeno Smartbrush
Feno pairs a full-mouth brush with an app that scans your teeth and sizes your mouthpiece from a bite scan. Its starter bundle includes foam toothpaste and a tongue scraper. It's the priciest option here, and there's no classic head or interdental brush.
Pros
- 20-second full-mouth clean
- Toothpaste and tongue scraper included
- Mouthpiece sized from an in-app scan
Cons
- Most expensive on this list
- No classic head or interdental brush
- Not recommended for under-18s or braces (per Feno)
Y-Brush NylonStart
A French-made Y-shaped nylon brush built around speed. The NylonStart has a single vibration mode and ships with the handle and one brush head. Toothpaste and any extra tools are bought separately.
Pros
- Very short brushing cycle
- Nylon bristles
- Kids version available
Cons
- One vibration mode
- No toothpaste, tongue scraper or interdental brush
SymplBrush Adult Starter Kit
SymplBrush is designed for people who find regular brushing hard, with two cradle sizes in the kit and guided or manual modes. Toothpaste isn't included; the brand recommends its chewable tablets, sold separately.
Pros
- Built for adaptive needs
- Two fit sizes in the kit
- Guided 30-second mode
Cons
- No toothpaste included
- No classic head, tongue scraper or interdental brush
SURI 2.0
A well-made, slim sonic brush with an aluminium body, a pressure sensor and around four weeks of battery. It's a classic electric brush though, so you're still brushing one tooth at a time for two minutes.
Pros
- Premium build, long battery
- Pressure sensor, 2 modes
- 100-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Still a 2-minute routine
- No toothpaste, tongue scraper or interdental brush
BURST Original Sonic
The cheapest brush upfront, with three modes and up to four weeks of battery. A head refill plan is added at checkout (you can cancel), and like SURI it's a classic two-minute brush.
Pros
- Lowest upfront price
- 3 modes, long battery
Cons
- Refill plan added at checkout
- Still a 2-minute routine
- No toothpaste, tongue scraper or interdental brush
