GoKawiilSpecs Brush Type Sonic Modes 10-plus intensities Battery Life Up to 30 days Replacement Head Costs 1 for $8 Warranty 2 years
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Photograph: Boutayna Chokrane
Quip Ultra Lite Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $60: The main difference between the Ultra Lite and the Smart Sonic is the number of intensity settings; the Ultra has three, compared with 10-plus on the Smart Sonic. The Ultra Lite’s three were more than enough for me during testing. The bristles are supersoft, but the wide spacing between them made it easy for food to get stuck, and it was surprisingly difficult to clean out. I also found the battery indicator unhelpful since it didn’t give me much warning before the battery ran out.
AquaSonic Black Series for $50: This sonic toothbrush brush comes with eight replacement heads, which is nice for the price. It cleans well, but I find the heads a bit small, and the body vibrates as intensely as the brush head, making it uncomfortable to hold.
Photograph: Boutayna Chokrane
Laifen Wave Special Electric Toothbrush for $90: Laifen’s original toothbrush was fine, except that its intense vibrations made its whole body buzz. The toothbrush also felt a bit too abrasive, especially on the front teeth, with its 66,000 vibrations per minute. But the Laifen Wave SE is a gentler experience, with up to 26,000 vibrations per minute, which is enough to be effective without overwhelming sensitive teeth. A 60-degree oscillation pattern helps to sweep away plaque, and the thin bristles slip easily between teeth without irritating gum lines. If you prefer a more powerful brush, I’d go with the Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush for $120. Its magnetic wireless charging is also a nice upgrade. Unfortunately—as is the case with any Laifen toothbrush—you have to use the companion app to change your customization settings.
Snow LED Whitening Electric Sonic Toothbrush Photograph: Nena Farrell
Snow LED Whitening Electric Sonic Toothbrush for $69: This toothbrush has built-in blue-light technology to help whiten your teeth, even on the non-whitening settings. I do think my teeth look a touch brighter after weeks of use; you won’t get the same effect as you would with a true whitening product, but I like that this can help me try to keep the tea stains away. —Nena Farrell
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