Type

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushes

12 models · 2 brands, ~$40–$330

Oscillating-rotating brushes use a small round head that cups one tooth at a time and turns rapidly back and forth; Oral-B's models add pulsation or micro-vibrations. You guide the head slowly from tooth to tooth rather than scrubbing. Makers of these brushes rarely publish a speed (Oral-B gives none for its US iO range), so the comparisons here lean on sensors, modes and running cost instead.

Ordered by price, lowest first.

Oral-B Pro 500 electric toothbrush
Oral-B~$40

Oral-B Pro 500

Oscillating-rotating

No pressure sensor listed · ADA Seal listing
Battery
not published
  • $40 handle
  • $5 heads
  • ADA-listed model

Best for: A basic rechargeable for a second bathroom or a teenager

quip Rev electric toothbrush
quip~$55

quip Rev

Oscillating-rotating

Pressure sensor
Battery
30-day battery
  • Published speed
  • Pressure light
  • Travel case

Best for: An Oral-B-style round head from a smaller maker, with a case

Oral-B iO Series 3 electric toothbrush
Oral-B~$60

Oral-B iO Series 3

Oscillating-rotating

Pressure sensor · ADA Seal listing
Battery
not published
  • Lowest iO price
  • 3-state pressure light
  • ADA-listed series

Best for: The cheapest way into the iO head and pressure light

Oral-B iO Series 2 electric toothbrush
Oral-B~$65

Oral-B iO Series 2

Oscillating-rotating

Pressure sensor · ADA Seal listing
Battery
28-day battery
  • 4-week battery
  • Starts on sensitive
  • ADA-listed series

Best for: Someone moving from a manual brush who wants the iO head without paying for a screen

Oral-B iO Series 5 electric toothbrush
Oral-B~$120

Oral-B iO Series 5

Oscillating-rotating

Pressure sensor · ADA Seal listing
Battery
not published
  • 5 modes
  • Real-time app tracking
  • Travel case

Best for: People who want Intense and Super Sensitive modes on one handle

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