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Oral-B vs Philips Sonicare
Oral-B comes out ahead overall.
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Best Oral-B
Oral-B iO Series 5Gentle, quiet, excellent cleaner, held back by pricey heads and slow chargingSuits you if
- You have sensitive gums and want a softer, gentler feel
- You tend to brush too hard and want a warning light
- You want smart coaching without paying for the top-tier model
Best Philips Sonicare
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100A simple, affordable sonic brush that cleans impressively wellSuits you if
- You're new to electric toothbrushes and want something simple to start with
- You have sensitive gums and want a brush that eases you in gently
- You want strong cleaning and the essential features without paying for extras
Which brand wins?
Oral-B is the stronger brand for electric toothbrushes right now. The best single model of the two is the Oral-B iO Series 5, which suits you if you have sensitive gums and want a softer, gentler feel.
We researched 33 expert reviews, analyzed 265,928 owner ratings and comments across 17 sources for every Oral-B and Philips Sonicare model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 76 vs 71 · reliability 64 vs 39
| Oral-B | Philips Sonicare | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 76 | 71 |
| Experts | 85 | 88 |
| Owners | 72 | 71 |
| Reliability | 64 | 39 |
| Models scored | 4 | 3 |
| Most reliable model | Oral-B Pro 1000 | Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Oral-B or Philips Sonicare?
Oral-B, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 76 for Oral-B vs 71 for Philips Sonicare.Which brand is more reliable, Oral-B or Philips Sonicare?
Oral-B. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 64 vs 39.What is the best Oral-B electric toothbrush?
The Oral-B iO Series 5. It suits you if you have sensitive gums and want a softer, gentler feel.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Oral-B models (81).What is the best Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush?
The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100. It suits you if you're new to electric toothbrushes and want something simple to start with.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Philips Sonicare models (81).