This $50 Oral-B Electric Toothbrush Easily Replaced My Stolen $200 One

Right before 2022 came to a close, I had my luggage stolen out of a friend’s car. The most expensive item in there? My $200 toothbrush. I was devastated (especially because I reviewed the brush at a previous job and didn’t have to pay for it) and thus began my search for the best electric toothbrush. What I landed on is actually CNET’s “best overall electric toothbrush” pick: the Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush. 

At only $50, the Oral-B Pro 1000 has everything I would want from an electric toothbrush: a brushing timer, pressure sensor, three cleaning modes, easy-to-replace brush heads and a small, travel-friendly charger. Plus, it has the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance, meaning that it has fulfilled the ADA’s safety and efficacy requirements. 

The most surprising part? I actually prefer the Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush over my dearly departed $200 electric toothbrush. While the expensive toothbrush came with an app, more settings, a glass cup that charged the toothbrush and a travel case, I actually prefer the Oral-B Pro 1000’s simplicity. It’s easy to use, doesn’t take up a lot of space and gets the job done. What more could you want out of a toothbrush? 

I have the green option, which is not on sale for Prime Day, but both the black and white versions currently have a $1.95-off coupon available. There is also a pink option, which is priced at just $50.

If you’re an Oral-B fan but want something with more bells and whistles, the Oral-B Genius X Limited is currently 50% off at just $100 for Prime Day. It uses artificial intelligence technology through the Oral-B app to provide real-time advice on brushing habits. Plus, it has a pressure sensor, five cleaning modes, a timer, a charger and a travel case. All colors (purple, black and white) are on sale for Prime Day. 

Speaking of, if you’re looking to save big, check out the best Prime Day deals for under $100. To keep track of what deals are happening and when, CNET also has a Prime Day live blog.