Philips Sonicare vs Oral-B: what's the difference and which is better?

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When it comes to the best electric toothbrushes, there are only two real contenders on the market right now: Oral B and Philips’ Sonicare. The question is, what’s the difference and which brand is the best at cleaning your gnashers?

It’s a debate that has been central to the world of dental hygiene for quite some time. With each toothbrush company offering their own innovative teeth-cleaning tech, choosing between the two brands isn’t an easy task. Although, of course, that doesn’t mean we’re not going to try and solve the toothbrush debate once and for all.

With two wins each, it’s evident that there’s no clear winner between the world’s two biggest electric toothbrush makers - this, ultimately, comes down to what you are looking for from a toothbrush. For example: If design and battery life are more important to you, opt for Philips Sonicare. Or if you beleive price point and a slightly better brushing performance is more of a necessity, then perhaps Oral-B is the toothbrush brand for you.