Features

Initial charge 24hr; movement type: vibration; brushing action: sonic. Functions: clean, sensitive, massage, go care, max care. 2 heads supplied. Charge indicator lights. Easy start feature increases power over first 14 brushings. Interval timer, UV sanitizer, home and travel charger, storage pouch, brush head travel cap.

Comments

Excellent cleaning performance and feature. It has five cleaning modes, a UV sanitizer to clean the brush heads, a home and smaller travel charger and a storage pouch for travelling. The easy-start feature gently increases the power of the brush over the course of the first few brushes to help you get used to the sensation if you’re new to electric toothbrushes.

Stockist: 0870 0130 791 www.philips.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Mar 08

Features

Initial charge: 12 hours. Movement type: mechanical. Brushing action: rotating oscillating. Functions: clean, sensitive, massage, polish. Visual timer, pressure sensors. Wireless remote display provides feedback while you brush, interval timer, replace brush head alert, wall mountable display, storage for 4 brush heads.

Comments

This toothbrush comes with a separate wireless display unit that shows, among other things, the setting you've selected, whether you're brushing too hard and when to replace the brush head. Cleaning performance was excellent and our testers with sensitive teeth were impressed by the gentle setting.

Stockist: 0800 731 1792 www.oralb.com/uk

GHI Test Report - Mar 08

Features

Initial charge: 15 hours. Movement type: vibration. Brushing action: sonic vibration, ultrasonic waves. Functions: ultrasound, sonic low frequency, sonic high frequency. Charge indicator lights, no storage space for heads. 4 heads supplied.

Comments

Cleaning performance wasn't quite on a par with the top scoring brushes but our testers found the long handle was comfortable to hold and great at reaching back teeth. It is quite bulky, so it may not be the best choice for travelling, and replacing the brush heads is fiddly.

Stockist: 0845 658 9700 www.saltoneurope.com

GHI Test Report - Mar 08

Features

Initial charge: 16 hours. Movement type: mechanical. Brushing action: rotating oscillating. On/off function only. Replace brush head indicator bristles. 1 head supplied. No storage space for heads.

Comments

This cheaper brush matched the top three scoring brushes on cleaning performance, but lacks in features. A great choice if you just want a basic, compact brush, or a good first brush if you're new to electric toothbrushes.

Stockist: 0800 731 1792 www.oralb.com/uk

GHI Test Report - Mar 08

Features

Initial charge: 16 hours. Movement type: mechanical. Brushing action: rotary. On/off function only. Charge indicator lights. 2 minute timer. 1 head supplied. Storage space for two heads.

Comments

Cleaning performance was good, although this is a basic brush. There's only one cleaning setting and our testers found the indicator light difficult to see.

Stockist: 0870 0130 791 www.philips.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Mar 08