Subscription Toothbrush Reviews & Comparisons

Quip vs Sonicare & Oral-B

If you’ve heard of the Quip toothbrush, you may be wondering how it compares to other electric toothbrush mainstays such …

Introduction

Philips Sonicare and Braun Oral-B might well be the leading brands in the electric toothbrush market, but in recent years there has been a rapid emergence of new companies offering similar products with potential benefits for you and me.

Goby, Quip and Burst Oral Care are three of the most popular new brands.

Their big differentiator to the likes of Oral-B and Sonicare is that these brushes are sold on a subscription model

Think of them like the Netflix, Amazon Prime or Spotify of the electric toothbrush market.

Where once you were expected to go out and buy replacement brush heads when you needed them, now they are delivered to you at regular intervals when the head should ideally be replaced.

Each of these brands is grabbing media attention and vying for your custom, but which brand and brush should you go for and why?

All have their pros and cons and one may appeal to you more than another.

In this guide, I present as much information as possible for you to become better informed on which brand is more suited to you and why.

Burst Oral Care vs Sonicare & Oral-B

Introduction

If you ask someone to name a brand of electric toothbrush, there is a good chance they are going to mention Sonicare or Oral-B.

As leaders within the market of electric toothbrushes, this is no surprise.

Backed by the large multinational companies that are Philips and Procter & Gamble (parent company of Braun) these brands can afford shelf space in grocery stores as well as having the funds to pay for TV and other national advertising campaigns that aid their growth and market share.

Both companies produce excellent toothbrushes, but there is an emerging group of new electric toothbrushes from smaller, more dynamic and innovative companies.

Burst is one of the socially active brands and has gained a lot of media attention.

A US company, Burst are trying to bring a fresh approach to oral healthcare.

The big questions are though, does Burst deserve your money and can it compare with these big brands?

In this article, I will be making a comparison between Burst, Philips Sonicare and Braun Oral-B, to help you understand which brand you should ultimately opt for.

Best Toothbrush Subscription 2020

The subscription model is by no means new, for many years people have subscribed to the likes of magazines, clubs or perhaps services associated with their bank.

However, over recent years the model has been rolled out to more and more products and services and is becoming a more popular and convenient approach for some consumers.

Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Spotify are just a few popular examples.

More recently, the humble toothbrush market has been disrupted by brands offering subscription brush heads or toothbrushes, delivered right to your door.

Whilst, for the most part, the principle behind these is the convenience, they do also have a knock-on effect, causing the likes of you and me to consider our oral health more seriously.

I will go into more detail below about how the various subscription clubs and services work, but first I’ll jump straight in with the question many of you are probably asking…

Burst Sonic Toothbrush Review

Our Verdict

The Burst Sonic is a clinically proven electric toothbrush that delivers ultimate value and convenience via the subscription service offered.

I have not been won over by the charcoal bristles, but there are other likeable features including the battery life, money back guarantee and warranty.

It is a solid option for daily use and is one of the best toothbrushes available on subscription today.

Pros

Subscription service
Built-in timer and pacer
Automatic power off
Battery life
USB charging stand
90 day money back guarantee
Lifetime warranty
Clinically proven

Cons

Charcoal bristles
Subscription

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	Burst Sonic Toothbrush	304 Reviews	$69.99	View on Amazon

The 3 BIG questions about the Burst sonic toothbrush

If you are short of time, the answers to the following 3 questions should let you know all you need to about the Burst oral care sonic toothbrush. If I have missed something, let me know in the comments.

If you want more detail, you can read my full Burst toothbrush review further down the page.

Goby Toothbrush Review

Our Verdict

In an era where subscription based services are king, Goby is one to seriously consider for your dental health.

It performs well, leaves the mouth feeling clean. It is easy to use and has an edgy design.

Pros

2 cleaning modes
Built-in timer
Box contents
Design
Subscription service

Cons

No pressure sensor to alert you when brushing to hard
Design – brush does not stand upright without stand

The 3 BIG Question about the Goby electric toothbrush

If you are short of time, the answers to the following 3 questions should let you know all you need to about the Goby toothbrush. If we have missed something, let me know in the comments.

If you want more detail, you can read my full Goby Toothbrush review further down the page or watch my video review.

Quip Toothbrush Review

Editor’s Note

We have covered the kids version of this brush in our Quip kids toothbrush review.

Our Verdict

Quip offers a level of convenience that many today demand.

No longer do you need to remember when to change the brush head, a new one will just turn up.

Slim, stylish and functional, Quip is particularly good for travelers, thanks to the innovate case come toothbrush holder.

As a seasoned electric toothbrush user, the motor feels weak, the clean no better that a manual brush and certainly not as invigorating as deep cleaning as other electric brushes I have used.

Pros

Slim and lightweight
1 cleaning mode
Built-in timer
Removable batteries
Travel case double up as a wall mount
Subscription service
American Dental Association approved

Cons

Cleaning experience feels weak in comparison other brushes
No battery status/feedback
No pressure sensor

The 3 BIG questions about the Quip electric toothbrush

If you are short of time, the answers to the following 3 questions should let you know all you need to about the Quip toothbrush. If I have missed something, let me know in the comments.

If you want more detail, you can read my full Quip Toothbrush review further down the page.

Boie Toothbrush Review

Our Verdict

With a brushing experience similar to that of a manual toothbrush, there isn’t much not to like here.

However, I am not sure if the bristles and brush head construction is as effective as a regular toothbrush.

Credit for the innovative design, but it needs millions to purchase this to make the impact Boie hope for.

Pros

Design – Slim in the hand and lightweight too.
Brush heads – Change less frequently and less abrasive on the teeth and gums.
BPA free
Subscription – A useful option for some for regular brush head delivery.
Packaging – Simple and environmentally friendly.

Cons

Design – The flat profile is a little odd in hand and not necessarily as strong.
Brush head – It is larger than most other brushes I have used. Bristles flex a lot and not sure how well they will retain their structure.
Concept – Great concept but needs millions to adopt to have an impact.
Comparison to others – lack of detail in the Boie FAQ about how the recycling of this brush compares to mainstream brushes.

The 3 BIG questions about the Boie toothbrush

If you are short of time, the answers to the following 3 questions should let you know all you need to about the Pro 2 2500. If we have missed something, let us know in the comments.

If you want more detail, you can read our full Boie USA toothbrush review further down the page.

Goby vs Sonicare & Oral-B

Introduction

When buying an electric toothbrush, you can rarely go too far wrong if you were to pick up a Sonicare or Oral-B model for yourself.

However, there are a number of new challengers that are taking on these well-known brands by delivering slightly different products and supporting services.

US company Goby is just one example.

There are many appealing elements to Goby’s offering, but should you put your trust and hand your cash over to them, rather than very reputable Sonicare and Oral-B?

In this article, I will be making a comparison between Goby, Philips Sonicare and Braun Oral-B to help you understand which brand you should ultimately opt for.

I’ll jump straight in with my overall verdict, then explain in detail how I got there.

Electric Teeth Verdict

Fundamentally what separates Goby from the other brands is their subscription model. It is fair to say that they are more closely aligned to Quip and Burst. In fact, Goby is in my eyes the best subscription toothbrush you can buy right now.

Ignore the subscription model and Oral-B’s brushes are the best alternative.

You can find our recommendations for the best Sonicare & Oral-B brushes here.

You can buy Goby here or read our full Goby review.