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I’ve been on the hunt for a simple electric toothbrush for a long time. I’d scour the internet for my ideal toothbrush and end up overwhelmed with all of the high-tech, app-integrated options. Eventually I’d buy one, but I always ended up reverting to a manual toothbrush because I never found an electric toothbrush that did exactly what I needed and nothing more: cleaned my teeth better. 

The Quip toothbrush is everything I’ve ever looked for in an electric toothbrush. For one thing — and a big thing to me — the brush head is actually close to the size of a manual toothbrush head. It’s not tiny like most other electric toothbrushes, which I know are designed to clean one tooth at a time like the ADA recommends, but I really like the full-size brush head on the Quip toothbrush. (CNET’s Sarah Mitroff felt the exact opposite about this, so be sure to read her Quip review if you’re considering a Quip brush.)

The Quip is simple in every aspect: It has one speed and a 2-minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds and turns off once time is up. That’s it. There’s no app to fuss with and no chargers or wires to tote or store. The Quip electric toothbrush is powered by an AAA battery located in the handle. The charge lasts three months and at that point, you replace the brush head for a fresh brush and a charge.

Since there’s no charger, a Quip is easy to travel with. The toothbrush holder it comes with also doubles as a protective travel case. 

While I gave the Quip the title of “best simple electric toothbrush,” I’d also dub it the “best travel electric toothbrush” and the “best feels-like-a-regular-toothbrush electric toothbrush.”

I will say that the Quip’s motor isn’t very powerful compared with those of other brands, such as Sonicare or Oral-B. To me, it felt like a manual clean with a little extra oomph. While I actually liked that, many people will not. And if you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush with Bluetooth or an app, the Quip isn’t the one.