TAO Clean UMMA Diamond Sonic Toothbrush vs Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100

The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 is the safer pick for most people. It adds a pressure sensor that warns you when you brush too hard, three cleaning modes instead of two, and a travel case. The TAO Clean UMMA matches it on raw speed at 40,000 vibrations per minute and claims longer battery life at 2–3 weeks per charge versus the Sonicare's 14 days. The Sonicare has a large, well-documented track record and broad brush head availability; the TAO Clean is a smaller brand with a built-in UV drying dock on its base.

• Choose the TAO Clean UMMA if you want a built-in UV brush head dryer and longer time between charges.
• Choose the Philips Sonicare 6100 if you want a pressure sensor, a travel case and easy access to replacement heads.