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Oral-B iO Series 9

85
Highly rated
Average of 11 professional reviews
9 of 11 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 11 reviews landedRange 80–98
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.2 · 7 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 86

Oral-B iO Series 9Image: Oral-B

9 of 11 reviewers recommend the iO Series 9 for thorough cleaning, long battery life and a pressure sensor that actually helps. Critics balk at the price of the brush and its replacement heads.

Reviewed by TechGearLab, TechRadar, The Independent and 8 more

The catch: Expensive brush and replacement heads.

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What 11 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 98
    TechGearLabRated 4.9/5 · Hands-on review · 2023

    Tests found it cleans extremely well, is comfortable and has excellent battery life, and the reviewer fully recommends it.

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  2. 90
    TechRadarRated 4.5/5 · Hands-on review

    The reviewer calls it among the best electric toothbrushes you can buy, with a thorough, quiet clean and genuinely useful feedback.

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  3. 90
    The IndependentRated 4.5/5 · Hands-on review

    Delivers a robust yet gentle clean with accurate AI tracking and seven modes.

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  4. 85
    Electric TeethHands-on review · 2026

    A great-cleaning, tech-packed toothbrush that is the best Oral-B has, but expensive and only worth it for committed users, with imperfect tracking.

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  5. 80
    Digital TrendsRated 8/10 · Hands-on review

    The reviewer calls it the best-cleaning toothbrush he has used and says yes to buying it.

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  6. 80
    Tech AdvisorRated 4/5 · Hands-on review · 2024

    Excellent brushing performance and good feedback, but the reviewer says you can get the same iO cleaning for less.

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  7. 80
    T3Rated 4/5 · Hands-on review · 2021

    The reviewer finds the iO9 an excellent cleaner with attractive design, but the launch price is hard to justify and the tooth-tracking still does not work.

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  8. 85est.
    Expert ReviewsNo printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    The guide picks the iO9 as the best premium Oral-B and says it gives the best clean in the range, with fast charging and a charging travel case.

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  9. 83est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2020

    The best-performing electric toothbrush the reviewer has tested, quiet and powerful with a useful display.

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  10. 83est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Buying guide

    Chosen as best smart toothbrush after lab and consumer testing, scoring well on cleaning, sensors and battery, with testers enthusiastic.

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  11. 83est.
    CNN UnderscoredNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    Named best smart toothbrush for its useful feedback, seven modes and accurate coaching app, and the tester keeps using it.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Results9 of 11
Build quality2 of 11
Design2 of 11

What critics dislike most

Price10 of 11
Battery life4 of 11

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Common questions

Is the Oral-B iO Series 9 worth it?

Most critics think so: 9 of 11 recommend it. Expensive brush and replacement heads.

Do critics agree about the Oral-B iO Series 9?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Digital Trends) to 98 (TechGearLab), a spread of 18 points across 11 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Oral-B iO Series 9?

Price (10 of 11 reviews), Battery life (4 of 11 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Oral-B iO Series 9?

The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 (critic score 84), mid-price sonicare.