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• Brushing timer
• Three cleaning modes (sensitive, clean and white)
• 15-hour charge for 70-day battery life
• Includes nine month supply of brush heads
• Head replacement price is £22.50 for three

Reviewed by Abigail Buchanan

I expected a lot from this brand, which is founded by two cosmetic dentists and the Spotlight Oral Care Sonic Toothbrush did not disappoint.

I had never thought of a toothbrush as an accessory, but this one makes a case for it. Its smooth, minimalist design feels more Scandi chic than clinical, with a single brushed silver button that switches the brush on and toggles between three modes: Sensitive, Clean and White. Some rivals bombard you with speeds and settings; I found this simpler approach easier to live with.

It uses “sonic” technology and the bristles vibrate side to side at up to 48,000 movements per minute to simulate the kind of professional clean you’d normally expect from a dental hygienist. To my surprise, it delivered. My teeth felt properly polished, but without the gum irritation I’ve experienced with other high-powered brushes. The battery life was equally impressive: used daily, it lasted a full four weeks before needing a charge.

Design features include a travel case, three brush head sizes and even the option to personalise the handle. The brand leans heavily into its whitening credentials and, while I’m sceptical of bold claims, it did make a visible difference to surface stains after a fortnight.

There are a few downsides. The power button is a little too touch sensitive and can switch on in a bag, but this is nit picking. Overall, it’s one of the best electric toothbrushes I’ve tested. It’s near flawless, at a price that feels fair.

To learn more, read our full Spotlight Sonic electric toothbrush review.

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Spotlight also sells a Sonic Pro toothbrush (£89.97) which moves at a faster rate, has an extra speed setting, a pressure sensor and a visual timer.