Brio SmartClean Sonic Review

We appreciate the Brio SmartClean Sonic for its ability to easily travel with you without needing to be frequently charged. It's a particularly good option for someone that travels frequently or if you hate leaving the charger for your toothbrush out on the counter. This brush lasted for months on a single charge in our tests, so you can easily leave the charger behind for most trips and not have to worry about getting caught with a dead toothbrush.

Comfort

Our judges overall scored the Brio very highly in terms of comfort, particularly those who prefer a gentler toothbrush. This model operates at 31,000 movements per minute and comes standard with a soft-bristled brush. Its standard cleaning mode is very gentle to begin with, and there is even a “Sensitive Mode” if the standard mode is still too aggressive for you.

This was also one of the quietest toothbrushes of the group, measuring in at 60 dBa from two inches away, definitely a product worth considering if you are worried about waking up your roommates or bothering anyone else that you cohabitate with. This toothbrush weighed in at 3.7 ounces, with a handle diameter of 3.625" and a rather glossy surface finish, and a sleek design, making it an attractive addition to the aesthetics of most bathrooms. Unfortunately, this toothbrush does lack a pressure sensor so you have to be careful not to brush too hard.

Cleaning

Some members of our panel missed a significant number of spots with this brush, while others did an exceptional job brushing with this model. It was this mixed performance that led to a slightly lower score. Those top-scoring models demonstrated a consistently strong performance across all judges.

Ease of Use

We particularly liked the simple interface to change between modes. The Brio features five cleaning modes: Clean, White, Polish, Massage, and Sensitive, all accessible via a one-button interface. Each mode has an LED indicator at the base of the brush, as well as a charge indicator. The brush features an integrated 2-minute timer, divided into quadrants, to enhance the pacing and evenness of your brushing. The powered brushing will turn off for a brief moment every 30 seconds, alerting you that it is time to move on to the next section of your mouth. This model allows you to toggle between modes using the button within five seconds, and will automatically turn the toothbrush off after the five seconds have elapsed.

This toothbrush is decently stable on its charging base but doesn't provide anywhere to store additional brush heads if you are sharing the Brio SmartClean between multiple people.

Battery Life

This toothbrush performed exceptionally well in our battery life test, lasting significantly longer than any other model and earning a solid score for its outstanding results in this test.

While this test did take a little over two months in the case of the Brio, it is the best way to capture both the standby and brushing power draws. This brush lasted significantly longer than any other model we tested.

This makes the Brio a particularly great choice for the frequent traveler who doesn't want to be encumbered by an additional charger on their trip.

Value

This toothbrush offers great value, being one of the better toothbrushes we have seen to date, and boasts one of the lowest list prices, easily holding its own against significantly more expensive products.

Conclusion