Toothbrushes calculator
Compare toothbrushes by daily ownership cost
Replacement heads can matter more than the handle price over a multi-year horizon.
Philips
Philips Sonicare 6100
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per brush
Good feature set, but branded heads are the main recurring cost.
Oral-B
Oral-B iO 3
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per brush
Lower handle cost with similar ongoing head replacement pressure.
Generic
Manual Toothbrush
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per brush
Very low cost, but replacement cadence still matters.
Comparison
Toothbrush Ownership Cost Comparison
| Metric | Philips Sonicare 6100 | Oral-B iO 3 | Manual Toothbrush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | £89 | £70 | £3 |
| Annual running cost | £19 | £21 | £12 |
| Ownership cost | £146 | £133 | £39 |
| Cost per use | £0.07 | £0.06 | £0.02 |
| Value note | Good feature set, but branded heads are the main recurring cost. | Lower handle cost with similar ongoing head replacement pressure. | Very low cost, but replacement cadence still matters. |