By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Accept

zszhair.com

  • Phone
    PhoneShow More
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G review
    02/06/2023
    Motorola Edge 20 review
    02/06/2023
    Motorola Moto G31 review
    02/06/2023
    Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review
    02/06/2023
    iPhone 13 review
    01/06/2023
  • Smart Home
    Smart HomeShow More
    Dreo True HEPA Air Purifier review
    02/06/2023
    Swan Retro Air Fryer SD10510 review
    01/06/2023
    Nespresso Vertuo Plus review
    31/05/2023
    Lavazza Jolie review
    30/05/2023
    PerfectDraft Pro review
    30/05/2023
  • Headphone
    HeadphoneShow More
    Sony LinkBuds (WF-L900) review
    30/05/2023
    Mobvoi Earbuds ANC review
    30/05/2023
    Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 review
    28/05/2023
    Beats Fit Pro review
    26/05/2023
    OnePlus Nord Buds review
    24/05/2023
  • Health
    HealthShow More
    Revamp Liberate compact cordless straightener review
    03/06/2023
    PomaBrush review
    02/06/2023
    Oral-B Vitality review
    31/05/2023
    BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Hair Clipper review
    30/05/2023
    FitTrack Dara Smart Body BMI Scale review
    29/05/2023
  • Laptop
    LaptopShow More
    Samsung Galaxy Book 2 360 review
    03/06/2023
    Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review
    02/06/2023
    Huawei MateBook D 16 (2022) review
    01/06/2023
    Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) review
    29/05/2023
    LG Gram 16 (2022) review
    26/05/2023
  • Tablet
    TabletShow More
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review
    26/05/2023
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review
    24/05/2023
    Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review
    21/05/2023
    Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 review
    20/05/2023
    Realme Pad Mini review
    20/05/2023
  • …
    • Accessories
    • Audio
    • Camera
    • Chromebook
    • Display
    • Drone
    • Electric Bike & Scooter
    • Entertainment
    • eReader
    • Game
    • iPad
    • Lighting
    • NAS
    • Networking
    • Printer
    • Security
    • Smart Heating & Thermostat
    • Smart Security
    • Smartwatch
    • Software
    • Speaker
    • Storage
    • TV
    • Wearable Tech
  • Contact
  • English
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
    • Français
    • Русский
    • Español
Reading: Quip electric toothbrush review
Share
Aa

zszhair.com

Aa
  • Phone
  • Smart Home
  • Headphone
  • Health
  • Laptop
  • Tablet
  • …
  • Contact
  • English
Search
  • Phone
  • Smart Home
  • Headphone
  • Health
  • Laptop
  • Tablet
  • …
    • Accessories
    • Audio
    • Camera
    • Chromebook
    • Display
    • Drone
    • Electric Bike & Scooter
    • Entertainment
    • eReader
    • Game
    • iPad
    • Lighting
    • NAS
    • Networking
    • Printer
    • Security
    • Smart Heating & Thermostat
    • Smart Security
    • Smartwatch
    • Software
    • Speaker
    • Storage
    • TV
    • Wearable Tech
  • Contact
  • English
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
    • Français
    • Русский
    • Español
zszhair.com > Health & Beauty Tech > Quip electric toothbrush review
Health & Beauty Tech

Quip electric toothbrush review

Eric Brown
Eric Brown 24/05/2023
Share
8 Min Read
SHARE

At a Glance

Pros

  • Attractive design
  • 3-month battery life
  • Brushing timer

Cons

  • Vibrations extremely gentle
  • No pressure sensor
  • No battery light

Our Verdict

The Quip is beautifully designed and its refill subscription service could help you to maintain good dental care habits. But it’s a better alternative to a manual brush than a rechargeable electric one.

Contents
At a GlanceProsConsOur VerdictDesignPerformance & featuresSmart functionalitySubscription service & accessoriesVerdictSpecsQuip electric toothbrush: Specs

According to its makers, Quip was created to help people change their bad brushing habits. People brush too hard, for too short a period, neglect their flossing or forget to change their brush heads every three months.

Enter Quip: a gentle and affordable alternative to a standard electric toothbrush, with an optional subscription service for replacement heads and refills for sleekly-designed dental care accessories.

It’s been approved by the American Dental Association as well.

Design

We’re testing the Quip electric toothbrush in the slate finish. There are three other metallic colourways: gold, copper and silver. You can also get a smart version of the brush, as well as kids’ versions of both the electric and smart brush.

US users can buy from Target or direct from Quip. As the brand also ships internationally, people from the UK and other countries can also buy brushes and subscribe to replacement heads and accessories refills.

When you buy the standard brush, you’ll get the brush handle, plus the AAA battery which powers it; a brushing head which should last for three months; and a brush cover. At around $40/£30, this is cheap for an electric toothbrush but it would be very pricey for a manual.

The brush itself has a metallic handle, which feels cool to the touch and is pleasant to hold. It’s much lighter than an electric toothbrush.

Quip and cover

The brush head is large and conventionally lozenge-shaped. The only point of difference from most manual brushes is the fact that the nylon bristles in the centre are surrounded with a ring of silicone bristles. On the back is a silicone tongue brush.

The brush comes with a clever cover. On its back is a reusable adhesive strip that allows it to stick to mirror, glass or tile and it becomes a toothbrush holder. Turn it around and it becomes a travel cover with air vents by the brush head.

Quip review with cover

Performance & features

The Quip is very simple to use. There’s one button to switch it on and off and no choice of brushing modes. When switched on, it’s extremely quiet and vibrates with 15,000 movements per minute. That’s considerably slower than even a low-end Oral-B or any of the Philips Sonicare brushes. It also feels noticeably more gentle.

And that’s the problem with it – for most of us, at least. It’s just not as powerful as rival electric toothbrushes.

Still, it does have a two-minute brushing timer, after which the brush switches off. Every thirty seconds there’s a change in vibration that alerts you to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth. But it’s missing a pressure sensor, which we think is one of the most important features in an electric toothbrush.

It’s an odd omission, considering that the Quip website identifies pressing too hard as one of the main ways in which people brush their teeth poorly.

One of the Quip’s big advantages is its three-month battery life. The only problem is that there’s no battery warning light, so one day it’ll just stop working. As the Quip is designed to be used in conjunction with the subscription service, your replacement toothbrush head should turn up at the same time that the battery runs out, so presumably that would be your cue to swap it out.

Smart functionality

For $20 more, you can opt for a smart version of the brush or buy a smart motor for your existing Quip brush for $25, which can be used in conjunction with the Quip app to help monitor your brushing.

Bear in mind that the app doesn’t offer real-time feedback. It’ll sync with your brush after use and give you information such as how long you brushed for and what kind of coverage you achieved. This could be useful if you’re looking to be a bit more mindful of your brushing but if you want to make sure you’re not neglecting your hard-to-reach back teeth, the Quip app can’t tell you.  

Subscription service & accessories

If you’re going to buy a Quip brush, the refill replacement service is part of what makes it attractive, and it’s much better value as well. If you opt for the subscription, replacement brush heads cost $5 each, with free delivery.

That’s a mid-range price. High-end Oral-B iO replacement heads can cost up to $15/£15 each, while the standard Oral-B replacement heads cost around $6/£4 each – although you can get compatible heads for much less. 

However, if you don’t get the subscription, a Quip replacement head costs double: it’s $9.99 from Target.

If you’re likely to be motivated to take better care of your teeth by having high-quality dental care accessories to use, a Quip subscription could help.

Quip and accessories

Alongside the toothbrush, there’s a range of products that come in attractive metallic dispensers, including dental floss, dental care gum and mouthwash. Bundle buys save money and you can order refills to arrive at the same time as your new toothbrush head.

Quip dental floss

Verdict

We liked the Quip. It’s beautifully designed, a pleasure to use and its dental accessories are stylish.

However, we wouldn’t advise anyone already using an electric toothbrush to switch to it, as it’s less powerful than any rechargeable electric toothbrush and it lacks key features such as a pressure sensor and different brushing modes.

Still, its low-key vibes could be ideal for those who find standard electric toothbrushes overpowering. If you haven’t found an electric brush you like or aren’t good with remembering to keep your electric toothbrush charged, then Quip might be for you. It’ll serve you much better than a manual brush and its subscription service will ensure your brush head is always in good shape and that you always have floss in the cupboard.

For more electric toothbrush options, have a look at our round-up of the best electric toothbrushes we’ve tested.

Specs

Quip electric toothbrush: Specs

  • 15,000 vibrations per minute
  • Battery powered (1 AAA battery, supplied)
  • Comes with case
  • Subscription service available
Eric Brown 24/05/2023
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
Share
Previous Article Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 review
Next Article Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review

Hot

BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Hair Clipper review
30/05/2023 7 Min Read
Nvidia GeForce Now review: Is the RTX 3080 tier worth it?
16/05/2023 18 Min Read
NuMe Megastar flat iron review
25/05/2023 8 Min Read
Realme GT Neo 3T review
11/05/2023 17 Min Read
Realme Pad Mini review
20/05/2023 20 Min Read

You Might also Like

Revamp Liberate compact cordless straightener review

03/06/2023

PomaBrush review

02/06/2023
Health & Beauty TechHealth & Beauty TechHealth & Beauty TechHealth & Beauty TechHealth & Beauty Tech

Oral-B Vitality review

31/05/2023

BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Hair Clipper review

30/05/2023

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?