(checked 2026-10-10)Based on only 130 Amazon ratings (27% 1-star, 9% 2-star). Walmart's 'Ultra Smart Sonic' listing (559 ratings) shows 12% at 1-2 stars.
A stylish, long-lasting sonic brush that Tom's Guide picks for whitening. Its pods are pricey, its pressure sensor often trips at a light touch, and owners report breakage and charging trouble. A third of its Amazon ratings are 1-2 stars.
Top complaints
- Breaks or stops charging
Amazon's summary says build quality and durability are mixed, with some units breaking within a week, and calls battery life problematic with multiple charging complaints. Walmart 1-star reviews describe a head that snapped after 3 weeks, a handle band coming loose, pods falling off at about 10 months, and no charging light.
- Over-eager pressure sensor
Several Walmart 1-star reviewers say the brush pulses, beeps or stops even when barely touching their teeth. In a reply, quip says the sensor can be toggled in the app and that users shouldn't scrub.
Source: Walmart reviews (lowest rated) - Expensive brush pods
Tom's Guide lists head cost as the main drawback: $12 each, or $8 on subscription. Wirecutter gives the same prices and says swapping the pod takes more dexterity than a normal head.
Source: Tom's Guide, Wirecutter - Touch slider changes power by accident
Wirecutter found the haptic slider easy to bump while brushing, and the battery indicator sometimes failed to warn before the battery died.
Source: Wirecutter
What owners love
- Visibly whiter teeth
Tom's Guide was skeptical of quip's whitening claim but says the results were undeniable.
Source: Tom's Guide - 30-day battery and good accessories
Tom's Guide cites up to 30 days per charge plus a stand and travel case.
Source: Tom's Guide - More power than older quips
Wirecutter says it feels more powerful than previous quip models and praises the slim head, grippy handle and effective pressure sensor.
Source: Wirecutter
- You want proven durability
- You dislike frequent pressure-sensor alerts
- You want cheap refills
- Design-focused buyers
- Travel (30-day battery, slim case)
- Subscription head delivery
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Best for whitening (updated 2026-05-29). It is user friendly, but the app's smart features add little, some users may feel sensitivity at high intensity, and heads are expensive.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not picked: thoughtful design and an effective pressure sensor, but the slider is easy to bump by accident, the battery warnings are unreliable and pod swaps are fiddly.
- Electric Teeth: Rates the Ultra the best quip (4.8/5), at about $100 direct; the warranty is 1 year, or as long as you keep a subscription.