TechRadar Verdict
The Ordo Sonic Lite isn’t reinventing the electric toothbrush, but it doesn’t need to. It’s not packed with features, but it is simple to use, and the ideal choice for someone who doesn’t want companion apps or eight brushing modes. With just two modes, a five-week battery life, USB-C charging and a 35,000 pulse-per-minute motor, it’s a simple, powerful tool that does one job and does it well.
Pros
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Powerful motor
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USB-C charging
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Simple to use
Cons
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Ships from the UK internationally
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Only two modes
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No travel case
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Ordo Sonic Lite: One-minute review
The Ordo Sonic Lite toothbrush is simple, affordable, and does the job very well. It compares favorably to others in its price category, like the Mode electric toothbrush (which only has one setting) and Colgate Hum (which has less pulses per minute). The Ordo Sonic Lite has a long quoted battery life at five weeks, so the lack of a charging dock isn’t an issue. During my tests, I found that it lasted even longer – I’d estimate that I made it to around six weeks before needing to charge it.
It’s got an automatic two-minute timer, a setting for sensitive teeth, a 35,000 pulse-per-minute motor, and a light indicator that flashes red when the brush movement is being interfered with because you’re pressing too hard.
However, let’s get this out the way now: this is not a terribly exciting toothbrush. It doesn’t oscillate, a function that’s scientifically proven to reduce plaque more effectively than simple sonic motors; it’s not “smart” in that it doesn’t interface with a companion app, and nor does it offer any brushing guidance beyond a two-minute timer.
That said, at this very cheap price point ($39.99 / £29.99 / AU$59.99) you don’t often get a toothbrush that;s stuffed with the features listed above, so those omissions aren’t major negatives from a design standpoint. Even though it’s a bare-bones product, everything is well-designed here. It uses USB-C charging and, while it doesn’t have a dock, it does have a hefty five-week battery life, so you won’t have to worry about charging it every week.
For comparison, some of the other toothbrushes you can find in this price range, even from bigger brands like Colgate, offer less in some areas. For example, the Colgate Hum, which we’ve also tested, has a companion app, but it uses AA batteries, and its motor only reaches 30,000 pulses per minute. There’s unfortunately no travel case and no replacement heads included with the Ordo, but that’s not a dealbreaker when it’s this cheap; the head can be popped into a polythene bag inside a wash bag for easy traveling, and new heads are easy to find on Amazon or the Ordo website.
Ordo Sonic Lite: Scorecard
| Category | Comment | Score |
| Value | great price for a simple, easy-to-use toothbrush, making it a good buy during sales events.. | 4.5/5 |
| Design | Simple and elegant, with a powerful motor and single light. | 4/5 |
| Features: | The biggest let-downs: no travel case and only two modes. | 2.5/5 |
| Performance | The battery lasts even longer than promised, and the toothbrush offers a great clean. | 4/5 |
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How I tested
I used the Ordo Sonic Lite for six weeks, draining the battery down to test its lifespan and testing the two-minute timer and pressure-sensitive light features. I compared the speed of the motor and other specifications against its competitors, combining it with my personal experience to determine its place in our list of the best electric toothbrushes.
First reviewed: June 2024
