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Dyson’s $500 AI toothbrush may fall short, but this $40 pick with 148K reviews does the job

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McDonnell, V. (2026, October 1). Dyson’s $500 AI toothbrush may fall short, but this $40 pick with 148K reviews does the job. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/shopping/skip-dysons-500-ai-toothbrushthis-40-pick-works/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Victoria McDonnell

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The article discusses Dyson's $499 AI-powered CameraJet toothbrush, which uses a camera and artificial intelligence to identify areas needing more dental attention. However, it faced issues such as water seepage in some units and received mixed reviews from testers who preferred conventional electric toothbrushes. The piece then recommends the AquaSonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush for $40, highlighting its effectiveness and simplicity compared to Dyson’s high-tech but pricey option.
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Dyson recently released an AI-powered toothbrush, the CameraJet, priced at $499. The device features a built-in camera and AI technology aimed at identifying areas in your mouth needing more attention, combining brushing with water flossing. Despite its innovative design, Consumer Reports found issues during testing, leading reviewers to revert to traditional electric toothbrushes. Dyson acknowledged problems affecting a small batch of units due to potential water seepage. As a result, the CameraJet was temporarily taken off the market. In contrast, an alternative $40 toothbrush with over 148,000 reviews has been recommended as a more reliable option.

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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash.
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I’ve tested a variety of Dyson products, from the acclaimed AirWrap to numerous vacuums, so when I first saw the company’s new AI-powered toothbrush, I thought it was unlike anything I’d seen before — until I saw how it performed in reviews. asserted
it → test → reviews
The high-tech toothbrush uses a built-in camera and AI-powered technology to help identify areas of your mouth that may need more attention, while its design combines brushing and water flossing. uncertain
design → use → brushing
It’s that “futuristic gadget” you’d expect from Dyson, a company that has never been shy about rethinking everyday appliances. asserted
that → ’ → appliances
But all that technology comes at a steep price, and it ended up being taken off the market. asserted
it → come → market
Consumer Reports, for example, found issues during its testing and reported that its reviewer ultimately went back to a conventional electric toothbrush. asserted
reviewer → find → toothbrush
Dyson has also acknowledged an issue affecting a small batch of CameraJet units. asserted
Dyson → acknowledge → units
A spokesperson told Allure that “unfortunately, one production batch of jet tubes experienced a process issue, creating a potential for water seepage which affected the performance of a small number of products. asserted
which → tell → products
We took what we believe to be the right decision to isolate impacted products, which resulted in an out-of-stock position. asserted
which → take → position
We are now in full production and shipping product to our partners. asserted
We → ship → partners
We are sorry that we have let down our loyal customers and we will do all we can to support them. asserted
we → let → them
That got me thinking: Do you really need to spend nearly $500 on a toothbrush? asserted
you → get → toothbrush
For me, the answer is no — especially when a much cheaper option can handle the basics just fine. asserted
handle → handle → basics
The AquaSonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush is currently on sale for only $40, ahead of October Prime Day, which starts Oct. 6. asserted
which → start → Day
And unlike Dyson’s futuristic approach, AquaSonic keeps things refreshingly straightforward. asserted
AquaSonic → keep → things
The Black Series has 40,000 vibrations per minute, four brushing modes, a built-in two-minute timer and wireless charging. asserted
Series → have → minute
It also comes with eight brush heads, so you’re not immediately shopping for replacements after opening the box. asserted
you → come → box
Most importantly, it does what I want an electric toothbrush to do: make brushing easier and more consistent without requiring a crash course in smart-home technology. asserted
brushing → do → technology
I’m a Dyson fan myself, and I’ve spent plenty of time testing the brand’s products. asserted
I → ’m → products
But sometimes the simplest product makes the most sense — especially when we’re talking about something as routine as brushing your teeth. asserted
we → make → teeth
At $40, the AquaSonic Black Series costs a fraction of Dyson’s $499 CameraJet. asserted
Series → cost → CameraJet
For shoppers who simply want a capable electric toothbrush without paying a premium for experimental technology, it’s a much easier price to swallow. asserted
it → want → technology
With Prime Day approaching on Oct. 6, this is one deal I’d keep an eye on, particularly if you’re ready to upgrade your toothbrush without spending hundreds of dollars. asserted
you → approach → dollars
early prime day beauty deals Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it? asserted
it → answer → ?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Days → know → Friday
October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. asserted
Day → run → Wednesday
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. asserted
Day → rotate → bestsellers
Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early. asserted
shoppers → run → shopping
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop? asserted
you → have → ?
However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping. asserted
shoppers → grab → shipping
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers. asserted
Day → report → tech
Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. asserted
event → score → gifts
Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale. asserted
team → sort → sale
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? asserted
Day → wonder → ?
We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. asserted
Day → expect → deals
Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. asserted
you → follow → sales
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. asserted
what → write → cash
She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. asserted
She → evaluate → experts
Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. asserted
Some → include → types
Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored. asserted
who → receive → Reviews
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