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Best alternatives to the Waterpik ION

The Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 is the strongest alternative.

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A water flosser with an orthodontic tip beside a sink

Strongest all-rounder

Waterpik Aquarius WP-660Waterpik Aquarius WP-660Powerful, well-equipped countertop flosser that can get splashy

Suits you if

  • You wear braces or have implants, bridges, crowns or gum pockets
  • Your gums are sensitive and you want fine control over pressure

Most dependable

Burst Water FlosserBurst Water FlosserLong-lasting, gentle cordless flosser with a tank that empties fast

Suits you if

  • You want a cordless flosser that goes a long time between charges
  • You travel often and want something compact with easy charging

Easiest to live with

Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000Quiet, gentle water flosser that cleans well, but durability is a concern

Suits you if

  • You share a bathroom or flossing noise bothers you
  • Your gums are sensitive or your teeth have shifted

If not this, then what?

If the Waterpik ION isn't quite right, start with the Waterpik Aquarius WP-660: it suits you if you wear braces or have implants, bridges, crowns or gum pockets. The Waterpik ION is still a great fit if you don't have an outlet near your bathroom sink.

We researched 20 expert reviews, analyzed 24,307 owner ratings and comments across 15 sources for 5 water flossers, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best alternative to the Waterpik ION?

The Waterpik Aquarius WP-660. It suits you if you wear braces or have implants, bridges, crowns or gum pockets.

Based on: Product Review score 77 vs 70 for the Waterpik ION, across 4 alternatives.

Is there a more reliable alternative to the Waterpik ION?

Yes, the Burst Water Flosser. It's less likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 90 for the Burst Water Flosser vs 58.

What is the best alternative to the Waterpik ION from another brand?

The Burst Water Flosser. It suits you if you want a cordless flosser that goes a long time between charges.

Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Waterpik (76).

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Waterpik ION?

Yes, the Waterpik Aquarius WP-660. It usually costs less and suits you if you wear braces or have implants, bridges, crowns or gum pockets.

Based on: Typical prices: Waterpik ION $90–$100; Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 $69–$100.

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How each one compares with the Waterpik ION
  1. 01Waterpik Aquarius WP-660

    Waterpik Aquarius WP-660

    Powerful, well-equipped countertop flosser that can get splashy

    EXPOWNREL77
    Higher score (+7)More reliableExperts rate it higherAlso WaterpikWaterpik ION vs Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 →
  2. 02Burst Water Flosser

    Burst Water Flosser

    Long-lasting, gentle cordless flosser with a tank that empties fast

    EXPOWNREL76
    Higher score (+6)More reliableHappier ownersWaterpik ION vs Burst Water Flosser →
  3. 03Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000

    Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000

    Quiet, gentle water flosser that cleans well, but durability is a concern

    EXPOWNREL64
    Different trade-offsWaterpik ION vs Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000 →
  4. 04Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000

    Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000

    Gentle, quiet cordless flosser that cleans well, with durability doubts

    EXPOWNREL62
    Different trade-offsWaterpik ION vs Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 →