# Long-Life Electric Toothbrushes The usmile U1 Toothbrush Operates for 6 Months on a 3-Hour Charge By Amelia Roblin | Published 2017-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usmile References: [red-dot.de](http://red-dot.de/pd/online-exhibition/work/?lang=en&code=19-00446-2017&y=2017&c=230&a=0) & [in-dare](http://www.in-dare.com/site/works.html) A deterrent for consumers considering the electric toothbrush option is the availability of a power outlet next to the sink –– a concern that bears no weight in the case of the usmile [U1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rkin-u1-water-filter-system). You only have to charge this toothbrush once every six months, and that charge can complete in less than half the time you're asleep in a single night. The innovative oral hygiene implement by [inDare Design Strategy Limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-urban-furniture) won it a Red Dot Design Award on several counts. Of course, its energy efficiency was a winning feature, yet it's also been praised for its clean look, its intuitive functionality and its composition of high-grade materials. The usmile U1 is available in pastel blue, pink and light grey to fit subtly into the environment of your bathroom. Photo Credit: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/usmile-Electric-Toothbrush-Rechargeable-Charging/dp/B01IZ74I1Q) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Long-life Rechargeable Devices:** Opportunity to create more rechargeable devices with longer battery life to eliminate the need for frequent charging. - **Energy-efficient Oral Hygiene Devices:** Opportunity to design oral hygiene devices that are eco-friendly while still providing efficient functionality. - **Minimalist Product Design:** Opportunity for product designers to create more products with streamlined and minimalistic designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Healthcare companies can invest in developing more efficient and eco-friendly oral hygiene devices like the usmile U1 toothbrush. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to invest in creating more energy-efficient and rechargeable products like the usmile U1 toothbrush. - **Home Improvement:** Opportunity for home improvement retailers to offer more high-quality, eco-friendly and minimalistic products like the usmile U1 toothbrush. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Charging Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-electric-toothbrushes.md) - [Affordable Sonic Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Sustainable Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamtoo-koa-v2.md) - [Gentle Electric Bamboo Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumineux-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Magnetic Charging Tooth Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mode.md) - [Tech-Forward Tooth Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-electric-toothbrush1.md) - [Cost-Conscious Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caripro-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Rechargeable Childrens Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildones-tiger-rechargeable-toothbrush.md) - [Multifunctional Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etekcity-sonic-electric-toothbrush.md)