Which Japanese electric toothbrushes work in Malaysia?

As of 2026-10-24, we checked 20 electric toothbrushes sold in Japan. In Malaysia (240V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 11 work as is, 7 need an accessory, 2 will not work.

Voltage 240V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — Malaysia uses British-style Type G three-pin outlets.

Works as is (11)

ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)Notes
Panasonic EW-DA19 100–240V JP¥10,450
≈ RM272
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Panasonic EW-DP57 100–240V JP¥30,175
≈ RM786
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Panasonic EW-DA18 100–240V JP¥10,800
≈ RM281
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Panasonic EW-DP38 100–240V JP¥25,301
≈ RM659
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Panasonic EW-DM74 100–240V JP¥4,990
≈ RM130
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Philips HX3671 TBD JP¥6,270
≈ RM163
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
Philips HX3651 TBD JP¥4,750
≈ RM124
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
Panasonic EW-DT88 100–240V JP¥42,878
≈ RM1,117
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Philips HX4021 TBD JP¥4,980
≈ RM130
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
Panasonic EW-DA49 100–240V JP¥14,300
≈ RM373
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Panasonic EW-DP58 100–240V JP¥29,800
≈ RM776
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly

Needs an accessory (7)

Reasons:

  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (7)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)
Philips HX6806 100–240V · A JP¥6,721
≈ RM175
Philips HX9992 100–240V · A JP¥41,000
≈ RM1,068
Philips HX9911 100–240V · A JP¥22,980
≈ RM599
Oral-B iO7 100–240V · A JP¥25,811
≈ RM673
Philips HX9601 100–240V · A JP¥10,980
≈ RM286
Panasonic EW-NDPD6 100–240V · A JP¥21,930
≈ RM571
Oral-B iO9 100–240V · A JP¥33,799
≈ RM881

Will not work (2)

Reasons:

  • Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (2)
  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (2)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)
Oral-B iO2 100–110V · A JP¥7,207
≈ RM188
Oral-B iO5 100–110V · A JP¥16,868
≈ RM439

Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.

Other destinations for electric toothbrushes

See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).

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