To be fair, the only other electric toothbrushes I've used have been the Sonicare and Oral-B equivalent toothbrushes. If you haven't used either one of these before, you're probably going to love the Quip. For the money, I think Quip is a good product. I really like the compact size, and the built-in cover. As far as electric toothbrushes go, it works. Having said that, I still prefer the Sonicare. They're a bit cumbersome to take on the road. But the brush heads are a little more aggressive, which I personally prefer. I've also talked to people that don't like the Sonicare for the same reason. It's just a matter of personal preference.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend