The Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush, priced at £65, keeps the key improvements of the Suri Pro 2.0 – including a pressure sensor and wireless charging – while cutting costs. It uses recyclable heads made from cornstarch and castor oil, and its handle is made from more than 90% bio-circular material. The battery lasts up to four weeks, and the motor produces 28,000 sonic vibrations per minute.
Design and features
The Core 1.0 is Suri's first attempt at a lower-cost brush. It retains a pressure sensor and wireless charging cradle, avoiding the spring-pin base of the original model. It also includes a two-minute timer with a buzz every 30 seconds.
What's missing compared with the Pro 2.0: a slightly weaker motor (28,000 BPM vs 30,000 BPM), a battery that lasts up to four weeks rather than more, and no travel case. The brush is slightly shorter than the Pro 2.0, so it doesn't fit the Pro 2.0's case and won't charge in it. A plant-based head cover and travel lock are included.
Performance and sustainability
In testing, the Core 1.0 offered a similar feel and level of mouth cleanliness to the Pro 2.0. The motor speed is only 6.7% lower, and the battery difference (700mAh vs 800mAh) is minor in practical terms.
Sustainability remains Suri's strongest suit. The brush uses recyclable plant-based heads, packaging made from sugarcane pulp, and a shell made from more than 90% bio-circular material. The company has collected two tonnes of brush heads and removed 201kg of packaging through design changes.
Verdict
For this reviewer, the compromises over the Pro 2.0 are so minor that the Core 1.0 would be the choice. However, other toothbrushes tested offer a better clean, so it depends on priorities: if sustainability is the top concern, the Core 1.0 is a strong contender.
