The Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush, priced at £65, retains the key improvements of the Suri Pro 2.0, including a pressure sensor and wireless charging, while offering a more affordable entry point into sustainable oral care. With recyclable heads made from cornstarch and castor oil, the Core 1.0 is positioned as a strong option for eco-conscious consumers.
Key Features and Cost-Cutting
The Core 1.0 is Suri's first attempt at a lower-cost brush, and it avoids the weaknesses of the original Suri model. It includes a pressure sensor and a wireless charging cradle, replacing the easily breakable spring-pin base of the first-generation brush. The brush uses the same plant-based heads as the Pro 2.0, which can be sent back to Suri for recycling with compostable envelopes provided.
The motor produces 28,000 sonic vibrations per minute, slightly less than the Pro 2.0's 30,000, and the battery lasts up to four weeks. The handle is made from more than 90% bio-circular material, including used cooking oil, and remains IPX7 waterproof. The most notable omission is the lack of a travel case; the Core 1.0 is slightly shorter than the Pro 2.0, so it doesn't fit the Pro 2.0's case and won't charge within it. However, a plant-based head cover and a travel lock are included.
Performance and Comparison
In testing, the Core 1.0 was used daily for a fortnight and compared directly with the Pro 2.0. The performance difference is minimal: the motor speed is only 6.7% lower, and the cleaning feel is similar. Both brushes offer a comparable level of mouth cleanliness, though neither matches the power of some rivals like the Odonta PowerPlus (42,000 BPM) or Laifen Wave Pro (66,000 BPM).
The Core 1.0's battery capacity is 700mAh versus the Pro 2.0's 800mAh, a small difference in practice. The brush has two modes (clean and polish), a two-minute timer with 30-second intervals, and a one-year warranty (extended to two years with registration). It does not have an app.
Sustainability and Verdict
Sustainability remains Suri's strongest suit. The company is B Corp-certified, uses moulded sugarcane pulp packaging, and has collected two tonnes of brush heads for recycling, some of which are turned into soap dishes. The Core 1.0's design reduces plastic use by omitting the travel case, which contains a battery for the UVC light in the Pro 2.0's case.
For most users, the Core 1.0 is the Suri brush to buy, given the minor compromises over the Pro 2.0. However, frequent travellers or those wanting UVC disinfection may prefer the Pro 2.0 bundle at £105. The Core 1.0 costs £65, while the Pro 2.0 is £85 without the case or £105 with it. If sustainability is your priority, the Core 1.0 is a compelling choice, but for maximum cleaning power, alternatives like the Odonta PowerPlus (£29.99) or Laifen Wave Pro (£99.99) offer higher BPM ratings.
