Suri Core 1.0 review: Finally, an affordable toothbrush with some sustainable credentials

Suri Core 1.0: One minute review I’ve tested numerous electric brushes with far too many settings and features, from 12+ brushing modes to apps that provide real-time guidance.

Yet I inevitably end up using them in the same way: pick up the brush, press the button once, brush my teeth, then put it back in the cupboard until the next time.

I’ve never used an app outside of a review period, and I rarely bother with any extra settings either.

Battery life is also important to me, as I don’t have a compatible plug socket in my bathroom.

And I’d also rather not throw out too many plastic brush-heads that will ultimately end up in landfill.

Suri brushes are designed to be no-fuss, no-frills sonic toothbrushes with minimal settings to avoid a simple tool from becoming unnecessarily complicated, alongside recyclable elements.

The Suri Core 1.0 sticks closely to this brief, offering a more affordable alternative to its successful, pricier Pro range.

Naturally, Suri has cut some corners with the Core 1.0 to keep the price down, notably replacing the metal body with a "bio-plastic" one made from renewable sources and recycled material, while the motor is slightly weaker, offering 28,000 movements a minute instead of the Pro 2.0’s 30,000.

It doesn’t come with a clean-and-charge case as the Pro does, either.

Instead, you simply get a brush cap for travel.

It lasts six days fewer than the Pro on a full charge, with a battery that lasts 28 days compared to the Pro's 34 days.

These efficiency savings are minor, and do nothing to impact the toothbrush’s overall quality.

The simple design makes it eminently easy to use, while the built-in timer uses haptic feedback every 30 seconds to help you keep track of brushing time.

It looks great, too, especially when stuck to the wall using the provided magnetic mirror-mount attachment.