Yes, this toothbrush is partially made from corn — and I tested it for a month (on a single charge)

“A toothbrush made out of corn? Really?” was my reaction when I reviewed the very first Suri toothbrush way back in early 2025. But although the Suri brush is intended to be the last one you buy, $135+ for an electric toothbrush is kind of pricey. So Suri released a budget version in August 2026 — so how does it stack up?

Named the “Suri Core 1.0”, this toothbrush is a great cheaper offering. Even so, at $75, I’d like to see Suri drop the price even more for successive versions. When Philips sells an electric brush for under $50, the Suri being ¾ of the way to $100 is a little off-putting.

Still, is the Suri Core 1.0 enough to be one of the best electric toothbrushes? If you value recyclable brush heads but don’t want to spend a fortune, most definitely. Again, though — I’d like to see a plastic-free version in the future. But I’m getting ahead of myself; let’s dig into this Suri Core 1.0 review.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Specs

Suri Core 1.0 review: Price & availability

The Suri Core 1.0 is $75 from Amazon U.S. and £65 from Boots in the U.K. Considering this is Suri’s “budget” brush, I’d like to see that price under $50. I was surprised to see the “budget” option still three-quarters of the way to $100 — especially seeing as this model is mostly plastic.

Speaking of sub-$50 brushes, the $48 Philips Sonicare 4100 has a pressure sensor but no travel case, so could be a better option for those on a serious budget. Although the Core 1.0 has a travel head cover rather than a full travel case (unlike the Pro 1.0 and Pro 2.0), $30 for a plastic cover is a pretty severe difference.

Philips also offers the Sonicare 4200, $79 on Amazon. This model has three speed modes, a 31,000 motor (as opposed to the Core 1.0’s 28,000), and a pressure sensor.

However, Suri uses recyclable brush heads, and, even though the Core 1.0 is mostly plastic, it’s considerably less plastic than the Philips versions.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Design & features

As touched upon above, the Suri 1.0 isn’t totally plastic-free like the Suri Pro 1.0 and Suri Pro 2.0. The Pro 1.0 and 2.0 both utilize recyclable corn brush heads and an aluminium body, making it a completely circular product. However, the Core 1.0 is, unfortunately, mostly plastic. While this plastic is “bio-circular”, meaning it’s recycled and recyclable, Suri’s commercials start with something similar to: Why start your day with a gross piece of plastic in your mouth?

Of course, costs would have needed to be reduced for a budget brush, which I presume is what happened here. Even so, a girl can dream. In the future, I’d like to see Suri investigate other plastic-free-but-still-cheap materials.

In terms of features, you’ve got the aforementioned 28,000 vibrations per minute motor speed, pressure sensor, and two speeds. While the motor is a little slower than the Pro line (33,000), I didn’t notice a huge difference while testing. I will say the pressure sensor only went off a couple of times, which either means I’m already excellent at brushing my teeth or it’s not sensitive enough. As per my dentist’s feedback, I’m inclined to go with the former.

Indeed, the heads are recyclable if you’re in the U.K. or the U.S., and are $13 every six months for a subscription (two heads, so one every three months), or $19 for a one-time pack of three on Amazon. I have the subscription for my Pro 2.0 brush, and it’s always on time.

Just like the Pro 1.0 and 2.0, the Core bristles are soft, meaning my gums never felt irritated or pushed back. This is definitely the toothbrush I’d recommend if you’re moving from a manual brush into the electric toothbrush sphere — it doesn’t oscillate aggressively, unlike the Laifen Wave, or confuse you with app analysis like the Oclean Super X. The Core 1.0 is simple, straightforward, and gentle.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Battery

The Suri Core 1.0 lasts for up to four weeks, which is a little less than the Suri Pro 2.0’s 40 days. Four weeks is an accurate estimate — in my testing, the Core 1.0 lasted for exactly four weeks and one day.

While this is less than the Suri Pro 2.0’s 40 days and similar to the $79 Laifen Wave’s 30 days, four weeks for a budget brush is still impressive. The Philips 4200 lasts for just 14 days, as does the Philips 4100. Charging is easy with the provided charging mount. I let mine charge overnight, which is enough time for a full charge, even using a lower-wattage USB adapter.

Unfortunately, as the bodies are different sizes, you cannot use the Suri Pro chargers with the Core. I was disappointed by this, as surely it’s more sustainable to make one charger. This, again, is something I’d like to see Suri adopt in the future.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Cleaning performance

I know you’ve all been waiting for this: how does the Suri Core 1.0 actually clean? In short: I didn’t notice a difference between my everyday toothbrush, the Pro 2.0, and the Core 1.0. Sure, the 1.0 has 5,000 fewer vibrations per minute, but I seriously couldn’t tell.

The main difference between the Pro line and the Core line is materials — if you want a matchy-matchy, all-metal/corn toothbrush, plus a UV travel case, grab the Pro. If you don’t mind mismatching heads and don’t mind a bit of plastic, the Core might be more up your alley.

As always, here’s a before and after of my teeth. I used those kids’ disclosing purple tablets to illuminate my plaque.

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As you can see, my teeth aren’t that discolored in the first place. This is definitely because I use the Core 1.0 anyway, and it’s pretty great at eradicating plaque! Even so, in the second photo, my teeth are markedly cleaner.

The final thing to note is that the Suri Core 1.0, like the Pro 1.0 and Pro 2.0, does not feel like a “regular” electric toothbrush. The head doesn’t oscillate, unlike Philips and Oral-B lines, so you have to manually move it around and physically “brush” your teeth — like a manual. I personally like this as it gives me more control. However, my boyfriend doesn’t like this design. I’d recommend figuring out which side you fall on before buying.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Verdict

The Suri Core 1.0 is a great toothbrush. Is it budget? Not really. Does it appeal to the environmentally conscious as much as the plastic-free “Pro” line? I’m not overtly convinced. But is it a solid, unique product I’d be happy to use for the foreseeable future? Yes, 100%.

I recommend this toothbrush wholeheartedly, despite the $75 price tag and the plastic body. I would like to see the price fall or an alternative material in future versions, but for now, this is a reliable toothbrush worthy of a place in your bathroom.

If you value (semi) affordability and reducing your plastic consumption without spending $135 on the Pro 2.0 model, the Core 1.0 will not disappoint.