SURI Toothbrush review: How 2.0 fixed my biggest issue

I’ve been on a long journey to find an eco-friendly electric toothbrush that not only cleans effectively but also stands the test of time. After all, what’s the point of an ‘eco-friendly’ toothbrush if you have to replace it every few months? (Yes, I’m looking at you, Georganics!)

That journey started when I got my first SURI Toothbrush back in 2022. I’ve loved it for its durability and cleaning power. After 2+ years, it still has no battery issues or power loss – but it wasn’t perfect. My biggest gripe? The lack of a pressure sensor, which I really missed during my daily brushing routine.

Now, with the launch of SURI 2.0 in 2025, that issue is finally solved. The new model keeps everything I loved about the original while adding the one feature I’d been wishing for. Could this finally be the ideal eco-friendly electric toothbrush?

In this SURI Toothbrush review, I’ll share my full experience, including cleaning power, battery life, design, eco-friendly credentials, repair service (I had a small part come loose in August 2024), and why SURI 2.0 might be the upgrade worth switching to.

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The positives

There is a lot more to SURI than its sleek design and visually captivating marketing. I have been using SURI for over 2 years, and before that had a string of Sonicare, Oral-B, and Georganics toothbrushes. Here is what I love about my SURI electronic toothbrush, along with updates on my SURI 2.0 toothbrush review.

It cleans my teeth as well as Sonicare & Oral-B

Having previously owned both Oral-B and Sonicare toothbrushes, I can say that my teeth feel just as clean when using SURI. The plant-based brush bristles are strong enough to remove surface plaque and can get between gaps in my teeth. When I brush my tongue up against my teeth after brushing with SURI, they feel nice and smooth.

My dentists have always recommended Sonicare and Oral-B, but over the past few years, they have been happy with the cleanliness of my teeth when using SURI.

Every few weeks of brushing with SURI, I find that I need to use their second cleaning mode – the polish mode. It feels a little stronger than the default mode and provides a deeper clean for my teeth. After using this mode, my teeth get that extra squeaky-clean feeling.

The toothbrush bristles stay pretty strong for around 2 to 3 months. But if you are like me and put too much pressure on your teeth when brushing, then you may find the bristles become less effective at cleaning after 1-2 months.

Cleaning power is where most other eco-friendly electric toothbrushes have fallen flat – they either didn’t have the power necessary to clean my teeth effectively, or the brush itself was too soft. SURI has pulled this off well!

SURI 2.0 has a built-in pressure sensor

Because of my inability to properly gauge the correct amount of pressure (my dentist is always telling me off), I do find the addition of a pressure sensor in my electric toothbrush to be particularly handy. SURI’s original brush (1.0) didn’t have a pressure sensor built in. In fact, it was one of my cons that I shared when originally writing this review.

However, SURI 2.0 addressed this issue. They didn’t add all the unnecessary modcons that most brushes now have, like Bluetooth connectivity, but they did add on this really useful function.

If you brush too hard with the SURI 2.0 brush, it will set off a vibration alert and will stop until you ease off the pressure. With this added feature, I can now happily say this is my favourite electric toothbrush on the market!

And the best bit, this addition to the new SURI toothbrush hasn’t hindered its great battery life!

I get over 40 days of battery life

I no longer stress about my electric toothbrush dying every week – because even after using SURI twice a day for over 2 years and having charged it in many different power outlets around the world, I consistently get about 45 days between charges (on both my SURI 1.0 and SURI 2.0 brushes).

When it comes to charging, it only takes around 4-5 hours to reach a full charge. You can use this time to clean the brush head using the built-in UV cleaning light!

The long battery life makes my travels and holidays effortless. When I go away to a beautiful hotel or Airbnb for a couple of weeks or even a month, I don’t need to pack the charger!

Despite this, the charging cable is lightweight and easy to pack. Moreover, the additional travel charging case is light and slim, fitting easily into a backpack. On my longer trips away, I have no problems carrying these around.

All other electric toothbrushes I’ve owned would need charging after a few weeks. Over time, they’d need to live permanently on top of their charging unit in between uses.

I find the design compact and sleek

As you can see from my photos, the SURI Toothbrush is actually quite pretty. I never guessed I’d be saying that about a toothbrush, but here we are.

They have a few different colours to choose from, including off-white, black, green, pink and blue. I chose the Midnight Black colour, and the colour has remained the same throughout the years.

The design shouldn’t matter, but it does. It makes me feel good every time I go to reach for it. The slimline base feels good in my hand, but it did take some getting used to after using clunky electric toothbrushes for most of my life.

Moreover, the compact case makes the toothbrush easy to travel with, as it protects the brush from scratches and takes up very little space in my rucksack. It slots in perfectly alongside my Make Waves Deodorant and Kri Skincare products.

Moreover, the SURI 2.0 brush got just that little bit sleeker, with an updated base and travel case!

It is made using eco-friendly materials

The reason I bought my SURI Toothbrush in the first place was because of how eco-friendly it is in comparison to other electric toothbrushes.

They have ditched petroleum-based plastics (which live permanently on top of landfills) in favour of plant-based corn starch, castor oil and metal. All of which can be recycled or composted in a specialist facility by SURI.

They make the recycling of your used plant-based heads easy by sending free post bags with your order. Simply fill these bags with your old heads, seal the bag, and then pop it in the post box. It couldn’t get any easier!

I believe the eco-friendly materials actually make the unit look more high-end than other electric toothbrushes. The base is made using metal, which looks really sleek, and the plant-based heads have a lovely matte look to them.

Update (September 2024): During a chat with Gyve (co-founder of SURI), I found out that they are testing new materials which will be easier to recycle at home. Whilst I can’t share the exact details with you right now, I’ll be sure to once it has been signed off on! No company is 100% perfect, but it is great to hear that they are all always looking to improve.

They refurbished my brush when a part broke

All technology is prone to breaking at some point, so I wasn’t particularly surprised when a small part of my SURI brush broke after 2 years of consistent use. It was nothing major – just a metal sheet on the base of the brush that came loose.

Despite it not being a major break, it did cause a rattling noise and was prone to collecting gunk underneath (gross, I know).

Thankfully, SURI toothbrushes are repairable. So, if your SURI Toothbrush does happen to break, you will get a replacement sent to you* within a matter of days and your old one will be refurbished or used for parts.

When I contacted their customer service about my brush, they responded within 24 hours and sent a replacement brush to me within 2 days. I was also provided with a Freepost bag to send back my broken brush for refurbishment or recycling.

In terms of eco-friendliness, it may not sound like the perfect system, but Gyve (Co-Founder of SURI) told me they used to repair brushes on demand. This meant customers had to wait a few weeks, and they subsequently received a lot of complaints.

So instead, they now send out a replacement straight away and then refurbish your old brush afterwards.

*If your brush is out of warranty, you may need to pay a small fee of around £25. My brush was still under warranty after 2 years!

The negatives

I would be lying if I said the SURI brush was perfect. I believe their sonic toothbrush could be improved, and whilst these factors aren’t a dealbreaker for me, they could be for you!

It is made in China

Whilst the SURI Toothbrush is undoubtedly the most sustainable electric toothbrush you can buy, it is still made in China, and I was a little gutted when I discovered this. This adds a fair few more air miles to the product and certainly adds to their climate impact.*

It isn’t made glaringly obvious when you buy the brush. But they don’t completely hide this piece of information from buyers – it can be found in the FAQ section of their website.

I asked the founders about their manufacturing, and they advised me that even if they manufactured closer to home, most of the parts would still need to come from China. So it is better to keep everything there and reduce the unnecessary shipping of parts.

They are still looking for alternative manufacturing options. But for now, I still see this toothbrush as being the most sustainable. Other alternatives are also made in China, and on top of this, are made using materials that aren’t as eco-friendly.

*For now, to combat this, SURI will work with wind energy projects and Plastic Bank to offset their emissions.

SURI Toothbrush review verdict

I am very happy that I have finally found an effective and sustainable electric toothbrush with great battery life and a sleek design. Despite a minor breakage, which SURI quickly resolved, it held up well for 2 years (with zero battery loss) and outlasted any other electric toothbrush I’ve owned.

I have come to terms with the fact that SURI is still manufactured in China on the basis that you can’t find any other electric toothbrush that isn’t. At least SURI gives you the option to ditch the plastic with their repairable aluminium base and their compostable plant-based heads.

Thanks to its slim design and handy travel case, it has become an essential item on my holiday packing list! The long charge keeps it going without the need to charge for over a month, and the toothbrush heads last long enough to allow me to travel for months on end!

And now, with the launch of SURI 2.0 and its built-in pressure sensor, I can happily say this is the perfect eco-friendly electric toothbrush for me.

I have been recommending SURI to my friends and family ever since I purchased mine, and so far, every single one of them has been impressed with this toothbrush – I’m certain you’ll love yours too!

And if, for any reason, your SURI Toothbrush isn’t perfect, they have a great track record with their customer service and will be on hand to help fix your unit if necessary.

SURI Alternatives

Whilst I wholeheartedly recommend the SURI Toothbrush to everyone and believe that it is as effective as the main competitors, like Philips Sonicare and Oral-B Pro, there may be reasons why you feel it isn’t suitable for your needs. Whether it is for aesthetic reasons or monetary reasons, there are a few alternatives to SURI that I would recommend you check out:

I hope you enjoyed my SURI Toothbrush review! If you have any questions, drop them in the comments box below.