What the cleaning experience is like and how clean our teeth felt after brushing.
How well it cleans Score SummaryWhat the brush is like in-hand; how grippy it is, what the balance is like, how easy it is to remove brush heads.
How it feels Score SummaryDoes the brush have our recommended features of a timer, pacer & pressure sensor and how well do they perform?
Recommended features Score SummaryHow long does the battery last, how long does it take to charge and does the brush have a battery level indicator?
Battery performance Score SummaryWhat are the total ownership costs over the space of several years and how expensive are replacement brush heads?
Price Score SummaryHow easy is it to clean the brush, how noisy is it, does it come with a travel case or any other useful items?
Additional items & features Score SummaryHow long is the warranty, what is the manufacturer's reputation and how strong are its environmental efforts?
Support & reputation Score SummaryApplies to smart toothbrushes only. How well does the smart technology work and how useful is the app?
Smart features Score SummaryOur verdict
SURI 2.0 is a really good overall package that has won a place in my bathroom. It is a slim, stylish, and durable brush that cleans as well as the leading brands. It has the features you need and not lots of unnecessary gimmicks.
While the pressure sensor requires a bit more force to activate than similar brushes and the timer resets if you pause the brush, these are minor annoyances rather than deal breakers.
If you want a toothbrush that is better for the planet than most and/or you travel regularly, I urge you to strongly consider SURI 2.0. It gets the Editor's Choice award in our best electric toothbrush article.
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Premium design |
Force needed to activate pressure sensor |
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Good value for money |
Brushing timer resets if brush is turned off |
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Recycling scheme for brush heads |
UV-C sanitisation feels like a gimmick |
How well it cleans
I’ve got no complaints about the cleaning results I achieve with SURI 2.0. It is as good as the leading brand alternatives, which is reflected by its high score in this category.
A more powerful motor
SURI says the motor on v2 of its brush is 25% more powerful. I can definitely tell it is more invigorating, but quantifying that with a percentage when going by feel is difficult. If I had to put a figure on it, I would say 15% to 20%, but nonetheless it is an improvement. It is now more comparable to top-end Sonicare models.
It’s worth pointing out that once you get to a certain level, the intensity of the clean doesn’t affect the cleaning results that much. Both v1 and v2 of SURI did an excellent job of removing plaque from my teeth. The intensity you use is more a matter of personal preference, but having the extra power is nice.
Keeping it simple with 2 cleaning modes & 1 brush head style
Like the first iteration, SURI 2.0 has 2 cleaning modes — Gentle Clean and Deep Clean. I do prefer the simplicity of this compared to brushes that have more cleaning modes. I would say that a single cleaning mode is sufficient for most, but I do like to have a gentler option included.
There is a notable difference between the two modes. There are no cleaning modes labels, but an LED on the handle shows which you are using; blue for Deep Clean, white for Gentle Clean. A single press of the power button switches between them and the brush remembers the last mode you used. I prefer the more intense deep clean, which makes use of the full 33,000 vibrations the sonic motor offers.
There is only one brush head style available for SURI, which is compatible with both its brushes. A sensitive brush head option would be nice, but it’s not a dealbreaker and I do commend the simplicity of having a single option.
How it feels
SURI 2.0 has inherited the slim and stylish design of its predecessor. It is available in five colours. As with v1, you notice the durable and premium feel of the metal casing the first time you handle the brush. It’s a sensation that doesn’t wear off even after years of use.
It isn’t slippery, but those with dexterity issues might find the low profile of SURI to be less comfortable. It’s not as easy to grip as chunkier brushes. At just 75 grams, it isn’t exactly heavy either.
With a lack of textured surfaces and buttons, SURI 2.0 is easy to keep clean. I’ve found the worst grime buildup to be under the head — drips seep into the small gap between head and handle. That being said, it’s very easy to clean — a quick wipe and the dirt is gone. This sort of build up is inevitable with any brush head and SURI is certainly easier to clean than Oral-B or Sonicare in that respect.
The fitting and removing of brush heads is easier going than on the original SURI brush. Both models use the same heads, so this difference could be due to a slight change in the metal shaft they attach to. It’s still a snug fit and not the absolute easiest, but it’s only something to pay close attention to if you have any pain when gripping and pulling. The stiffness reduces as you use the brush head more.
The power button resistance is typical for an electric toothbrush and doesn’t require much force to activate.
Recommended features
The three core features we recommend for an electric toothbrush are a timer, a pacer and a pressure sensor. The SURI S2 has all of them so it scores highly in this category.
The pressure sensor takes a bit of force to activate
The pressure sensor is the main feature we felt was lacking from SURI’s first brush, so it’s great to see it included in the new one. It really does make SURI a complete offering that rivals more established brands.
Overall, it’s a nice implementation of a pressure sensor. It does feel as though it takes a bit more force to activate than other brushes — I would estimate somewhere between 10 to 20% — but once activated it’s one of the clearest pressure sensors I’ve come across.
When you use SURI 2.0 with too much force, it vibrates the handle very strongly and outputs a slightly different sound as a result. The bristles then stop moving. It’s very clear and it’s almost as if the brush has turned off, even though it hasn’t. Once you relieve the pressure, the bristles move again.
You can see an example of the pressure sensor being activated in this video:
The pressure sensor can be turned off
A nice touch is that the pressure sensor can be turned off. This is a feature I haven’t seen in many brushes before, although Sonicare did include it with the brushes from its late 2024 range.
Given the force required to activate the pressure sensor, I imagine most users won’t activate it much and therefore won’t feel the need to turn it off. If you are activating it frequently and becoming annoyed by it, you should really consider that you could be damaging your teeth and gums by brushing too hard.
I do find there are occasions when I do want to press quite hard with an electric toothbrush — to remove a stubborn piece of food, for example — so having the option to deactivate the pressure sensor is useful in that scenario. It’s worth pointing out that flossing would be the better method for that, but I do find myself using a brush for it every so often.
The timer and pacer are subtly different
If you are someone like me who uses the timer and pacer to regulate your brushing, you may notice a couple of subtle differences compared to other brushes.
The pacer notifications that happen every 30 seconds are brief and easy to miss — they’re not quite as obvious as with the likes of Sonicare and Oral-B.
Also, if you turn the brush off mid-brushing session, the timer resets. This is logical behaviour if you think about it, but with some brushes turning them on and off in quick succession pauses the brushing session rather than ending it and doesn’t reset the timer. It’s a minor difference but something I noticed.
Additional items & features
SURI 2.0 scores well in this category. It isn’t bloated with unnecessary features and the additional items it includes are well-thought-out.
Best-in-class travel case
For the majority of users a travel case is an undeniably useful add-on. Even if you only take your brush with you very occasionally, it makes life a lot easier.
The one included with the SURI 2.0 builds on the durable design of its counterpart from v1. The main differences are that the corners are rounded and there are no charging pins included because the brush now charges inductively whilst inside.
It does of course need to be connected to a power source for this to happen. The case features a USB-C charging port, which is the same connection that most smartphones now use. SURI recommend using the provided cable, but I've succeeded in charging with a variety I've got at home from different brands.
The case has a small battery built in to power the UV-C light, which is positioned above the bristles of the brush head and sanitizes them in a 1-minute cycle.
There isn’t really a comparable travel case at the same price point. The Sonicare Prestige 9900 comes with a similar case, but it’s far more expensive.
The SURI 2.0 case can hold the handle and one head.
Additional considerations for travel
Transportation of a brush can sometimes feel like an afterthought when it comes to electric toothbrush features. This is something SURI has paid attention to, though, and a couple of nice touches have been added to v2.
Firstly, there is a travel lock to prevent accidental activation. This wasn’t an issue we experienced during testing of v1, but we did transport it with the travel case most of the time. I can see how it might happen when transporting the brush without a case. To activate the travel lock, you press and hold the power button for five seconds until the light shines orange.
Additionally, a plant-based brush head cover is now included. This protects the bristles should you be transporting the brush without the case.
Still one of the quietest brushes
I measured the noise level of SURI 2.0 at 58 decibels. This makes it slightly louder than v1, which I measured at 54 decibels. To be fair, some of this could be from the tolerance of the decibel meter. A reading of 58 is still very quiet compared to other brushes, though, particularly Oral-B. Even at 58dB SURI 2.0 is still one of the quietest electric toothbrushes you can buy.
Battery performance
The battery performance for SURI 2.0 is great, albeit it lasts for a little less time than its predecessor and takes longer to fully charge. Ultimately this has very little impact on the user experience.
Far better battery than chunkier brushes
My testing clocked the real-world usage time of SURI 2.0 at 38 days, so if you’re brushing for 2 minutes twice a day, you’ll get over a month’s worth of brushing from a single charge. This is fantastic. There are far more chunky brushes from the likes of Oral-B that offer far less brushing time.
SURI v1 does offer more like 40 days, but with a more powerful motor slightly shorter battery life is to be expected from v2. It’s a minor decrease that you won’t notice given how long the battery lasts.
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Oral-B iO Series 3 (iO3)
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Philips Sonicare Series 5300 + Travel Case
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87
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77
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38 days |
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81
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53
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17 days |
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83
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67
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46 days |
Inductive charging is a welcome change
Unlike the previous generation, SURI 2.0 does not have gold pins on the base of the brush handle, but instead has an inductive charging solution like most brushes now use.
The charging pins on the older version are a potential point of failure; sometimes they would get covered in toothpaste residue and prevent the brush from charging.
From a design point of view, inductive charging feels like it would be harder to achieve in a slim metallic brush like SURI, so it’s impressive that they’ve managed to add it.
The charging stand has also been redesigned and has a hardwired USB-C cable that is about 110cm in length.
The included magnetic mounting plate is a hugely undervalued accessory, as shown by the lack of other manufacturers including one. It lifts the brush off the countertop for a tidy look and reduces the chances of it being knocked off the countertop, or being in range of rogue splashes.
The charging case and stand are slickly designed
The brush can be charged in the case or on the stand. Charging feedback is provided via the LED on the handle or the one on the charging case next to the USB-C port. Pulsing white means it's charging, solid white means it's fully charged. From my testing it takes about 7 hours to charge fully.
The charging stand has a slightly different design for SURI 2.0. This is due to the new inductive charging method. It’s a shame the same stand can’t be used across both SURI brushes, but it’s a necessary and unavoidable change.
The charging travel case features a USB-C connector. This is the same cable used to charge many smartphones, including the iPhone 15 onwards. SURI provides a separate voltage-controlled USB-C to USB-C cable for it to ensure optimum charging. I have tested a variety of other USB-C cables for charging the case and they do work, but it’s not guaranteed to work with all USB-C cables. If you want a guaranteed charge, use the cable provided.
I’m still not convinced by UV-C sanitisation
Within the case there is a battery to power the UV-C sanitisation light. The sanitisation cycle runs for one minute, and that seems to be irrespective of whether the case is running off the internal battery or whether it's connected to a power source.
As with my review of SURI v1, I’m not convinced by the UV-C sanitisation. It is novel and looks impressive, but there is little evidence on how necessary it is. For a brush that’s trying to minimise environmental impact, these are arguably superfluous components that could be done away with.
Price & buying advice
Considering the features it comes with and the extra environmental commitments the company makes, SURI 2.0 (and SURI 1.0) are very fairly priced.
The 3 year ownership cost for SURI 2.0 with the travel case is around £160. This is very good in my opinion. By comparison, our recommendations for the best Oral-B brush and best Sonicare brush, the iO3 and 5300 Series respectively, cost about £35 to £40 less over the space of 3 years.
The Oral-B iO3 does have an advanced pressure sensor and a nice design, but it’s not as easy to keep clean. It’s not quite as refined as SURI and doesn’t have the same attention to environmental impact.
Sonicare is a more natural brand to compare to SURI given they both use sonic cleaning technology. In that respect, once you’ve bought a travel case for it, the 5300 Series isn't much cheaper than SURI in terms of lifetime cost. The core features are comparable, but you do get more for your money with SURI 2.0.
If you’re shopping on a budget or looking to spend as little as possible, SURI isn’t the cheapest option. But, given its feature set and the extra attention SURI is paying to environmental factors, you are getting a lot more compared to buying equivalently priced brushes from bigger brands. There are plenty of brushes 3 to 5 times the cost that are not as well thought out as SURI.
| Overall Score |
| How well it cleans |
| How it feels |
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| Additional items & features |
| Battery performance |
| Smart features |
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87
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81
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83
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100
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100
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100
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97
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88
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88
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82
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100
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82
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68
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22
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47
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77
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53
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67
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57
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43
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57
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Support & reputation
A 1 year warranty is supplied by default with SURI 2.0, but registering online takes just a couple of minutes and extends it to 2 years.
If the brush does fail outside of warranty, SURI offer an affordable out of warranty parts replacement scheme. This makes it more competitive than rival brushes.
For example, it costs around £20 for SURI to replace a defective battery. With some other brands the battery is user replaceable, but unless someone has the basic kit and is minded to do it, the convenience and peace of mind of SURI doing it may be more appealing.
Overall, SURI is saying and supposedly doing the right thing with its return scheme and environmental pledges. However, data is lacking on how many brushes are returned and what percentage can actually be repaired economically. Given that SURI is a relatively new company, it will take a few more years to get some quality data and even then, would they be willing to share it?
It would be encouraging to see them be open about failure rates and give greater exposure to the lesser spoken truths about end-of-life products and the true cost and possibility of keeping brushes out of landfill.
Admittedly, gathering and sharing this sort of data is a difficult task, but it certainly feels like SURI are pushing in the right direction.
Environmental impact
The launch of SURI 2.0 is a good time to revisit the environmental pledges that SURI make. We covered these in our SURI v1 review, so I won’t rehash the details here.
According to their 2024 sustainability report, SURI collected over half a tonne of used brush heads, which is a return rate of around 35%. It says a large number have been turned into 3D printing filament. The remainder have been passed onto specialist recyclers who reuse the plastics in things like garden furniture.
Whilst there is some way to go before SURI has a closed-loop system, they do have their sights set on much higher return rates — the aim is to increase the return rate to 60% in the near future.
SURI made a financial contribution to climate projects to offset their CO2 emissions, which were 3.8 million kilograms in 2024. They did reduce their emissions by 17.7% in 2024, which is progress.
It is good to hear that they are now focusing on conducting product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This sort of assessment provides much more granular data and understanding of the impact of a product, including production, disposal and impact on humans. It will be interesting to see how SURI fares given that a 2020 study found that the environmental impact of an electric toothbrush was on average 11 times greater than a manual one. Can SURI reduce this?
SURI is a B Corp certified company, which isn’t common within the electric toothbrush market. It means that the brand has proven higher standards of social and environmental performance and transparency as well as accountability.
Provided people are willing to pay for it, SURI’s repair scheme should keep more brushes out of household recycling centres compared to those of other brands that fail outside of warranty. Assuming prices are reasonable, it works out cheaper for the consumer, too.
It’s worth pointing out that other brands aren’t making similar attempts to tackle the environmental impact of brushes. Some far east brands take the approach of simply shipping the cheapest brushes possible and sending out replacements should they fail within the first year. Many of these undoubtedly end up in landfill. Even the bigger brands that have the profit margins to develop true takeback schemes have come up short.
Conclusion
SURI have improved their brush in almost all areas and without a significant price increase.
The most notable improvements are the addition of a pressure sensor, the switch to inductive charging and a more powerful motor. The travel case remains an excellent value-add.
This really is a fantastic brush. Don’t ditch your current SURI for an upgrade, but if you’re looking for a new brush, go ahead and buy it.
Video review
See the video review below to find out more about my hands-on experience testing SURI 2.0.
Size guide
- Toothbrush height with head - 22cm / 8.7 inches
- Toothbrush height without head - 16.5cm / 6.5 inches
- Width - 2cm / 0.8 inches
- Depth/thickness - 1.6cm / 0.6 inches
- Weight with head - 78g / 2.8oz
- Weight without head - 71g / 2.5oz
- Travel case size - 23.9cm / 9.4 inches (L) x 3.7cm / 1.5 inches (W) x 3.1cm / 1.2 inches (D)
- Travel case weight - 150g / 5.3oz without brush or 228g / 8oz with brush
- Package weight - 530g / 18.7oz
Noise
- 58dB
Country of manufacture
- China
Disclaimer
The SURI 2.0 brushes spoken about in this review were provided by SURI ahead of release. Electric Teeth did not purchase this model. No financial reward was provided to conclude the review the way that we did and SURI had no editorial control over the content.
