SURI vs Quip: which design-led toothbrush is worth it?
SURI if you want a sonic brush with a pressure sensor, a month-plus battery and heads at about $6.33 each. Quip’s Rev if you prefer an Oral-B-style spinning head in a slim handle for about $70; its heads cost far more on Amazon US.
Written by Dev Marlowe. Last checked and updated .
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Which to buy
SURI is the better buy for most people. The Quip Rev suits fans of oscillating heads who want something slimmer than an Oral-B.
Choose the Suri Pro if
you want sonic cleaning, a pressure sensor, over four weeks per charge and cheap plant-based heads. The SURI Core ($75) is the budget way in.
about $135 on Amazon US, Oct 30, 2026
Choose the Quip Rev if
you like a small spinning head, want a slim brush that mounts on the mirror, and are happy buying heads from Quip.
about $70 on Amazon US, Oct 30, 2026
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Both brands started as alternatives to bulky plastic brushes, and older comparisons treated them as near twins. They aren’t any more. Quip’s Rev uses a small round head that oscillates, which is the Oral-B style of cleaning. SURI stayed sonic.
| Suri Pro | Quip Rev | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning action | Sonic | Oscillating-rotating |
| Brushing modes | Not stated on listing | 3 intensities (Gentle, Daily, Deep Clean) |
| Intensity levels | Not stated on listing | 3 |
| Pressure sensor | Yes | Yes: LED light and pulses |
| Timer | 2-minute timer | Not stated on listing |
| Battery (brand figure) | Over 4 weeks (SURI figure) | Up to 30 days |
| Charging | USB-C; the UV case charges the brush | Magnetic charging cable |
| Travel case | UV-C cleaning travel case ($135 pack) | Yes (Amazon pack) |
| App | No | No (Rev Smart adds the app) |
| ADA Seal | Not stated on listing | Not stated on listing |
| Brush heads | Plant-based heads, castor-oil bristles (medium-soft) | Quip Rev heads |
| Warranty | Not stated on listing | 2 years |
| Status | Current (model S2); on Amazon US since August 2025 | Current; Amazon pack adds a case, mirror mount and spare head |
| Model number (US listing) | S2 | Check current listing |
| On Amazon US since | August 2025 | August 2024 |
| Amazon US check | Sold by the brand’s Amazon store (Oct 30, 2026) | Sold by the brand’s Amazon store (Oct 30, 2026) |
| Amazon price (Oct 30, 2026) | about $135 | about $70 |
| Est. 3-year cost | $205 | $255* |
| Buy | Price | Price |
The line-ups on Amazon US, October 2026
SURI Pro (about $135 with the UV-C cleaning case, about $105 without): aluminium body, pressure sensor, over four weeks of battery, USB-C. SURI Core (about $75, new in August 2026): bio-based body, pressure sensor, up to four weeks, wireless pebble charger, travel cap.
Quip Rev (about $70 in an Amazon pack with a travel case, mirror mount and a spare head): three intensities, a pressure sensor with an LED and pulses, up to 30 days per charge on a magnetic cable. Quip Rev Smart (about $100, new in January 2026): four intensities, app tracking, a stand, a case and two spare heads.
The difference that decides it: heads
Genuine SURI heads sold as a three-pack for $18.99, about $6.33 each, and they fit both SURI models. For the Quip Rev, Amazon only had single heads from resellers at around $18 to $20, which is why the Quip bars below are starred. Quip sells refills on its own site, so if you choose Quip, buy heads there.
Handle Replacement heads
* Partly estimated: the handle had no main Amazon offer, the exact head wasn’t on sale, or only a reseller listed heads.
Brushing style
This is the decision people miss. SURI brushes are sonic: a regular-shaped head that vibrates. The Quip Rev is oscillating-rotating, like an Oral-B, with a small round head that turns back and forth. If you’ve used and liked an Oral-B, the Rev will feel familiar; if spinning heads feel harsh to you, go with SURI.
Charging and cases
The SURI Pro charges by USB-C and SURI rates it at over four weeks per charge. The $135 pack adds a UV-C travel case that cleans the head in about a minute and charges the brush when plugged in; a $105 pack leaves the case out. SURI’s cheaper Core ($75) charges on a wireless pebble and comes with a travel cap. The Quip Rev charges with a magnetic cable and Quip rates it at up to 30 days; the Amazon pack adds a case, a mirror mount and a spare head.
Pressure warnings
The SURI Pro and SURI Core both have a pressure sensor. The Quip Rev uses an LED light and pulses to warn you. The Rev Smart’s Amazon listing doesn’t mention a pressure sensor, so we wouldn’t count on one.
Heads and three-year cost
SURI’s plant-based heads were about $6.33 each on Amazon US. The Quip Rev heads we found were from a reseller, at about $18.46 each, so treat that figure as an estimate. With those numbers, three years come to roughly $205 for the SURI Pro and $255 for the Quip Rev. Quip’s own refill plan may be cheaper; check before you commit.
The Rev Smart
The Quip Rev Smart (about $100) adds four intensities, from extra gentle to deep clean, app tracking, a stand, a travel case and a mirror mount, and it ships with three heads. It’s a good brush, but the app is the only reason to choose it over the plain Rev.
Which should I buy?
If you like the Oral-B style round head but want something nicer looking, the Quip Rev. If you prefer the gentler sonic feel, or want the cheapest heads, SURI, and the Core is the value pick. Want an app? Only the Quip Rev Smart has one.
How long before the battery dies, and can it be replaced?
Three to five years is the normal range, and on almost every sealed handle the battery is the end of the brush. Nobody sells you a replacement cell, so treat the warranty length as a hint about how much the brand expects it to last.
What we checkedWarranties on the handles here are two years at Oral-B and Philips. Laifen quotes up to 70 days per charge, which means far fewer charge cycles over the same years.
Our pick for thisLaifen Wave ProPrice
Will an electric brush push my gums back?
Not on its own. Recession comes from force and from sawing sideways, and a powered head removes the sawing. Buy a handle that tells you when you are pressing, then rest it on the tooth and let it work.
What we checkedEvery brush on this page over $50 warns you about pressure. The Pro 1000 stops pulsing; the iO3 turns its neck ring red; Sonicare handles buzz in your hand.
Our pick for thisOral-B iO Series 3Price
The questions that come up
The Quip Rev and Rev Smart use an oscillating-rotating round head. Older Quip brushes were sonic, which is why some comparisons are out of date.
Do SURI and Quip have pressure sensors?
The SURI Pro, SURI Core and Quip Rev list one. The Rev Smart listing doesn’t mention it.
Which has the longer battery?
They’re close: SURI quotes about four weeks or more, Quip up to 30 days.
Is SURI or Quip better for sensitive teeth?
SURI, for most people: sonic brushing feels gentler, and both SURI models have a pressure sensor. Their bristles are medium-soft, though, so very sensitive mouths may prefer a Sonicare with a soft head.
Can you recycle SURI and Quip heads?
SURI runs a mail-back recycling scheme for its plant-based heads. Quip’s Amazon listings don’t describe one.
