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Dyson hair dryers, ranked.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural is the Dyson to beat.

Dyson Supersonic Nural

The verdict in 10 seconds

The Dyson Supersonic Nural at work: a hair dryer with a diffuser attached on a dressing table

Best all-rounder

Dyson Supersonic NuralDyson Supersonic NuralA fast, quiet, scalp-friendly dryer with a steep price tag

Suits you if

  • You blow-dry often and want to go easier on your scalp and hair
  • You have thick, wavy or curly hair and want faster drying
  • You like a light, quiet dryer that remembers your favorite settings

Most dependable

Dyson Supersonic rDyson Supersonic rFeatherlight, fast and quiet, but you pay dearly for it

Suits you if

  • You dry your hair often and get tired arms with heavier dryers
  • You have long or thick hair and want something easy to maneuver
  • You want a quieter dryer with attachments that set themselves up

Easiest to live with

Dyson SupersonicDyson SupersonicA light, fast, hair-friendly dryer that costs a small fortune

Suits you if

  • You blow-dry often and want to save time on thick, long, or curly hair
  • You worry about heat damage, especially on color-treated or fragile hair
  • You want one tool that can smooth, diffuse, and tame flyaways

Cut to the chase

Dyson is about level with the other brands we cover for hair dryers. Its best is the Dyson Supersonic Nural, which suits you if you blow-dry often and want to go easier on your scalp and hair. If dependability matters most, look at the Dyson Supersonic r.

We researched 31 expert reviews, analyzed 80,747 owner ratings and comments across 25 sources for every Dyson model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Show me the receipts

Dyson in numbersAverage score 81 · experts 87 · owners 81 · reliability 70
Experts, average87
Owners, average81

Averages across the 3 Dyson models we've scored. Other brands: 82.

Questions people actually ask

Is Dyson a good hair dryer brand?

It's a solid choice, about level with the other big names.

Based on: Dyson averages 81 across 3 models; other brands average 82.

Which Dyson hair dryer is the best?

The Dyson Supersonic Nural. It suits you if you blow-dry often and want to go easier on your scalp and hair.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among Dyson models (84).

Which Dyson hair dryer is the most reliable?

The Dyson Supersonic r. It's the least likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 77; problems mentioned by 9% of owners.

What is the best alternative to Dyson?

The Shark SpeedStyle from Shark. It suits you if you want one tool for drying, smoothing and volume.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (87).