Hair dryers

26 expert reviews2 scoredChecked 1 Nov 2026

Hair dryers and air stylers, judged on drying speed, heat control and weight.

Quick answer

The best hair dryer, according to professional reviewers, is the Dyson Supersonic Nural: critic score 88 out of 100 from 7 reviews, 7 of them positive. Critics praise its performance and portability. The most common complaint is price.

Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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The critics' pick

Dyson Supersonic Nural

All 7 reviewers recommend the Supersonic Nural for fast, quiet drying and heat that adjusts automatically as it nears your scalp. It is very expensive, and some find the buttons awkward.

The catch: Very expensive.

Critic agreement: Medium Scores run from 79 to 100

5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.

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ProductScoreReviewsAgreementBest for
Dyson Supersonic Nural887MediumBest overall
Shark FlexStyle8310HighBest value styler

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Common questions

What is the best hair dryer?

The Dyson Supersonic Nural, with a critic score of 88 from 7 professional reviews. Critics praise its performance and portability. The most common complaint is price.

Dyson Supersonic Nural vs Shark FlexStyle: which is better?

Critics score the Dyson Supersonic Nural 88 and the Shark FlexStyle 83. We list the Shark FlexStyle under “Best value styler”. Its main drawback: runs hot and loud.