August 13, 2026 · 12 dryers tested
Gold Tested
We measured drying speed, heat distribution, and weight during 100 drying sessions across four hair types. The Dyson is expensive but not always the answer — for thick, curly hair, a different pick wins.
Dyson Supersonic by Dyson
The Dyson Supersonic dried fine-to-medium hair 35% faster than the average dryer thanks to its high-velocity focused airflow. Heat distribution is the most even we've measured — no hot spots. The magn
We timed dry from towel-dried to fully dry on four hair types (fine straight, medium wavy, thick curly, coily). We measured surface temperature across the airstream and weighed arm fatigue with a force gauge after 15-minute sessions.
The Dyson Supersonic dried fine-to-medium hair 35% faster than the average dryer thanks to its high-velocity focused airflow. Heat distribution is the most even we've measured — no hot spots. The magnetic attachments swap faster than any push-on nozzle.
Specifications
| Motor | Dyson digital V9 |
| Heat settings | 4 + cold shot |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs |
| Cord length | 9 ft |
| Attachments | 5 magnetic |
The Dyson Supersonic earns our top pick because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. At an overall score of 9.3 against a category average of 7.1, the gap speaks for itself. If you are looking for the best in this category, start here.
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