Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Best for Fast drying with less heat
Typically £369–£389
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkShark HyperAIR Fast-Drying Hair Blow Dryer with IQ 2-in-1 Concentrator
Best for Dyson alternative
Typically £179–£259
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| Feature | Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer | Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying Hair Blow Dryer with IQ 2-in-1 Concentrator |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £369–£389 | £179–£259 |
| Best for | Fast drying with less heat | Dyson alternative |
| Key feature | Fast, quiet and gentle on hair | Fast, smart drying for less |
| Power | 1,600W | 1,700W |
| Attachments | 5 | — |
| Feature | — | IQ 2-in-1 concentrator |
| Where to buy | Check Price Paid link | Check Price Paid link |
Main differences
Typical price
Dyson Supersonic: £369–£389; Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying: £179–£259.
Best for
Dyson Supersonic: fast drying with less heat; Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying: dyson alternative.
Standout
Dyson Supersonic: fast, quiet and gentle on hair; Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying: fast, smart drying for less.
Power
Dyson Supersonic: 1,600W; Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying: 1,700W.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer if you
- blow-dry daily and want fast drying with controlled heat and less frizz
- care most about fast drying
Choose the Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying Hair Blow Dryer with IQ 2-in-1 Concentrator if you
- want Dyson-like speed and smart heat control for less money
- care most about fast drying
Which specifications matter?
Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best hair dryers in the uk.
Not sure about either? Consider these
Revlon · Hair Dryers
Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
Buy it if You want to dry and add volume in one step at a low price.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Volume on a budget
- Typical price
- £39–£59
Pros
- Very affordable
- Dries and styles at once
Cons
- Bulky
BaByliss · Hair Dryers
BaByliss Hydro Fusion Hair Dryer
Buy it if You want a fast, inexpensive ionic dryer for everyday use.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Budget
- Typical price
- £49–£69
Pros
- Very cheap
- Ionic
Cons
- Loud
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Dyson Supersonic or the Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying?
Choose the Dyson Supersonic if you blow-dry daily and want fast drying with controlled heat and less frizz. Choose the Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying if you want Dyson-like speed and smart heat control for less money.
Which is better value?
The Dyson Supersonic typically costs £369–£389 and the Shark HyperAIR Fast-Drying typically costs £179–£259. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.