hairdryer
The Standard
Supersonic Nural
Dyson’s current intelligent premium dryer with scalp sensing, attachment learning, pause detect, and a full attachment set for broad everyday styling.
US official page shows $429.99 to $449.99 depending on color/configuration; South Korea pricing not verified.
Supersonic Travel
A current compact Dyson dryer designed for travel, with global voltage and attachment sharing from the Supersonic family.
Official Australian launch page shows A$449.00 in select markets; South Korea pricing not verified.
Others
SpeedStyle Pro Flex
Shark’s current compact high-velocity dryer with foldable handle, Scalp Shield mode, and attachment-led styling.
US official page shows $199.99 in the retrieved page context; South Korea pricing not verified.
Performance & comparison
Buyers who want faster-than-average drying and a more compact shape without moving into a full air-styler system.
- Drying speed and airflow power
- The official page says airflow reaches 0–100 mph in under a second, and Tom’s Guide describes it as a very fast speed-drying companion in real use.
- Heat and scalp protection
- Scalp Shield mode and temperature regulation are core official claims, and the review highlights a lower-temperature scalp mode for gentler drying.
- Styling versatility and attachment system
- The system includes multiple attachments such as a diffuser, smoothing brush, concentrator, and finishing tool, making it highly adaptable for styling.
- Portability and daily usability
- The foldable handle and compact design improve storage and travel convenience versus a standard full-size dryer, though it remains corded.
Independent evidence is strong on user experience, but current review data is mostly hands-on editorial rather than lab testing.
FlexStyle IonCurl
A current FlexStyle line extension aimed at curl retention and frizz control, more of a multi-styler than a pure dryer.
UK pricing in the retrieved review is £269.99 to £299.99 depending on bundle; South Korea pricing not verified.
Performance & comparison
Users whose everyday styling is more about curls, frizz control, and air styling than pure drying speed.
- Drying speed and airflow power
- The review frames IonCurl around curl styling and frizz control rather than raw drying speed, so drying performance appears solid but not the standout trait.
- Heat and scalp protection
- The report says it adds Scalp Shield mode and cooler root drying, giving it a clearer protection advantage over the base FlexStyle.
- Styling versatility and attachment system
- IonCurl is described as a new FlexStyle line extension with stronger curl wrap, ion technology, and multiple bundles, so styling versatility is a major strength.
- Portability and daily usability
- It remains a multi-styler system rather than a simple handheld or travel dryer, so it is less convenient for quick everyday drying and packing.
Evidence is mostly from a single current review source and Shark claims described there; current official product-page verification was not retrieved.
FlexStyle
The base current FlexStyle platform remains relevant as the predecessor to IonCurl and Glam, especially for buyers prioritizing a broader styler system over a pure dryer.
Current UK pricing was reported in the IonCurl review, but South Korea pricing not verified.
Performance & comparison
People who want a versatile Shark air-styling platform and do not need the newest curl-focused update.
- Drying speed and airflow power
- The saved evidence describes FlexStyle as an air styler and dryer platform, but not as the fastest current handheld dryer; its main value is versatility rather than raw drying speed.
- Heat and scalp protection
- The report notes the newer IonCurl variant adds scalp-aware updates, which implies the base FlexStyle is decent on protection but not the strongest current safety-focused model.
- Styling versatility and attachment system
- The platform is explicitly built around multiple attachments and multi-use styling, which is its core strength and the main reason it remains relevant.
- Portability and daily usability
- As a styling platform, it is more complex and less compact than a simple handheld dryer or travel model, so day-to-day convenience is good but not best-in-class.
Included mainly as a current predecessor reference; it is retained to explain the newer IonCurl model rather than because it is the strongest pure dryer.