Dyson Supersonic
Exact average 84.7 · 3 printed, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 86
Image: Dyson10 professional reviewers tested the Dyson Supersonic, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: results and attachments. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, The Disconnekt, The Verge and 7 more
The catch: The price is very high for modest time savings.
7 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Tom's Guide
Smart attachments, scalp protection and pause detection make this a standout hair dryer that dramatically cut drying time.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90The Disconnekt
After years of daily use, the reviewer considers the Supersonic an exceptional hairdryer that dries fast and feels comfortable, with the Flyaway attachment a standout.
Read The Disconnekt review - 78The Verge
The reviewer found it sleek and covetable with smoother results, but it barely dried faster than a cheap dryer.
Read The Verge review - 89est.The Independent
The reviewer found it light, well balanced, quiet and well built, and expects it to be a hit despite the high cost.
Read The Independent review - 89est.Allure
The reviewer found it light, quiet and very powerful, leaving hair smooth and shiny while cutting drying time, and calls it worth the very high price.
Read Allure review - 85est.NBC Select
NBC Select's best overall hair dryer: staff who use it report fast drying, less frizz and healthier-looking hair, with a full set of attachments.
Read NBC Select review - 83est.Tech Advisor
Testers were impressed by fast, quiet, smooth results and the magnetic attachments.
Read Tech Advisor review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
Very expensive but dries hair in about half the time, quietly, with a smoother finish, so a worthwhile buy for those who can afford it.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.Woman & Home
Woman & Home's tester says it lives up to the hype for curly and coily hair: quiet, light and leaving soft, defined curls, with diffuser and pik-style comb included.
Read Woman & Home review - 77est.Engadget
It mostly lives up to its claims, with smoother hair and somewhat shorter drying time.
Read Engadget review
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Common questions
Is the Dyson Supersonic worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 10 recommend it. The price is very high for modest time savings.
Do critics agree about the Dyson Supersonic?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (Engadget) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 13 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Dyson Supersonic?
Price (10 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dyson Supersonic?
The Dyson Supersonic Nural (critic score 88), best overall.