Dyson Airwrap id vs Airwrap Co-anda 2x

Listing facts side by side

The Co-anda 2x listings in our guides disagree on rated power, with one stating 1,300 W and another 1,700 W, so check the exact listing and Dyson's own specification. Weights are as listed.

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Airflow and the Gen2 motor

The headline change on the Co-anda 2x is the motor. Dyson says it is 30% more powerful with twice the air pressure of the previous generation, which it links to longer-lasting curls, faster drying and straighter styles. More air pressure means a stronger Coanda pull, so hair wraps onto the barrel more readily.

The barrels have been redesigned too, as Co-anda2x barrels in conical and 40 mm sizes. These are matched to the new motor. In practice, people with thick or long hair are most likely to notice the extra power, because heavy sections are harder to wrap.

Attachments

The Airwrap i.d. listing includes a conical barrel, a 40 mm long barrel, a Coanda smoothing dryer, an anti-snag loop brush and further brushes for volume. The Co-anda 2x set includes a fast dryer 2x, conical and 40 mm Co-anda2x barrels, the air straightener 2x, a large round volumising brush 2x and an anti-snag loop brush 2x.

The air straightener is the biggest practical addition. Dyson says it straightens from wet to dry with high-velocity airflow and aerothermal plates, in as little as one pass. That moves the Co-anda 2x closer to replacing straighteners for some hair types. The Origin's kit is simpler: a 40 mm barrel that curls in both directions, an anti-snag loop brush and a fast dryer.

Check compatibility before buying older attachments for a new handle; Dyson lists which attachments work with which Airwrap.

App features and curl sequence

Both the i.d. and the Co-anda 2x connect to the MyDyson app by Bluetooth. You answer questions about your hair type and length to build a profile. The tool then runs a curl sequence: it senses when you start, wraps the hair, adjusts heat, airflow and timing, and finishes with a cold shot to set the curl. The i.d. also stores your wrap, style and cold shot settings.

If you are new to air stylers, this automation shortens the learning curve. If you already know how long to hold each curl, it is a convenience rather than a necessity, and the Origin may be enough.

Where the Origin fits

Whichever you choose, keep the filter clean, as a blocked filter is a common cause of cutting out. See cleaning the Airwrap filter.

• Choose the Origin if you mainly want loose curls and smooth blow-dries and do not need an app.
• Choose the i.d. for guided curls, six attachments and a lower price than the newest model.
• Choose the Co-anda 2x for the most power, the air straightener and thick or long hair.

Note:Airwraps are mains appliances. Use them on damp, not dripping, hair, keep them away from water and unplug them before cleaning.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Co-anda 2x worth the upgrade from the i.d.? If you have long or thick hair or want to straighten with air, the extra power and air straightener are the main gains. Otherwise the i.d. covers most styles.

What does Co-anda 2x mean? It is Dyson's name for the second-generation Coanda airflow, which it says doubles the air pressure.

Does the Airwrap Origin have the app? No. The Origin has no Bluetooth or automatic curl sequence.

Are the old Airwrap attachments compatible? Some are; Dyson publishes a compatibility list. Check it before buying extras.