# Best Dyson Supersonic alternatives Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-dyson-supersonic-alternative Publisher: Blow and Barrel. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/how-we-pick The Dyson Supersonic set the template for the modern premium dryer: a small fast motor, tight heat control and magnetic attachments. Several brands now offer the same ideas, and some add things Dyson leaves out, such as a folding handle or a diffuser in the standard box. This guide compares the strongest non-Dyson options on the facts each maker states: motor speed, airflow, weight, wattage and attachments. We have not tried to say which one dries faster than a Supersonic, because no listing gives a like-for-like test. Instead we point out where each one matches a Dyson spec, where it beats it on paper, and what it does not tell you. ## Products ### 1. Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, High-Velocity Lightweight Dryer for All Hair Types, No Heat Damage, Ionic Technology, Fast Drying, Compact Design, Salon-Quality Results at Home Motor: Not stated; Weight: 662 g; Wattage: 1,750 W; Attachments: 5 plus storage bag The closest match to the Supersonic's attachment approach, with five IQ tools that auto-set heat and airflow and a Scalp Shield mode for root drying. In its favour: - Five attachments, including a diffuser, which the base Supersonic does not include. - Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for the roots, similar in idea to Dyson's scalp mode. - 1,750 W rating is above the Supersonic's 1,600 W, per the specs. Good to know: - Motor speed and airflow are not published, so power is hard to compare. - At 662 g it is heavier than the Laifen and Elchim alternatives. ### 2. Laifen Swift Special Hair Dryer High Speed 200M Ionic for Fast Drying Motor: Brushless, 110,000 RPM; Weight: 407 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: 3 magnetic nozzles A high-speed brushless dryer that matches the Supersonic's stated 110,000 RPM motor speed, with magnetic nozzles and a lower weight on paper. In its favour: - Stated motor speed of 110,000 RPM matches Dyson's V9 figure. - Diffuser, smooth nozzle and concentrator come in the box. - 59 dB stated noise level is a published figure Dyson does not give. Good to know: - The spec table says 2.24 kg against 407 g in the bullets. - Hottest setting is 176°F (80°C), cooler than Dyson's 100°C top step. ### 3. Panasonic EH-NA9N-H895 Hair Dryer with Diffuser nanoe & Mineral Ions, Anti-Damage, Fast Drying, Intelligent Sensing, Scalp & Skin Modes, Concentrator Attachment, 1600W Motor: Not stated; Weight: 500 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Nozzle, concentrator, diffuser Panasonic's answer to the sensor-led Dyson, with two sensors that adjust heat, nanoe and mineral ions and a folding body. In its favour: - Two built-in sensors adjust settings, similar to Dyson's intelligent heat control idea. - Lighter than the Supersonic at a stated 500 g, and it folds. - Diffuser and concentrator both included. Good to know: - Warranty is 1 year, against 2 years on several Dyson listings. - No motor speed or airflow figures are given. ### 4. ghd Helios Hair Dryer, More Shine, Lightweight, Ultimate Styling Control Motor: Not stated; Weight: 820 g; Wattage: 2,200 W; Attachments: Contoured nozzle ghd's professional dryer in plum, a different approach from Dyson with a higher wattage, Aeroprecis airflow design and a 3 m cable. In its favour: - 2,200 W is well above the Supersonic's 1,600 W rating. - A 3 m cable is stated, which Dyson listings do not give. - 2 year ghd consumer guarantee and cool shot button. Good to know: - At 820 g it is heavier than any Supersonic model listed on this site. - Only one nozzle is included, and there is no diffuser. ### 5. Laifen Swift Premium High-Speed Hair Dryer Royal Blue Gift Box Motor: High-speed, 110,000 RPM; Weight: 600 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Smooth nozzle, wall mount Laifen's Premium gift box with a 110,000 RPM motor, 22 m/s airflow and LED heat display. A lower-cost route to a Supersonic-style dryer. In its favour: - Stated 22 m/s airspeed and 110,000 RPM motor. - Heat is monitored 100 times per second, per Laifen. - Magnetic wall mount included for tidy storage. Good to know: - Only one nozzle, the smooth nozzle, comes in this box. - Warranty is listed simply as 2, with no detail. ### 6. Panasonic EH-NA0J-N895 nanoe MOISTURE+ and Mineral Hair Dryer, Diffuser & Concentrator Nozzle, Intelligent Sensing, Hot & Cold Alternating Mode, Skin, Scalp & Hair Tip Care Modes, 1600W Power, Black Motor: Not stated; Weight: Not stated; Wattage: 1,600 W; Attachments: Concentrator, diffuser A Panasonic nanoe MOISTURE+ dryer with Hot and Cold Alternating, Scalp, Skin and Hair Tip modes. Matches the Supersonic's 1,600 W rating. In its favour: - Four named care modes go further than the Supersonic Origin's settings. - Intelligent Sensing monitors air and room temperature. - Concentrator and diffuser both in the box. Good to know: - The listed 1.78 kg looks like a packed weight, so the dryer weight is unclear. - No motor or airflow figures are published. ### 7. Elchim Anemos Digital Sonic Micro-brushless Black Hair Dryer - Professional Hair Dryer Made in Italy - Lightweight and Silent, Ionic System, 1800W Motor: Brushless, 110,000 rpm; Weight: 290 g; Wattage: 1,800 W; Attachments: Not stated An Italian professional brushless dryer that matches Dyson's quoted motor speed while weighing far less, with a published noise figure. In its favour: - 290 g is less than half the weight of the Supersonic Origin. - Published 1,000 L/min airflow and under 69 dBA noise. - 1,800 W rating, above the Supersonic's 1,600 W. Good to know: - The listing does not say which attachments are included. - Heat settings and temperature control are not described. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.