# Best hair dryers under £200 Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-hair-dryer-under-200 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 Staying below this budget still gets you into premium territory: the original Dyson Supersonic, ghd's Helios, Shark's SpeedStyle range, Laifen's high-speed dryers, Panasonic's nanoe models and Parlux salon dryers all sit at or below that line. The differences are in what comes with the motor. Some give you a single nozzle, others a full set with a diffuser and finishing tools, and a few add a folding handle or a long salon cable. This guide compares eight dryers on the facts their listings give: wattage, the number of heat settings, the attachments in the box and the cable length where stated. We do not quote prices, which change often, but every dryer here was at or under the limit when we built the list. Where a listing leaves out a figure, we mark it as not stated. ## Products ### 1. Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer – Fast Drying Blow Dryer - Nickel/Copper Weight: 640 g; Styling nozzle: Styling concentrator; Low heat mode: 4 heat settings; Wattage: 1,600 W; Folding: No The original Dyson Supersonic, with the V9 motor, intelligent heat control and a styling concentrator for directed airflow. Four heat and three speed settings. In its favour: - The styling concentrator focuses airflow exactly where you need it, per the listing. - Four heat settings give a low option for quick drying of short hair. - Exit temperature is measured 40 times per second to prevent extreme heat. Good to know: - It does not fold, so it takes more space in a bag than the Panasonic. - Cable length is not stated in the listing. ### 2. 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. ### 3. Shark SpeedStyle Pro FLEX Hair Dryer, Folding Handle, Mocha Silver HD542UK Comb attachment: None listed; Diffuser: Yes; Wattage: 1,700 W; Heat settings: 4; Listed hair type: All A folding Shark dryer for all hair types with a DefrizzFast Diffuser, Scalp Shield mode and settings that auto-adjust for each attachment. In its favour: - The DefrizzFast Diffuser is listed for defined curls. - Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for root drying. - A 1,700 W rating matches the Dyson Supersonic r. Good to know: - There is no comb attachment for stretching roots. - The listing says all hair types rather than naming coily hair. ### 4. ghd Helios Hair Dryer, More Shine, Lightweight, Ultimate Styling Control Frizz claim: Reduces frizz and flyaways; Smoothing attachment: Contoured nozzle; Ion system: Enhanced ionic; Wattage: 2,200 W; Heat settings: 3 modes A 2,200 W ghd dryer whose enhanced ionic technology is designed to reduce frizz and flyaways, with a contoured nozzle for concentrated, smoothing airflow. In its favour: - ghd states the enhanced ionic technology reduces frizz and flyaways. - The contoured nozzle gives a concentrated airflow for smoothing section by section. - A 3 m cable makes it easier to work around the head with a brush. Good to know: - Three combined power and temperature modes give less separate heat control. - There is no dedicated finishing tool for flyaways in the box. ### 5. Parlux Alyon Professional Hair Dryer Lightweight Long Lasting with Air Ionizer Technology and 2 Concenter Nozzles 2250W Hair Dryer with 2 Speed, 4 Temperatures and Cold Shot Button Wattage: 2,250 W; Heat settings: 4; Attachments: 2 concentrators; Cable: Not stated A professional Parlux dryer with a 2,250 W K-Advance Plus motor and 84 m3/h airflow. Four temperatures, two speeds and a cold shot button. In its favour: - A 2,250 W motor with a stated 84 m3/h airflow. - Four temperatures and two speeds sit on separate switches. - Two concentrator nozzles come in the box. Good to know: - No diffuser is included in this version. - Cable length and warranty are not stated in the listing. ### 6. 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 Low heat option: Not stated; Gentle mode: Scalp Shield mode; Smoothing tool: QuickSmooth brush, FrizzFighter; Wattage: 1,750 W Shark's dryer for straight and wavy hair with Scalp Shield mode and three IQ attachments. A simple way to get auto-set heat for each attachment. In its favour: - Scalp Shield mode lowers air temperature for root drying, the listing says. - FrizzFighter finishing tool targets flyaways, a common problem with fine hair. - Heat and airflow auto-adjust for each attachment, so less guesswork. Good to know: - Temperatures for each setting are not published. - No diffuser in this version, and it weighs 662 g. ### 7. 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. ### 8. Panasonic EH-NA7M-P895 nanoe Hair Dryer for Shiny Hair, Foldable Handle, Fast Drying, Concentrator Attachment, 1600W, Pink Low heat option: Not stated; Gentle mode: Not stated; Smoothing tool: Concentrator; Wattage: 1,600 W A light folding nanoe dryer with a built-in quick dry nozzle and concentrator. A simpler, lighter choice for fine hair that dries quickly. In its favour: - Nanoe ultra-fine water particles are aimed at shine and frizz control, per Panasonic. - 490 g with a folding handle, so it is easy to control on short sessions. - One-button thumb control keeps adjustments simple. Good to know: - No dedicated scalp or gentle mode is listed. - Warranty is listed as 1 year and heat steps are not described. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.