# Best lightweight hair dryers for long blow-dries Source: https://blowandbarrel.co.uk/best/best-lightweight-hair-dryer 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 If your arm aches before the back of your head is dry, weight is the spec to look at first. A difference of 200 or 300 grams sounds small, but over a twenty minute blow-dry on long or thick hair it adds up. This guide ranks dryers by the weight each maker states, lightest first, and then checks whether the low weight comes with enough power to finish the job. Some Amazon spec tables quote a packed weight in kilograms; where the listing text gives a lighter product figure, we use that and note the conflict. We also flag folding handles for travel and say where the maker states the motor speed. Balance matters too, but none of these listings says where the motor sits, so we have not guessed. ## Products ### 1. 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. ### 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 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. ### 4. Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer – Fast Drying Blow Dryer - Prussian Blue Weight: 640 g; Wattage: 1,600 W; Motor: Dyson V9, 110,000 rpm; Folding: No The original Supersonic design in Prussian Blue with a smoothing nozzle. Heavier than the Panasonic and Laifen picks but backed by detailed motor figures. In its favour: - Dyson states 13 litres of air per second at 3.5 kPa from the V9 motor. - Smoothing nozzle is included for polished blow-dries with volume. - Four heat settings including cold shot, and three speeds. Good to know: - At 640 g it is over twice the weight of the Elchim Anemos. - No diffuser in the box, and no folding handle for travel. ### 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. 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. ### 7. 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.