Top Hair Dryer
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
Dyson Supersonic
lightweight, quiet, and fast; pricey; mixed longevity and customer service reviews
Parlux Hair Dryer
highly durable professional workhorse; excellent longevity; quieter with silencer attachment
BaBylissPRO Hair Dryer
reliable, powerful, and affordable; Rapido and Nano Titanium are popular lightweight options; decent warranty
Shark Hair Dryer
Shark FlexStyle is a fast and powerful dupe; great diffuser attachment; SpeedStyle version is also popular
Panasonic Nanoe Hair Dryer
makes hair soft, shiny, and less frizzy; quiet and light; often sold in Japan
Bio Ionic Hair Dryer
10x is lightweight and powerful with a long cord; comes with a 10-year warranty; Smart-X is also highly rated
GHD Hair Dryer
Helios is powerful and lightweight; Air is durable; some reliability concerns
Elchim Hair Dryer
professional-grade reliability; quiet, strong, and powerful; repair service available
T3 Hair Dryer
Featherweight model is fast and smooth; mixed reviews on weight and longevity; some say it is heavy
Olivia Garden SuperHP
ergonomic, light, and powerful; quiet; excellent for stylists with body issues