BaBylissPRO
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Portofino Full-Size Hair Dryer
$129.99Cheaper
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A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Portofino Full-Size Hair Dryer is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
BaBylissPRO
$129.99Cheaper
Laifen
$169.99
Released 2024
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Portofino Full-Size Hair Dryer is the cheaper at $129.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.99 | $169.99 Current price on laifentech.com |
| Brand | BaBylissPRO | Laifen |
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Wattage (W) | 2000 | 1400 |
| Weight (g) | — | 407 |
| Heat settings | 6 | 3 |
| Speed settings | — | 2 |
| Ionic | Yes | Yes |
| Cool shot | Yes | Yes |
| Attachments included | 2 slide-on concentrator nozzles | Smooth nozzle, diffuser nozzle, concentrator nozzle (3 magnetic nozzles) |
| Motor (rpm) | — | 110000 |
Sources — BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Portofino Full-Size Hair Dryer: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15). Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer: laifentech.com (verified 2026-06-15).
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Two whitelisted outlets (TechRadar, TechHive) reviewed the Laifen Swift Special hands-on; both call it a strong, well-designed Dyson Supersonic alternative at roughly half the price. TechRadar measured just-under-seven-minute drying and 79dB noise - quieter-sounding but not the claimed 59dB. Common gripes: short cord, no separate cool shot, limited attachments. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast, powerful drying that rivals the Dyson Supersonic; Premium, luxe design at roughly half the Dyson price; Leaves hair smooth and shiny with less frizz (negative ions).
Flagged: Not as quiet as the claimed 59dB; No separate cool shot button; Short 1.8m/5.9ft cord.