Shark
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
$349.99
Released 2022
Best Hair Dryers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 is cheaper at $49.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Shark
$349.99
Released 2022
Revlon
$49.99Cheaper
Released 2016
The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 is the cheaper at $49.99. The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349.99 | $49.99 |
| Brand | Shark | Revlon |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Wattage (W) | 1600 | 1100 |
| Weight (g) | 699 | 553 |
| Heat settings | 4 | 3 |
| Speed settings | 3 | 3 |
| Ionic | Yes | Yes |
| Cool shot | Yes | Yes |
| Attachments included | 2x 1.25-inch Auto-Wrap Curlers, Oval Brush, Paddle Brush, Styling Concentrator (5 total) | None (integrated volumizer brush) |
| Motor (rpm) | — | — |
Sources — Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-15). Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0: target.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Three whitelisted testers (Reviewed, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on tested this exact model and agree it's a genuine Dyson Airwrap dupe at roughly half the price, versatile, well-built and intuitive. Common gripes: a learning curve on the auto-wrap curlers, having to swap barrels to reverse curl direction, and bulky attachments. Testers split on curl longevity. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Genuine Dyson Airwrap alternative delivering comparable blowouts at roughly half the price; Versatile all-in-one: converts to a standalone L-shaped hair dryer plus a wide range of attachments; Well-built, balanced, comfortable to hold with intuitive controls.
Flagged: Learning curve to master the auto-wrap (Coanda) curlers; Must swap separate left/right barrels to change curl direction; Curls/styles can lack staying power without hairspray.
Both hands-on reviews come from a single outlet, Reviewed (USA Today); no independent Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping or TechGearLab test of this exact original model surfaced. Verdict: a genuinely fast one-step dryer-brush that replaces a round brush plus flat iron and lifts roots for a smooth, voluminous blowout, but it is bulky and offers only barebones High/Low controls with no precise temperature setting. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Dries and styles in one step, cutting styling time — replaces separate dryer, round brush and flat iron; Lifts roots for volume and gives a smooth, shiny blowout; Convenient as a single tool for an at-home blowout (dryer + brush in one), easier to manage than juggling separate tools.
Flagged: Bulky and long; needs two hands to balance well; Barebones controls — only High/Low plus cool shot, no precise temperature setting; Barrel and airflow run hot (lab: barrel 160–165°F, air 165–175°F over 30 min).