CHI
CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
$100Cheaper
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A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron is cheaper at $100. Every spec and price links to its source.
CHI
$100Cheaper
Drybar
$169
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron is the cheaper at $100.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $100 MSRP per chi.com | $169 |
| Brand | CHI | Drybar |
| Released | — | — |
| Plate material | Ceramic | Titanium |
| Plate width (in) | 1 | 1.25 |
| Max temp f | 392 | 450 |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Dual voltage | Yes | Yes |
| Heat settings | 1 | — |
| Auto shutoff | No | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron: chi.com (verified 2026-06-15). Drybar The Tress Press 1.25" Straightening Iron: nordstrom.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.