# Dyson Supersonic: specs and price

**Price (US):** $399.99 at dyson.com (Current MSRP on dyson.com (Origin colorway); standard Supersonic with full attachment set is ~$429.99; some colorways periodically discounted), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 20 hair dryers we track it is #18 cheapest of 20; category median $217.
**Brand:** Dyson
**Released:** 2016
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 24/100, #15 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $399.99 |
| Brand | Dyson |
| Released | 2016 |
| Wattage (W) | 1600 |
| Weight (g) | 816 |
| Heat settings | 4 |
| Speed settings | 3 |
| Ionic | Yes |
| Cool shot | Yes |
| Attachments included | Styling concentrator only (Origin colorway; the standard Supersonic ships 5 attachments) |
| Motor (rpm) | 110000 |

## Where it stands

At $400, the Dyson Supersonic is #18 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205. On the spec sheet, its speed settings of 3 is the highest of the 18, its wattage of 1600 W is below the median of the 20, and its weight of 816 g is above the median of the 11.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted hands-on testers — TechRadar, Reviewed (USA Today) and Good Housekeeping's Beauty Lab — rate the original Dyson Supersonic among the fastest-drying, strongest-airflow dryers they've measured and cooler-running than rivals, giving a smoother, shinier, less-frizzy finish. All three flag the steep price; GH's lab found it no quieter than rival dryers, and two testers call the head-mounted buttons awkward to reach. Newer Nural/r/Travel variants and non-whitelisted blogs were excluded. (Based on 3 reviews, 3 lab-tested, 2016-10-01–2026-01-09.)

Praised: Fast drying with the most powerful airflow these testers measured; Smoother, shinier, less frizzy finish; Lightweight and comfortable; handle-mounted motor eases arm/shoulder strain; Runs cooler than average, so less heat damage.
Flagged: Very expensive and hard to justify at ~$400+; Not genuinely quiet — GH's lab measured it about as loud as rivals, and even TechRadar concedes it's 'not really quiet'; Control buttons awkwardly placed on the head, out of easy reach; Adds little volume to a blow-dry.
Disagreement: Noise and balance split the testers. TechRadar and Reviewed found it noticeably quieter than their own dryers, while GH's Beauty Lab measured it 'about as noisy as other hair dryers.' On weight, Reviewed's cons list calls out 'awkward weight distribution makes it feel heavy,' whereas TechRadar and GH found the handle-mounted motor made it comfortable and light.
Sources: TechRadar (2021-10-20, techradar.com), Reviewed (2016-10-01, reviewed.com), Good Housekeeping (2026-01-09, goodhousekeeping.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Dyson Supersonic?**

All three whitelisted hands-on testers — TechRadar, Reviewed (USA Today) and Good Housekeeping's Beauty Lab — rate the original Dyson Supersonic among the fastest-drying, strongest-airflow dryers they've measured and cooler-running than rivals, giving a smoother, shinier, less-frizzy finish. All three flag the steep price; GH's lab found it no quieter than rival dryers, and two testers call the head-mounted buttons awkward to reach. Newer Nural/r/Travel variants and non-whitelisted blogs were excluded. Praised: Fast drying with the most powerful airflow these testers measured; Smoother, shinier, less frizzy finish; Lightweight and comfortable; handle-mounted motor eases arm/shoulder strain; Runs cooler than average, so less heat damage. Flagged: Very expensive and hard to justify at ~$400+; Not genuinely quiet — GH's lab measured it about as loud as rivals, and even TechRadar concedes it's 'not really quiet'; Control buttons awkwardly placed on the head, out of easy reach; Adds little volume to a blow-dry. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Dyson Supersonic cost?**

The Dyson Supersonic has a US price of $399.99 (Current MSRP on dyson.com (Origin colorway); standard Supersonic with full attachment set is ~$429.99; some colorways periodically discounted), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Dyson Supersonic compare on price?**

At $400, the Dyson Supersonic is #18 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205.

**When was the Dyson Supersonic released?**

The Dyson Supersonic was released 2016.

**What are the Dyson Supersonic's key specs?**

Dyson Supersonic (Dyson): wattage w 1600, weight g 816, heat settings 4, speed settings 3, ionic Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.dyson.com/hair-care/hair-dryers/supersonic/origin-nickel-copper (dyson.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/717434/dyson-supersonic-hair-dryer-review.html (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/hair-dryers/dyson-supersonic/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Dyson Supersonic price of record was $399.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/hair-dryers/dyson-supersonic/
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