Dyson · Updated June 2026
Dyson Supersonic: price, specs & release date
Dyson Supersonic, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dyson.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Dyson Supersonic is listed at $399.99 on dyson.com as of 2026-06-27, #18 cheapest of 20 hair dryers (median $217); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 24/100 pay-blind standing, #15 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest hair dryers: InfinitiPRO by Conair 1875W Salon Performance AC Motor Hair Dryer — $42.99
- Best for Fast drying with the most powerful airflow these testers measured; Smoother, shinier, less frizzy finish.
- Skip if Very expensive and hard to justify at ~$400+ is a dealbreaker.
Is the Dyson Supersonic a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
- 2
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 3
3 independent labs measured this product, logging 2 distinct physical metrics between them — thermal and drying time —. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2016-10-01–2026-01-09
Tested by TechRadar, Reviewed, Good Housekeeping
Consistently praised
- Fast drying with the most powerful airflow these testers measured · 3 sources
- Smoother, shinier, less frizzy finish · 3 sources
- Lightweight and comfortable; handle-mounted motor eases arm/shoulder strain · 3 sources
- Runs cooler than average, so less heat damage · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Very expensive and hard to justify at ~$400+ · 3 sources
- Not genuinely quiet — GH's lab measured it about as loud as rivals, and even TechRadar concedes it's 'not really quiet' · 2 sources
- Control buttons awkwardly placed on the head, out of easy reach · 2 sources
- Adds little volume to a blow-dry
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (3)
Drying time — shoulder-length medium hair, lowest heat/fastest fan: 3:52 min · Drying time — shoulder-length medium hair, highest heat/fan: 2:35 min
It's got marvelous airflow that dries hair quickly and styles it just as fast.
3:52 minutes on the lowest heat setting and fastest fan speed, while bumping up to the highest temperature and fan setting brought down drying time to a quicker 2:35 minutes.
the control buttons being placed on the outer side of the dryer – within reach of the forefinger – can be awkward to use.
Drying time — thin straight hair (vs ~10 min with a Conair dryer): ~7 min
My hair did look shinier, smoother, and less frizzy after using it, and the other two women who tested it said the same.
It usually takes me about ten minutes to blow-dry my hair each day, but with the Dyson Supersonic, it took about seven minutes.
Awkward weight distribution makes it feel heavy
Max heat production vs 18-dryer test average: ~10°F lower · Drying time — thick, waist-length curly hair: under 20 min
the motor on the Supersonic produced the best airflow compared to any other hair dryer tested, and it dried hair the fastest.
Our findings showed that the Dyson's max heat production was roughly 10°F lower than the average temperature of the 18 hair dryers in the test.
both our Lab tests and consumer tests found that the hair dryer is about as noisy as other hair dryers.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399.99 Current MSRP on dyson.com (Origin colorway); standard Supersonic with full attachment set is ~$429.99; some colorways periodically discounted |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: dyson.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by techadvisor.com. Wattage (1,600 W), heat settings (4), speed settings (3), and MSRP ($399.99) confirmed on the dyson.com Origin product page. CORRECTED: the Origin colorway (the model at this source URL) ships with the styling concentrator ONLY, not a 3-attachment set; the draft's '3-attachment set' described the standard Supersonic. CORRECTED weight 659 g -> 816 g: dyson.com lists 1.8 lb (=816 g); the draft's 659 g was an unverified third-party figure (Dyson's own manual cites ~720 g). Motor V9 runs to 110,000 rpm. Ionic and cool shot confirmed.
Is the Dyson Supersonic worth it vs cheaper hair dryers?
Dyson Supersonic against its closest cheaper and pricier hair dryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Wattage (W) | Weight (g) | Heat settings | Speed settings | Ionic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Supersonic this | $399.99 | 1600 | 816 | 4 | 3 | Yes |
| Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System | $349.99 | 1600 | 699 | 4 | 3 | Yes |
| Dyson Supersonic Nural | $449.99 | 1600 | 816 | 4 | 3 | Yes |
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.
What is the manufacturer model code for the Dyson Supersonic?
HD07 — per manualslib.com, verified 2026-07-21. HD07 is the current standard retail Supersonic; HD03 denotes the previous generation, HD16 the Supersonic Nural, and HD17 the Supersonic r.
Price of record: $399.99 at dyson.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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