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When it comes to styling my hair, I tend to reach for a or thermal brush over a traditional . Most hair dryers are too bulky and awkward for me to maneuver—especially when paired with a —and the inevitable arm cramps just aren't worth the effort for me. But last year during a salon appointment my stylist used a sleek, lightweight dryer that looked and felt completely different than any dryer I've ever seen.
It was the —a quiet, ergonomic, and, ultralight hair dryer from Dyson that, at the time, was strictly for professional use only. So, when I got an email from Dyson in early March saying that Supersonic R was about to become available to the masses, I knew I had to test it out for myself. Over the last month, me and two other beauty editors (hi Lauren! hi Julee!) tested the new Supersonic R on our own hair to see if it's worth the investment and if it's actually any better than the original .
Keep reading for our reviews—plus all the key details on the new launch. About the Dyson Supersonic R: Dyson Supersonic R Hair Dryer The Supersonic R is Dyson's lightest, fastest, and most compact hair tool to date. It features a re-engineered high-speed motor and built-in heat protection for quick, frizz-free styling with minimal damage.
It comes with five magnetic attachments that are preset to the ideal airflow and temperature, while smart RFID technology remembers your last-used settings—making every blowout effortless. The real appeal is the weight though. At just .
7 lbs, this is the lightest hair dryer on the market Jasmine Hyman, assistant beauty editor "The first thing I noticed when I picked up the Supersonic R was the weight, or rather, the lack thereof. It seriously feels like you're holding a bottle of hairspray—that’s how airy and easy it is to handle. Then came the assembly.
The magnetic attachments (still patiently waiting for the to get that innovative upgrade) snapped on effortlessly. And as a wavy-haired girl who can either lean curly or reach for a round brush for a bouncy blowout, I really appreciated the range of attachments for everything from creating curls to smoothing flyaways. And that brings me to my personal favorite feature: the intelligent attachments.
For instance, when you pop on the diffuser, there’s no need to manually adjust the airflow. The dryer automatically detects the attachment and adapts the settings that best suit it. Even better, if you set it to a specific airflow and temperature, it remembers your preferences for next time.
My new go-to combo is the pro concentrator paired with a round brush for a smooth, straight blowout, with the flyaway-fighting nozzle to top it off. It took less than 15 minutes to fully dry and style my hair. I also loved how well the diffuser worked with my 2B waves, and that the heat settings auto-adjusted since it was my first time working with a diffuser.
All in all, the Dyson Supersonic R might just make me a hair dryer convert." Lauren Balsamo, beauty director "I love the OG Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (it dries my hair faster than any other one I’ve tried) so I had high expectations for this new version. Luckily, it works just as quickly but legitimately feels half as light so my arm feels no pain or strain for the whole six minutes it takes me to get my sopping wet hair completely dry.
The small size is a major draw for me too. It won't take up a ton of space under your bathroom sink—you could even easily fit this in your carry-on (let's be real, most hotel hair dryers suck lol) and use it on a trip without it weighing your bag down. My hair is usually super fuzzy and full of frizz around my crown after I blow dry because I normally skip a round brush and just use my fingers, but the Supersonic R pro concentrator and flyaway attachments smoothed my hair incredibly well (and quickly!) too.
In this pic I have zero product in my hair—I just dried with the pro concentrator using my fingers and trusty . Does anyone a dryer that costs the same as a monthly car payment? No, of course not. But if you try the Supersonic R just once it’ll be hard to convince yourself otherwise.
" Julee Wilson, beauty editor-at-large "Not gonna lie, when I first heard Dyson was dropping a new hair dryer, my initial reaction was: The OG already does what it needs to do, right? But, after just one use of this new bb...
consider me converted. First off, she’s lighter. Like, noticeably.
It feels more like a sleek paddle brush than a clunky tool—which makes a big difference when you’re deep in wash day mode. And the real magic? This compact cutie held its own on my 4B curls and kinks without skipping a beat. She understood the assignment.
Oh—and that rotating head is genius. It moves with you, not against you, which makes the whole process way more intuitive. And it’s small enough to toss in a carry-on! She’s coming with me everywhere.
" The biggest difference is the weight. The original Dyson Supersonic is more than twice as heavy as the new Supersonic R, and that makes a huge difference when you're holding a dryer up for several minutes (or trying to pack light with your trusty hair tools). And while we’re on the topic of time, the Supersonic R will dry your hair much faster than any other dryer.
It boasts the most powerful Dyson hair motor *ever* and the precise airflow makes it a breeze to smooth the hair and fight frizz. Then there’s the ergonomic shape. The curved structure makes it super simple to maneuver and blow out your hair without feeling like you're wrestling with your styling tool.
The only category where the original Supersonic wins? Price. It’s $80 cheaper—but that’s because the tech isn’t quite as advanced. Is Dyson Supersonic R worth it? If you’re looking to invest in a hair dryer that makes wash day feel effortless, speedy, and as damage-free as possible, the Dyson Supersonic R is worth the splurge.
It’s the lightest blow dryer we’ve ever used (and we’ve tested dozens), and it dried all of our different hair types—straight, wavy, and curly—in record time. Yes, $569 is a hefty price tag—but with its intelligent attachments, smoothing features, RFID tech, and precision airflow, it delivers salon-level results with ease, even for those of us who lack salon-level skills. Why trust ? is the assistant beauty editor with , where she writes about all the best and .
She's very particular when it comes to her blowouts, so she tested Dyson Supersonic R for weeks ahead of the launch to see if it was really worth the hype. She also tapped beauty director and beauty editor-at-large for their thoughts on the new blow dryer. Read more Cosmo HQ Reviews Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at , where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products.
Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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