# Best Dyson hair dryer: Supersonic Nural, r, Origin and Travel Source: https://airandbarrel.com/best/best-dyson-hair-dryer Publisher: Air & Barrel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://airandbarrel.com/how-we-pick Dyson sells several Supersonic dryers on Amazon at once, and the names do not explain the differences. The Nural adds sensors and automatic modes. The Supersonic r changes the shape of the dryer itself. The Origin is the plain Supersonic with one concentrator. The Travel version is smaller and switches voltage on its own. This guide puts them side by side using only what each Amazon listing states: how heat is regulated, which smart features are included, which attachments are named and whether the dryer works abroad. We also include the Airwrap Co-anda2x, since its listing calls it a multi-styler and dryer with full hair dryer performance. Colorway editions of the same model are not listed separately; pick the finish you like on the listing. ## Picks ### 1. Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer in Ceramic Pink and Rose Gold Motor / power: Not stated; Heat and speed settings: Manual heat choice when scalp protect is off; Attachments: Intelligent attachments (not itemized); Weight: Not stated; Stand-out feature: Nural sensors, scalp protect, pause detect The Nural is Dyson's full-size Supersonic with a sensor network. The listing describes a scalp mode, attachment learning and pause detect. It suits buyers who want the most automatic Supersonic. What the listing offers: - Scalp protect mode, per the listing, adjusts air temperature to hold a 130°F target at the scalp for close-up drying. - Pause detect switches off the heater and lowers airflow when no motion is sensed, then reactivates when picked up. - Capsule illumination changes color with the heat setting, so the current setting is visible at a glance. Limits to know: - The listing does not name the attachments in the box or give a count, so check the box contents before buying. - Weight, wattage and voltage are not stated on this listing, which makes a spec comparison harder. ### 2. Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x™ Multi-Styler and Dryer (2026 Model) Hair type focus: Not stated; Motor: Gen2 motor, 2x the air pressure (per listing); Heat settings: Not stated; Smart features: i.d. curl sequence senses movement; Kit highlights: Air straightener 2x attachment The 2026 Co-anda2x is Dyson's most powerful Airwrap according to the listing, with a Gen2 motor, full dryer performance and a new Air straightener 2x attachment for wet-to-dry straightening. What the listing offers: - The listing states the Gen2 motor gives 2x the air pressure and is 30% more powerful than earlier Airwraps. - Air straightener 2x uses aerothermal plates to straighten from wet to dry in as little as one pass, per the listing. - The i.d. curl sequence senses movement and adapts heat, airflow and timing to your hair type. Limits to know: - It is the most expensive Airwrap here, and the listing gives no heat setting count or weight. - A second Co-anda2x listing features the large round volumizing brush 2x, so compare kit contents first. ### 3. Dyson Supersonic r Hair Dryer in Ceramic Pink and Rose Gold Motor: Not stated; Power: Not stated; Airflow claim: Dyson's fastest drying (no figure); Noise: Not stated; Settings: Presets per attachment The Supersonic r is Dyson's reshaped dryer. The listing calls it smaller and lighter, with a format that reaches spots that are normally hard to dry. It suits precise, close styling. What the listing offers: - The listing describes a new ergonomic format built to dry and style where it is normally hard to reach. - Intelligent attachments come with preset temperature and airflow and remember your go-to styling preferences. - A re-engineered depth-loaded filter is listed to keep the motor running as intended. Limits to know: - Smaller and lighter is stated, but no weight in ounces or pounds is given on the listing. - The listing does not list attachments by name or confirm travel voltage, so check both before buying. ### 4. Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer in Nickel and Copper Power: Not stated; Motor / airflow: Air Multiplier, high-pressure high-velocity jet; Concentrators: Magnetic styling concentrator; Heat and speed settings: Not stated; Weight: Not stated The Origin is the core Supersonic without the Nural sensors. The listing names one magnetic Styling concentrator and negative ions. It suits buyers who want the Supersonic motor for less. What the listing offers: - Air Multiplier technology and a small motor produce a high-pressure, high-velocity jet of air, according to the listing. - The magnetic Styling concentrator uses Heat Shield technology, which the listing says keeps its surface cool. - Negative ions are listed to help reduce static, and the motor is acoustically tuned to one inaudible frequency. Limits to know: - Only one attachment is named, so diffuser and smoothing nozzle users may need to buy those separately. - There are no sensor modes such as scalp mode or pause detect, which the Nural listing includes. ### 5. Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair Dryer Power: Not stated; Heat and speed settings: Not stated; Attachments: Travel concentrator; Weight: 25% lighter than Nural (no figure); Voltage: Universal, auto-adapting The Supersonic Travel is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than the Nural, per the listing, with universal voltage that adapts on its own. It suits frequent flyers and small bathrooms. What the listing offers: - Universal voltage adapts automatically, so the listing positions it for use abroad without a converter. - The listing states it is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than the Supersonic Nural. - Attachment sharing lets you use other Supersonic attachments with it, per the listing. Limits to know: - Only a Travel concentrator is included, so other attachments are an extra purchase. - No absolute weight, wattage or heat setting count is given on the listing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.