# Best high-speed hair dryers with digital and brushless motors Source: https://airandbarrel.com/best/best-high-speed-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 High-speed dryers replace the older brushed motor with a digital or brushless one, which brands use to push more air from a smaller body. The term is loose, though. Some listings give wattage and airflow speed, while others only say fastest or most powerful without a number. A good high-speed pick states its motor type and at least one hard figure, such as watts or miles per hour of airflow, and tells you something about noise. This guide compares digital and brushless motor dryers from Dyson, ghd, T3 and BaBylissPRO on the facts their listings give: motor type, wattage, airflow claims, noise features and the settings you get. Where a listing makes a speed claim without a figure, the table quotes the claim and marks the number as not stated. ## Picks ### 1. ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer, Black Watts: 1875W; Motor: Brushless; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: Variable heat and power, cool shot; Attachments: Contoured nozzle The Helios is ghd's main dryer: an 1875W brushless motor, 75mph airflow, variable heat and power and a low-sound acoustic system. The best fit for most ghd buyers. What the listing offers: - States 75mph airflow from an 1875W brushless motor. - Bespoke acoustic system listed for low sound levels. - Sold in several colors, so you can pick by price as well as finish. Limits to know: - Not dual voltage per the listing, so it is not a travel pick. - Only a contoured nozzle is included; no diffuser. ### 2. BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Professional Italian High-Speed Falco Hair Dryer with Concentrator Nozzles, 2000-Watt Ionic Blow Dryer with Diffuser Watts: 2000W; Motor: High-speed digital motor; Cord length: Not stated; Settings: Multiple settings (count not stated); Attachments: Straightening comb, small and large concentrators, XL diffuser The Falco ships with an extra-large diffuser, a straightening comb and two concentrators on a 2000W high-speed motor. A good fit if you both diffuse and stretch. What the listing offers: - An extra-large diffuser comes in the box, per the listing. - A straightening comb is included for stretching curls between wash days. - 2000W high-speed digital motor for faster drying of dense curls. Limits to know: - The number of heat and speed settings is not stated. - No weight figure, and a 2000W dryer may be more airflow than some curls want. ### 3. BaBylissPRO The Rapido Hair Dryer, 2000W Brushless Motor, 3 Attachments Watts: 2000W; Motor: Brushless Italian motor; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: 6 heat and speed settings; Attachments: Diffuser, small and large concentrators The Rapido includes a diffuser to define texture, two concentrators and six settings, and the listing names curly and textured hair. Light at a stated 0.91 lb. What the listing offers: - Diffuser included to define natural texture, per the listing. - Six heat and speed settings cover curly and textured hair by name. - A stated 0.91 lb weight helps during long diffusing sessions. Limits to know: - The straightening comb is compatible but not in the box. - No smart heat sensing, so finding the right low setting is up to you. ### 4. BaBylissPRO The Dual Ionic Hair Dryer, Nano Titanium, 1875W, 4 Attachments Watts: 1875W; Motor: High-speed brushless; Cord length: 9 ft; Settings: 9 heat and speed settings, cool shot; Attachments: Straightening comb, 2 concentrators, diffuser The Dual Ionic includes a diffuser and comb, nine settings and a one-touch ion switch. The listing names curly and coarse hair, and its 0.88 lb weight is the lowest here. What the listing offers: - Nine heat and speed settings, the most stated in this guide. - The ion function can be switched on or off with one touch, per the listing. - The lightest stated weight in this guide, at 0.88 lb. Limits to know: - The diffuser is listed for styling versatility rather than described in detail. - Its 50% faster drying claim does not state what it is compared to. ### 5. 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. ### 6. 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. ### 7. T3 Aire IQ Hair Dryer Kit with Quick Dry Concentrator, Style Concentrator, Diffuser & Dryer Stand | Fast, Healthy Blowouts with Smart Heat Personalization | for All Hair Types Diffuser in box: Yes; Other attachments: Quick dry and style concentrators, stand; Heat and speed settings: Auto-adjusted by Heat ID; Power: Not stated; Weight: Not stated The Aire IQ kit includes a diffuser and recognizes when it is attached, adjusting heat and airflow to suit. A smart-dryer option for curls with a stand in the box. What the listing offers: - Smart attachment recognition adjusts heat and airflow when the diffuser is attached. - Heat ID adjusts settings to your hair's needs, per the listing. - A dryer stand is included, which helps with hands-free diffusing. Limits to know: - The settings count, wattage and weight are not stated on the listing. - No comb or pick attachment is listed for stretching. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.