# Best lightweight hair dryers over $150 Source: https://airandbarrel.com/best/best-lightweight-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 Lightweight is one of the most used words on dryer listings and one of the least backed up. If you have long hair, a sore shoulder or a long styling routine, you want an actual number. This guide ranks dryers whose Amazon listings state a weight first: the BaBylissPRO Dual Ionic at 0.88 lb, the Rapido at 0.91 lb, the Neuro Grip at about a pound and the Bio Ionic Powerlight Pro at 18 oz without the cord. After those come compact dryers that are clearly built to be small but do not print a weight, such as the Dyson Supersonic Travel and the T3 Afar. For each we also compare watts, settings, cord length and travel features. Where the listing is silent, the table says Not stated. ## Picks ### 1. 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. ### 2. Bio Ionic PowerDiva Pro Speed Hair Dryer, Blow Dryer with Adjustable Heat & Speed, Professional Hair Styling Tool for Fast, Frizz-Free Hairstyles, Cool Shot, Compact for Travel, 1875W Power: 1875W; Motor / airflow: Not stated; Concentrators: Not stated; Heat and speed settings: 14 heat and power settings; Weight: Not stated The PowerDiva Pro has 14 heat and power settings and a multi-speed dial, and the listing itself recommends low to medium for fine hair. It is 1875W with universal voltage. What the listing offers: - The listing gives fine-hair guidance directly: use the low to medium range of the speed dial. - Fourteen heat and power settings give the most steps at the low end of any pick here. - Universal voltage and a compact body make it easy to travel with, per the listing. Limits to know: - Attachments are not named on the listing, so check what ships in the box. - No weight figure is given, only that it is lightweight and compact. ### 3. 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. ### 4. Neuro by Paul Mitchell Grip Handle-Free Hair Dryer, Multiple Heat + Speed Settings, Cool Shot Button Weight (per listing): About 1 lb (weighs only a pound); Watts: 1875W; Settings: 3 heat, 3 speed, cool setting; Travel feature: Flat, compact design; Cord: Not stated Neuro by Paul Mitchell's Grip is a handle-free 1875W dryer that the listing says weighs only a pound. It stores flat and has separate heat and airflow controls, which suits small spaces. What the listing offers: - The listing states it weighs only a pound and is lightweight and compact. - Heat and airflow are controlled separately, with three heat and three speed settings plus a cool setting. - The flat, handle-free design stores easily in a drawer or bag. Limits to know: - The handle-free shape is a different grip from a standard dryer, so it may take getting used to. - Attachments and cord length are not stated on the listing. ### 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. ### 6. T3 Afar Lightweight Travel-Size Hair Dryer with Auto Dual Voltage, Folding Handle, Fast Drying, Lightweight and Ergonomic, Frizz Smoothing, Multiple Heat and Speed Combinations Weight (per listing): Not stated (travel-size); Watts: Not stated; Settings: Multiple heat and speed combinations; Travel feature: Folding handle, auto dual voltage; Cord: Not stated T3's Afar is a travel-size dryer with a folding handle and auto dual voltage. The listing describes an ion generator and IonAir airflow that dries large sections. It suits carry-on packing. What the listing offers: - The folding handle keeps a full-size grip but stores in small spaces, per the listing. - Auto dual voltage adapts on its own for styling abroad. - An ion generator and T3 IonAir airflow are listed for drying large sections. Limits to know: - No weight, wattage or exact setting count is stated on the listing. - Attachments are not named, so check what ships with it. ### 7. BIO IONIC Powerlight Pro Dryer, Black Power: 1875W; Heat and speed settings: Dual heat and power, cool shot; Attachments: 2 concentrator nozzles; Weight: 1 lb with cord, 18 oz without (as listed); Voltage: Not stated The Powerlight Pro is a simple 1875W dryer with dual heat and power settings, a cool shot, two concentrator nozzles and a 9 ft cord. What the listing offers: - Two concentrator nozzles are included, per the listing. - A 9 ft cord gives reach at a vanity or salon chair. - The listing gives a weight, unlike most dryers in this band. Limits to know: - The listed weights (1 lb with cord, 18 oz without) conflict, so confirm before buying. - Only dual heat and power settings, the fewest here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.