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The only thing stopping it from troubling ourbest hair dryerlist was the fact it was professional-only.

The more streamlined and maneuverable shape and lower weight are made possible by some redesigned mechanics.

Three photos of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Mysterious new compatible attachments include (L-R) PowerfulAir, Smooth Nozzle and GentleDryer

The r also comes with some intriguing looking new magnetic attachments to play with.

What is this PowerfulAir tool?

How the heck does the SmoothNozzle work?

Woman using Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Mysterious new compatible attachments include (L-R) PowerfulAir, Smooth Nozzle and GentleDryer

All things I look forward to discovering when I get my hands on one.

I am pleased to see there’s an compatible version of the fan-favorite FlyAway attachment.

When and where can I get my hands on it?

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer in its stand

Dyson AU has said it will launch “in the coming months”.

The Pro version also has different colorways.

Nural vs r which dryer will reign supreme?

3 attachents for Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Mysterious new compatible attachments include (L-R) PowerfulAir, Smooth Nozzle and GentleDryer

The brand’s current range-topper is the Supersonic Nural.

Many of the attachments look different, but I think most are different versions of the same idea.

Both dryers can recognize which attachment is on, and switch to your last-used controls with that attachment.

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer and attachments

Based on US and UK pricing, the Nural is slightly cheaper, too.

Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer

The Nural has a Scalp Protect setting that seems to be absent on the r