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Both can dry and style your hair, but what’s the difference between them?
And do you need a Supersonic if you already have an Airwrap (or vice versa)?
The original Supersonic hair dryer
Read on for an in-depth comparison of the Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap.
are available to buydirect from Dyson US.
Buy the Airwrapfrom Dyson UK, and you could only get the newest i.d.
The original Supersonic hair dryer
has a list price of $849.
However, which will be better value for money depends on the styles you’re hoping to achieve.
Also note thatDyson dealsdo pop up on occasion.
Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: design
Let’s start with theSupersonic.
The Supersonic shook up the market by delivering a different shape to traditional hair dryers.
It also gained popularly for its fast, efficient airflow.
The Nural looks pretty much the same, but adds some cool new features.
you could see how the two models compare in more depth in ourDyson Supersonic vs Nuralexplainer.
Moving on to the Airwrap.
We’re now on the third generationAirwrap.
The original was launched in 2018 and had separate barrels for clockwise and anti-clockwise curls.
It also included three new attachments.
For a closer look at all the differences, head to ourDyson Airwrap vs Airwrap i.d.comparison.
Supersonic attachments
Let’s start with the Supersonic.
All Supersonics come with the full range of attachments.
Airwrap attachments
The Airwrap has the broader range of attachments.
These include different-sized barrels for curling, smoothing brush options, and round volumizing brush options.
The first iteration of the Airwrap simply came with a combination drying and smoothing tool.
Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: performance
Both the Airwrap and Supersonic dryer performed very well on test.
Hair drying
The Supersonic is more efficient at drying hair.
Or, at the very least, a Fast Dryer attachment for the Airwrap.
There are no round brush attachment options with the Supersonic.
For those with coily hair, both options have a very similar Wide-tooth comb attachment.
If youdon’thave naturally curly hair, the Airwrap is the clear choice.
There’s no equivalent on the Supersonic.
The original Supersonic hair dryer
The Supersonic Nural looks similar to the original but adds some cool new features
The Airwrap i.d. with a barrel and diffuser tool attached
Clockwise from left: Flyaway attachment, Styling concentrator, Wave+Curl diffuser (Dome mode), diffuser insert, Wide-tooth comb, gentle air attachment
Some of the attachment options with the Airwrap
Both work as a hair dryer, but the Supersonic is more efficient and powerful
The Supersonic can define existing curls, while the Airwrap is designed to create curls on straight/wavy hair
Both tools have compatible smoothing attachments, but the higher power of the Supersonic makes it a better pick for smooth or sleek styles
