Dyson Supersonic Dupes: 6 High-Speed Dryer Alternatives (2026)

What to compare with the Supersonic

• Motor and airflow. Dyson's listing describes a small, powerful motor that produces a high-velocity jet of air. High-speed brushless motors, like the ones listed for the Laifen and BaBylissPRO picks, aim at the same fast, compact drying.
• Heat control. Dyson lists air temperature checks over 40 times a second. Shark lists 1,000 checks a second and Laifen up to 100, but brands count differently, so read these as a sign that each dryer regulates heat, not as a ranking.
• Weight. A lighter handle is easier on your arm and shoulder during a longer blow dry. Listed weights below run from 0.67 pound to 1.69 pounds.
• Attachments. Check which nozzles are included and whether they snap, lock or attach with magnets, since you will switch them often.
• Voltage and cord. Some dryers are dual voltage for travel and some are not; the ghd listing says it is not dual voltage.
• Treat every pick as an alternative, not a copy. None of these brands says its dryer matches the Supersonic's motor or airflow.

8 picks and who each one suits

1. Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer (HD331)

   Best for: Someone who wants a high-speed dryer with a brush and a finishing attachment.

   Published comparisons from BestReviews and Woman & Home put the SpeedStyle next to the Supersonic, and Woman & Home reported that it left hair smooth and soft. The listing describes four heat settings, three airflow speeds and a cool shot, three styling tools, heat regulated 1,000 times a second and a weight of 1.69 pounds.

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2. Shark SpeedStyle Pro Ionic Hair Dryer with Scalp Shield (HD731)

   Best for: Someone who wants a scalp-comfort setting like the one on the newer Dyson Nural.

   Dyson's Nural listing describes a scalp protect mode that holds air near 130°F at the scalp. This Shark's listing describes a Scalp Shield mode that lowers air temperature for root drying, plus airflow up to 100 mph, a turbo concentrator and a QuickSmooth brush.

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3. Laifen SE 2 High-Speed Hair Dryer in Matte White

   Best for: Someone who wants a quiet, lightweight high-speed dryer with a diffuser.

   Tom's Guide called the earlier Laifen SE a great alternative to the Dyson but noted drying speed as a weakness. The SE 2 listing describes a 108,000 RPM brushless motor, 200 million negative ions, magnetic nozzles including a diffuser, 59 dB noise and a weight of 13.75 ounces.

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4. Laifen Swift Professional High-Speed Hair Dryer in Silver

   Best for: Someone who wants a very light high-speed dryer with a color-coded heat display.

   No independent review of the Swift turned up, so this is a listing-based alternative. The listing describes a 110,000 RPM brushless motor, 200 million negative ions, temperature checks up to 100 times a second, an LED ring that shows the heat setting, a magnetic rotating nozzle and a weight of 0.9 pound.

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5. BaBylissPRO Nano Light High-Speed Ionic Blow Dryer

   Best for: Someone who wants the lightest option, or a dual-voltage dryer for travel.

   The listing describes a 1400-watt high-speed brushless motor, a weight of 0.67 pound, nine LED heat and speed settings, a cold shot button, three attachments (a concentrator, a straightening comb and a diffuser) and automatic dual voltage.

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6. ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer in Black

   Best for: Someone who prefers a salon-style dryer to a handheld high-speed design.

   The listing describes a 1875-watt brushless motor, 75 mph airflow, ionic technology, variable temperature and power settings, a cool shot button and a contoured nozzle. It is not dual voltage, so it suits home use in the US better than overseas travel.

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7. The original: Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer

   Best for: Anyone who wants to compare side by side, or who prefers to buy the real thing.

   Dyson's listing describes a small, powerful motor with Air Multiplier technology, heat regulation that checks air temperature over 40 times a second, a magnetic styling concentrator, three airflow settings, four heat settings and a cold shot.

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8. The newer original: Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer

   Best for: Someone who wants the Supersonic with sensors that adjust the dryer for you.

   The listing describes sensors that switch on a scalp protect mode, attachment learning that remembers your preferences for each attachment, and a pause detect feature that turns the heater off when you set the dryer down. This link is the Strawberry Bronze and Blush Pink edition.

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How we chose

This guide is desk research. We read Dyson's listings, the listings for each alternative and published comparisons of the Supersonic with Shark and Laifen dryers, and chose dryers that share its high-speed or lightweight approach. We did not test any of these products; the notes come from brand pages, retailer listings and published reviews, and they describe what a listing or a publication says rather than how a dryer performs. A dupe is an alternative, never an identical machine.

Listings, sellers and sizes change quickly. At time of writing (October 20, 2026), every "Check price on Amazon" button on this page went to an exact Amazon listing that was new and in stock. These products are not made or endorsed by Dyson. Confirm the model, color and seller on the listing before you buy.

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