Dyson

Dyson Supersonic r

Ranked #10 in Hair Dryers

382 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Superb hardware in a niche body. Most buyers are better served by the Nural at similar money.

Consolidated from 7 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

7 positive sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. A trap is a product buyers genuinely cross-shop but should not buy, ranked honestly alongside the real picks rather than dropped to the bottom. Why the boards include them

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Pros & cons

✓ Excellent motor and excellent warranty
✓ Very light body with pro-focused ergonomics

✗ Niche and high-priced; most households should buy the Nural or original instead
✗ Newer, so its durability record is short

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 1 article and 6 video reviews

7 positive sources

British Vogue Hannah Coates · reviewer · Mar 2017

Why it’s Vogue -approved: The latest hair dryer from Dyson, the Supersonic r is the brand’s lightest but most powerful dryer to date. Available in two options, one for straight and wavy hair and one for curly and coily, the Supersonic r maintains scalp moisture and hair health all while delivering mirror shine, frizz-free strands and no heat damage. It also comes with five targeted attachments for precision styling.

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Best Buy Best Buy · 851K subscribers · Mar 2025

With the Dyson Supersonic r, you get the tools to style with precision and achieve a salon quality look at home.

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Hair Romance Hair Romance · 65.8K subscribers · Sept 2025

I've had the Dyson since it came out and I didn't want to love it as much as I do. Still the haird dryer I use every day and or not every day, but every time I blow dry my hair. So, this is how it comes. I'm enjoying the more recyclable packaging. I think it's great option that there's so much more cardboard used rather than plastic.

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QVCUK QVCUK · 42.2K subscribers · Apr 2026

Okay, that is so light to use. I'm really impressed with that so far, and it just feels really powerful, but you're not kind of fighting against it. My usual hair dryer at home is really, really bulky, so I really like this. And you've also got different settings as well, so you can turn the heat up or down.

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Kathleen Benjamin Kathleen Benjamin · 21.5K subscribers · Feb 2025

Dyson Supersonic R: The Ultimate Pro Blow Dryer Full Review

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joey6ladez joey6ladez · 3.2K subscribers · Sept 2025

So, in terms of the speed comparison and the variability you got with it, I'm going to give that slight edge to the new Supersonic R. Now, for the heat comparison, I got to say with the Dyson, the one weird thing about it is that you can use it pretty well on that first heat setting. But the moment you click it to that second or even that third, it's really unbearable to use.

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Zarissa LeBlanc Zarissa LeBlanc · 1.4K subscribers · Apr 2025

This one goes through like a comb, which I love. Um, it has three heat settings and three speeds. I am using the highest speed and the highest heat setting. It also has a cool attach um not a cool attachment. It has a cooling button, which I also like to use to follow up to seal in the cuticle. It is also pretty quiet.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #10 of 16 on our hair dryers tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 7 independent outlets.

None of the 7 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Niche and high-priced; most households should buy the Nural or original instead. Newer, so its durability record is short.

On our hair dryers board, Dyson Supersonic Nural ranks #1 (S tier) ahead of Dyson Supersonic r at #10 (C tier). Dyson Supersonic Nural: The newest Supersonic variant adds a “Nural” heat-control sensor that keeps temperatures steady, reducing the risk of hair damage over long use. Its robust build and 5-year warranty give it the best longevity score among high-end dryers.