Which is Better for You, the Dyson Airwrap or the Supersonic?

So, I have been in the beauty industry for quite some time now, and I definitely have tested a bunch of heat tools on the market. Honestly, I've never seen a hair tools brand make waves like Dyson has in the past seven years.

You know how insane tech brings crazy demand? Well, the Dyson Airwrap Styler and Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer are, like, the must-haves on every Christmas wish list. I mean, everyone's raving about these amazing products, yet it is super hard to catch in stock. Plus, with such a high price, many people are very hesitant to decide whether to buy one or both of these tools for their haircare collection.

Hey, I'm sharing a full guide to help you figure out which Dyson hair styling tool is the best pick for you and if it's worth the money.

Alright, let's get into the whole hair dryer versus air wrap.

The Dyson Airwrap vs. Supersonic

What Is The Dyson Airwrap & How Does It Work

The Dyson Airwrap is the coolest hair gadget to basically replace four tools in one. Seriously, it is so totally different from any other hair tool on the market, all thanks to its awesome attachments and tech. Plus, you can actually dry and style at the same time! Whether you want beautiful curls, a bouncy blowout, straight hair, or just need to quickly dry your hair, this thing can handle it all. Yet, what this cool digital motor in Dyson Airwrap is extremely powerful; it cranks out enough air pressure to trigger the Coanda effect. What's Coanda's effect, you might wonder? Well, it's just some neat little aerodynamic effect when air is pushed out at just the right speed and pressure; it kinda clings to some nearby surface.

So, it kinda pulls in the air around it and makes this swirling air thing around the cylindrical barrels of the Airwrap. Basically, that's how you end up with those awesome curls without blasting them with a ton of heat.

 Plus, this tool has what they call "intelligent heat control.

So, it checks the airflow temperature more than 40 times per second. In addition, it keeps the temp below 302℉ so your hair doesn't get fried. The Airwrap has three speeds for airflow and three heat settings, too. There's also this thing called a "cold shot," which is just a button you press for instant cool air to help lock in your curl or blowout.

What is the Dyson Supersonic and how does it work?

So, the Supersonic came out way back in 2016, and it was actually the first beauty product that Dyson ever made. When it dropped, beauty editors and influencers were blown away by how sleek it looked, how it barely damaged hair, and how super fast the air came out. Even today, it's still one of the top-selling blow dryers out there. You can also find it in professional hair salons all over the country.

The Dyson Supersonic is a hair dryer designed to keep your hair safe from crazy heat damage. Just like the Airwrap, the Supersonic has this smart heat control thing. It is, in essence, instructing the motor to either pump it up or chill out on the heat it blasts so that it doesn't end up frying your hair.

So, while with other blow dryers the head houses a jammed motor, in the Supersonic, it is actually chillin' in the handle. Set up this way, it feels much lighter and really aids you in avoiding that annoying sore arm you have from holding the blow dryer forever.

The name Supersonic was aptly named because its airspeed is unparalleled.

The motor spins, like, six times faster than your usual hair dryer motors, and it does it at this one super quiet frequency. That supersonic airspeed really cuts down drying time. Plus, this blow dryer has five magnetic attachments, like a diffuser, and it works on all hair types.

Differences Between the Dyson Airwrap and The Dyson Supersonic

Wet vs. Dry Hair:

Pretty much, the Supersonic is designed for wet hair and dries it super fast. The Airwrap, however, is best for damp to almost-dry hair, as it is definitely not designed for soaking wet hair. But, of course, the cool thing with the Airwrap is that it also has a blow dryer attachment. So you can dry your hair a bit and then use the other styling bits.

Attachments:

There are five attachments: a diffuser, wide-tooth comb, gentle air attachment, smoothing nozzle, and flyaway attachment. The Airwrap comes with six attachments, which are the pre-styling dryer attachment, two curling attachments, a firm smoothing brush, a soft smoothing brush, and a round brush.

Multiple Uses:

The Supersonic is for drying hair really, really well. But the Airwrap-the thing is very versatile because of its attachments, which can dry, curl, straighten, and give that awesome bouncy blowout-all in just a tool. Plus, it works great whether you've got straight, curly, or wavy hair.

Airflow rate:

Because the Supersonic is pumping out more watts, it's able to blow stronger airflows than the Airwrap. Plus, it gets hotter than the Airwrap, too, so it dries things faster.

Wattage:

The Supersonic is higher in wattage at 1,600w, while the Airwrap is at 1,200w.

Storage:

The Airwrap has a storage case for all the attachments, but it doesn't on the Supersonic.

Cost range:

The Supersonic costs $430, while the Airwrap costs $600.

 Dyson Hair Dryer vs. Dyson Airwrap Performance

Heat

Because both the Airwrap and Supersonic have this smart heat control thing going on, I've noticed they don't get super hot and totally wreck my hair. The Supersonic has three heat levels and a cool setting. Meanwhile, the Airwrap comes with two heat levels and a cool setting.

Frizz

These two gadgets really nail it in terms of frizz and flyaways control, plus they work just like a styling concentrator. So, I heard there were tons of complaints about the Supersonic and Airwrap making flyaways worse. Must be because the air speed is super strong. But guess what? They just dropped a new flyaway attachment that helps keep those pesky hairs in check while you style. 

Safety

I've never had any problems with getting burned or hurt when I use either of these devices. But yeah, if I use the Airwrap curler attachments too close to my scalp, it can feel a little too hot. 

Time

Honestly, the name says it all—this Supersonic blow dryer dries my hair super fast. When I use the blow dryer attachment on the Airwrap, it takes a bit longer. And if I'm curling or blowing out my hair with the Airwrap, I'm looking at like 30-40 minutes to finish everything (I’ve got long hair!).

Ease of use

Te Supersonic is super easy to use. And those magnetic attachments are a lifesaver when you gotta switch things up fast. Airwrap, however, takes a little time to get the hang of. Changing those curling barrels used to drive me nuts. But, hey-the brand dropped some new barrels with their latest Airwrap launch. Now, one curling barrel can achieve both clockwise and counterclockwise curls; what a genius move!

Storage

In the Supersonic device, there is no sort of storage system. So I've literally just chucked my Supersonic in a drawer with no protection whatsoever. But the Airwrap? That's a different story altogether. This expensive device actually comes with a nice storage case to keep the various attachments neat and tidy. I mean, I like that-actually, no, not really-because the storage case is highly big and bulky, and that I don't like.

I'm in a small apartment in NYC, and there's simply no room for this large case. I hope Dyson will build something a bit sleeker someday. It's very easy to hold.

Both of these devices are super easy to handle, but the Airwrap is a little lighter than the Supersonic. I really dig how the round volumizing brush attachment on the Airwrap isn't as bulky and round as other hair dryer brushes out there. But honestly, when you mix those curling barrels with the Airwrap motor, it turns into a pretty clunky tool compared to sleeker curling irons available.

My Real Take and Suggestion

So, since I received these two products, the one that has surprised me most is how much more I've used one over the other. Overall, the Supersonic is an awesome blow dryer with crazy high performance and a really cool, stylish design. I'd say it's best of the best, considering blow dryers; it's a bit expensive, though. Honestly, I really do think it's totally worth it for anyone that blow dries their hair more than three or four times a week. The Supersonic is not only gonna hang around for a while, but it also does quite an awesome job in keeping hair safe from heating damage and drying the hair out super fast. It is beautifully designed and looks great on a bathroom counter. For those who blow dry their hair a lot, it is worth the splurge.

 I definitely reach for the Airwrap way more than I do for the Supersonic. 

I totally didn’t think I’d love the Airwrap this much, but here we are! Seriously, every time I use it, my friends are all like, “Did you get your hair done at a salon or something?” And yeah, I know the price is pretty steep ($600), but you’re actually getting four tools in one. If you break it down, that’s about $150 for each tool, which is pretty much what you'd pay for a good quality hair tool. It has a bunch of attachments, but seriously,

 I use the round brush one most. I am so obsessed with the fact that it gives me this perfect bouncy blowout without destroying my hair.

 With this, it takes me like 30 minutes to blow out my hair, and at the same time, I can let it last for four days before washing my hair again. I don't really use the other attachments that much. So once I use those curling attachments to curl my hair, it ends up looking more like a fabulous blowout instead of just curly curls. If you're going for super curly hair, you're probably better off using a curling iron. I totally love using those smoothing brushes when I wanna make my hair look less frizzy and don't have the time or energy to curl or blow it out. Well, I really do think the Dyson Airwrap is worth it, especially with all that new technology and attachments they have. I absolutely love the round brush attachment on the Dyson. And, yeah, I realize that there are lots of other hot brushes around these days. But, you know, not many of those are as slender and quick-drying as the Dyson. These gadgets are quite expensive, but I'm convinced they're worth it if one utilizes them heavily enough!