Dyson
$429.99US price
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Hair tools · reviewed
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
vs Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer
The buying question
How do the documented tool type, power, motor speed, heat settings and attachments compare?
Same on 2 of 5 features checked
Same stated 110,000 rpm motor speed, but Dyson lists more power (1,600 W vs 1,400 W), a hotter top setting (212°F vs 185°F) and 5 attachments to Laifen's 3, at $429.99 against $169.99. Laifen also lists a lower weight (0.89 lb without cord vs 1.8 lb).
Equivalent performance is not established.
How we reached this verdict ↗Original
Dyson
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Nickel/Copper
$429.99US price
$429.99 / each
Checked
Alternative
Laifen
Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer (3 nozzles)
$169.99US price
$169.99 / each
Checked
Same, partial, different, unknown.
“Same” means a recorded feature matches, not equivalent performance.
Tool type
Same- Original
- Hair dryer
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- Hair dryer
- Brand-stated
Both are high-speed handheld hair dryers.
Sources for Tool type
Power (W)
Different- Original
- 1,600 W
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- 1,400 W
- Brand-stated
Dyson lists 1,600 W; Laifen lists 1,400 W.
Sources for Power (W)
Motor speed (rpm)
Same- Original
- 110,000 rpm
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- 110,000 rpm
- Brand-stated
Both state a motor speed of up to 110,000 rpm.
Sources for Motor speed (rpm)
Heat settings
Different- Original
- 4 settings; maximum: 212 °F
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- 3 settings; maximum: 185 °F
- Brand-stated
Dyson lists 4 heat settings up to 212°F; Laifen lists hot, warm and cold, with a stated maximum of 85°C (185°F).
Sources for Heat settings
Included attachments
Different- Original
- Gentle air
- Styling concentrator
- Flyaway
- Wide-tooth comb
- Smoothing nozzle
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- Concentrator
- Magnetic smooth nozzle
- Magnetic diffuser
- Brand-stated
Dyson includes 5 attachments; Laifen includes 3.
Sources for Included attachments
Listed weight
Unknown- Original
- 1.8 lb
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- 0.89 lb
- Brand-stated
Dyson lists 1.8 lb; Laifen lists 0.89 lb without the cord. It isn't clear the two are measured the same way.
Sources for Listed weight
- Alternative
- Laifen product page
- Checked
- Laifen states 0.89 lb without cord; Dyson doesn't say whether its figure includes the cord.
Outside this verdict’s scope; included for context.
What we couldn’t check
- Listed weight. Dyson doesn't say whether its weight includes the cord.
- Comparative performance. Drying time, noise and heat on hair have not been compared. Both brands claim no heat damage; those are their claims.
Retailer options
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Shipping and tax excluded. Confirm totals at the retailer.
Lowest unit price first per version; ties alphabetical, missing prices last. Commissions never affect this order.
Original · Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Nickel/Copper
Alternative · Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer (3 nozzles)
Laifen
$169.99US price
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Stores and prices shown are for the US.
Scope & corrections
Scope version 1 · Tool type; Power (W); Motor speed (rpm); Heat settings; Included attachments
This comparison uses its category’s standard scope. No scope changes are recorded.
No corrections have been recorded.
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