The Verge78
The reviewer found it sleek and covetable with smoother results, but it barely dried faster than a cheap dryer.
Dyson Supersonic
6 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Dyson Supersonic has a critic score of 82 out of 100 from 6 professional reviews, including The Verge, The Independent and Allure. 3 of 6 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (CNET) to 89 (The Independent). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 5 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: results (3 of 6); attachments (3 of 6). Most common complaints: price (6 of 6). It ranks #4 of the 4 hair dryers we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for light handling
Our verdict
6 professional reviewers tested the Dyson Supersonic, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: results and attachments. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: The price is very high for modest time savings.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 77 to 891 printed scores, 5 estimated
5 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Dyson Supersonic?
The Independent89est.
The reviewer found it light, well balanced, quiet and well built, and expects it to be a hit despite the high cost.
Allure89est.
The reviewer found it light, quiet and very powerful, leaving hair smooth and shiny while cutting drying time, and calls it worth the very high price.
Tech Advisor83est.
Testers were impressed by fast, quiet, smooth results and the magnetic attachments.
CNET77est.
A brief hands-on first take found the dryer capable, quiet and nicely designed, but the price is far above rivals and its value is unproven.
Engadget77est.
It mostly lives up to its claims, with smoother hair and somewhat shorter drying time.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Results3 of 6
Attachments3 of 6
Design2 of 6
What critics dislike most
Price6 of 6
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Common questions
Is the Dyson Supersonic worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 6 recommend it. The price is very high for modest time savings.
Do critics agree about the Dyson Supersonic?
Agreement is high: scores range from 77 (CNET) to 89 (The Independent), a spread of 12 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Dyson Supersonic?
Price (6 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dyson Supersonic?
The Dyson Supersonic Nural (critic score 88), best overall.