Expert Reviews89est.
A very fast, versatile dryer whose auto-set attachments and shine finisher impressed the tester, and she calls it brilliant value.
Shark SpeedStyle
7 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Shark SpeedStyle has a critic score of 85 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including Expert Reviews, Tom's Guide and CNET. 7 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 83 (T3) to 89 (Expert Reviews). 0 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 7 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: results (6 of 7); attachments (5 of 7). Most common complaints: price (4 of 7); noise (2 of 7). It ranks #2 of the 4 hair dryers we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for versatile attachments
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the Shark SpeedStyle, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: results and attachments. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: It is loud, and the attachments take some learning.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 83 to 890 printed scores, 7 estimated
7 of these 7 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 Shark SpeedStyle?
Tom's Guide89est.
An Editor's Choice review: a fast, light dryer with useful attachments that cut drying time sharply with little heat damage.
CNET85est.
Named best hair dryer overall in a CNET roundup, praised for versatile attachments that handle many hair types, fast drying and lower noise.
T383est.
A fast, well-built dryer with a good feature set that limits heat damage.
Tech Advisor83est.
An effective, glamorous dryer-styler that can replace several tools and gives shiny results quickly.
TechRadar83est.
A compact, quick dryer with helpful auto-adjusting attachments, but heavy, uncomfortable to grip for long, and expensive next to the more versatile FlexStyle.
Good Housekeeping83est.
Picked as best for travel in a lab-tested roundup, with fast drying and smooth shiny results from consumer testers.
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
Results6 of 7
Attachments5 of 7
What critics dislike most
Price4 of 7
Noise2 of 7
Size and weight2 of 7
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Common questions
Is the Shark SpeedStyle worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. It is loud, and the attachments take some learning.
Do critics agree about the Shark SpeedStyle?
Agreement is high: scores range from 83 (T3) to 89 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 6 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Shark SpeedStyle?
Price (4 of 7 reviews), Noise (2 of 7 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Shark SpeedStyle?
The Dyson Supersonic Nural (critic score 88), best overall.