Blow-drying my hair seems like flossing: needed, tedious, and one thing I do solely as a result of I do know I’ll remorse it if I don’t. I don’t daydream about blow-drying my hair. I don’t sit up for aiming a sizzling contraption at my scalp for quarter-hour or so, whereas my consolation podcast drowns within the noise. And but, I stored reaching for the Dyson Supersonic r. That’s saying one thing.
For an organization recognized for overengineering the whole lot from vacuums to hair instruments to air purifiers, the Supersonic r is Dyson at its most restrained. It trims the flash of the unique cult-favorite Supersonic and focuses on being simple to make use of. It isn’t attempting to be your hairdresser or sensible assistant. It simply needs to make your morning simpler—for $570 (gulp).
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A Lean, Pink Machine
You don’t have to be a hairstylist to understand the redesign. Weighing simply 0.7 pound, the r is 30 % smaller and 20 % lighter than its predecessor (1.8 kilos). You are feeling it instantly, particularly for those who’re used to an ordinary dryer. The lowercase “r” refers back to the curved form of the gadget—paying homage to a teeny pink periscope. It wraps comfortably round your hand and your head. It’s simpler to maneuver round tough spots just like the crown or nape with out switching fingers or twisting wrists.
Inside, it’s nonetheless a typical Dyson. The model’s Hyperdymium motor spins at 110,000 rpm, powering a high-velocity airflow. That air is then heated by way of a redesigned heater with 10 foil parts within the curve of the dryer. With 1,700 watts of energy, the r is technically extra highly effective than each the OG and the Supersonic Nural (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The compact construct can be barely louder (80.1 decibels versus 77).
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Included are 5 magnetic attachments: a diffuser, wide-tooth comb, skilled concentrator, airflow attachment, and flyaway smoother. None of those are revolutionary to Dyson customers, however the firm’s equipment stay among the finest. The flyaway attachment, specifically, nonetheless does a stellar job of smoothing the outer layer of straight hair while not having a serum or oil. What’s new is that every attachment has an RFID chip that auto-adjusts the dryer to its last-used settings.