Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Drybar Buttercup comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Drybar customers who want the salon experience at home — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Infiniti Pro is the budget pick — Conair's $40 dryer with ionic + ceramic at a fraction of the price.
The Buttercup is the salon-tech pick — Drybar's ionic dryer used in their salons. Best for buyers who trust the Drybar brand.
Cheapest. Slower than Shark / Dyson. Conair brand support.
Salon brand. Ionic tech. Heavier than Shark.
| Spec | Conair Infiniti Pro | Drybar Buttercup |
|---|---|---|
| Tech | Tourmaline ceramic + ionic | Ionic |
| Heat | 3 settings | — |
| Speed | 2 settings | — |
| Watts | 1875W | — |
| Attachments | — | Concentrator + diffuser |
| Cool Shot | — | Yes |
| Brand | — | Drybar |