Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Dyson Supersonic comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about users who want the fastest, quietest, most thermally-protective drying — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Buttercup is the salon-tech pick — Drybar's ionic dryer used in their salons. Best for buyers who trust the Drybar brand.
The Supersonic is the best-overall pick — Dyson's flagship dries hair in 7 minutes with intelligent heat protection.
Salon brand. Ionic tech. Heavier than Shark.
Fastest drying. Most expensive. Quietest premium pick.
| Spec | Drybar Buttercup | Dyson Supersonic |
|---|---|---|
| Tech | Ionic | — |
| Attachments | Concentrator + diffuser | Magnetic |
| Cool Shot | Yes | — |
| Brand | Drybar | Dyson |
| Drying Time | — | 7 min |
| Heat Control | — | Intelligent |