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 (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about users who want the fastest, quietest, most thermally-protective drying — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Supersonic is the best-overall pick — Dyson's flagship dries hair in 7 minutes with intelligent heat protection.
The FlexStyle is the all-in-one pick — Shark's Dyson Airwrap rival at $300 less. Best for buyers who style + dry in one tool.
Fastest drying. Most expensive. Quietest premium pick.
5-in-1 styling + drying. Slower dryer mode. Storage case included.
| Spec | Dyson Supersonic | Shark FlexStyle |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Time | 7 min | — |
| Heat Control | Intelligent | — |
| Attachments | Magnetic | — |
| Brand | Dyson | Shark |
| Functions | — | 5-in-1 |
| Tools | — | Curl + smooth + concentrator |
| Case | — | Included |