The Dyson Supersonic Travel could be the ultimate companion if you are frequently on the road. This compact hair dryer promises to eliminate the horrors of subpar hotel hair dryers, offering powerful airflow and heat control in a portable design.
Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer Review: Kiss Goodbye to Subpar Holiday Hair
Fed up with frizzy and dehydrated locks? Dyson’s latest travel model allows effortless styling on the go, but at a cost. With summer holidays approaching, anxieties about pickpockets, lost passports, and severe sunburn are common, but perhaps most pressing is the dread of the hotel hair dryer. An outdated dryer with one scorching heat setting is a fast track to frizzy, dehydrated, unfabulous hair. Dyson promises to fix that woe with the Supersonic Travel, a smaller, lighter, travel-friendly dryer offering the same powerful airflow and heat-control technology as its full-size sibling.
How I Tested
The tester used the Dyson Supersonic Travel to dry mid-length curly hair after washing and towel-drying, noting drying time, softness, and frizz. Both simple blow-dries and styled looks were tested, with duration recorded. Size, weight, and noise levels were also measured, comparing the Travel’s volume with a budget hair dryer.
Dyson Supersonic Travel: What You Need to Know
The Supersonic Travel looks like the original in miniature, measuring 7.1 x 22.2 x 6.8cm and weighing just 0.33kg. It features universal voltage compatibility, ensuring consistent performance worldwide. Like the original, it uses a high-speed digital motor and heat control system to prevent overheating and heat damage. The Travel comes with a smoothing concentrator nozzle and is compatible with existing Supersonic attachments.
Specifications
- Power: up to 1,220W
- Motor speed: 110,000rpm
- Temperature settings: two plus cool shot
- Speed settings: two
- Weight: 330g
- Voltage: universal 100-240V
- Attachments: concentrator nozzle
What We Love
The Supersonic Travel is compact, comfortable, and attractive in a ceramic matt-pink finish. It offers two airflow speeds and two heat settings, plus a cool option. Drying time was under 10 minutes, comparable to full-size premium dryers. The magnetic concentrator nozzle and compatibility with existing attachments add value. The MyDyson app provides styling guides, though direct control is not available. Noise levels were measured at 76-83dB, quieter than typical dryers.
What We Don’t Love
At £250, this is a luxury purchase, pricier than rivals like GHD Helios (£149) and Shark SpeedStyle Pro (£139.99). It is not the smallest travel dryer available, and it offers fewer heat and airflow settings than the full-size Supersonic. It cannot fully utilize Nural smart attachments, so it is not a replacement for your main at-home dryer.
Warranty and Repairs
The Supersonic Travel comes with a two-year warranty for faults. Spare parts have a one-year warranty. Dyson offers refurbished devices through its Certified Dyson Refurbished programme, though the Travel is not yet available. Trade-in options exist via third-party sites, and electrical recycling schemes help dispose of non-repairable items.
Should I Buy It?
If you frequently travel or despise hotel hair dryers, the Dyson Supersonic Travel is a stylish, compact solution with universal voltage. It dries hair quickly and gently. However, it is a luxury purchase. For occasional travelers, alternative dryers like the Bellissima B-travel (£29.99), MDlondon Blow (£60), or BaByliss Travel Dry 2000 (£19.49) offer more affordable options.
