(checked 2026-10-10)The same 8,096-rating pool appears on at least two ASINs (B091KB6H1F and B0CZY5DRMW), so the listing may combine variants or bundles.
Reviewed's best overall dryer, light and good for sleek blowouts. But Wirecutter says its whine was the worst of any dryer it tested, and some owners say it died within a year.
Top complaints
- Whining sound
Wirecutter says it produced a whining sound worse than any competitor's in its testing.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) - Some units stop working within a year
Amazon's review summary calls reliability and durability mixed. Some owners say it is built to last, while others say it stopped working after a year or broke within 8 months.
- Value questioned by some
Amazon's review summary calls value for money mixed: some owners find it worth the price, while others don't.
What owners love
- Sleek blowout
Reviewed's best overall pick: it gave a sleek blowout, aced the airflow test, dried roots in about 3 minutes and went from wet to styled in about 20 minutes.
Source: Reviewed - Light and comfortable
Reviewed weighed it at 0.9 lb and found it comfortable to hold. Amazon owners praise the light design and strong power.
- Frizz control
Amazon owners mention its effectiveness at reducing frizz.
- High-pitched noise bothers you
- You want proven multi-year reliability
- Sleek, straight blowouts
- A light, comfortable dryer
- Mid-range budgets
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What experts say
- Reviewed: Best overall (updated 2025-08-08): a sleek blowout and comfortable to hold, with no cons found.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not a pick: its whine was worse than any competitor's.