(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (1,457 ratings). A separate Shark HyperAIR listing (B0B2M2VB5R, with the IQ Styling Concentrator) also exists and was not checked.
Tests show it drying about as fast as a Dyson for roughly half the price. But it is heavier, can leave hair puffy, and Amazon owners report units failing early.
Top complaints
- Early failures
Amazon's review summary says reliability is concerning: some owners say it stops working after a minute, and several say it broke after about 30 days.
- Strong airflow can leave hair puffy
Reviewed found the airflow intense enough to whip hair around, leaving hair semi-straight but poofy.
Source: Reviewed (Shark vs Dyson), Reviewed - Heavier, bulky attachments, whiny motor
Wirecutter says it is heavier and has a shorter cord than the Dyson. TechRadar found the attachments bulky and the filter hard to clean because it doesn't come off. Some Amazon owners complain about a whining motor.
What owners love
- Nearly Dyson speed
TechRadar timed 3 min 56 s on damp shoulder-length hair, versus 3 min 26 s for the Dyson. Wirecutter testers found it just as fast and hot as the Dyson.
- Good for curls
Amazon owners say it dries and styles in 10-12 minutes and keeps curls more intact.
- About half the Dyson's price
Reviewed picked it over the Dyson because it includes a concentrator and brush and costs about half as much, with similar results.
Source: Reviewed (Shark vs Dyson)
- You want proven reliability
- Fine hair that frizzes in strong airflow
- A whiny motor bothers you
- A Dyson-like dryer for less
- Curly hair (diffuser bundles)
- Fast drying of long hair
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not a pick: just as fast and hot as the Dyson for about half the price or less, but heavier with a shorter cord.
- TechRadar: Evenly matched with the Dyson: about 30 s slower, smooth and shiny results, 76 dB vs the Dyson's 74 dB (2022 comparison).
- Reviewed: Beat the Dyson head-to-head on value; comfortable to hold, but the strong airstream left puffy results (2025-03-26).