Rank #10 in Best Hair Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked by Spec Sheet, Not Slogans
Dyson Supersonic Nural HD16 Hair Dryer
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is the entry at number 10 in this guide, listed at £349.00 for the Straight + Wavy model in Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold. The features Dyson puts in the bullets are the Nural sensor network, a scalp protect mode that holds a target of 55°C at the scalp, attachment learning that remembers your styling preferences, pause detect that cuts the heater when the dryer stops moving, and a capsule that changes colour to show the heat setting. The specifications describe a 1600-watt corded dryer running on 240 volts, with 3 speeds, 3 settings and a maximum temperature of 100°C.
What is worth flagging on this particular listing is that two of its own numbers do not agree. The product details state 65 ratings, while the star breakdown on the same page adds up to 100 — 4+2+5+5+84 — and 4.6 is the average those 100 ratings work out to. There is also no weight figure anywhere in the specifications, which matters in a guide where several dryers quote one weight in the marketing text and a different one in the spec table. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not tested this dryer ourselves.
How those 65 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £349.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings |
| Ratings in the star breakdown | 100 (4+2+5+5+84) against 65 stated |
| Wattage | 1600 watts |
| Temperature | 100°C maximum; scalp protect targets 55°C |
| Speeds and settings (as listed) | 3 speeds and 3 settings |
| Included components | Diffuser, flyaway smoother, gentle air attachment, smoothing nozzle, styling concentrator |
| Best sellers rank | 58th in Hair Dryers; 11,111th in Beauty |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought this as a gift for my wife. At first she said it was too expensive and thought we'd return it, but after the first use she completely changed her mind.Yes it's pricey but it works brilliantly. Her hair looks healthier, smooth and styled better like a mini salon at home. It is powerful, quiet, lightweight, comes with plenty of attachments, and is easy and safe to use. Fingers crossed it lasts for many years.”
Verified purchase“The hair dryer is superb, it is light weight, has the right temperature and speed settings and is very easy to use. The build quality is exceptional.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked by Spec Sheet, Not Slogans.
Questions people ask
How much does the Dyson Supersonic Nural cost?
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is listed at £349.00 for the Straight + Wavy version in Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold.
How powerful is the Dyson Supersonic Nural?
The specifications for the Dyson Supersonic Nural give 1600 watts, corded electric power and 240 volts.
What does scalp protect mode do on the Dyson Supersonic Nural?
The bullet says it automatically adjusts air temperature to maintain an optimal target temperature of 55°C at the scalp, for comfortable close-up drying.
What attachments come with the Dyson Supersonic Nural?
The listing names five included components: diffuser, flyaway smoother, gentle air attachment, smoothing nozzle and styling concentrator.
How many ratings does the Dyson Supersonic Nural have?
The product details state 65 ratings at 4.6 out of 5, but the star breakdown on the same listing adds up to 100 (4+2+5+5+84).
Does the listing give a weight for the Dyson Supersonic Nural?
No. No weight figure appears in the specifications for this model, so there is no marketing weight to check it against.
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