Rank #5 in Best Hair Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked by Spec Sheet, Not Slogans
ghd Air 2.0 Hair Dryer
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ghd Air sits at number 5 in this guide. It is a corded 2,100W ionic hair dryer with a 3m cable, two speeds, six settings, a 180°C maximum temperature, a cool shot button and a two-year manufacturer warranty — and at £104.00 it is the most expensive dryer in this top 10, with 4.7 out of 5 from 431 ratings.
What makes this fiche interesting is the opposite of the problem that runs through the rest of the guide. On the other four dryers, the wattage or the weight in the marketing bullet does not survive contact with the specification table. Here the wattage is the same number in three places: the title says '2100w Motor', the first bullet says '2,100W professional-strength motor' and the specification table says '2100 watts'. That consistency is worth pointing out precisely because it is rare in this category. What the listing will not give you is a weight at all — there is no weight figure anywhere in the specification table, so the only evidence on how heavy it feels comes from the reviews, and they do not agree. Two other things in the same listing do not line up: the bullets call the product 'ghd Air 2.0' while the title and the model name say 'ghd Air', and the specification table lists 'Diffuser' under Included Components while one buyer says a diffuser did not arrive. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and from customer reviews left on it — we have not tested this dryer ourselves.
How those 431 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £104.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 431 ratings |
| Wattage | 2100 W — the same figure in the title, the first bullet and the specification table |
| Speeds and settings | 2 speeds and 6 settings (as listed) |
| Maximum temperature | 180 degrees Celsius |
| Power cable | 3 m |
| Included components | Diffuser (as listed) |
| Weight | Not listed anywhere in the specification table |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“2nd purchase of this hairdryer for my curly haired son who's off to Uni. Works perfectly on curly hair, giving a frizz free finish. Bought a less expensive diffuser hairdryer, and it doesn't give as good a finish.It does say it comes with a diffuser, but it didn't and had to purchase separately.”
Verified purchase“My wife is impressed with this hair dryer. She said it is a little heavy but works well.”
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
Is the ghd Air's wattage consistent across the listing?
Yes. The title reads '2100w Motor', the first bullet reads '2,100W professional-strength motor' and the specification table reads '2100 watts'. It is the only dryer in this guide where those three numbers agree.
How much does the ghd Air weigh?
The listing does not say. There is no weight figure in the specification table and none in the bullets, so the only information is from reviews: one buyer calls it 'light and easy to use' and another says it is 'a little heavy'.
What is included with the ghd Air?
The specification table lists 'Diffuser' under Included Components. The bullet text is more cautious, saying only that the dryer is 'compatible with the ghd professional diffuser'. One reviewer says it 'does say it comes with a diffuser, but it didn't'.
Is the ghd Air the same as the ghd Air 2.0?
The listing is inconsistent. The title and the Model Name field say 'ghd Air', while three of the bullets call it the 'ghd Air 2.0'. All of it sits under the same model number, 99350147085.
What temperature and speed settings does the ghd Air have?
The specification table lists 2 speeds, 6 settings and a maximum temperature of 180 degrees Celsius, plus a cool shot button in the special features list.
How long is the cable on the ghd Air?
3 m. The listing states it twice, once in a bullet and once again as the final bullet.
Where is the ghd Air made?
The Country Of Origin field in the specification table says Hungary.
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