Rank #9 in Best Hair Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked by Spec Sheet, Not Slogans
Revlon Fast and Light RVDR5823 Hair Dryer
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Revlon RVDR5823 Fast and Light is a 2000 W ionic ceramic hair dryer at £14.00, ninth in this guide. It comes with a smoothing concentrator and a cool shot button, and the listing carries 11,429 ratings at 4.5 out of 5.
The pattern this guide keeps finding is a weight quoted in the marketing bullets that does not match the weight in the specification table. The RVDR5823 takes a different route: it never puts a figure on its weight at all. 'Compact and lightweight design' is the entire claim, while the only number the listing supplies is 800 g in the specification table. Its wattage is one of the few here that holds up — 2000 W in the bullet, 2000 watts in the table. The 3 heat and 2 speed settings in the bullets also reconcile with the table's figure of 6 settings. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing's own bullets and specification table, not from any testing of ours.
How those 11,429 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £14.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5, from 11,429 ratings |
| Wattage (bullet and spec table agree) | 2000 W |
| Item weight (spec table only) | 800 g — the bullets give no figure |
| Heat and speeds | 3 heat settings and 2 speeds with a cool shot button; the table lists 6 settings |
| Cable length | 1.8 Metres |
| Other Special Features of the Product (as listed) | Compact, Lightweight, Cool Shot Button, Ionic, Hanging Loop, Detachable, Portable, Durable |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“My lad has thick hair and was always unplugging mine which cost a lot . I bought him this one and he loves it. Looks smart quick drying time for very thick hair cord length is just average. Cannot go wrong with the black colour. Value for money excellent.”
Verified purchase“Great basic lightweight hairdryer”
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 powerful is the Revlon RVDR5823?
It is listed as 2000 W in the bullet points and as 2000 watts in the specification table, so the two figures on this listing agree.
How much does the Revlon RVDR5823 weigh?
The specification table gives Item Weight as 800 g. The bullets only say 'compact and lightweight design' and quote no figure, so 800 g is the only weight the listing states.
How many heat and speed settings does the Revlon RVDR5823 have?
The bullets list 3 heat settings, 2 speeds and a cool shot button, while the table lists 6 settings — which is what 3 heat settings across 2 speeds adds up to.
What comes with the Revlon RVDR5823?
A smoothing concentrator is the included component. The table also lists a hanging loop, a 1.8 metre cable and corded electric power.
What warranty does the Revlon RVDR5823 carry?
A 3-Year Limited Warranty, listed in the bullets and repeated in the specification table.
What hair types is the Revlon RVDR5823 for?
The specification table lists Hair Type as 'All' and Recommended Uses For Product as 'Drying'. The unit is supplied in black.
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