No money for the Dyson Supersonic? Take this hairdryer - says the Kassensturz
16.4.2025
Translation: machine translated
The luxury hair dryer from Dyson has many imitators. Kassensturz had four of them tested - and recommends an affordable alternative.
The most important thing first: Dyson's Supersonic passed the comparative test from cash register crash as the test winner. However, the gap to the second-placed hairdryer is small. It keeps up surprisingly well with the results of the luxury model and costs significantly less.
A total of four models were tested in reference to the Dyson Supersonic. They all look very similar to the Dyson hairdryer and cost between 50 and 160 francs at the time of testing (prices may vary). But which copycat can keep up with the original in terms of performance?
How it was tested
For the practical test, the appliances were used by a team of hairdressers for a week. The experts assessed the appliances in terms of handling, performance and cleaning. The technical features were scrutinised in the laboratory. Material quality, noise level, stability in the drop test, drying speed and heat hazard were tested. The last point relates to a potential fire hazard that can occur if the heating elements overheat and the housing melts as a result.
In the laboratory, all test models passed the safety checks.
Place 1: Supersonic from Dyson
The original impressed the technical experts and salon professionals. The ease of use, quality and magnetic attachments are emphasised positively. However, the appliance caused a negative surprise in the drop test from a height of one metre: The Dyson is the only hairdryer with a small crack in the housing. However, this is waved through in the laboratory test as «acceptable» because, according to test engineer Markus Walter, no electrical components were exposed and no sharp edges were created.
Place 2: Swift from Laifen
«If you don't want to spend the money [on the Dyson], the Laifen is also a good choice», according to Kassensturz. The hairdressing team rated it as technically similar. The easily removable filter guard is a particularly positive feature.
Place 3: MD from Medion
In the midfield is Medion's hair dryer. Force is required here when the filter protection for cleaning is to be removed. A sharp-edged button also causes pain on the finger.
Place 4: Ionic hairdryer from Slopehill
The model from Slopehill is not available from Swiss retailers. The professionals criticise that the filter screen falls off immediately after cleaning. The appliance also scores poorly in terms of performance. Not much more is revealed about the appliance.
Place 5: One Dry from Remington
The Remington model came off worst in both test camps. «Too heavy and too hot», was the verdict of the hairdressing team. In addition, the appliance cannot be cleaned, the heat settings are simple and the accessories seem unstable. It dries the hair very slowly, although the appliance reaches the highest temperatures tested. «The heat is only focussed on one point», explains test engineer Walter. His assumption: this means that drying takes longer overall.
Header image: The inner workings of a Dyson Supersonic. Taken at the Dyson Hair Lab in Malmesbury, England. Photo: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
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