Frequent travelers and people with limited bathroom storage gain a high-performance, travel-ready Dyson hair dryer that fits inside a carry-on. The new Supersonic travel model is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than the original Supersonic, designed to occupy a fraction of suitcase space while keeping the same motor power reviewers expect from the line.
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Commerce editor Meaghan Kenny tested the tool while packing for a bachelorette trip to Rosemary Beach, Florida, and reported it was compact enough to tuck into her bag and useful in an Airbnb where no hair dryer was provided. The device has three heat settings and two speeds, and Kenny said it can fully dry long hair in about 10 minutes even when hair is very wet. She also noted it leaves hair glossy rather than dry or brittle.
Two features target travelers specifically. First, the cable is shorter than on the full-size model, at 6.5 feet versus 8.6 feet. Second, and crucially for overseas use, the travel Supersonic is dual-voltage, so it can be used safely in international outlets, a capability the Dyson Airwrap and the original Supersonic lack. The travel dryer also ships with a Styling Concentrator and accepts attachments made for the standard Supersonic, so users do not need to buy additional parts to mix and match.
Kenny said her main early concerns were whether the smaller form would sacrifice power or ergonomics, and she found the dryer heats quickly and delivers strong airflow comparable to larger Dyson tools. Her only significant reservation is price: the travel Supersonic retails for $300. She concluded the compact size, performance and dual-voltage capability justify the cost for frequent travelers and anyone seeking a less bulky daily dryer.
The Supersonic travel hair dryer is available for $300 through Amazon, Nordstrom and Sephora. For those who pack light or who travel internationally often, the new model offers a way to bring a premium dryer without surrendering suitcase space or voltage compatibility.
