8Rank 08 of 10 · Hair Dryers
Dyson Supersonic Nural
Dyson's sensor-equipped flagship lowers the temperature as it nears the scalp and comes with five attachments, but its product page omits airflow, wattage and cable length.
6.2BPR score
- €308Price
- Airflow not stated on the product page; 650 g — DysonPublished airflow or air speed, with weight in grams
- 8 of 10in Hair Dryers
- 6.2BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is for buyers who want the most automated dryer here and are willing to pay for it. Its distinguishing feature is sensor-based scalp protection: according to Dyson the temperature is reduced automatically as the dryer is held closer to hair and scalp. It comes with five attachments — Wave+Curl diffuser, gentle air attachment, styling nozzle, wide-tooth comb and flyaway attachment — and a two-year warranty.
The data sheet is thinner than its cheaper sibling's. Dyson's German Nural page states 0.65 kg and dimensions of 288 × 77 × 98 mm, four heat and three airflow settings, but no airflow in l/s, no motor speed, no wattage and no cable length. The Geizhals listing adds 1,600 W and a 2.6 m cable. Dyson's own Supersonic Origin page, by contrast, gives 13.3 l/s.
Price is the main drawback. Dyson.de showed €329–399 depending on colour and bundle, its category page said 'from €499', and the lowest major-retailer offer on Geizhals was €307.90 at alza.de. The Supersonic line appears in Stiftung Warentest's 2022 test and in Which?'s testing, but grades are paywalled and may refer to earlier variants. Owner feedback is positive but thin (5.0/5 from four ratings on Geizhals).
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Weight
- 650 g
- Dimensions
- 288 × 77 × 98 mm
- Airflow
- Not stated on product page
- Power
- 1,600 W (per Geizhals)
- Heat settings
- 4 + cool shot
- Airflow settings
- 3
- Cable length
- 2.6 m (per Geizhals)
- Noise
- Not published
- Attachments
- Wave+Curl diffuser, gentle air, styling nozzle, wide-tooth comb, flyaway
- Warranty
- 2 years
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Automatic temperature reduction near the scalp (Dyson claim)
- Five attachments including diffuser and flyaway tool
- 2.6 m cable (per Geizhals)
- 2-year warranty
- Supersonic line covered by Stiftung Warentest and Which?
Worth knowing
- Airflow, wattage and motor speed not on the product page
- 650 g — among the heaviest here
- €307.90 street price; Dyson's own pages show conflicting prices up to €499
- Only four owner ratings on Geizhals
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Hair Dryers.
| Product | Score | Published airflow or air speed, with weight in grams | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NeoTop score | 7.3 | 22 m/s air speed at 390 g — published by Laifen (no l/s figure) | €125 |
| Supersonic NuralThis product | 6.2 | Airflow not stated on the product page; 650 g — Dyson | €308 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.6 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does the Nural sensor do?
Dyson says the dryer reduces the temperature automatically when it is held closer to hair and scalp. Dyson does not publish test data on its effect on the hair.
Why is the Nural ranked below the cheaper Supersonic Origin?
Its product page publishes fewer specifications — no airflow figure — and it costs more. Our ranking rewards published, comparable data and value, not feature count.
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