On average, compact dryers don’t rate as well as electric and gas models in our tests. But they tend to be smaller and use less energy, making them the most ideal for stacking (with matching ...

Many love the original Supersonic dryer, but the R weighs in at just 0.68 pounds, 30 percent smaller and 20 percent lighter while retaining the fast-drying, non-damaging technology of its predecessor.

The new blow dryer, the Dyson Supersonic r, is the brand’s most expensive hair tool to date and originally designed for professionals because of its small size and 12.5-foot long cable.

For the dryer, you need either gas or — in the US — a special 220 ... If you don’t mind the smaller typical size and want a neater installation, this is a reasonable answer.