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Dyson Supersonic Nural vs Shark SpeedStyle: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Dyson Supersonic Nural: 94% of 16 owners recommend it, vs 87% of 47 for the Shark SpeedStyle.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Dyson Supersonic Nural

94%of 16 owners recommend

94% recommend · 0% neutral · 6% don't

Owners praise

Dries hair remarkably fast, with many owners reporting full drying in 10-20 minutes versus 30-50 with previous dryers
The bowl diffuser is a standout for curls, twirling and cupping the hair for noticeably more definition, shine, and less frizz
Gentle, lower-damage drying that owners with fine, delicate, or breakage-prone hair say protects their hair better than past dryers

Owners complain about

Very expensive, with owners citing around $600, making the cost the most common hesitation
Most of the Nural's signature smart features stop working when the diffuser or wide-tooth comb is attached, so some feel it's not worth the premium over the standard Supersonic
The diffuser can be too small for long, thick hair, sending some owners back to a larger third-party diffuser

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Shark SpeedStyle

87%of 47 owners recommend

87% recommend · 9% neutral · 4% don't

Owners praise

Dries hair noticeably fast
Strong value, much cheaper than Dyson
Leaves hair smooth, shiny, less frizz

Owners complain about

Louder than the Dyson
Diffuser underwhelms on defined curls
Big airflow gap between high and medium settings

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Which should you buy?

Get the Dyson Supersonic Nural if

✓Curly and wavy hair users wanting bowl-diffuser definition
✓People with fine, delicate hair needing gentle fast drying
✓Anyone wanting dry times around 15-20 minutes
✓Airwrap or older-diffuser owners upgrading for better curls

Skip it if

Users who rely mainly on a wide-tooth comb attachment
People with long, thick hair needing a bigger diffuser

Get the Shark SpeedStyle if

✓Shoppers wanting Dyson-like results at a lower price
✓Curly, coily, and afro-textured hair with specialized attachments
✓People wanting faster drying and smooth blowouts
✓Anyone who wants a lighter dryer without a high-pitched whine

Skip it if

Those needing the strongest possible airflow, which some found lacking
People expecting it to eliminate frizz when straightening

What Dyson Supersonic Nural owners say

“This is definitely worth the upgrade.”
— @beee1230 on YouTube

“It’s Great that FINALLY Dyson is INCLUDING ALL the Best Attachments with the Dryer instead of having to buy them Separately!”
— @lindahoffman2692 on YouTube

“the button of this new hair dryer is so hard to press”
— @VyNguyen-wy3ov on YouTube

What Shark SpeedStyle owners say

“Your finished look with curls looks great!”
— @cicelybega5419 on YouTube

“it works pretty well for smoothing down flyaways”
— @12rjbs on YouTube

“the dryer stays on for 5 secs! What am I doing wrong”
— @Aircalgal79 on YouTube

Dyson Supersonic Nural vs Shark SpeedStyle: frequently asked questions

Is the Dyson Supersonic Nural or the Shark SpeedStyle better?

Real owners lean toward the Dyson Supersonic Nural: 94% of 16 owners recommend it, vs 87% of 47 for the Shark SpeedStyle.

Who should get the Dyson Supersonic Nural?

Owners point the Dyson Supersonic Nural at curly and wavy hair users wanting bowl-diffuser definition, and people with fine, delicate hair needing gentle fast drying.

Who should get the Shark SpeedStyle?

Owners point the Shark SpeedStyle at shoppers wanting Dyson-like results at a lower price, and curly, coily, and afro-textured hair with specialized attachments.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Dyson Supersonic Nural is very expensive, with owners citing around $600, making the cost the most common hesitation. For the Shark SpeedStyle, it's louder than the Dyson.