Ghd Helios
A practical hair dryer for quicker, kinder drying at home.
Dyson Supersonic vs ghd Helios: Which Is Better?
The Dyson Supersonic and ghd Helios are the two best-known premium hair dryers in the UK, and shoppers often weigh one against the other. Both are excellent; here's how they compare so you can choose.
Dyson Supersonic
The Supersonic is Dyson's flagship: a small, fast digital motor in the handle (not the head) makes it well-balanced and light, with intelligent heat control to help protect hair from extreme heat, and magnetic attachments. It dries very fast and quietly, and feels the most 'engineered' of any dryer. The trade-off is the price - it's one of the most expensive dryers you can buy.
ghd Helios
The Helios is ghd's professional-style dryer, beloved by stylists for its strong, focused airflow and smoothing results. It's lighter and cheaper than the Dyson while still feeling premium and salon-quality, with a contoured nozzle for precise styling. It doesn't have the Dyson's headline tech or balance, but many find it dries and smooths beautifully for noticeably less money.
Which should you buy?
Both are superb - choose on priorities and budget. The Dyson wins on balance, quietness, heat tech and that flagship feel, if you'll pay for it. The ghd Helios offers most of the premium drying experience and excellent smoothing for a good bit less. If money is no object, the Dyson edges it; for value within the premium tier, the Helios is hard to beat.
Our top picks
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Dyson Supersonic Origin
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Dyson Supersonic Nural
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Dyson Supersonic worth it over the ghd Helios?
The Dyson is lighter, quieter and has more heat-protection tech, but costs significantly more. The ghd Helios delivers excellent salon-style drying and smoothing for less. Both are great; the Dyson is the splurge, the Helios the smarter-value premium pick.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Ghd Helios (our score 7.6/10) - A practical hair dryer for quicker, kinder drying at home..