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Dyson Supersonic HD08 Hair Dryer in Black, With Six Airflow Settings and Two Nozzles

Dyson Supersonic black hair dryer in modern everyday style

Jordan Lee — Fragrance & Lifestyle Products Editor

Fragrance and lifestyle products editor covering perfume, personal-care devices, compact electronics, smart wearables, and practical leisure accessories, with a focus on functionality, specifications, everyday usability, and value. · Updated 2026-09-26

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Quick verdict

HD08 owners most often praise airflow: long, thick hair drying much faster while still feeling soft. The same reports include motor failures, a housing that cracked in a drop test, and split views on noise. This model is also heavily counterfeited, so buy where you can verify the unit after delivery.

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$84.33 USD $93.19

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Pros

· HD08 owner reports single out airflow: long or thick hair drying far faster than with conventional dryers while still feeling soft, not over-dried.
· Owners of the black and similar dark finishes call the look stylish and premium, and say this matte coating avoids the sticky degraded paint reported on some older Dyson dryers.
· Listing: concentrator and diffuser nozzles included, six airflow settings, cool/hot temperature control, alternating hot-cold airflow, overheat protection, 220 V, 1600 W.

Cons

· Multiple HD08 owners report outright failures: units cutting out mid-use, dead motors, and Dyson service scrapping or replacing machines after roughly 8 months to 3 years.
· In a Swiss consumer comparison, the Supersonic was the only hair dryer whose housing cracked in a one-metre drop test.
· Buyers repeatedly describe it as heavier and more awkward in hand than expected, citing a thick, heavy cord and bulky cord-mounted plug block; some find the handle too thick for smaller hands.
· Some owners say the magnetic nozzles grip weakly and feel loose on the body.
· The cold shot must be held down, with no lock or click-on, which some buyers list as an annoyance.
· Noise reports are split, and the listing's 36 dB or below figure is not corroborated by user accounts.
· The HD08 is one of the most counterfeited dryers; UK safety notices flag counterfeit units as a fire risk, with test samples not shutting off under restricted airflow, emitting heavy smoke and melting internally.

Fit notes

Fixed, non-folding handle on a 220 V, 1600 W body. Owners describe the handle as thick, with some smaller hands finding it awkward, and the cord plus its plug block as heavy, so hand size and outlet placement are worth checking.

Buy if

You have long or thick hair, want the strong airflow HD08 owners describe, and can buy through a route that lets you verify the unit and its serial after delivery. A fixed-handle, 220 V dryer also fits your outlet setup.

Skip if

You want a light dryer with a cool setting that stays locked on, or you cannot check authenticity once it arrives. If a foldable handle, a lighter cord, or a thicker-grip-friendly body matters more to you, another model is the better match.

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Dyson Supersonic black hair dryer in modern everyday style

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Buying FAQ

Common questions

Does this dry hair faster than a regular dryer?⌄

HD08 owners repeatedly say yes for long or thick hair, with hair still feeling soft afterward. That is owner evidence about the HD08 build, not a measurement of this unit.

How can I check the unit is not a counterfeit?⌄

Tear-down comparisons found near-identical copies that still registered their serial on Dyson's site but showed rougher seams, visible moulding flash, cheaper printed logos, and plastic wrap inside the box. Inspect those points and verify the serial yourself on delivery.

Why does the listing mention HD08 and HD07?⌄

The title and colour options name HD08, while the model field reads HD07 and the same colour list includes HS05 curling irons. Confirm with the seller which build and which accessories ship before ordering.

Is it as quiet as the listing says?⌄

The listing states 36 dB or below, but owner accounts split: some find it quieter than a traditional dryer, others call it very loud with a high-pitched motor. The figure is not corroborated by user reports.

How should I hold it?⌄

The HD08 pulls intake air through the perforated lower part of the handle, so gripping the very bottom or letting lint and hair cover that section chokes airflow. Owners advise holding it higher up the handle.

Will the cold shot stay on by itself?⌄

No. Owners report the cold shot must be held down, with no lock or click-on, unlike dryers with a fixed cool setting.

Evidence

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color · pro · 58% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: owners of the black/nickel and similar dark HD08 finishes describe the look as stylish and premium, and note the matte coating on this version does not develop the sticky hydrolysis-degraded paint reported on some older Dyson dryers.

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durability · con · 70% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: multiple owners report outright failures — units cutting out mid-use, dead motors, and Dyson service scrapping or replacing machines after roughly 8 months to 3 years of use.

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durability · con · 62% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: in a Swiss consumer comparison (Kassensturz, hairdresser plus lab testing), the Dyson Supersonic was the only hairdryer whose housing cracked in a one-metre drop test.

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durability · con · 70% confidence

Counterfeit units carrying the HD08 model name (the model this listing is built around) have been flagged in UK product-safety notices as a serious fire risk: test samples did not shut off under restricted airflow, emitted heavy smoke and melted internally, and used a non-compliant plug fuse.

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other · con · 74% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: buyers repeatedly describe the dryer as heavier and more awkward in the hand than expected, mainly because of the thick, heavy 2.8 m cord and the bulky cord-mounted plug/adapter block; some also find the handle too thick for smaller hands.

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other · mixed · 66% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: noise reports are split — some owners find it quieter than a traditional dryer, others call it very loud with a high-pitched motor, so the listing's '36 dB or below' figure is not corroborated by user accounts.

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other · con · 55% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: the cold-shot function must be held down (no lock/click-on), which some buyers list as a minor annoyance versus dryers with a fixed cool setting.

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quality · pro · 80% confidence

Line-level HD08 evidence: the most repeated praise from Supersonic HD08 owners is airflow — buyers say long or thick hair dries far faster than with conventional dryers while the hair still feels soft and not over-dried. (This listing sells an HD08, so this applies to the HD08 build only, not to the HS05 curling irons also listed.)

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