Updated 12 Nov 2026
Is the Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer worth it?
Yes, if you want Dyson-style drying for much less.
It puts a 110,000 rpm brushless motor in the handle, so the 407 g dryer feels balanced and dries hair fast with little frizz. Three heat levels (room temperature, about 50°C and about 80°C) light up as a coloured ring on the nozzle, and the magnetic nozzle snaps on and off. The basic box has one nozzle; the Swift Special adds a diffuser and a second styling nozzle. The 1.8 m cord is short, there's no hook to hang it, and there's no separate cool-shot button: you click through to the cool setting instead.
Good to know
- The 1.8 m cord can be short for a dressing table away from a socket.
- No separate cool-shot button: you click through the heat levels instead.
- No loop to hang it up.
- The hottest setting is really hot, so work up to it.
- Dries fast with little frizz
- Light at 407 g, with the weight in the handle
- Magnetic nozzles that snap on
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Get it if…
- You want a Dyson Supersonic-style dryer without the Dyson price.
- You have long or thick hair and want shorter drying sessions.
- A light dryer matters: your arm tires with heavy ones.
Skip it if…
- Your socket is far from the mirror: the cord is short.
- You want a dryer that also curls and smooths: a Shark FlexStyle does both.
How we reached this verdict
TechRadar used it for a week and found it quick, quiet and powerful, keeping frizz down, but wanted a longer cord and a proper cool-shot button. Tech Advisor found its heat settings close to Laifen's figures and called the results Dyson Supersonic-like for a fraction of the price, noting the lighter, better-balanced body. We couldn't find verified-buyer reviews at the shops we count yet, so this page shows no owner score.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Laifen, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 12 Nov 2026How we decide