Dyson Supersonic r (Plum/Copper) review

A research-based assessment of the exact US Plum/Copper package: a compact, curved dryer supplied with five different styling attachments and a presentation case. Its strongest distinction is the attachment-led setup, not universal travel voltage or a scalp sensor.

What the exact package adds

Dyson's US product page lists 1,700 W, 120 V, 12.5 L/s airflow, three airflow speeds and four heat choices including a cold shot. It also names five supplied tools: Powerful air attachment, Pro concentrator, diffuser, Wide Tooth Comb and Flyaway attachment. A Presentation case is in the same Plum/Copper package. This is a meaningfully broader starting kit than the Supersonic Travel's single included concentrator, but the extra pieces only earn their storage space if they fit the routine.

The attachments are not interchangeable jobs. Dyson describes the diffuser for defining curls, coils and waves; the comb for detangling and lengthening; the Flyaway tool for finished styles on dry, straightened hair; and the Pro concentrator for directing airflow. The Powerful air attachment is a high-velocity drying tool. These are manufacturer descriptions, not results we independently reproduced. The model's manual says an attachment must be fitted before the dryer will operate, so buying the bare machine or a listing with a different kit would not be equivalent.

A compact shape with a particular control logic

The r's curved, narrow body differs visibly from the conventional ring-shaped Supersonic design. Dyson describes ten heater foils arranged along the curve and says the body is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the original Supersonic range, with the weight comparison based on body weight. Those claims explain the design aim—steering the tool around the head and targeting a section—but do not establish comfort for every wrist or a faster drying time in a particular bathroom.

Its settings are still manual: three airflow levels and four heat choices, including cool. The manual says each intelligent attachment is preset within an optimal airflow and temperature range and remembers the last-used setting. That can reduce repetitive setup when changing tools, but it is not the same as a sensor that measures scalp distance. If automatic proximity-based heat adjustment or a set-down pause function is essential, this exact r package does not document those Nural features; check for a model that explicitly lists them.

Weight, cord and electrical fit deserve equal attention

The US product page lists 0.7 lb and a 6.1 ft cable. Treat the weight as a manufacturer-listed screening value: the product page does not make its inclusion basis for the cable and fitted attachment clear. It is not an independent weighing, a balance measurement or a promise of low fatigue. The shorter consumer cord may be convenient around a nearby outlet but restrictive if the mirror or outlet is farther away. Dyson lists 120 V and says to use the machine in the country where it was purchased; a plug adapter does not change voltage. This is not the international travel choice in this group.

There is also a distinct Supersonic r Professional version. Dyson says its performance is the same, but its cord is longer for salon work; the professional package lists a spare inner filter. The consumer page recommends non-professionals choose the consumer r. Do not use a pro-version photo, cable length or kit to identify the Plum/Copper home package.

Where the package fits—and where it does not

The strongest fit is a shopper who will use at least a couple of the supplied tools, wants a diffuser and comb in the same exact edition, or values having a case rather than assembling a kit later. The wide-tooth comb and diffuser make this configuration relevant to textured-hair routines, while the concentrator and flyaway attachment support more directed finishing work. Hair length, technique, section size and preferred styling sequence still determine whether those tools are useful.

It is less compelling if a single basic nozzle is all you need, if the many attachment choices would remain unused, or if the purchase depends on worldwide voltage. The 120 V rating, 6.1 ft cord, and lack of an included dual-voltage claim are concrete checks; its premium engineering does not remove those practical limits. Nor should the product page's manufacturer claims about frizz reduction, heat distribution or professional trials be mistaken for an independent comparative test.

How it differs from the other reviewed Dyson packages

Compared with the Supersonic Nural, this r page emphasizes an altered body and smart attachment settings, while the Nural package's distinguishing features are Scalp protect and Pause detect; the latter also includes a different Wave+Curl diffuser. Compared with Supersonic Travel, the r offers five in-box tools and a case but is a 120 V product with a shorter consumer cable, whereas Travel is smaller, has one supplied concentrator and adapts to 100–240 V. Travel's attachments are not compatible with the r, so do not assume the two Dyson kits can share every head.

Bottom line

Choose the Supersonic r for its specific five-tool Plum/Copper kit, curved format and attachment-aware settings—not on a promise of salon results at home. Before ordering, match the finish and five-piece package, confirm the US electrical label and return terms, and compare the 6.1 ft cable with your setup. No hands-on drying, noise, comfort or longevity test was performed for this assessment.