Dyson Supersonic Travel (Prussian Blue/Rich Copper) review

Dyson's exact US product page identifies the Prussian Blue/Rich Copper Supersonic Travel, a distinct finish from the separately reviewed Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold edition. Its documented role is portability, universal-voltage operation and a single concentrator—not a full styling kit. One listed specification needs special care: the exact Blue page shows 1.21 kg, while the Pink/Rose Gold page shows 0.7 lb. No source explains the difference, so this assessment does not assign the Blue edition a pound weight.

Choose it for the travel format, not an assumed weight

Dyson describes the Travel dryer as smaller and lighter than its original full-size Supersonic. The Blue/Rich Copper product page gives dimensions of 2.68 by 8.74 by 2.8 inches and a 6.56-foot cable. These are manufacturer specifications, not measurements made for this review. The package may be a compact travel choice, but the weight discrepancy matters if you have a strict bag allowance, an arm-comfort requirement, or a finder limit in pounds.

The exact Blue page's specification table labels 1.21 kg as weight. The exact Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold Travel page instead lists 0.7 lb. Those numbers are too far apart to treat as a normal rounding or conversion difference, and neither page explains whether its figure includes a cord, attachment, packaging or another component. I have therefore kept the Blue/Rich Copper pound value unknown rather than converting one disputed listing or borrowing the sibling finish's figure. The finder will not include this edition for a hard pound ceiling. Check the manufacturer's live listing and the appliance label if weight is decisive; do not assume a blue finish changes the physical mass or that this page conflict identifies a real hardware difference.

International voltage is the strongest documented fit

For this exact US colorway, Dyson lists 100–240 V and a 1000–1220 W power range, and describes the voltage as adapting to the destination. That is a materially different travel feature from fixed-voltage US Supersonic and Nural configurations. It makes the model worth considering when one appliance will cross electrical regions, but it does not remove the need to check plug shape and destination rules. Dyson advises that a travel adaptor may be needed and recommends an adaptor rated for 1300 W across the stated range. A plug adaptor is not a voltage converter. Confirm the actual unit label before relying on the rating for a particular trip.

Because the page provides a range instead of one wattage, it should not be restated as a fixed 1000 W or 1220 W model. The travel-voltage claim comes from this exact US colorway page; it is not borrowed from a different country's version or the 492454-01 support identifier for Ceramic Pink, which is not treated as the Blue package's SKU.

A deliberately narrow attachment package

The exact US in-box list names the dryer and one Styling concentrator. The Travel manual describes two airflow settings—High and Gentle—and three temperature choices—High, Low and Cool. It also describes the concentrator as wider and thinner for precision styling and says the magnetic heads are designed to fit and rotate during styling. That is a useful directed-air starting point, not a substitute for a diffuser, wide-tooth comb or other tool when those are required in the box.

Dyson says Travel is compatible with original Supersonic and Supersonic Nural attachments, but not with Supersonic r attachments. Compatibility is not inclusion: the Blue package still lists one tool. Confirm the exact accessory family and separate seller package before building a travel kit around a head already at home. The exact package list does not name a presentation case. Dyson's checkout page separately advertises a complimentary travel bag, but such an offer can vary; it is not evidence that every standard box includes storage.

Airflow and everyday expectations

The product page lists 11.6 L/s airflow. That is lower than the figures on the reviewed full-size Supersonic and Nural pages, so a fair comparison is that Travel is specified for a different, more compact role. It is not evidence of a particular drying time on your hair: no independent speed, heat-at-hair, noise, comfort or styling test was conducted here. Dyson's heat-control and travel-performance statements remain manufacturer claims rather than results from hands-on use.

For a home routine that needs a diffuser every wash, the one-tool box may make the Travel less complete on arrival. If you already own compatible Supersonic or Nural attachments, the platform's family compatibility statement can help with pack planning, subject to checking the exact head. If your routine calls for Scalp protect, Pause detect or attachment learning, this page and the Travel manual do not establish those Nural features for Travel.

Care and final package checks

The user manual asks owners to clean the filter when its white LEDs flash. It separates the washable filter cage from the mesh: unplug the dryer and let it cool, clean the cage, wash it and let it dry fully, then brush debris from the mesh without water or chemicals. That is straightforward maintenance, but it is not a maintenance-free design. Store the device only when it is cool and dry, and verify any supplied bag's fit rather than assuming it protects a warm appliance.

The Prussian Blue/Rich Copper edition has a clear research-supported role for a traveler who needs a listed 100–240 V range and can use one concentrator. Its package is lean, the official weight displays conflict, and neither a standard case nor a verified pound value should be inferred. Before ordering, confirm the exact color/model, contents, electrical label, adapter rating and return terms. This is an evidence-based assessment; the dryer was not owned, used or tested.