Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer HD731 (Black) review

The Shark U.S. category lists model HD731 as a SpeedStyle Hair Dryer for straight and wavy hair with three attachments. Its exact product page names the black Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, model HD731, and identifies the dryer component as SpeedStyle Pro. The fixed in-box list is the FrizzFighter Finishing Tool, QuickSmooth Brush and Turbo Concentrator. It is a different package from the Pro Flex HD542PK1 and from the customizable HD500 or HD700 offers; the category's hair-type label and the included tools should not be generalized to every SpeedStyle listing.

What the three supplied tools cover

The three-tool set is oriented toward smoothing and directed styling. Shark describes the QuickSmooth Brush for smoothing and volume, the Turbo Concentrator for focused styling, and the FrizzFighter tool for smoothing flyaways on dry, straight or straightened hair. No diffuser is listed in this exact package. A shopper who needs a diffuser should compare an exact product page that names one rather than assume that tools sold as compatible extras are included. Conversely, a buyer focused on a concentrator and finishing tool can see those names in the HD731 in-box list instead of relying on a choose-your-own menu.

The accessories address different stages; they are not an all-in-one head and are not evidence that the dryer is intended for the same finish on every hair texture. Shark's product copy calls this package suited to straight and wavy hair, while its broader “For All Hairkind” branding is not a personal assessment of an individual's routine. Hair length, texture, section size and styling technique still affect whether a brush or nozzle is useful, and no outcome is guaranteed by the package label.

Heat features without over-reading the claims

The exact page describes Scalp Shield, says temperature is measured and regulated 1,000 times per second without exceeding 230°F, and describes IQ Styling as automatically adjusting heat and airflow for each accessory. Those are manufacturer claims, not independent measurements in this review. The U.S. listing does not show a compatibility table for Scalp Shield with the FrizzFighter, QuickSmooth Brush or Turbo Concentrator. The evidence therefore supports a plan for the mode by itself and separate plans for named tools—not a guessed mode-plus-tool pairing. It also does not publish a count of selectable heat or airflow settings, so those fields remain unconfirmed.

The exact page includes a cool-shot instruction only in the broader Shark U.S. FAQ, not in this listing's in-box tool description. That family guidance can help identify a control to verify on the delivered unit, but it does not replace the HD731 manual. Likewise, the exact product page states a two-year limited warranty; the precise seller terms still deserve a check.

Weight, cord and electrical context

The manufacturer lists the HD731 at 1.65 lb, 96.1 inches of cord, and dimensions of 6.5 by 1.89 by 7.91 inches. Those are useful comparison figures, not a test of balance, strain or handling comfort. The quoted cord converts to a little over eight feet. Because the questionnaire advances in 0.1 lb steps, the 1.65 lb figure does not pass a 1.6 lb maximum but does pass at 1.7 lb. This is the listed dryer weight, not a weight with an attachment attached.

The exact page states 120 V, 1,750 W and 14.6 A. That is U.S. household electrical information, not dual-voltage travel capability; the manufacturer does not document a second voltage range for this U.S. edition. Check the appliance's rating plate and supplied instructions if travel is part of the plan. A plug adapter alone cannot make a 120 V dryer compatible with a different supply. No case is listed as included on this exact product page.

Comparisons that keep packages separate

HD731 may suit a shopper who wants three fixed tools and a documented 1.65 lb dryer weight, without needing a diffuser. The Pro Flex HD542PK1 is the more directly comparable fixed kit if a foldable handle, diffuser or four-tool package matters; its manufacturer-listed dryer weight is 1.63 lb. The SpeedStyle Pro Flex and Pro custom offers let the buyer select three of six accessories, but an optional accessory is not a fixed package fact. A separate HD542PKHTSN bundle includes the HD542PK1 dryer with a SilkiPro straightener and its travel case; the added case is for the straightener, not an established HD731 or dryer case.

Before purchase, match the exact model code HD731, verify the three accessory names and check that the seller's color and package match the U.S. listing. Confirm the rating plate, instructions, warranty and return terms; do not infer a diffuser or folding handle from another SpeedStyle model. This assessment uses official product-page and category-FAQ evidence. It does not claim use, ownership, tested performance, a measured drying time or personal styling results.