7 Best Hair Dryers, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

You can get a lot more from a hair dryer now. We recently put 14 hair dryers to the test, and many of these products bear little resemblance to the simple, rickety thing I used as a teen. The new models have sensors. They have magnets that help attach accessories easily and RFID chips that automatically set the correct temperature and airflow. They promise to tame flyaways, protect your scalp, and adjust the settings depending on the attachment you use. 

Although you may or may not need such elaborate features, some of the higher-end hair dryers are better products in design, overall functionality, and ease of use. Read on to find which ones we liked best. (Hot tip: You can view and compare all the specifications for each hair dryer on our hair dryers ratings page.)