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Don't pay hundreds on a Dyson Supersonic – this alternative is down to a record-low price of just AU$174.99

Don't pay hundreds on a Dyson Supersonic – this alternative is down to a record-low price of just AU$174.99

Tom's Guide23-07-2025
I'm a big fan of discovering great dupes for a viral product. Whether that's a cordless stick vacuum or a hair dryer, or anything else in between, sometimes you don't need to spend top dollar on the well-known brand to deliver the exact same results. And that sentiment rings true for this impressive hair dryer.
Laifen is a relatively new brand in the haircare space in Australia, recently debuting its second-generation hair dryer in the form of the Laifen SE 2. While I'm not expecting to see any discounts on that just days after launch, I'm thrilled to see the original Laifen SE — which made waves in the hair care industry previously — now available for a fraction of the price of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer it tries to emulate.
Right now, the Laifen SE is down to just AU$174.99 on Amazon — that's AU$75 off RRP and the lowest price yet that I recall seeing it for. Packing some rather incredible temperature settings and a 105,000RPM brushless motor, the Laifen SE doesn't mess around with your hair… or your wallet.
You'll need to act fast to score this stellar hair dryer deal, though — this discounted rate is only available while stocks last.
If you're strapped for cash when it comes to owning one of the best hair dryers — aren't we all? — then the Laifen SE is one to consider. This turbocharged dryer packs an impressive 105,000RPM motor that can generate wind speeds of up to 21kmph, meaning it'll dry your hair in no time. The dryer comes with two magnetic attachments — the Smooth Nozzle for frizz-free finishes and the Diffuser Nozzle for curly and coily hair types.
With four temperature settings indicated by different LED light colours, a thermo-control microprocessor that helps avoid heat damage, and cute pastel colourways like purple and white, this Laifen deal is not one to miss.
While we haven't gotten our hands on this particular dryer, our friends at T3 were rather pleased with the Laifen SE, awarding it 4 stars in their review. The reviewer noted that the "Laifen SE is an attractive hair dryer with some nicely advanced features, especially to do with hair care". They did knock it back a peg due to the drying speed and mismatching accessories; however, they were satisfied with its usual RRP, considering its likeness to the Dyson Supersonic.
As a hair tool reviewer myself, and having trialled the Supersonic Nural, the Laifen SE seems to be a great alternative to the pricey dryer, especially when comparing more than just the fact that it blows hot air. In terms of attachments, the Laifen SE's Smooth Nozzle looks almost identical to the Nural's Concentrator attachment — and both of Laifen's attachments magnetise onto the dryer, much like the Dyson.
The heat modes are similar as well, and even sport different shades of LED lights to represent the temperature. Dare I say, though, the Laifen makes it known what setting you're on even better, illuminating the outer ring of the dryer much brighter than its more premium competitor.
So, if you're in the market for a new hair dryer that won't break the bank, the Laifen SE will blow you away.
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