Frequent travelers in Malaysia who would rather not gamble on a hotel hair dryer have a new option. Dyson has brought the Dyson Supersonic Travel to Malaysia, a smaller and lighter version of its hair dryer designed to fit into a carry-on.
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What the Dyson Supersonic Travel offers
Dyson says the Supersonic Travel is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than its standard Supersonic, and it weighs 330g. The feature that matters most for people who fly is global voltage compatibility, so it can switch between power standards in different countries without a separate converter.
It keeps Dyson's intelligent heat control, which measures airflow temperature 100 times a second to avoid the extreme heat that can damage hair. It also works with existing Supersonic and Supersonic Nural attachments, so anyone upgrading from an older Dyson dryer can keep using the nozzles they already own.
Why it matters
The travel hair dryer is a small but growing category, and the appeal here is specific: a full-power tool that does not take up half a suitcase. At 330g it is lighter than a typical full-size dryer, and the support for current attachments means it can double as a second dryer at home rather than a one-trip purchase.
The trade-off is price. At RM1,399 the Supersonic Travel sits firmly in premium territory, which is familiar ground for Dyson. Whether it is worth the outlay depends on how often you actually travel and how much you value styling control while you are away.
Price and availability
The Dyson Supersonic Travel hair dryer is available now in Malaysia at RM1,399. You can buy it at Dyson stores or through the Dyson Malaysia website, where it is listed in a ceramic pink and rose gold finish among the options.
For anyone who has packed a bulky dryer or made do with whatever the hotel provides, the Supersonic Travel is Dyson's pitch for a tool that performs like its full-size dryers while fitting in the bag. The question is whether the size and convenience justify the premium.