Head to head
Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer vs Platinum+ Hair Straightener
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer, 8.3 to 8.2. It wins on ease of use and value, while the Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer is stronger on performance and build quality.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Volume
- Shine
- Frizz control
- Curl definition
- Shine
- Frizz control
- Color protection
- Heat protection
- • People who curl their hair several times a week
- • Avoiding extreme heat from irons and wands
- • Shoppers who want one tool to dry, curl and smooth
- • Sleek one-pass straightening
- • Flat-iron curls and waves
- • Anyone who wants a no-settings, no-guesswork iron
- i.d. curl automates wrap, style and cool-shot timing for repeatable curls
- Styles with Coanda airflow while keeping temperatures under 302°F
- Doubles as a capable hair dryer with fast-dryer and smoothing attachments
- Predictive sensors hold 365°F and adjust to hair thickness and speed
- Heats up in 20 seconds; universal voltage for travel
- Wishbone hinge and rounded body for curls and waves as well as sleek styles
- $649.99 list price; reviewers call it a big investment
- Curls drop faster than those made with a hot curling iron
- No adjustable temperature setting
- $319 list price
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer or Platinum+ Hair Straightener?
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer, 8.3 to 8.2. It wins on ease of use and value, while the Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer is stronger on performance and build quality.
Which costs less?
Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer typically sells for about $649.99 and ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener for about $319, based on retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (performance, build & reliability, ease of use, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.