Head to head
Platinum+ Hair Straightener vs Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer, 8.3 to 8.0. It wins on performance, build quality and ease of use, while the Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer is stronger on value.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener
Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Shine
- Frizz control
- Color protection
- Heat protection
- Frizz control
- Shine
- Curl definition
- • Sleek one-pass straightening
- • Flat-iron curls and waves
- • Anyone who wants a no-settings, no-guesswork iron
- • A high-speed dryer without Dyson pricing
- • Curly or wavy hair that needs a diffuser
- • Anyone who wants a light, quiet dryer
- 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
- Brushless 110,000 rpm motor with about 22 m/s airflow
- Light at 14.35 oz without the cord
- Three magnetic nozzles, including a diffuser exclusive to the Special bundle
- No adjustable temperature setting
- $319 list price
- No separate cool-shot button; cold is part of the heat cycle
- 120 V only, so it is not suitable for international travel
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Platinum+ Hair Straightener or Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer?
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer, 8.3 to 8.0. It wins on performance, build quality and ease of use, while the Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer is stronger on value.
Which costs less?
ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener typically sells for about $319 and Laifen Swift Special High-Speed Hair Dryer for about $169.99, 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.