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Platinum+ Hair Straightener vs One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush

ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush, 8.3 to 8.0. It wins on performance, build quality and ease of use, while the One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush is stronger on value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener

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Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Tool score
8.3Great
8.0Great
Performance30% of score
8.7
7.8
Build & reliability20% of score
8.7
7.4
Ease of use15% of score
8.5
7.9
Value20% of score
7.0
8.7
Community love15% of score
8.4
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$319/ 1-inch platesLuxury
$65.99/ 1 device (2.4-in oval head)Prestige
What it does
  • Shine
  • Frizz control
  • Color protection
  • Heat protection
  • Volume
  • Shine
  • Frizz control
Made for
All hair types
All hair types
Format
Device
Device
Type
Flat iron (hair straightener)
Hot air brush / dryer brush
Plates
1-inch advanced precision-milled floating plates with high-gloss coating
2.4-in oval head
Temperature
Single preset 365°F
Activated-charcoal-infused nylon pins
Heat technology
Ultra-zone predictive technology; sensors monitor heat 250 times per second
4: low, medium, high, cool
Heat-up time
20 seconds
Ceramic titanium with tourmaline ionic technology
Warranty
3-year
4-year limited
Brand origin
🇬🇧 British beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Sleek one-pass straightening
  • • Flat-iron curls and waves
  • • Anyone who wants a no-settings, no-guesswork iron
  • • Quick voluminous blowouts on a budget
  • • People who struggle with a round brush and dryer
  • • Straight, wavy or curly hair being blown smooth
Strengths
  • 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
  • Dries and volumizes in one step with an oval round-brush head
  • Smaller 2.4-in head reaches closer to the root and creates flips and waves
  • Four heat settings, including a new medium setting and cool
Watch-outs
  • No adjustable temperature setting
  • $319 list price
  • Only one brush shape, so it cannot curl or smooth like multi-stylers
  • Revlon's product page lists no wattage or temperature figures
Where to buy

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Platinum+ Hair Straightener or One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush?

ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener edges out Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush, 8.3 to 8.0. It wins on performance, build quality and ease of use, while the One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush is stronger on value.

Which costs less?

ghd Platinum+ Hair Straightener typically sells for about $319 and Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush for about $65.99, 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.