Amazon has cut the Dyson Supersonic Travel to $299.99, one cent under the $300 mark, as of November 13.
That is $92 off the $391.99 list price, a 23% discount. The kit includes Dyson's Omega leave-in conditioning spray, which Dyson says detangles, smooths frizz and protects hair against heat and humidity.
The dryer is the shrunken version of the Supersonic Nural. Dyson says it is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than that model while keeping the same drying performance. That performance claim is Dyson's own, and nothing here tests it.
The feature list is short. Dyson's heat control technology is meant to protect hair from extreme heat damage, and its Air Multiplier design (its name for the airflow system) is meant to dry hair faster. There are three heat settings, two speed settings and a travel concentrator attachment for more precise styling.
The detail most relevant to the product's purpose is voltage. The dryer adapts automatically to different voltages, so it can be used abroad. Dyson's styling tools have often been a concern on that point, so a travel model that handles it is a sensible fit.
The discount is measured against list price, which is a high bar for a dryer sold on portability. Even at $299.99, this is a premium purchase aimed at people who already want a Dyson. The bundled spray adds some value, but the price does not break out what it contributes, so the real saving on the dryer alone may differ from $92.
The open question is whether a 32% size reduction justifies carrying a second dryer. For frequent travelers who would otherwise borrow a hotel unit, it might.