Review: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x

Back in 2018, the original Dyson Airwrap (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was in a category of one. Powered by a jet-engine-inspired motor and a physics tendency called the Coanda effect, it offered six ways to style your hair with (supposedly) minimal heat damage. At the time, there was nothing else like it. HairTok and beauty editors everywhere were sold.

But in 2025, the landscape looks different. Dyson now sells three versions of its Airwrap, and the market is saturated with dupes and competitors at a fraction of the price. The latest model, the Co-anda 2x, is its most advanced and most expensive yet, priced at $700. After testing it for several weeks on my long, frizz-prone hair, I can say it's faster, smarter, and easier to use; but it's not necessarily a must-have if you already have a decent multistyler.

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Smaller, Smarter, and (Slightly) Faster

Dyson's new Co-anda 2x comes in two finishes—ceramic pink and jasper plum—and is available in two configurations tailored to your hair type: straight+wavy and curly+coily. Both kits come with six attachments and a presentation case. Visually, it looks a lot more like the Airwrap ID than the original Airwrap, and it feels noticeably lighter in hand. The wand itself is slimmer and more compact, which makes it easier to maneuver during longer sessions. The cord length, at 6.56 feet, is still on the shorter side.

The biggest upgrade is Dyson’s Hyperdymium 2 motor, which the company claims delivers twice the airflow pressure and 30 percent more power than the previous generation. In practice, it felt fast. I could rough-dry my roots in about three minutes, which is about two minutes faster than usual. The airflow feels similar to the Supersonic r, which is stronger than the original Supersonic dryer and the Nural (9/10, WIRED Recommends).

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Each attachment is embedded with RFID chips that auto-adjust heat and airflow based on your last-used settings. Not a revolutionary change, but it is nice not to have to toggle settings every time I switch attachments. You can also pair it with Dyson's app, which offers tutorials based on your hair type and goals. Dyson also moved the fan and heat controls to the base of the handle. It’s a cleaner look, but it can get finicky if you’re used to adjusting settings mid-styling.

If you’ve already purchased previous Airwrap attachments, unfortunately, they’re not compatible with this new model due to its slimmer design. Also, like most Dyson tools sold in the US, it's 120-volt only, so don't plan on packing it for your Euro vacay.

New Tricks, Familiar Results

I used the Co-anda 2x on freshly washed, sometimes air-dried hair for three weeks, cycling through each attachment to see how it held up against its predecessors. I've used the original Airwrap off and on, and I’ve tested other multistylers, like the Shark FlexStyle (9/10, WIRED Recommends) and the T3 Aire 360 (9/10, WIRED Recommends).

Setup was simple, but there’s always a bit of a learning curve with Dyson tools. Pairing with the app was quick, and the RFID tech worked as advertised; each time I swapped attachments, the device adjusted to my last-used settings.

This bundle comes with six attachments: a pre-styling dryer, a round brush, 1.2- and 1.6-inch curling barrels, an anti-snag loop brush, and—my personal favorite—the new Airsmooth straightener. The curly+coily kit swaps in a diffuser and tension comb instead of the Airsmooth and 1.2-inch curling barrel.

The Airsmooth straightener impressed me the most. It smoothed and curled my ends into soft C-bends in under 20 minutes. The heat was gentle enough that my hair didn't feel singed afterward. I didn't get flat-iron-level glassiness, but it was close enough for a polished look.

The loop brush and round brush both felt upgraded, with longer bristles that don't snag or tug at damp ends. I got solid volume and frizz control from both, and they felt gentler at my roots. The curling barrels were redesigned with squared-like tips, which makes them easier to grip, but the results were the same: airy curls that deflated within a couple of hours unless I sprayed them stiff with hairspray. That's always been my biggest gripe with the Airwrap. It's better at blowouts than long-lasting curls, and the technology hasn't improved on that front.

What I appreciated most was not having to fiddle with settings every time I swapped attachments. The RFID memory is a small touch, but it makes the whole process smoother.

Great—But Not Essential

If you already own an Airwrap or a decent dupe, you don't need to upgrade. The Co-anda 2x is well designed and refined, but the core Dyson experience hasn't dramatically evolved.

But if you don't own a multistyler, and have the budget to spare, this is the version I'd buy. It's faster, more ergonomic, and overall more pleasant to use. It's undeniably expensive, but you get the smoothest Airwrap to date.