To begin this hair dryer is way too fancy for my basic hair drying needs. Yes, I have a Dyson Supersonic which does everything I ask of it, but this takes it to the next level.
To begin, the design is very similar to the Supersonic, the same goes for weight and balance. Where it does differ is it doesn't have the pass through hole like with the Supersonic, instead there is a screen in the back, which displays the different modes and settings. The filter is located at the bottom of the unit like the Supersonic but is attached magnetically instead of mechanically. The outlet connector is bulkier than that of the Supersonic so it may not fit in tight spaces.
Despite the similarities it remains a beautiful hair dryer; the rose gold colour, shape, and design all go together very well. It comes inside a storage box along with several different attachments (an unfrizz nozzle, smoothing nozzle, styling nozzle and a diffuser nozzle) and a bottle of "Essence".
I don't think I would ever take it with me on vacation, as it takes up a fair bit of room, I would rather just pick up a smaller portable hair dryer for that purpose. The nozzles are nozzles nothing too special; they do as they are intended. Note, however, that with an attachment installed, the red light therapy light and essence diffuser are covered up.
There is a red light therapy ring that is meant to promote scalp health. Whether or not it actually provides any benefits, I can't tell. With that said to use it, you will need the hair dryer with no attachments.
Earlier, I mentioned a bottle of "Essence" and an essence diffuser. This thing is interesting; it's basically a magnetic capsule that is meant to be filled with hair essence fluid. According to the instructions, dry till 80% dry using whatever mode/attachment you prefer; then at the end switch to "Essence" mode which will spritz the essence formula into the hair. It's meant to provide shine and smooth out the hair, my hair is short so I don't really don't benefit from this but I can see how it would be nice for someone with long hair.
The transition between modes/heat settings is done smoothly and quickly, it takes about a second for the dryer output to change heat settings.
Much like the Supersonic this is over engineered but more so, way more than I would ever need and I love it for that.