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This compares the Korean-market Supersonic Nural with the Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR. It excludes the original Supersonic, Supersonic r, Shark FlexStyle and SpeedStyle Pro. Attachments may vary by color and sales option.

First published 2026-09-15Updated 2026-09-15
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Dyson Supersonic Nural

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Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR

₩279,900

HD331KR · mixed color · dryer + 3 tools · sold by CJ ONSTYLE · free delivery. Displayed price; Coupang Cash rewards have not been deducted.

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Key differences

Dyson Supersonic Nural

A good fit if you often turn down the heat when drying roots or put the dryer down to section your hair. The extra cost makes more sense when you use the Nural’s added functions every day.

Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR

Well suited to a routine of drying, brushing in volume and smoothing surface flyaways. If you need the QuickSmooth Brush and finisher, you can focus your budget on tools you will actually use.

A closer look

What matters when choosing

When you alternate between roots and lengths

If you spend time sectioning long hair and drying close to the roots, Nural’s distance sensing and pause detection fit that routine. It adjusts heat as it moves closer and turns off the heater and lowers airflow when set down, reducing manual setting changes. Scalp Protect works only with supported attachments. Shark also controls temperature, but that is different from distance sensing.

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If volume and flyaway control follow drying

HD331KR suits a routine of drying and shaping with the QuickSmooth Brush, then using the RapidGloss Finisher on dry straight or straightened hair. Expecting the finisher alone to dry and style wet hair in one step would miss its intended use. Nural fits a concentrator-and-separate-brush routine, while Shark’s bundle directly suits someone who wants the brush attached to the dryer.

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For natural curls, check the attachments first

If you want to preserve natural curls while drying, distinguish HD331KR’s brush, finisher and concentrator bundle from a diffuser bundle. These three Shark tools do not include a diffuser. For Nural, check that your selected option includes one. Do not assume the Wave+Curl diffuser in overseas reviews comes with a Korean listing; Nural’s pause detection also does not operate with a diffuser attached.

나비엠알오 ↗ · 다이슨 코리아 ↗ · 다이슨 코리아 ↗ · WIRED ↗

For a quick dry, weigh the value of extra features

If you rarely change attachments and only do a quick dry, you may make limited use of both Nural’s sensors and Shark’s styling tools. Start with the final price difference and your dressing-table layout. Published cord lengths are 1.8m for Nural and 2.44m for HD331KR, so socket placement can affect your choice. Do not expect higher wattage alone to shorten drying time.

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Comparison reviews 1

Comparison testVacuum WarsChristopher WhiteThe outlet discloses affiliate revenue from shopping links and states that it does not accept sponsorships.

Best Hair Dryer 2024 – Dyson vs Shark ↗

After comparing airflow, noise, weight and temperature adjustment, the reviewer ranked the Nural first overall and chose the SpeedStyle as a lower-cost option. Hair-drying time was excluded from the final score because too many variables affected it.

A 2024 test of six overseas-market dryers used airflow and noise measurements and surface-temperature readings from about 15cm away. Voltage and attachments may differ from Korean versions.

Original language · EnglishRead original ↗

Compare by feature

FeatureDyson Supersonic NuralShark SpeedStyle HD331KR
How heat is controlled

In Scalp Protect mode, a distance sensor adjusts heat. The manufacturer’s target is 55°C with the Gentle Air, Styling Concentrator and Smoothing Nozzle attachments. Actual temperature varies with conditions.

Korean HD331KR product information describes 1,000 temperature checks per second and heat control at or below 110°C. This differs from the Nural’s distance-based scalp adjustment.

These figures refer to different measurement points and control purposes; one is not simply half the other. Choose based on whether automatic heat reduction near the scalp matters to you.

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Changing attachments and settings

It recognizes attachments and remembers the heat and airflow settings you select. Scalp Protect mode overrides the last temperature setting when enabled.

Changing the head automatically selects recommended heat and airflow. Manual adjustments remain available when switching between the brush and finisher.

Both recognize attachments. Distinguish the Nural’s memory of individual settings from the Shark’s recommended settings.

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Volume and smoothing flyaways

The Flyaway Smoother tidies the surface, while the concentrator focuses air on a section. The Korean official reference bundle also includes a diffuser; check whether your selected offer includes it.

The HD331KR’s three tools are the QuickSmooth Brush, RapidGloss Finisher and Turbo Concentrator. The brush adds volume while drying; the finisher smooths flyaways on dry, straight or previously straightened hair.

Shark’s setup is straightforward if you want an attached brush for volume. To dry while keeping natural curls, look for a Dyson option that includes a diffuser.

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Heat, airflow and rated power

Korean official specifications list four temperature settings including cold air, three airflow settings and 1600W. Heat and airflow can be adjusted for drying and finishing.

The Korean retailer lists four temperature settings, three airflow settings and 1700W. Cool Shot reduces heat for finishing.

The basic adjustment counts are the same. A 100W difference alone does not establish that Shark dries hair faster.

다이슨 코리아 ↗ · 나비엠알오 ↗ · TechRadar ↗
Putting it down or changing heads

Pause Detect turns off the heater and reduces airflow when the dryer is set down. It does not operate with the diffuser attached.

Heads attach with a locking mechanism and must be released. TechRadar’s reviewer found that attachments retained heat and needed time to cool before changing them.

The Nural’s automatic detection is useful if you repeatedly section your hair by hand. With Shark, account for the release mechanism and residual heat when changing heads.

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Vanity layout and handling

Korean official figures are a 1.8m cord and a listed weight of 0.66kg. Measure your working distance if the mirror is far from the outlet.

Korean HD331KR product information lists a 2.44m cord and 550g. The longer cord can help when the outlet is farther away.

Shark’s published cord length is 64cm longer. Because the weight figures lack a matched measurement of cord and attachment inclusion, the 110g difference is not treated as an equivalent reduction in wrist load.

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What to look for in real reviews

Vacuum Wars ranked the Nural highest after combining mechanical tests across several dryers. WIRED explains using an overseas diffuser bundle on thick, dense, curly hair.

The same Vacuum Wars comparison selected the SpeedStyle as a lower-cost option. TechRadar praised drying and finishing while noting a learning curve with the finisher and heat retained by attachments.

These are not tests of Korean models on the same person’s hair. Start with reviews whose hair type and attachments resemble your own needs, rather than relying on the ranking alone.

Vacuum Wars ↗ · TechRadar ↗ · WIRED ↗

Sales trends and test data

Comparable Korean sales figures for these two models covering the same period and channels were not verified. The figures below are product specifications that help assess your setup.

Published specifications

Rated power consumption

Korean-market published specifications · Dyson official/Shark Korean retailer · Checked 2026-09-15

Dyson Supersonic Nural1600W
Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR1700W

These are the products’ electrical power ratings. A higher number does not mean faster drying or less heat damage.

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Published specifications

Power-cord length

Korean-market published specifications · Dyson official/Shark Korean retailer · Checked 2026-09-15

Dyson Supersonic Nural1.8m
Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR2.44m

Shark’s listed cord is 0.64m longer. This is a practical difference to check if your vanity is far from the outlet.

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Which product suits you?

A

Dyson Supersonic Nural

There is a reason to choose the Nural if you alternate between roots and ends without wanting to keep adjusting the heat, or often put the dryer down to section hair. If you need a diffuser, check the actual bundle.

Trade-offs The added expense offers less benefit if you barely use the sensors and only dry your hair briefly. Scalp Protect and Pause Detect do not work with every attachment.

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Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR

The HD331KR suits a routine of drying, brushing for volume and finishing flyaways with one device. When its checkout price is sufficiently below the Nural’s, your budget can go toward the tools you need.

Trade-offs Do not assume this three-tool bundle contains a diffuser or automatic curling barrel. Learning the finisher’s direction and suitable hair condition takes time; do not expect the Nural’s distance sensing or pause detection.

Match the bundle before comparing prices

  • Confirm Supersonic Nural for Dyson and HD331KR for Shark. Standard Supersonic, Supersonic r, SpeedStyle Pro and FlexStyle have different configurations.
  • Check HD331KR’s brush, finisher and concentrator. For Dyson, check your selected option for the diffuser, smoother and storage case you want.
  • For use in Korea, confirm a Korean-market 220V/60Hz model and measure the cord reach you need, including movement in front of the mirror.
  • After matching color, tools and case contents, compare the seller, stated Korean service arrangements, delivery charges and total after coupons.

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Dyson Supersonic Nural

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Shark SpeedStyle HD331KR

₩279,900

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Price checked 2026-09-15

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