Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System vs GlamBeauty 5-in-1 AirStyler

The Shark FlexStyle is the stronger pick for most people: a 1,650 W dryer that converts into a multi-styler, ceramic heat regulated about 1,000 times per second, three heat and three speed settings, a cool shot, dual voltage and four attachments. The GlamBeauty 5-in-1 is a lighter, simpler air styler at 800/1,000 W with three heat levels and five attachments, and its 4.9 rating comes from far more ratings. Owners of the Shark praise volume and easy curls once you learn the wrap, but some report knock-off units, a sticky release button and rough barrels. The GlamBeauty wins on simplicity and short-hair styling; the Shark wins on drying power, heat control and build.

• Choose the Shark FlexStyle if you want one tool that dries fast and then curls, smooths and volumizes, and you value ceramic heat control, a cool shot and dual voltage.
• Choose the GlamBeauty 5-in-1 if you want a light, easy air styler for waves and volume, including on shorter hair, and you don't need serious drying power.