Conair 209XN Ion Shine 1875-Watt Hair Dryer with Ceramic Technology and Cord Keeper
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Customer Reviews of Conair 209XN Ion Shine 1875-Watt Hair Dryer with Ceramic Technology and Cord Keeper
Customer Review: Good for the money, but some flaws
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this as a second hairdryer to leave at my second home, figuring that it was cheap and had a retractable cord to save space. I also own a Conair Infiniti 213L. For the price, the 209R is a decent buy. However, for $50 more, I highly prefer the Infiniti 213L. Otherwise, the 213X (the cheaper equivalent to the 213L) is only $16 more.
Pros:
Conair with Ion Shine and Ceramic Technology
Retractable cord; as others noted, it retracts violently though - hold the plug while retracting
Removable, washable filter
Cons:
It's noisy
It's still surprisingly heavy compared to Conair's other $15 models.
The "Cold Shot" is lukewarm
No ion on/off button
Comparison to the 213L:
209R has a limited 2-year warranty, while the 213L has a 5-year warranty
209R does not "calm" my hair down as much.
209R takes a little longer to dry, seems less powerful (?)
209R does have a smaller "cold shot" button, which is better than the 213L (too easy to press on the 213L)
213L has an ion on/off button.
213L's cold shot is actually cold.
213L is about equivalent in weight, though, so for those complaining that the 209R is heavy, they're *all* heavy.
213L is much, much quieter.
213L has Swarovski crystals (silly, I know, but pretty).
213L does NOT have a retracting cord, however.
Overall:
I'll keep this one, because $20 was my "price point." I don't want to spend $35 (or $68) on a "throwaway" hairdryer. But in a pinch, this one works OK. However, if I was thinking long-term (who buys hair dryers like candy anyway?), I'd go with the 213L.
Customer Review: Ok hair dryer, but has several design flaws
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had this hair dryer for about 6 months now and I'm not all that impressed with it. It's performance is decent (dries hair quickly with less frizz), but it's design and construction leave something to be desired.
Issues:
1) It's really heavy so be prepared for your arm to get a work-out when using it.
2) The placement of the cord retractor button is really bad. If you set the dryer down on it's side sometimes the retractor button will get bumped causing your dryer to slide across the counter.
3) About 1 month ago the on/off button popped off. I was able to stick it back on, but it will occasionally still fall off during use.
4) The cord retractor is somewhat dangerous and also will get stuck occasionally during cord retraction.
5) The placement of the "cool shot" requires you to hold the dryer awkwardly to keep from accidentally pressing it.
Maybe it's just a matter of preference in design, but this dryer has been very awkward and difficult for me to use. I just don't think that the performance is good enough to put up with all of the negatives. I will probably shell out a little more money the next time I purchase a hair dryer and get something better.
Customer Review: HORRIBLY LOUD!
Summary: 1 Stars
My old hair dryer started making a buzzing sound when I moved it, so my husband said, "time for a new one." Bought this one while at Wal-Mart, thinking the retractable cord would be nice.
Cord - retracts about halfway, then you either have to pull it out and push the button again (and hope it does it), or push the cord in yourself. Kind of a hassle just to hide the cord (which doesn't really matter to me since mine goes in a drawer every day anyway).
Speed - doesn't dry my hair as quickly as my old one!
Noise - I cannot believe how LOUD this dryer is. My eardrums hurt, as if I had just gone to a rock concert and stood by the speakers. My daughter (4) covered her ears (in the next room!).
I couldn't even use this thing today becuse of how loud it was, in fear of causing hearing loss (haha). After much research, I picked up the Revlon Tourmaline Ionic Hair Dryer, model RV544. Used it tonight and it's wonderful! Very fast, and pretty quiet for a hairdryer. It's not advertised as quiet on the box, but reviewers said it was and they were right. No retractable cord, but I'll get over it.
Customer Review: Good performance but careful retracting the cord
Summary: 3 Stars
I haven't bought a new hair dryer in 20 years. I blow dry so infrequently that my old windmere still works. But I figured it was time to get a better, safer dryer.
I chose this dryer based on the price and reviews. Modern dryers are all much bigger and heavier than the old ones which is kind of annoying. If any part of this dryer overhangs the edge of the counter, the whole thing starts to slide off.
The dryer itself works well, my hair is quite thick and I thought it worked very quickly to get my hair to an almost dry state. (I never blow all the way dry to keep the hair healthier.) I also like the cool air option. The cord is definitely long enough for use when you're at the bathroom counter. It's great to have it so neatly tuck away inside the dryer.
My only caution is retracting the cord. It snaps back pretty fast which cause the plug end with it's safety block to whish around. It banged into the cabinets and almost knocked something off the counter as it flipped around. I would suggest holding the plug end as you retract the cord so you don't hurt someone.
Customer Review: I"m pretty pleased
Summary: 4 Stars
This dryer has the features I wanted, and works like I hoped. It dries my long hair quickly, though I don't know for sure it would do the same for super-thick hair. Also, combined with the right technique and product, it leaves hair is smooth and shiny. Some people have complained about the weight; I haven't noticed it being heavy at all, and I consider myself puny.
I like the retractable cord, although I learned the hard way to hold the plug while retracting. It does have two speeds (besides off) and three heat settings, along with a cool shot button. It also uses ceramic technology, though not tourmaline, for those who are up on those kinds of things.
All that said, my point of comparison was a 15-year-old dryer that was probably cheap to begin with. If you're looking for something nice, I'm sure there are better dryers out there, including better Conair models. But this does exactly what I need. I found this on sale for around $15 and I feel like I got a great deal for that money.