I’ve already tested the Dreame AirStyle Pro, so I had pretty specific expectations for its successor: Is this really a new device, or has Dreame mostly just repackaged the accessories? After a few weeks with the AirStyle Pro 2, my answer is: a little bit of both—but the key difference lies in one area that I actually missed in the previous model.
Technical specifications of the Dreame AirStyle Pro 2
| Model | Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 |
| Device Type | 7-in-1 hair styler with warm air and styling attachments |
| Power | 1,300 watts |
| Motor | up to 110,000 revolutions per minute |
| Airflow | 3 settings, up to 60 m/s |
| Temperature settings | 3 settings: cool air, warm air, and hot air |
| Attachments | Quick-dry attachment, two Auto-Wrap attachments, soft smoothing brush, round brush, flyaway/anti-frizz attachment, and diffuser |
| Temperature control | Sensor-based heat regulation to prevent excessive heat |
| Cord length | approx. 2.8 meters |
| Storage | Flexible storage pouch for handpiece and accessories |
| Suitable for | Blow-drying, straightening, volume, soft waves, blowout looks, frizz control, and drying with a diffuser |
| MSRP | 299 euros |
Unboxing, first impressions, and contents
When unboxing, the first thing you notice is the new storage pouch—and here I immediately have a different opinion from the official line: I find the hard case of the first AirStyle Pro more practical for everyday use. The pouch looks neat, but it doesn’t really save any space. The interior with its individual compartments keeps the accessories neatly separated, but as soon as you take them out, everything just lies loose inside. It works, sure—but the box kept every part more within reach.
This is particularly important for a device with so many attachments. When the round brush, diffuser, and Auto-Wrap attachments are lying loose somewhere, you end up always reaching for the same one. The box from the previous model handled this better: one glance inside, everything at a glance, grab it right away. Those who travel a lot and stow the bag in a suitcase might see it differently. For the bathroom at home, I prefer the box.
The handpiece itself is practically identical to its predecessor. Same weight, same shape, same feel in the hand. The magnetic attachments snap into place cleanly and can be changed quickly—this still works well.
The package includes:
- the Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 handpiece
- a quick-dry attachment
- two auto-wrap attachments for different directions of rotation
- a soft smoothing brush
- a round volumizing brush
- a flyaway attachment
- a diffuser
- a cleaning brush
- a storage bag
An overview of the Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 attachments
The basic principle remains the same as with its predecessor: The technology is housed in the handpiece, and the attachments determine what the device is currently doing. What has changed: The diffuser is a new addition, and the hard smoothing brush is gone. That sounds like a minor swap, but it changes who the set is actually intended for.
Quick-dry attachment
I never use the quick-dry attachment to completely finish blow-drying my hair. It’s only meant to remove the bulk of the moisture so that the styling attachments can work properly afterward. If it’s too wet, the strands become too heavy for the Auto-Wrap attachments. Too dry, and it’s hard to get any bounce. Finding that sweet spot takes some practice—but once you’ve got it, the rest goes much more smoothly.
The airflow is strong and quickly dries towel-dried hair. It works best for me when I keep moving—if I pause briefly in one spot, the heat builds up faster than you’d think. Work through it evenly, leaving the roots for last; then the transition to the next attachment usually comes out well.
Soft Smoothing Brush
For me, the soft smoothing brush is the “quick and neat” attachment. It doesn’t pull the hair strictly straight, but rather takes away that frizziness after washing: the lengths fall better, the surface looks smoother, and it looks like it was intentionally blow-dried rather than just randomly dried. It’s not designed for completely straight hair without any movement—and it shouldn’t be.
It works particularly well for me on the lengths and in the middle section. You can’t completely tame very unruly sections right at the roots or flyaway baby hairs with it—the flyaway attachment at the end is the better choice for that. However, it works well as a standalone attachment for a quick morning look.
Round Volume Brush
For me, the round brush is the most powerful attachment in the entire set. It adds volume at the roots, curls the ends beautifully, and makes the hair look fully styled overall—not curly, not stiffly straight, but simply like it’s just been blow-dried. The result comes quickly and looks like it took more effort than it actually did.
My only downside: The brush doesn’t rotate on its own. My separate hot air brush does that, and you really notice the difference at the back of the head or at the ends. With the Dreame, you have to twist the strand yourself and guide it over the brush—it works, but it’s less convenient.
Auto-Wrap Attachments
The Auto-Wrap attachments are the most fun part—and the one that requires the most patience. Hold a strand in place, the airflow wraps it around, and a wave forms. This works, but only with small strands. If you take larger sections to speed things up, you’ll get weaker and more uneven results. With smaller sections, the waves look much more defined.
The two attachments rotate in different directions, which ultimately looks more natural than if everything were curled in the same direction. I switch sides with every strand—once left, once right—and the result looks less like styling and more like it grew that way naturally.
If you’re expecting tight curls that last for days: this isn’t the tool for that. The Auto-Wrap attachments create soft movement, loose blowout waves—not a style with strong hold. Once you know that, they’re a lot of fun.
Flyaway attachment
I always use the Flyaway attachment last—and I wouldn’t want to be without it. It tames small flyaways at the part and around the face, giving the top layer of hair that slightly tousled look after blow-drying. No surprise there: Dry ends stay dry, and damaged hair doesn’t suddenly look well-groomed. But as a finishing touch after using a round brush or auto-wrap, it makes a real difference.
Diffuser
The diffuser is the attachment that, for me, most clearly distinguishes the AirStyle Pro 2 from its predecessor. For straight or slightly wavy hair, it’s probably the least-used attachment in the set. However, for hair with a natural wave or curls that tend to frizz up quickly during normal blow-drying, it’s a real game-changer: the air flows in more broadly, the strands are pulled apart less, and the hair’s natural texture is better preserved.
To me, the first AirStyle Pro was clearly designed for straightening, blowouts, and frizz control. The Pro 2 can still do all that—but thanks to the diffuser, it opens up possibilities for a hair type that its predecessor barely catered to.
Attach the nozzle, start styling: it’s that easy to use
Anyone familiar with the first AirStyle Pro won’t need to re-learn how to use it. The handpiece feels identical, the attachments switch via magnets, and the airflow and temperature controls are located on the handle and are easy to reach. During testing, there were no moments when I had to pause to figure out which end of the next attachment was up or down.
When blow-drying quickly, I’ve gotten into the habit of starting with the highest air setting and keeping the temperature on medium heat. When styling with a round brush or auto-wrap, I reduce the airflow so the strand doesn’t fly away immediately and the attachment has more control. The sensor-based temperature control works in the background—it’s hard to say whether that makes a measurable difference in everyday use, but at least I never felt like the device was getting too hot.
What I like about the AirStyle Pro 2: It doesn’t feel as harsh as traditional heat tools. No hot plates, no scorching rod—the hair is shaped with warm air, tension, and movement. I still wouldn’t use it without heat protection, but compared to a flat iron or curling wand, the heat stress is noticeably lower. The device takes a lot of the work off your hands, but you still need a feel for your own hair and a bit of practice.
Styling results in the test: The diffuser changes the focus
For me, there’s a clear routine with the AirStyle Pro 2: quick-dry until the right residual moisture, then a round brush for shape and volume, and finally the flyaway attachment. Quick, looks like more work than it is, and the hair actually looks finished afterward—not just dried.
I tested the diffuser more thoroughly this time because it’s new. I wouldn’t use it for daily straightening—that’s not what it’s designed for. But for hair that’s naturally wavy and tends to puff up rather than lie flat when blow-dried normally, it makes a real difference. The hair dries without that puffy look, and the natural wave pattern is preserved. I tested it on medium airflow and medium heat, gently pushing the strands upward instead of pulling them—that’s generally the better technique with a diffuser. The result was significantly smoother than with the quick-dry attachment, without the hair lying flat.
For me, the round brush is still the attachment with the fastest visible results. I usually start at the sides because the sections around the face are the most noticeable. I save the roots and the back of the head for last. If you have thick or fine hair, you’ll notice: With fine hair, one pass is usually enough; with thick or voluminous hair, you sometimes need two passes on the same strands to really lock in the bounce.
The Auto-Wrap attachments create soft movement in the lengths, but they require a bit of patience. If the strands are too thick, or the hair is too wet or too dry, the result is disappointing. But when the timing and strand size are right, they’re really fun to use. Applying a little styling cream or light oil beforehand helps the waves last longer.
Strengths and Limitations of the AirStyle Pro 2
Blowout, volume, soft waves, smooth finish—these are its strengths. For this, I need less coordination with the AirStyle Pro 2 than with a separate hair dryer and round brush, and the result is comparable. The device really shines, especially for shoulder-length to long hair that isn’t too heavy.
What it can’t do: very defined curls with good hold—a curling iron does that better. Completely smooth, sleek hair is still best achieved with a flat iron. If you have very heavy or thick hair, you’ll also need significantly more time and smaller sections than someone with finer hair. And if you regularly used the hard straightening brush on the previous model, you’ll miss it—it’s not included with the Pro 2.
Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 compared to the Dreame AirStyle Pro
In a direct comparison to the Dreame AirStyle Pro, the AirStyle Pro 2 doesn’t feel like a new device, but rather like a revamped version. The handpiece, controls, auto-wrap feature, round brush, and flyaway attachment—everything is very similar to its predecessor. The difference lies in the accessories: the hard smoothing brush is gone, replaced by a diffuser and a new carrying case.
The Auto-Wrap attachments have been given a slightly revised shape—for me, this changes the result less than the new diffuser, but the accessories look fresher overall.
| Model | Strength | Weakness | Who is it better suited for? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreame AirStyle Pro | Great for blowouts, smoother lengths, round brush finish, and frizz control. | No diffuser included in the set. | For anyone who primarily wants to straighten hair, add volume, and tame flyaways. |
| Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 | More versatile thanks to the diffuser—great for hair with a natural wave. | No hard straightening brush; the bag is less structured than the box of the previous model. | For anyone who wants to maintain their natural hair texture in addition to blowouts and waves. |
If you already own the standard AirStyle Pro and use the hard straightening brush regularly: no need to switch. The Pro 2 is especially worth it if the diffuser suits your hair type. If buying new, I’d base the decision on hair texture: If you mainly want to straighten and add volume, the previous model is just as good. If you have wavy or curly hair, the Pro 2 is the better set.
Conclusion: Who is the Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 worth it for?
The AirStyle Pro 2 is a great tool for people who want to blow-dry and style their hair right away without having to juggle a separate blow-dryer and round brush. The round brush and flyaway attachment are my clear favorites—the round brush delivers a more blow-dried finish in less time than blow-drying alone, and the flyaway attachment neatly rounds out the result.
The diffuser is the reason why I would prefer the Pro 2 over its predecessor for hair with a natural wave pattern. It’s not a selling point for straight hair, but it is for curls and waves.
The device doesn’t completely replace a curling iron or a flat iron—you should know that beforehand. What it does very well: soft movement, volume, a blowout look, and a smooth finish without the heat stress of classic heat styling tools. That’s exactly what makes the 299 euros worth it.
PROS
- 110,000 RPM powerful motor with solid airflow
- Magnetic attachments snap securely and swap quickly
- Round brush creates volume and natural blowout look
- Sensor-based heat control protects against excessive heat
- Diffuser now included in the package
- Long 9.2-foot cable provides freedom of movement
CONS
- Round brush does not rotate automatically
- Fast-drying attachment requires practice with timing
- Hard smoothing brush removed from set
- Attachments sit loose in carry bag
Conclusion
The Dreame AirStyle Pro 2 impresses with its powerful round brush and new diffuser, but remains close to its predecessor. At $299, it's a solid multi-styler—if you own the original, you can wait.
