As a full-time world traveler, size and weight for my airline luggage flights is critical. I was happy with my old Conair Travel Smart but forced to replace it with something different after unintentionally burning it out from international 220v high use. Upon learning about the subject and doing much research on all of the options, I reluctantly chose this Slope Hill (true) dual volt mini hair dryer as a replacement. I've only used it once stateside, but here's my first impressions of the good and bad:
The unit looks beautiful and feels like it's well made. Compared to my previous 1200w mini hairdryer, this thing is incredible. It's got twice the air flow on low as the other had on high; on high, it's simply more than a guy with short hair would ever need. The temp choices seem great and the sound is noticeably less than any traditional hairdryer I've ever used. So, in my view, it's performance is outstanding for a travel sized hairdryer, though long term reliability remains yet to be seen.
My one complaint and reason for a reduced rating is the weight. I expect it is lighter than a full sized model but it's noticeably heavier than my previous, tiny 1200w 1-pound Conair Travel Smart, and thus probably also heavier than the new, popular 1200w Conair Mini Pro and 1000w Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Travel hair dryers. Now, perhaps the higher wattage and required safety standards do justify the heavier weight, but I make these two points:
First, it is NOT a light unit compared to other small travel hairdryers. It weighs more, and for me, those extra ounces do matter with my airline flight restrictions.
Second, its deceptive, if not morally wrong, for the company to promote its .6 lb weight when it actually weighs about twice that. So, it's light in the hand, ok, but travelers want to know what it's real total weight is, since after all NO ONE is going to use it without the cord and plug.
I know other manufacturers are doing the same trick in listing their body only weight. It's dishonest and unnecessary. Both specs could easily be listed.
Further, the length spec is equally deceptive since it doesn't include the stiff cord shield protruding from the handle bottom. I'd estimate that a length of 9" is more accurate for anyone really assessing it's size for packing.