Hair styling · Model comparison
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x vs i.d.: is the new model worth the upgrade?
Spoil Your Everyday · Research checked 28 October 2026
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The new Airwrap in the adverts is the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x, also called Airwrap2x. The useful question is whether it removes work from your routine: drying a lot of hair, changing settings between attachments, or switching between a blowout and a straighter finish. It is not an automatic answer to curls that fall flat.
Buying your first Airwrap?
Consider Co-anda2x if you will regularly use several styling attachments. Choose the bundle around your hair and preferred finish.
Already happy with your i.d.?
Keep it unless a specific new attachment solves a recurring problem. Automatic curl timing is already an i.d. feature.
Mainly want straight hair?
Check which straightening attachment is included. Earlier AirSmooth2x and newer Air Straightener 2x bundles are different.
View on AmazonWhat changes from Airwrap i.d.?
Dyson attributes twice the air pressure to the newer motor, compared with Airwrap i.d. That is a manufacturer claim about pressure—not a promise that your whole routine takes half the time. Sectioning, finishing and your hair’s response still matter.
Co-anda2x recognises its attachments and recalls your preferred settings. Both generations offer a personalised i.d. curl sequence through MyDyson. If counting curl and cool-shot seconds is your main frustration, you do not need the newest model just to get that feature. Dyson’s generation comparison.
The bundle matters more than the colour
The current Italian pink/rose-gold page lists a tapered curling barrel, 40 mm barrel, anti-snag brush, round volumising brush, drying attachment and Air Straightener 2x, plus the case. The straightener uses air and passively heated plates. This updated set therefore differs from the earlier plate-free finishing attachment.
Earlier Co-anda2x sets instead feature AirSmooth2x. The earlier manual describes it as a finishing tool for dry hair. Do not apply that tool’s instructions to the newer Air Straightener 2x: use the manual for the attachment supplied. Curly/coily bundles can include a diffuser and tension comb instead of the straight/wavy selection. Check the actual box contents, not simply “six attachments”. Current Italian bundle.
Earlier AirSmooth2x attachment manual (PDF)
Which hair routines make the upgrade useful?
- Fine hair that already holds a wave: the new attachments may suit a varied styling routine, but an existing i.d. that gives you the result you want is still useful.
- Very straight hair that drops curls: do not buy on the assumption that “2x” guarantees hold. Airflow and curl longevity are different questions.
- A lot of hair and a long drying routine: this is a plausible reason to investigate the newer drying system. We have not timed it against i.d. on matched heads of hair.
- Mostly sleek, straight styling: compare the exact straightening attachment with a dedicated tool such as Airstrait. A multi-styler earns its space when you also use the other functions.
Our assessment: upgrade for a task you repeat, not for an extra attachment you might use once. Faster settings changes can be useful; they do not remove the need to learn section size and technique.
What actual Amazon buyers reported
On 28 October 2026 we read individual reviews on the earlier Co-anda2x listing, rather than Amazon’s automated summary. The following were labelled Verified Purchase and referred to the pink/rose-gold variant:
- 9 May 2026: a buyer with very thick, straight hair returned it after waves quickly dropped, while reporting better results on their mother’s hair.
- 28 August 2026: a buyer with fine, naturally wavy/curly hair that already held styles well described a much better experience.
- 14 September 2026: a buyer replacing an older Dyson described an initial learning curve before becoming comfortable using it.
These anecdotes illustrate fit and practice, not a controlled comparison or a prediction for your hair. The same listing also contained reports of faults and returns, including a pink-model review dated 15 May 2026; this sample cannot establish a failure rate. Read the earlier bundle’s reviews.
The newer pink listing, model 492465-01, showed only one very brief German review when checked. It was not enough to assess the new straightening attachment. We do not transfer the earlier bundle’s owner experiences to it. Check the newer listing and its feedback.
Weight, size and European compatibility
The current Italian Co-anda2x pink page lists 1,700 W, a 2 m cord, four heat settings and three speeds, with a stated weight of 0.711 kg. The i.d. page lists 1,300 W, a 2.675 m cord and 0.553 kg. These published weights are not a verified like-for-like measurement of what you hold with each attachment fitted.
Dimensions need particular care: the current Co-anda2x page lists 481 × 190 × 169 mm, while earlier page versions showed much smaller device dimensions. We cannot establish a consistent measurement basis, so we would not use those figures to judge handle size. The i.d. page lists 272 × 41 × 48 mm. Ask the seller for the assembled tool and case dimensions if storage is tight.
The Co-anda2x Italian page specifies 220–240 V. Some i.d. Italian pages contain inconsistent voltage fields, so confirm the rating label and exact regional version before buying an import. A plug adapter does not convert voltage. Co-anda2x specifications · i.d. specifications.
The work that remains: cleaning and accessories
Co-anda2x attachments do not fit older Airwrap or i.d. devices, and older attachments do not fit Co-anda2x. Your existing attachment collection therefore matters when deciding whether to upgrade.
The filter still needs maintenance. Dyson’s support guidance says a blocked or missing filter can prevent operation. Unplug and let the tool cool; clean the removable filter as instructed and allow it to dry completely before refitting. Do not wash the electrical body. The app can show filter status, but it cannot do the cleaning. Dyson’s filter and app instructions.
What we would choose
Co-anda2x: for someone building a varied styling routine who wants its specific attachments and accepts the setup, cleaning and practice involved. i.d.: still a sensible choice when automatic curling is the attraction and its attachments already cover your needs. Keep what you own: if the current result is good and no particular step feels unnecessarily difficult.
Before buying, compare the exact model number, attachments, regional voltage and seller’s return terms. A discount on an older bundle is not the same offer as the updated straightening set. We have not personally tested either device.