Quiet enough for a sleeping house, fast enough for a late morning
The F11 pairs a brushless motor with a 1400-watt heater. Air leaves at up to 26 meters a second, and the dryer checks its temperature about 100 times a second to keep it level. On its lower speed it runs at 51 dB, about the level of a quiet conversation.
Four heat modes (cool, warm, hot, and one that alternates hot and cool) combine with two speeds. The diffuser and concentrator are magnetic and swap in a few seconds. One press starts a reverse-airflow cleaning cycle, and the filter also comes off.
Know before you buy
The diffuser has short fingers. One buyer with curly hair says it does not control the air the way a deep bowl diffuser does. For curls, the 1875W Ionic with its larger diffuser is the safer pick.
High-Speed Hair Dryers
With it: magnetic concentrator, magnetic diffuser
High-Speed Ionic Hair Dryer F11: settings and what is in the box
Motor
Brushless motor, 110,000 rpm
Power
1,400 W
Heat settings
4: cool, warm, hot, alternating hot and cool
Speeds
2
Cool air
Cool setting, hot and cool cycle
In the box
2: magnetic concentrator, magnetic diffuser
Weight
0.81 lb (dryer only)
Plug
ALCI safety plug
Voltage
125 V, 60 Hz
Model number
F11
Colors
4: White, Pink, Grey, Black
Keep it dry
Use the dryer in a dry room and keep it away from a filled sink or tub. The ALCI plug cuts the power if current leaks, and it is there as a backup.
★★★★★This was my first time using this hair dryer and I loved it. It feels lightweight and comfortable to hold, and the airflow is strong without feeling too harsh on my hair. My hair dried faster than I expected and looked smooth afterward. I also really like the attachments and the overall design—it feels much more expensive than I expected. Great first impression and definitely worth it!
5 out of 5
Best Dryer I've Owned
I've been using this new CONFU model F11 Ion Hair Dryer for about a week. It's definitely the best hair dryer I've ever used - from the lot of perhaps 20 I've owned during my lifetime. The key factors, in order of importance for me, and in which this hair dryer excels are: 1) Quiet - no harsh or high-pitched noise; just the sound of air rushing. My tinnitus thanks you! 2) Strong air stream - faster drying of my hair with less heat needed. I use medium-heat with this dryer, in comparison with using higher heat with prior dryers - yet my hair dries faster with this dryer. 3) Light weight. I'm an older person in my mid-70's. Holding this hair dryer up is so easy in comparison with heavier units I've owned in past years. 4) Simple controls - I don't like complex controls using both front and back of the dryer. Two buttons are simple! 5) Magnetic attachment of accessories and filter cover - much easier than plastic twist & lock systems which seem to break over time in my experience. Very well done; just the right amount of magnetic strength. 5) Nice color display of temperature setting; easy to see and understand.Additionally, this unit appears and feels to be made quite well. Having used it only a week so far, I don't yet know how well it will stand up over the years. However, I'm impressed with fit and finish. I would definitely recommend this hair dryer!
1 out of 5
Not a good option for curly hair.
I love how lightweight it is. I use a diffuser for curly hair, and this is not good for that. The diffuser finger thingies are very short and do not control the air. My hair blew around the same way regardless of using the diffuser or not. If you just plan to blow your hair, it's probably OK. But this specifically mentions curly hair, and it doesn't meet expectations.
4 out of 5
lightweight and i love it
i love it! i can't use the warm setting near my scalp though, it's still really hot. makes it so the roots take a little longer to dry but that's okay. the power is good and i love that the attachments are easy to swap but still hold strong. the quality is pretty good, and it's light but the cord adds some resistance/weight when you go to move the dryer around. :)
3 out of 5
Not for me!
I had high hopes for this one, but it wasn't for me, and I returned it.The noise level is decent, and the wind speed is decent. However, it doesn't give off much heat. Even at the highest setting, it doesn't feel very warm. It also consistently made my hair very tangly. I have fine, soft hair, and the 4 times I used this, my hair was tangly afterwards. Tangles and fine hair do NOT mix, because it's very easy to break your hair.I wanted to love it, but I just couldn't get there. It's pretty, it's lightweight. And possibly the diffuser is nice because, again, it doesn't get too hot. Not sure. But, for my straight, fine hair? No thanks.
5 out of 5
Worth the money
This dryer is unlike other hand dryers that I've used in the past. It's almost like a contradiction of terms. The dryer is strong and sturdy, but light. It heats up very well, has very good air flow, but it's not loud. It dries my hair quickly and has cut down part of my styling time. I like how the attachments lock into place magnetically and they don't pop off while in use. I also like the color ring on the back of the dryer that tells the temperature, blue for cool and magenta for warm or hot. My only criticism is that there wasn't a comb attachment. It has a diffuser and regular nozzle attachments, so I'm going to check for a separate comb attachment. This dryer still gets five stars in my opinion because of how easy and effective it is to use as well as cutting down part of my styling time. I was able to purchase this at nearly 50% off. I definitely recommend this dryer.
High-Speed Ionic Hair Dryer F11 or High-Speed Hair Dryer F4: which CONFU should I pick?
Pick the F11 for home: 4 heat modes, magnetic nozzles and 51 dB on low. Pick the F4 for travel: it folds and has an 11.5-foot cord, at $72.19.
Noise matters: early mornings, shared rooms, children asleep
You want high speed and a dryer that packs flat
High-Speed Ionic Hair Dryer F11: quick answers
Is the CONFU F11 diffuser good for curly hair?
It suits waves and loose curls. Its fingers are short, and 1 buyer who diffuses curly hair found that it did not control the air. For tight curls, the 1875W Ionic has a deeper diffuser.
How many settings does the CONFU F11 have?
8 combinations: 4 heat modes (cool, warm, hot, and alternating hot and cool) times 2 speeds.
