Hair dryers · Position 73 of 100
Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared Hair Dryer
Listed as: SRILabs DryQ Infrared Hair Dryer - Red Light, Frizz Control, Dual Voltage
Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared is holding a place in Hair dryers — number 73 this week. It has been as high as 34 in the time we've been watching, and it's now 10 consecutive weeks on the list. Over the past 11 months, observed pricing has moved between $231.35 and $299.99; this week's $299.99 sits near its 52-week high. Against the wider Hair dryers cohort, held firmer than category peers over the quarter while peers adjusted pricing around it. Roughly 8 new reviews a week, all of them landing on a 4.5-star average that has held completely steady.
Is now a good time to buy the Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared?
We do not think a markdown is imminent. Much depends on whether the baseline price is within your budget. Currently observed at $299.99, its standard shelf price. Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared's last markdown period ended 6 weeks ago, and if it keeps to form, the next is somewhere around 2–5 weeks out — usually about 21.3% below baseline. The useful part to know is that we observed markdown periods in the past. If you are hunting a bargain on a product you decided you like, there might be future opportunities. Whether 2–5 weeks counts as too much to wait depends entirely on you.
This week’s reading is not below this listing’s baseline. 368 others were when we last looked.
Category position against observed price
Review accumulation and rating
Against the Hair dryers field
Price-wise, the Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared and the Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair Dryer are in a dead heat this week. You will not spend noticeably more on either one, making everyday usability the deciding factor.
Here is an interesting angle from our weekly numbers: the ghd Chronos Styler ― 1" Hair Straightener usually sells in a higher price tier, but it has temporarily dropped right into this same ballpark. Check the baseline figures in the comparison below to see if you can get a higher-spec model for similar money. Take a peek at the full comparison table below to see how these contenders stack up on price, sales rank, and buyer ratings.
| Rank in Hair dryers | Contender | Comparison Role | Observed Price | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73 | Skin Research Institute SRILabs DryQ Infrared Hair DryerSkin Research Institute | This Product | $299.99 | 4.5 ★(1,459) |
| #30 | Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair DryerDyson | Price Peer | $299.99 | 4.4 ★(340) |
| #89 | ghd Chronos Styler ― 1" Hair Straightenerghd | Higher Tier | $359.00 | 4.2 ★(138) |
| #1 | Slopehill Professional Ionic Hair Dryerslopehill | Category Leader | $39.99 | 4.4 ★(23,134) |