Philips BHD184/00 dryer test

Philips BHD 184/00 hair dryer surprised me during the test. Manufacturers offer something new that will please girls and ladies, watching the health of their hair.

Specifications

Price: 5490 Dollars.

Power: 1850-2200 Watt.

Modes: 2-speed airflow, 2 temperature modes + ThermoBalance mode, turbo mode, ionization function, cold air blow.

Features: removable grill air intake, hanging loop, control panel on the inside of the handle, sliding key turbocharge and cold air, indication of ThermoBalance mode, power cord length of 1 m 80 cm.

Attachments: concentrator 9×1 cm , massage diffuser.

Color: purple and black.

Dimensions: 27,5×30 cm. Weight: 0.7 kg.

Warranty: 2 years.

Manufacturer: China.

First impression

Beautiful, shiny and light.

Ergonomics

• Body and handle made of plastic, the handle is slim, thin, it is easy to hold during the operation of the hair dryer. There are no rubberized parts, but the hair dryer does not slip, ergonomics is thought out in detail.
• Comes with 2 nozzles, each one is quite easy to put on and take off, the nozzles are held firmly. The concentrator nozzle gets very hot: you can touch it with your hands, but it’s hot.
• The air intake grille is removable, allowing it to be cleaned from dirt.
• The cord is thin and not very long, which emphasizes the household purpose of the hair dryer. In the case it is “hidden” in a rigid backing, which protects it from kinking and twisting.
• The loop for hanging the hair dryer is big and rounded, so it is easy to hang the hair dryer on any shape of hook.

Control

All buttons are on the inside of the handle.

Two rotary knobs for speed and temperature.

There are two speeds, everything is traditional here, but there are three temperature modes: lower almost cold , upper hot , and in the center there is a button of ThermoBalance mode, which work is highlighted by light indication.

Above is the panel with the turbo button, pushing it increases the airflow. There is also a cold air button.

The interesting thing is that the panel with these buttons is movable, and both of these modes work only when the buttons are pressed.

Ionization is turned on automatically with the hair dryer, special buttons for its activation is not provided.

Safety

• The manufacturer advises against using the appliance near water. Do not use in the bathtub, shower, swimming pool or other humid places. The corresponding icon is located on the inside of the case, it is not very visible, but there is.
• The manual instructs you to unplug the power cord after using the hair dryer in the bathroom.
• It is recommended that a residual current limiter RCD be installed for the power supply to the bathroom.
• The appliance switches off automatically if it overheats. This hair dryer could not be driven to automatic shutoff during the test.

Noise

When the hair dryer was running at max speed, the noise meter showed an increase in background noise of 44 dB A .

Low hum, similar in strength and quality to a cordless vacuum cleaner.

Practical test: drying and styling

Measuring power

Mode	Power
Turbo mode at max.	1890 W
2 speed/max. temp.	1860 W
2 speed 1 temp.	308 W
1 speed/maximum. temp	1070 W
1 speed 1 temp.	159 W

Measured maximum temperature – 72-76 ° C

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Measured at second speed and maximum temperature with a Sinometer BM300. The hair dryer has been running for a few minutes, pointed at a cardboard box at a distance of 15 cm from the nozzle. You can see the maximum value on the thermometer display.

The best thing about this hair dryer is the ThermoBalance mode.

The working principle is the following: the temperature of the air flow automatically changes. The hair dryer operates with different wattages, hot air alternates with cool air, cool air with warmer air, then the temperature decreases again, and so on.d.

According to the manufacturers, such temperature fluctuations can provide gentle drying, without overheating the hair and scalp.

Another detail that not all dryers have is the turbo mode. If necessary, you can increase the speed of the air flow by simply pushing a button. This mode is activated when the hair dryer is running at any speed, it will work as long as you keep your finger on the button.

Of course, cold air blowing is also provided. Again, it can be activated when the hair dryer is working in any mode, you only need to keep your finger on the appropriate button. The temperature is turned down as usual.

If you want to dry your hair with cool air, use the first temperature setting.

The concentrator nozzle is wide, which allows you to dry a large strand of hair. The opening is not very narrow, but as it is a domestic hair dryer the manufacturer emphasizes this , this is normal.

The kit includes a diffuser nozzle with rubberized “fingers. In my opinion, they are a bit stiff for a massage, but I liked drying the top of my head with this nozzle.

ThermoBalance, turbo mode. The Philips BHD184/00 is lightweight and easy to hold, even for long periods of time. The buttons are easy to switch, one of the modes is indicated.

A bit noisy.