The Dyson Corrale offer a new take on hair straighteners. These luxe, cordless flat irons have wowed many but underwhelmed others, which suggests how effective the flexible plates are will depend heavily on your hair type. But there's no doubt that the cordless functionality is incredibly handy.

Cordless option is super-handy, Stylish and intuitive design, Work especially well for curling, More efficient at lower temperatures

Heavier and bulkier than competitors, Can catch of fine hairs, Double the price of the most expensive GHDs

“It may do less damage to your hair, but this straightener is more of a hassle than help.”

Cordless, Straightens with fewer passes

Extremely heavy, Cord detaches easily, Expensive

We've put the Dyson Corrale to test on our hair. Here's what we thought of this cordless Dyson hair straightener...

3 temperature settings, Easy to use, Heats up super fast, Comes with stand and pouch, Leaves hair feeling and looking shiny

Expensive, Can't stand up on its own, Heavy (expected), Results aren't as long-lasting as GHD

If your budget allows, your hair will love you for buying the Corrale. Cordless is great for quick styling, and while big and heavy by design, you can straighten or curl in about half the time with this straightener.

Fantastic styling performance, Cord-free capabilities, Three temperature settings, OLED display, Great charging stand, Luxurious case

Expensive, Big and heavy

Dyson Corrale: Smooth and sleek hair in a single stroke, but at a price

Cordless design, great for travel, Flexing plate technology straightens hair just one pass, Styles hair fast and with less heat damage

High price tag

It's the flat iron of the future—if you can afford it.

Flexing plates straighten hair better. Helpful screen. Lower heat options mean less damage to hair. Curls well. Cordless.

Expensive. Short battery life. Magnetic charging cord can sometimes disconnect.

If your budget allows, your hair will love you for buying the Corrale. Cordless is great for quick styling, and while big and heavy by design, you can straighten or curl in about half the time with this straightener.

Fantastic styling performance; Cord-free capabilities; Three temperature settings; OLED display; Great charging stand; Luxurious case;

Expensive; Big and heavy;

The Dyson Corrale is beautifully made, effective and can be used corded or cordless. But it costs twice as much as competing products and the results it gives aren't jaw-droppingly different.

Cordless & corded use; Three heat settings; High-quality build;

Price; Weight and size; Short battery life;