Philips BHD356 2100 W vs Havells HD3201 1600 W: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the Philips BHD356 2100 W if you have thick or long hair. Buy the Havells HD3201 1600 W instead if you want a cheap, foldable dryer.

By Buyrskip Editorial Team Updated 7 October 2026 1 min read

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Buy

Philips BHD356 2100 W

Best for Thick hair

Typically ₹2,499–₹2,999

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Buy

Havells HD3201 1600 W

Best for Value

Typically ₹1,299–₹1,599

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Quick comparison

Feature	Philips BHD356 2100 W	Havells HD3201 1600 W
Verdict	Buy	Buy
Typical price	₹2,499–₹2,999	₹1,299–₹1,599
Best for	Thick hair	Value
Key feature	2100 W with ionic care and ThermoProtect	Foldable 1600 W dryer with cool shot
Power	2,100 W	1,600 W
Settings	6	3
Ionic	Yes	No
Where to buy	Check Price Paid link	Check Price Paid link

Main differences

Power

Philips BHD356 2100 W: 2,100 W; Havells HD3201 1600 W: 1,600 W.

Settings

Philips BHD356 2100 W: 6; Havells HD3201 1600 W: 3.

Ionic

Philips BHD356 2100 W: Yes; Havells HD3201 1600 W: No.

Why buy it

Philips BHD356 2100 W: 2100 W with ionic care and ThermoProtect; Havells HD3201 1600 W: foldable 1600 W dryer with cool shot.

Made for

Philips BHD356 2100 W: thick hair; Havells HD3201 1600 W: value.

Usual price

Philips BHD356 2100 W: ₹2,499–₹2,999; Havells HD3201 1600 W: ₹1,299–₹1,599.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Philips BHD356 2100 W if you

have thick or long hair
value powerful

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Choose the Havells HD3201 1600 W if you

want a cheap, foldable dryer
value foldable

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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every model we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best hair dryers.

Not sure about either? Consider these

Dyson · Hair dryers

Dyson Supersonic

Buy it if you dry your hair daily and want the best.

Verdict: Consider
Best for: Premium
Typical price: ₹34,999–₹39,999

Pros

Fast and quiet
Heat control

Cons

Very expensive

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Frequently asked questions

Philips BHD356 2100 W or Havells HD3201 1600 W: which should I buy?

Buy the Philips BHD356 2100 W if you have thick or long hair. Buy the Havells HD3201 1600 W instead if you want a cheap, foldable dryer.

Is the price difference worth it?

The Philips BHD356 2100 W usually costs ₹2,499–₹2,999 and the Havells HD3201 1600 W ₹1,299–₹1,599. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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Philips BHD356 2100 W or Havells HD3201 1600 W: the full reasoning

Philips BHD356 2100 W or Havells HD3201 1600 W? Both are good hair dryers, which is exactly why the choice is hard. Here is the short version first: buy the Philips BHD356 2100 W if you have thick or long hair, and buy the Havells HD3201 1600 W if you want a cheap, foldable dryer. The rest of this page explains why, with usual prices in India.

Where they differ

The Philips BHD356 2100 W wins on 2100 W with ionic care and ThermoProtect. The Havells HD3201 1600 W answers with foldable 1600 W dryer with cool shot. Power: 2,100 W on the Philips BHD356 2100 W, 1,600 W on the Havells HD3201 1600 W. Settings: 6 on the Philips BHD356 2100 W, 3 on the Havells HD3201 1600 W. Ionic: Yes on the Philips BHD356 2100 W, No on the Havells HD3201 1600 W.

Reasons to buy the Philips BHD356 2100 W

Powerful, Ionic, Heat protection. What to accept: heavy, loud. Usual price: ₹2,499–₹2,999.

Reasons to buy the Havells HD3201 1600 W

Foldable, Cheap, Cool shot. What to accept: less powerful, basic. Usual price: ₹1,299–₹1,599.

Neither one?

Our list of the best hair dryers has every other model with its own call. Power: 1,200 to 2,000 W suits most hair; higher power dries thick hair faster.

Also consider the Dyson Supersonic (₹34,999–₹39,999): fast, quiet drying with intelligent heat control. Buy it if you dry your hair daily and want the best.

India-specific tip

In humid cities, an ionic dryer and a heat protectant spray help reduce frizz during monsoon.

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How we make the call: we read spec sheets, manuals and warranty terms, check how good the service network is in India and track the usual Amazon.in price. A product gets “Buy” only if we would tell a friend to buy it at that price. Brands cannot pay for a verdict.

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