I was so lucky to be able to try a free InfinityPRO hair dryer, right after my old hair dryer started shooting out sparks and flames (YIKES!) Anyway, this one is much quieter, it has all the same features and settings as my old one, including a cold blast button. I like this one better because it seems more efficient, it seems to dry my hair faster. It's also lighter, which is a big plus! For this price point, it works really well.