A strong all-round single-motor dryer for home groomers and small salons. It pairs high airflow with a heater and a long hose at a mid-range price.
Amazon $187
One of the best single-motor buys here, for home groomers and small salons. It publishes high airflow and adds two heat settings at a moderate price.
- 220 CFMAirflow
- 12 APower
- 2 settingsHeat
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- High published airflow for a single motor
- Variable speed plus a two-stage heater
- Low price per CFM
- One-year warranty
- Plastic housing rather than steel
The XPOWER B-123/B-163 family
Every XPOWER B-123/B-163 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XPOWER B-123 (this one) | 220 CFM | 3.9/5 | $208 |
| XPOWER B-163 | 320 CFM | 4.0/5 | $307 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | B-123 |
|---|---|
| Blower | |
| Type | Force dryer |
| Motors | 1 |
| Current draw | 12 A |
| Peak horsepower (not scored) | 4.5 HP |
| Airflow | 220 CFM |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Drying | |
| Heater | 2 settings |
| Hose | 8 ft |
| Power cord | 10 ft |
| Nozzles and air tools | 3 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
A long-hose, all-steel version of the Commander for home and mobile groomers. Pick it over the Commander for the longer hose.
Amazon $342.99A heated, variable-speed force dryer for salons and home groomers. The B-123 from the same maker publishes more airflow for less money.
Amazon $283Compare
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