Updated: August 13, 2024, 9:55 AM EDT Dyson OnTrac headphones are available now from direct Dyson retailers and third-party retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy.
When Dyson tells you it’s launching a top-secret new product, you pay attention. So when Mashable was invited to preview and test a mysterious new Dyson product a few weeks ago, I was really excited. As of July 18, the British brand has officially released its new product to the world, the Dyson OnTrac headphones with active noise cancellation, which are now available directly from Dyson and third-party retailers including Amazon and Best Buy Purchase at.
Also on July 18th, I got my own pair of OnTrac headphones to test and review. Check back here for Mashable’s full, in-depth review of these noise reducers. yes Very Eager to see how they compare to our favorite headphones, especially other flagship noise-canceling headphones.
So, what do we know so far about these headphones, and what do we like?
The Dyson OnTrac headphones come in a copper color.
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Dyson tests the headphone market
Dyson certainly has some competition in the high-end audio space. The elite headphone category already includes the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Sony WH-1000XM5, and Apple AirPods Max (AirPods Max 2 are also rumored to be launched in fall 2024). That doesn’t include $1,600 studio-style wired headphones from Focal and Sennheiser brands.
Previously, Dyson released the futuristic (and slightly dystopian) Dyson Zone noise-canceling headphones and air purifier. We’re going to give Dyson a pass for these headphones, which were released in the wake of Covid-19 when we were all a little off our game. Luckily, OnTrac headphones are a fresh start, and the price has dropped significantly. As such, they mark Dyson’s first major foray into consumer audio.
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Everything we know about the Dyson OnTrac headphones
When can I put my hands (and ears) on these headphones? Dyson OnTrac headphones will be available for purchase through the Dyson website and third-party retailers starting August 13th. OnTrac headsets retail for $499.99.
The headphones connect to the MyDyson app, where EQ presets are available. Customization is limited, but there are presets for heavy bass and high-range listening. Touch controls on the bottom of the earcups let you control the headphones. One of the controls is a mini joystick that can be used to play, pause, skip, fast forward, rewind, and initiate voice commands.
Dyson OnTrac Headphones: Specs you need to know
These headphones come with some unique features including absurd Battery life. We’re still testing battery and sound quality, but Dyson promises these headphones will offer 55 hours of battery life and Enable active noise cancellation. It’s enough to give other headphones an inferiority complex.
Mix and match speed of light
To achieve this, Dyson did what it does best – improve upon a universal design. At first glance, you’ll notice that the headphones have three pads on the headband, which is typical. However, while the top cushion is made of soft foam, the side pieces aren’t cushions at all—they’re additional battery packs.
Dyson OnTrac headphones come with two built-in battery packs.
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In terms of audio, Dyson uses 40mm neodymium drivers with a range of -6Hz to 21kHz, allowing you to appreciate the details of the lowest bass and highest treble. To cancel the noise, Dyson uses eight microphones to sample the environment 384,000 times per second. Overall, the headphones can reduce noise by up to 40dB. The Sony XM5s—our current top choice for noise cancellation—also has eight built-in microphones for ANC.
Finally, comfort is also guaranteed with microfiber and foam earcups and a headband designed to accommodate all head sizes. In a perfect world, they would offer the comfort of the Bose QuietComfort series and the sound quality of Sony – but we haven’t concluded that yet.
Replaceable ear plates
Our tech gadgets are becoming part of our personal style. Your phone case, phone holder, headphones, and earbuds all impact the impression you make as you move around the world. For listeners who like to show off their personal style, Dyson adds a pop of color and personality to these jars.
Some accessories for OnTrac headsets.
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A close-up showing details of the earcups of Dyson onTrac headphones.
Image Source: Some of the accessories available for OnTrac headsets.
The ear plates are made from CNC machined aluminum (some also have a ceramic matte finish) and are replaceable. The earpads are replaceable and come in a few different colors on top, allowing you to really customize your headphones. Of course, you’ll need to purchase additional accessories to change the color. The headphones launch in four colors (copper, aluminum, cinnabar, and black nickel), with more colors available from Dyson and other retailers.
Dyson reps told us they hope to have more color options in the future. Dyson says more than 2,000 unique color combinations are already possible across all accessories.
Remove the ear cups from the OnTrac headset.
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The headphones come in 2,000 possible color combinations.
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How do they sound?
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait for our full review.
When testing headphones, I like to listen to specific Radiohead and Florence & the Machine songs (“Anthem” and “Between Two Lungs,” if you’re curious about this millennial’s musical tastes). My initial listening experience was impressive, as was the noise cancellation. That said, I reserve judgment until I have a few weeks to listen and compare.
I do have a spoiler warning for my upcoming review: the noise cancellation seems top-notch to me so far. I like to wear noise-canceling earbuds and headphones to mask street noise, my partner’s work phone, or surrounding sounds below deck On the TV in the other room. These headphones immediately silenced me.
Try the new Dyson noise-canceling headphones coming soon.
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When I first saw the new Dyson OnTrac headphones, I immediately noticed a feature I didn’t like. Personally, I’m not a big fan of products that include the brand name in prominent text. That’s true for my clothes, but also true for my technique. I would prefer the design if these headphones didn’t have “Dyson” boldly written on the headband. We’ll see if I can get used to this detail as I test them more.
In the meantime, you can head over to Dyson to check out these headphones for yourself. If you’re a die-hard Dyson fan and aren’t afraid to represent the brand (besides Apple, it’s hard to think of any tech brand with more loyal fans), you can check them out on the Dyson website , Amazon , or Best Buy .
