Dyson, known for its innovations in the home appliance sector, has entered the personal audio market with an ambitious product: the OnTrac headphones. These “over-ear” headphones promise a high-quality audio experience and a distinctive design, but their price of 499 euros puts them in direct competition with industry giants such as Sony, Bose and the famous Apple AirPods Max.
The OnTrac headphones stand out for their bold aesthetic, characteristic of the Dyson brand. The lines are reminiscent of the company’s famous vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, while the copper, navy blue and silver color scheme adds an elegant touch. The materials used, including metal and ceramic, contribute to a feeling of high-quality construction.
Dyson has also thought about customization: you can choose from over 2000 combinations for the external pavilions and pads. Although they are not particularly compact, the intelligent design includes the integration of the battery into the band, improving weight distribution. Despite the weight of 451 grams, users do not feel discomfort during prolonged use.
The OnTracs offer essential features that integrate with the MyDyson app. This app lets you manage the battery, adjust noise cancellation, and access tutorials on the controls. A nice feature is the real-time graph of noise exposure, useful for monitoring noise levels. However, it lacks some of the advanced features found on competing models, such as automatic voice detection and spatial audio. The audio quality is good but doesn’t quite reach the immersive level of the best competitors. The active noise cancellation does well with constant noise but struggles with variable sounds like human voices. A strong point of the OnTrac is undoubtedly the battery life: with 55 hours of guaranteed playback, they surpass most rivals on the market.
In summary, the Dyson OnTrac headphones offer an attractive design and record-breaking battery life at a rather high price. While the audio quality is good, the weight may influence users’ final decision. For fans of the Dyson brand, this may be an obvious choice; for other consumers, the OnTracs represent an interesting option in the high-end headphone landscape. As audio technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Dyson addresses future challenges in the competitive headphone market.
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