Dyson OnTrac

Clear, detailed sound ; Effective noise-cancellation ; Bold sense of style ; Long battery life

Bose better for ANC ; More dynamic, and fun-sounding alternatives ; Bit big for smaller heads ; Expensive considering the feature set

Technically the Dyson OnTrac are an impressive pair of over-ears. From a design perspective, they’re brilliantly bold and stylish. Judged on the audio, they’re entertaining but rival pairs are more musical and have more fun.

Excellent battery life ; Clean, detailed sound ; Customizable design

Audio lacks dynamic punch ; Non-breathable ear cushions can run warm ; Can feel heavy after short periods

Dyson really seems to be taking audio seriously and the OnTrac is a more accessible and acceptable pair of headphones compared to the Zone. They sound good rather than great or exceptional, but a 55-hour run time and very good noise cancellation means...

Excellent noise canceling. 55 hours of listening time. Customizable color combinations and replaceable earcups. Clean, balanced sound. Good app integration alerts you to high-volume listening.

Weird case. Touch controls for ANC and transparency mode are too easy to bump. Expensive. Heavier than competitors.

Clear, detailed, with even balance ; Mature, neutral tone ; Customisable design is interactive and fun ; Comfortable ; Effective ANC ; Outstanding battery life

Sound lacks dynamic punch and subtlety ; Could do with better timing and more enthusiasm ; Oversized ear cushions get too hot ; Usability isn’t flawless ; Some premium features missing

A strong effort from Dyson with a solid foundation, but there’s room for improvement if it wants to beat the class leaders at this premium price

Big-deal sound quality with deep, well-controlled bass ; Customisable design is fun – although non-essential ; Comfortable for long-term wear, despite scale ; Battery life that lasts and lasts

Active noise-cancelling rivalled by more complete competitors ; Big-scale design simply won't suit all wearers ; No 360-degree or spatial audio features ; No multi-point Bluetooth connectivity

Dyson's dedicated headphones debut enter a bustling market that's not short of capable competition. Aiming to deliver on a unique selling point, these headphones' customisable earcups and earcaps make for a fun visual experience – although it's...

Superb design and customisation options ; Great sound quality ; One of the best for ANC ; Ace bass response

No spatial audio/Dolby Atmos ; No lossless audio capability ; No multipoint Bluetooth (Bluetooth 5.0 now outdated) ; Costly

With superb design, battery life and sound, the Dyson OnTrac should be up there with the best – but the core hardware is compromised.

Dyson's OnTrac headphones prove that innovation is still possible despite the saturation in the headphones market.

Audio ; Customisable design ; Comfort ; ANC ; Battery

Price ; Finicky touch controls