Dyson OnTrac
Exact average 73.9 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Dyson11 professional reviewers tested the Dyson OnTrac, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and noise cancelling. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, PCMag, Trusted Reviews and 8 more
The catch: Controls are awkward and they are heavy for the price.
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What 11 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80WIRED
A surprisingly good pair with terrific noise cancelling, balanced sound and huge battery life.
Read WIRED review - 80PCMag
Excellent sound and effective noise cancelling in a stylish design, though pricey.
Read PCMag review - 80Trusted Reviews
Technically excellent with great ANC, wireless performance and battery, but the sound is measured and lacks fun compared with cheaper rivals.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80The Disconnekt
The reviewer likes the bold, customisable look, strong sound, long battery and pleasant controls, and calls it a good choice for anyone wanting something different.
Read The Disconnekt review - 80The Ambient
A big improvement over Dyson's first headphones, with decent sound, good noise cancelling and fun customization.
Read The Ambient review - 80Tom's Guide
Great noise cancelling, bass and 55-hour battery, but the reviewer lists several headphones she would choose first at $500.
Read Tom's Guide review - 73Engadget
Engadget finds the headphones distinctive and long-lasting but lacking in depth, ANC strength and modern features for the money.
Read Engadget review - 70Android Central
Great sound, noise cancelling and battery, but the missing sound customization and other omissions are magnified at this price.
Read Android Central review - 70TechRadar
Solidly built with strong battery and good noise cancelling, but the headline says rivals outclass it.
Read TechRadar review - 60Expert Reviews
Top-tier noise cancelling, good sound and epic battery, but the reviewer finds them bulky, hot and not worth recommending to him.
Read Expert Reviews review - 60What Hi-Fi?
Effective ANC, comfort and battery life are strong, but dynamics, usability and features fall short for the price.
Read What Hi-Fi? review
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Common questions
Is the Dyson OnTrac worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 11 recommend it. Controls are awkward and they are heavy for the price.
Do critics agree about the Dyson OnTrac?
Broad agreement: scores range from 60 (Expert Reviews) to 80 (WIRED), a spread of 20 points across 11 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Dyson OnTrac?
Price (8 of 11 reviews), Controls and app (5 of 11 reviews), Weight and fit (4 of 11 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dyson OnTrac?
The Dali IO-8 (critic score 93), top pick, narrowly.