OnTrac

"The stock tuning of these is a *major* misstep from Dyson... they are significantly warmer than the Zone... to the point where the treble almost doesn't really sound like it's there."

The stock sound is widely criticized as a 'major misstep' and 'significantly warmer' with lacking treble, but the inclusion of a 5-band EQ in the app allows users to tune them to sound 'legitimately great' and 'surprisingly neutral'.

"The fit and comfort is great, the microfibre + foam earcups and upper band conform to the shape of your head."

Comfort is generally rated positively, with users appreciating the large, foam earcups that fit well, though some mention they can be heavy and slide off when bowing.

"And the battery life is insane, I got them mid December and they had 80% out of the box, I haven't charged them yet and with daily use, 30 mins or so before or after work, they still have 70% charge."

Battery life is consistently lauded as exceptional, with reviewers reporting it lasts 'ages' and 'only having to charge them once a month' or even 'two weeks of the battery' on a single charge.

"Insane. All metal, the hinges are about 1cm thick at the joints, all the materials feel premium and substantial."

The build quality receives overwhelmingly positive remarks, described as 'insane' with 'all metal' construction and 'premium and substantial' materials, far exceeding competitors.

"One thing i don't like is the controls. You have to be careful to not press the joystick when moving it sideways to skip or reverse tracks, as it will just pause instead."

The app's inclusion of a 5-band EQ is a significant positive, but the lack of a wired mode and sometimes finicky controls are noted drawbacks.

"The Dysons have custom-built 40mm neodymium drivers... we find its sensible, flat balance robs the headphones of a bit of fun and personality."

The sound is described as clear, clean, and balanced, but reviewers frequently note a lack of dynamic punch, subtlety, and excitement, especially compared to rivals.

"The downside, however, is that our ears get warm fairly quickly thanks to those oversized cushions and the microfibre material."

While generally comfortable due to plush ear cushions and good weight distribution, the oversized cushions can cause ears to get warm and sweaty, and the overall bulkiness is noted.

"The other (and arguably more useful) outstanding feature of the Dyson OnTrac is their whopping great battery life of 55 hours, with ANC turned on."

The battery life is universally lauded as exceptional, far exceeding competitors and providing an outstanding amount of playtime.

"The build quality is sturdy. The over-ears have a robust structure with neatly machined hinges and a cushioned headband..."

The build quality is described as sturdy and robust, with neatly machined components and a premium feel, though the design is noted as being more mechanical than seamless luxury.

"Call quality is decent too. Voices are clear, detailed and are projected well, from both sides of a phone call."

Call quality is considered decent, with clear voices, though some wind noise can be picked up.

"These headphones run on the older Bluetooth 5.0 – which is perfectly fine for a stable connection, but it does mean that certain features we’ve come to expect from premium wireless headphones are missing."

The headphones feature an older Bluetooth 5.0, lack multi-point connectivity, and miss other expected premium features like spatial audio, despite a high price point.

"Sound ist good but it’s missing the “wow” effect."

Many users found the sound quality to be merely 'good' or lacking a 'wow' factor, with some explicitly stating it was disappointing for the price.

"But 5 minutes on my head... I decided to return it. It is just too heavy to wear all day for me."

A significant number of users reported the headphones were too heavy, leading to discomfort and an inability to wear them for extended periods.

"The best part was two weeks later after that long flight with noise cancellation on the entire time and listening to him when I got home they still had 69% battery life on the initial charge."

Users who tested the battery life reported it was very impressive, lasting through long flights and extended listening sessions on a single charge.

"I bought it, it really looks amazing and the build quality is very good."

The build quality is frequently praised, with users noting the use of quality materials and solid construction, even if the design is polarizing.

"How are they on calls out and about? Do they cope with wind well for the cancellation and taking a call? 🤔"

Call quality and microphone performance were not significantly discussed by users in the provided comments.

"The controls are very bad too. You have to tap super hard on the earcups to change the ANC mode that your ear starts ringing..."

While some appreciated features like the app EQ and customizable parts, the outdated Bluetooth 5.0 and clunky controls were frequently cited as negatives.