Colorful cans with sci-fi looks? Absolutely. Sound that backs it up? Even better.

When I first saw <a href="https://www.dyson.ph/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dyson&rsquo;s</a> new headphones, I thought, &ldquo;Of course it looks like that.&rdquo; This is the same company that turned hair dryers into futuristic sculptures after all. Now they&rsquo;ve done it again&hellip; this time with audio gear. The <a href="https://www.dyson.ph/en_ph/ontrac-headphones-cnc-copper-759558-01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dyson OnTrac</a> doesn&rsquo;t look like anything else on the market. It&rsquo;s unapologetically large, minimal in a very Dyson way, and clearly designed to get noticed.
<a href="https://www.lofficielph.com/culture/dyson-introduces-their-air-purifying-headphones-with-active-noise-cancelling-tech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dyson&rsquo;s first headphone launch</a> was defined by the air purifier mask it came with. The new OnTrac, however, ditches the mask, doubles down on audio, and introduces bold, customizable colorways that lean more fashion-forward than functional. Naturally, I was skeptical. But after wearing it everywhere for over a week&mdash;at home, at work, in coffee shops, and even in the gym&mdash;I&rsquo;ll say it: it&rsquo;s not just a statement piece. It&rsquo;s actually great.

As someone who works in fashion and interviews people for a living, I spend a lot of time in transit and even more time wearing headphones. Over the years, I&rsquo;ve jumped from AirPods to Sony to whatever model felt cool at the time. But I&rsquo;ve never had strangers stop me to ask what I was wearing. That changed with the <a href="https://www.lofficielph.com/culture/dyson-ontrac-headphones-audio-wearable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dyson OnTrac</a>.
If you&rsquo;re wondering whether these headphones are just for show or actually worth the investment, here&rsquo;s my honest breakdown after some real-world wear.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">What I Like About the Dyson OnTrac</h2>

Let&rsquo;s start with the obvious: it looks sick. I got the Black Nickel pair, which feels like tech-meets-art-meets-streetwear. You can swap out the outer caps and ear cushions in dozens of finishes to go clean and uniform or full mix-and-match chaos. A far cry from the usual black-and-silver options.
But it&rsquo;s not just the design that impressed me. The audio quality is sharp: full-bodied bass, crisp highs, and rich mids. I listen to everything from Addison Rae to Radiohead to long interview recordings, and it all comes through clean. The noise cancellation holds up impressively well too, even in busy spaces. It isolates sound without that underwater feeling.
The OnTrac also comes with smart, everyday features. You can switch ANC on or off by double-tapping either earcup. It auto-pauses when you take it off and resumes when you put it back on. There&rsquo;s a tiny joystick on one side&mdash;yes, an actual joystick&mdash;for volume, playback, calls, and voice commands. The dual beam-forming mics make for clear calls, even outdoors. And the MyDyson app lets you tweak a five-band EQ, adjust ANC modes, and instantly switch between Bluetooth devices.
Battery life? Genuinely impressive. I got through almost an entire week&mdash;calls, walks, writing sessions&mdash;before needing a charge. This was with ANC on the whole time. (Fun fact: it samples external sound 384,000 times per second, canceling up to 40dB of noise.) Combined with 40mm neodymium drivers and 13&deg; angled speaker housing, the sound is crisp, immersive, and precise. If you&rsquo;re into numbers: it covers a full range from 6Hz to 21kHz.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">Pros: Surprisingly Comfortable, Cleverly Built</h2>

The comfort is what really sold me. These are big headphones, no doubt, but it&rsquo;s balanced. Dyson placed the batteries in the headband to distribute the weight evenly. The microsuede cushions are soft and plush, and the earcups rotate slightly to adjust to your head. I wore it six hours straight without feeling fatigued.
It also supports high-res audio, Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connection, and the MyDyson app for detailed audio control. In short: these are full-featured, not gimmicky.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">Cons: You Have to Want a Statement Headphone</h2>

If you prefer discreet tech, this isn&rsquo;t it. The OnTrac is bold, and meant to be seen. Personally, I love that, but I get why some people might prefer a stealthier vibe.
It also doesn&rsquo;t fold flat, which makes it harder to pack. The included case is structured and sturdy, but it takes up space. There&rsquo;s a short learning curve in the beginning with the buttons, too.

Courtesy of Dyson.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">Final Thoughts</h2>

The Dyson OnTrac isn&rsquo;t trying to blend in, and that&rsquo;s a good thing. It&rsquo;s a standout piece that delivers where it matters: great sound, excellent noise cancellation, and long-term comfort. And unlike most tech that leans hard on design, this one doesn&rsquo;t compromise on performance.
I wouldn&rsquo;t recommend it to someone who just wants to stay under the radar. But if you care about how things look and sound&mdash;and want something that feels genuinely different&mdash;this is worth a listen.
Personally? I&rsquo;m not going back to my old pair anytime soon.

The Dyson OnTrac Looks Cool, But It’s Also Incredibly Good

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