We at India Today have reviewed a lot of Dyson products. And we’ve found that most of the time they deliver on the promises made by Dyson. But headphones? This is something new for Dyson. In a way, because there was a Dyson Zone before. Still, a new product. When Dyson launched the Ontrack headphones in July I was surprised and a little skeptical. After trying out the Ontrack for about 10 days, including a few flights, which is always the best way to test active noise cancellation (ANC) and comfort, I no longer have any doubts. There’s a lot that Dyson gets right with the Ontrack.

Of course, it is not cheap. In fact, the Ontrack is one of the most expensive Bluetooth headphones in India, more expensive than even the Sonos Ace, which was recently launched in India, or the flagship headphones from Sony and Bose. But there’s also something nice about the Ontrack – its customizable design. And even on the basics, like sound quality and ANC, the headphones stay mostly spot on.

Oh so fancy!

In a world where most tech companies are focusing on bringing minimalist design, I was really happy to see Dyson going a different path. As far as looks are concerned, the Ontrack never fails to turn heads. And to make it even more unique, Dyson is offering the Ontrack in over 2,000 combinations, in other words with a customizable design where you can change out the outer caps and ear cushions to create the color or color combination of your choice. Are. In this review you can see the Ontracks with blue ear cushions and copper caps.

Design-wise, I also like that the Ontrack looks a little futuristic, like it belongs in a world where industrial design is always in focus, not only because of its size but also because of the heavy hinges that hold the earcups in place. Attaches to the headband and gun-metal finish.
The ear cushions of the Ontrack are larger than any other headphones in this range. And it also feels a little heavy. But the surprising thing is that it is very comfortable. On one of my flights, I tagged along with the Dyson Ontrack and not only did the headphones attract the attention of other passengers, but I wore them comfortably during my entire 2-hour flight. So much so that I slept wearing them during flights and used their heavy but soft ear cushions almost like a pillow. I know it sounds absurd but it’s real.

These ear-cushions are made of soft microfiber material, which is better for comfort than the leatherette finish we usually see in headphones. And this cloth-like finish also solves the problem of sweat in the ears, which people usually face with leather cushions while wearing them extensively while traveling or at the gym. The best part: The design keeps hygiene in mind. These cushions are detachable so you can clean or replace them.

However, as comfortable as the Ontrack is to wear, it was cumbersome to rest or wear around the neck. The ear cups are large and you feel them perfectly when you wear the headphones around the neck. So if you are someone who is fond of walking around with headphones around your neck, you may find the Ontrack too big and too heavy.

touch control

Now there are some controls on the OnTrack itself including the power switch, touch panel, and joystick buttons that allow you to control music playback. The design of the Ontrack is a bit unique and different from normal headphones and it took me a while to get used to the joystick buttons. Maybe also because the button is on the smaller side. But once you get accustomed to it, and understand its functions, it lets you easily control volume, play and pause, etc.

However, there is one issue worth noting: the touch panel that’s on the left earcup. It is not marked and it is difficult to figure out which part of the cap is touch sensitive and which part is not. In use, whenever I wanted to control ANC I tapped the left earcup to correct it.

Instant quiet and good audio

But once you manage to turn on the ANC, everything becomes quiet and you forget all your troubles – metaphorically speaking. The ANC here is really impressive. And that’s more because of these big ear cushions that make it feel like your ears are covered in a void. In my usage, most of the time I wear these headphones during work or even traveling to reduce all the surrounding sounds. And as I mentioned earlier I was sleeping deeply for 2 hours in one flight – the first reason was comfort but ANC was the second big factor which gave me comfort.

Of course, the Ontrack are a pair of headphones and they have to do what headphones are supposed to do – play music and fill our ears with sound we can enjoy. And this first audio-only device from Dyson is almost excellent at it too. For the ontrack in India, Dyson has collaborated with rapper Badshah. As soon as I started trying Ontrack, his songs came to the first row. And oh boy, the sound was amazing. It really was, and was completely enlivened by Badshah-style songs. In their songs, Ontrack demonstrated clear sound and strong bass. I could hear the same effect in Bollywood songs too – clear sound, strong bass and the ability to play songs in a way that made them easy to play.

However, in some other genres, the sound may be slower. Purists will love it, I didn’t like it that much. For example, the ontrack sound in Thunder and Believer by Imagine Dragons felt a little flat.

Ontrack battery and app control

Another show stealer with the Ontrack is its battery. I often use Ontrack for about 4-5 hours a day. Still, I charged them once every 4-5 days. At an estimate I had to charge the Ontrack once a week when using ANC. It was really impressive. As far as specifications are concerned, Dyson promises 55 hours of usage with the Ontrack headphones, even with ANC activated.

Although the earcups have all the buttons and touch controls, Dyson also offers a few more options in the companion app. In the app, there’s a control panel for ANC and to choose a sound profile. I would have liked to see more options in the equalizer as it is kind of basic currently. The app also provides insight on sound frequency, both to the ear and surroundings. This is good to see as it helps users to get details about the surrounding noise pollution as well as the right and optimal sound level to maintain ear health.

Is Dyson Ontrack worth buying?

yes i think. Although it is expensive. In particular I like its design, its convenience, its ANC and its sound quality in pop music, especially with Bollywood music. So, if you are looking for really good full-sized headphones with excellent noise cancellation and good audio quality, you should definitely check out the Dyson OnTrack. In fact, given that they’re the brand’s first – the Zones which were a strange combination of air-purifier and headphones don’t count – and I think Dyson has done a fantastic job. That means something.