The Dyson Zone Wireless are this manufacturer's first-ever headphones and come with an unusual detachable facial visor, which takes in surrounding air and filters out pollution for cleaner breathing air. You can even monitor the amount of particles in their companion app. For a pair of headphones, this attachment is a novelty suitable for a Mad Max-esque dystopia. That said, they have more normal features like noise cancelling (ANC) and a surprisingly balanced sound that make them a more versatile product than just a one-trick pony. Still, their high price point will put them out of reach of most people.
Our Verdict
The Dyson Zone are very good for neutral sound. Their sound is surprisingly neutral, with balanced bass as well as natural vocals and instruments. That said, a dip in the treble hurts the detail of vocals and instruments, while a peak in the mid-treble makes sibilants like cymbals piercing. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a couple of EQ presets, but that's about it. On the downside, they're closed-back headphones and struggle to create an open and immersive soundstage.
- EQ presets available via companion app.
- Good frequency response consistency across re-seats.
- Poor passive soundstage performance.
The Dyson Zone are good for commute and travel. Although they're quite big and bulky, these comfortable headphones have a sturdy carrying case to help protect them. Thanks to their ANC, they can block out a good amount of background noise, and they even come with a portable air purification visor if the air around you may not be so nice to breathe. Their battery will last through long trips, too, though if you're using ANC and the visor simultaneously, they won't last too long.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- ANC has good noise isolation performance.
- Bulky and can fall off your head with high-intensity movement.
The Dyson Zone aren't intended for sports and fitness. They have a bulky and heavy design that can fall off your head with moderate movement. They also lack an IP rating for water resistance, but that's normal for over-ear headphones.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- Bulky and can fall off your head with high-intensity movement.
The Dyson Zone are decent for office use. These headphones have a comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions and are equipped with noise cancelling, so they can block out ambient chatter around you. They also have over 31 hours of playback time with the ANC on (but no visor), so you won't need to recharge them mid-shift. On the downside, they don't support multi-device pairing.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- ANC has good noise isolation performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
- Poor passive soundstage performance.
The Dyson Zone are Bluetooth headphones, and their latency is too high on PCs for gaming. While it's also high on Android devices, their latency is lower on iOS, making them more suitable for mobile gaming.
The Dyson Zone are wireless-only headphones; you can't use them wired.
The Dyson Zone are alright for phone calls. They have an integrated mic to take calls on the go. While it ensures that your voice sounds crisp and clear, it has a lot of trouble separating it from background noise and might drown you out if a lot is happening around you. On the upside, the headphones' ANC system can cut down a good amount of sound around you so that you can focus on your call.
- ANC has good noise isolation performance.
- Mic has poor noise handling performance.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Dyson Zone come in one color variant, 'Ultra Blue/Prussian Blue'; you can see our model's label here. A higher-end model is available called the Dyson Zone Absolute+ headphones in 'Prussian Blue/Bright Copper'. The Absolute+ model has copper accents on the visor and comes with two more electrostatic carbon filters, an in-flight adapter kit, a soft pouch for storing the headphones, and an 'Explorer Case', which is a larger version of the default model's case but has a shoulder strap for carrying it.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know, and we'll update our review.
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The Dyson Zone are unique headphones with a detachable air purification visor. While the visor doesn't feel great to use, since it's just blowing air at your face, the headphones themselves are comfortable and have a balanced sound that's pleasing to the ear. They even have ANC, and while they don't perform quite as well as cheaper models like the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless, they can still reduce a good amount of sound. If you don't care for the visor, the sequel, Dyson OnTrac Wireless headphones, retains most of the same features and a similar sound profile. The Dyson Zone's high cost puts them out of reach for many people, though, and many top-of-the-line models like the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless will offer similar or better performance but at a lower price.
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The Dyson Zone Wireless and the Dyson OnTrac are similar headphones with almost the same headband design, unless you want the air filter 'visor' exclusive to the Zone. For most people, the OnTrac are more practical because they're slimmer with a longer battery life. The Zone are rather large and heavy but have a more protective case.
The Apple AirPods Max are a better deal than the Dyson Zone Wireless. The Apple are better built, support Spatial Audio, and have an H1 chip to seamlessly pair them to your Apple devices. Their ANC does a better job of blocking out background noise. However, the Dyson Zone are still worth checking out if you want on-the-go air purification and a more comfortable fit. Their microphone has a better overall performance.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless are a better deal than the Dyson Zone Wireless. They have a better noise isolation performance, more customization features via their companion app, and support multi-device pairing so you can stay connected to your smartphone and PC simultaneously. You can even use them wired. However, the Dyson have an air-purifying visor and are more comfortable.
The Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless are a better value for most people than the Dyson Zone Wireless. The Bose are more comfortable, have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and are more customizable, thanks to their companion app's graphic EQ. They also support multi-device pairing and can be used wired. However, you may still like the Dyson for on-the-go air purification.
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