Dyson's OnTrac headphones are discounted to AU$299 as an audio expert, these are the 3 over-ears I would recommend instead

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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:11:31 +0000

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Dyson's second pair of headphones didn't meet its lofty expectations and has received a significant price cut as a result but I still think there are better alternatives to look out for.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Its been just over two years since Dyson introduced its second pair of headphones, the OnTrac, to the world. While they were a significant improvement both in terms of sound and general design over the Zone, I ultimately found in my Dyson OnTrac review that they still couldnt quite challenge the class leaders namely Sony and Bose.

A strong factor in that realisation was their exorbitant AU$799 price tag.
Not only was that too much for the Dyson headphones (regardless of brand name), it also allowed other manufacturers to charge AU$700 or more for their premium cans heres looking at you, Sony , Bose and Sennheiser.

Now, two years later, the Dyson OnTrac has plummeted to a much more
acceptable AU$299 during Dysons Spring Sale event . At this price, I think theyre worth a look. The noise cancellation is very good, and a 55-hour battery life gives them greater stamina than the closest competitors. I also cant really fault the ability to customise them, since its a feature thats still pretty unique. That being said, theyre incredibly heavy, so I found I could only wear them for short stints. Save 63% (AU$500) Dyson OnTrac: was AU$799 now AU$299 at Dyson Australia

At this price, the Dyson OnTrac becomes a lot easier to recommend, although
Id still tread with caution. Their looks may make them stand out from the crowd, but where audio quality is concerned, they can be beaten. Although I dont see them getting any cheaper, even during Black Friday 2026 sales in Australia later this year. View Deal Check out the latest Dyson AU discount codes for more chances to save. However, for your AU$300, or thereabouts, youre not short of great alternatives. So, if youve got a burning desire to invest in a new set of mid-priced headphones, take a look at my top recommendations below.

Do note that Amazon recently announced dates for its Prime Big Deal Days
sales event. If experience is anything to go by, theres a good chance my
three recommended pairs of headphones below could receive bigger discounts when Prime Big Deal Days kicks off, but theyre worth every cent even right now. Save 40% (AU$131.53) Nothing Headphone (a): was AU$329 now AU$197.47 at Amazon

For just under AU$200 (for the white model), the Nothing Headphone (a) are a terrific buy. A vast improvement over the Headphone (1), this newer set delivers a detailed, expansive soundstage coupled with good noise cancellation. Plus, their 135-hour battery life eclipses the OnTrac by some margin. View Deal Save 30% (AU$149.96) Bose QuietComfort SC: was AU$499.95
now AU$349.99 at Amazon

Nearly as good as the premium QuietComfort Ultra, the SC misses out on the Immersive Audio mode though they do come with a soft case. They have dropped to well below AU$300 before, which could happen during the next Prime Day sales event. View Deal Save 28% (AU$153) Sony WH-1000XM5: was AU$548 now AU$395 at Amazon

If your budget can stretch, the Sony WH-1000XM5 will reward you with superior sound quality, incredible comfort and excellent ANC. Theyre comfortable to wear for long periods and benefit from a smartphone app that opens up a huge world of customisation. View Deal Today's best Dyson OnTrac, Nothing
Headphone (a), Bose QuietComfort Headphones and Sony WH-1000XM5 deals
Nothing Headphone (a) 149 View Deal See all prices Dyson OnTrac 49.99 View Deal See all prices Bose QuietComfort Headphones 289.95 189.50 View Deal See all prices voucher gift Sony WH-1000XM5 229 View Deal See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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