Over-Ear
Dyson OnTrac
68Good
$500
Full review dataDyson OnTrac vs HiFiMAN Arya: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya - Outstanding overall at around $769.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya
88Outstanding
$769
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Dyson OnTrac
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value5.0
HiFiMAN Arya
Sound9.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Dyson OnTrac | HiFiMAN Arya |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $500 | $769 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 6-21000 Hz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Sound signature | - | Bright neutral |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW | 90 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 55 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 55 h | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2.5 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 451 g | 430 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 9 | - |
What reviewers said
Dyson OnTrac
The Dyson OnTrac is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that emphasizes long-lasting endurance and customizable aesthetics, delivering solid active noise cancellation and a generally balanced sound profile. While its build and battery life are standout features, its audio performance and overall value don't quite reach the top tier of the category, making it a good but not class-leading choice.
- Pro:Exceptional 55-hour battery life
- Pro:Strong hybrid noise cancellation
- Pro:Comfortable and customizable design
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity
- Con:No custom EQ in the app
- Con:Sound lacks excitement for some
HiFiMAN Arya
The HiFiMAN Arya is a premium planar magnetic headphone known for its exceptionally fast, detailed, and airy sound. Its bright-neutral tuning delivers a highly resolving, spacious presentation with excellent technical performance, making it a strong choice for critical listening, though it requires a good amplifier to shine. With a comfortable open-back design and a relatively affordable price for its class, it balances high-end performance with accessibility.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Wide, open soundstage with precise imaging
- Pro:Fast and articulate planar driver response
- Con:Bright treble can be fatiguing for sensitive ears
- Con:Needs a powerful amp to reach full potential
- Con:Open-back leaks sound and offers little isolation
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