Over-Ear
Dyson OnTrac
77Great
$250
Full review dataDyson OnTrac vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Dyson OnTrac
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
77
89
Sound
7.9
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.8
8.0
Battery
9.4
9.5
Calls
6.5
7.5
Value
9.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$250
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Dyson OnTrac (2024). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging.
- OnTrac2024
- Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsOnTracWave Pro X
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.
Specifications
OnTracWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 77
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 2
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 21 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 55 h
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 55 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- 30 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- both
- -
- Voice assistant
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 451 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 9
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Dyson OnTrac
The Dyson OnTrac are wireless over-ear headphones with a neutral sound signature, effective hybrid ANC, and an exceptional 55-hour battery life. They offer a customizable design and solid build, though they don't quite lead the pack in sound excitement or overall value at their price point.
- Pro:Neutral, balanced sound profile
- Pro:Excellent 55-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Strong hybrid active noise cancellation
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity
- Con:No custom EQ or wireless charging
- Con:Heavier than many rivals at 451g
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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