Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head

Dyson OnTrac vs Sony WH-1000XM5

The Dyson OnTrac leads on battery, noise cancelling on. The Sony WH-1000XM5 leads on weight and bluetooth. They are level on case in the box.

Alternative

Dyson OnTrac Noise Cancelling Headphones

$499.99

Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026

Model OnTrac

Leads on 1 of 4 specs

Alternative

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

$300-$600

Price range

Model WH-1000XM5/B

Leads on 2 of 4 specs

Who leads on specs?

1Dyson OnTrac
1level
2Sony WH-1000XM5

Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.

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Choose the Dyson OnTrac if

Battery, noise cancelling on matters more to you than the price difference.

Choose the Sony WH-1000XM5 if

Weight and bluetooth matter most.

Spec by spec

Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.

Spec Dyson OnTrac Sony WH-1000XM5 Who leads
List price $499.99 $300-$600 Level
Battery, noise cancelling on 55 hr 30 hr Dyson OnTrac
Weight 451 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5
Holds two devices at once Not listed Yes Can’t compare: not listed
Listens wired Not listed Yes Can’t compare: not listed
Case in the box Yes Yes Level
Bluetooth 5 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Driver 40 mm Not listed Can’t compare: not listed
Dyson OnTrac Leads on 1 of 4 specs View on Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM5 Leads on 2 of 4 specs View on Amazon

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