Contrary to what the company has done in the past, the Dyson Zone is sure to catch the eye. It is a set of large, plush headphones with a plastic mask that attaches from ear to ear in the user’s mouth and looks like something out of a science fiction movie. Provides clean air in the mouth and nose, while at the same time tackling noise pollution through active noise cancellation technology. Chief Engineer Jake Dyson said: “Air pollution is a global problem – it affects us wherever we go. At home, at school, at work and as we travel, either on foot, by bicycle or by public or private transport. The Dyson belt cleans the air you breathe on the go. And unlike face masks, it offers fresh air without touching your face. The product took six years and 500 prototypes to evolve into its final form, which while heavy for a set of headphones tries to balance the weight evenly throughout the head. Photo: Dyson The eyebrow-raising design features an engine, compressor fan and dual-layer air purification filter in each earphone. The air is sucked through the filters, purifying 99% of particles up to 0.1 microns in size, including pollen, bacteria and dust, as well as gaseous pollutants such as sulfur or nitrogen dioxide. The filtered air is then pushed along the inside of a mask, which sits just in front of the mouth and nose without coming into contact with the skin, creating a pocket of fresh air for the user to breathe. The headphones have sensors that detect how fast the user is moving, automatically adjusting the airflow between three volume levels to ensure that they provide up to 5 liters of fresh air per second, the corresponding breathing rate of a jogging. An air quality sensor in the left ear monitors pollution levels in real time by sending data to an application on your phone and telling you when to replace the filters, which will last for about 12 months of use in Europe or less in more polluted environments. The big headphones and the mask all over the face will stand out on the street and will not look out of place in a science fiction movie. Photo: Dyson The cornice has adjustable sized arms and is connected to the headphones via magnets that can be unbuttoned or detached so that it falls on the user’s chin, stopping the fans to allow them to talk to others. Dyson also has an additional mask accessory located between the mask and the face, including an FFP2 filter, developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic coverage requirements. Meanwhile, active noise canceling technology, similar to that found on the Bose, Sony and other headphones popular with the mobile, uses microphones to monitor outside sound and rotary compressors on each side of the user’s head for to remove it through sound waves played in the ears. The headphones can be used without cleaning, removing the mask as well. The battery lasts up to 4.5 hours with the lowest cleaning rate of the Zone or 90 minutes maximum, intended for use only for short periods. They last up to 40 hours when used only as headphones, fast charge via USB-C to 60% in 20 minutes and can be used during charging if required. The Dyson Zone is set to go on sale in the fall for another unannounced premium price that is expected to range from 500 500 to 000 1,000.
