Dyson has unveiled its first wearable product, which consists of headphones that can cancel noise and an integrated device that can purify air simultaneously. The product comes with a detachable mask for the lower half of the face.
The Dyson Zone device blows filtered air directly to your nose, mouth, and chin, much like a portable fan designed for the lower part of your face. The company has integrated a smaller version of its air purification system with the earphones, so users can protect themselves from pollution while on the go.
Despite its unusual appearance, the Dyson Zone can be worn comfortably on the head, as it features three cushions on the headband and additional slightly curved central pads resembling a horse saddle to distribute weight across contact areas.
The earphones are soft and made of foam, and once placed, users can immediately feel the noise cancellation. By tapping a switch on the earbud, users can toggle between three modes: isolation, conversation, and transparency. The isolation mode provides the highest level of noise cancellation, while the conversation and transparency modes allow some sounds to pass through.
There are also four air purification modes: low, medium, high, and automatic. You can switch between them as desired. For instance, when you need a higher purification speed because you are breathing faster during a brisk run in the streets, you can use the automatic mode that determines the appropriate air purification level for you.
The ear cup compressors draw air through dual-layer filters, including negatively charged electrostatic filters to capture particles such as allergens and dust. The potassium-enriched carbon layer captures gaseous pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone.
Dyson has also developed a companion app for the device that shows air quality in your vicinity, allowing you to check whether your workplace has pollutants, as reported by the website "Engadget."
