The Sony WF-1000XM5 Silver closes you off from your surroundings. These earbuds have active noise canceling. This means that the noise canceling reduces most of the ambient noise, so you're not bothered by your colleagues talking as much. You can turn the noise canceling on or off with a tap on the left earbud or adjust it in the Sony Headphones app. In the app, you can adjust the equalizer too. This allows you to adjust the bass to your liking, for example. Your music will sound more powerful as a result. You can enjoy your favorite music for along time. The earbuds have an 8-hour battery life, and the charging case has a 16-hour battery life. That way, you can listen to your music an podcasts for a long time. Thanks to the foam-rubber ear tips, you can enjoy a high-quality carrying comfort.