Is the noise cancellation as good as it is in the video will it truly silence everything around me null

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Realist · Accepted Answer

Pffft, not even close!  You will need ANC turned on and something playing fairly loud to silence the background noise completely.

Honestly, I’ve heard there are several better options out there.

TheBlackSkull · Answer

While not absolutely silent it will block out most things outside of a 10ft radius. Someone talking right next you can still be heard fairly well but so long as you are playing something it should blot that out as well.

These things are quiet enough that you need to be aware of your surroundings in case of danger.

SonyListens · Answer

Hi Riley,

Great question! Yes, the WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. With two proprietary processors that cancel more external noise than ever, a new high performance driver unit, dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips. The WF-1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity.

Note:
• The noise canceling function generates antiphase sound against outside surrounding noises (such as noises in vehicles or noises from air conditioners indoors) to reduce the surrounding noises by canceling them out.
• Depending on the type of noise or if it is used in a very quiet environment, you may not feel the noise canceling effects, or you may feel that some noise is increased.
• When you are wearing the headset, depending on how you wear the headset, the noise canceling effects may be decreased or a beeping sound (feedback) may be heard. In this case, take off the headset and put it on again.
• The noise canceling function works primarily on noise in the low frequency band such as vehicles and air conditioning. While noise is reduced, it is not completely canceled.
• When you use the headset in a car or a bus, noise may occur depending on street conditions.
• Mobile phones may cause interference and noise. Should this occur, move the headset further away from the mobile phone.
• Do not cover the microphone part on the left or right headset unit with your hand, etc. The effect of the noise canceling function or Ambient Sound Mode may not work properly or a beeping sound (feedback) may occur. If any of this is the case, remove your hand, etc. from the left or right microphone part.

I hope this helps, and thanks again for your inquiry!

Best regards,

Romeo

CollinsMW · Answer

Yes but depending on where you are and the kind of noise.

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