Can noise-cancelling buds beat headphones? We spent 20 hours flying to find out

Both create an aural oasis of sonic stillness. But only one let me watch John Wick 4 for free
Hands on For years, the first thing I've packed for any trip involving long-haul flights is a pair of over-the-ear active noise cancelling headphones. I adore the cocoon of quiet they create amid the constant noise of a jet – and appreciate the way they warm my ears and head while in the air.…