Sleep is tricky for me, I’m highly alert to any environmental sounds. 

For over a decade I’ve used a noise maker to sleep. Before that I slept with a fan on.

Nowadays I generally prop an iPad or iPhone near my pillow and turn on a white noise app. I love Dark Noise and highly recommend the brown noise option. 

I’ve tested ear plugs, and am somewhat happy with the results, but sometimes it’s just not enough. 

Beats recently released a new 18 hour earbuds, which are fantastic. The only problem is their bulky size hurts my ears while side sleeping, and they tend to slip out if my ears get sweaty (a problem I think I can solve with some foam tips). 

I’ve been debating trying the new Pixel Buds Pro 2. But I’m not sure if the cost is quite worth it.