Silence is a luxury the cheap buds can't afford.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Skullcandy or Anker Soundcore noise cancelling is a gentle suggestion. Sony's dual processors kill plane drones and office chatter completely, and the 30-hour battery outlasts any flight on Earth.
The Buy-Once Math
Replace $60 buds every year when battery degrades or one ear dies? That's $300 over five years for mediocre sound. These last five years with ANC that works and sound that rivals audiophile gear. Premium silence pays for itself.