I always buy Sony noise-cancelling headphones which work both in wired and wireless mode. In wired mode, they can be used powered on, with NC, or not, like an o

I always buy Sony noise-cancelling headphones which work both in wired and wireless mode. In wired mode, they can be used powered on, with NC, or not, like an old-fashioned headset. Their main default is relative fragility. However the latest I've bought (WH-1000XM3) have incredibly efficient noise cancellation. Also you don't need to install any app to use them. Unfortunately they replaced the easy-to-use play/pause/FF/RW button and volume rocker of the previous models with tactile gestures, but it's bearable.