What’s better for sleeping: earplugs or earbuds/headphones?

I think earplugs might be causing me some hearing loss. Especially because, while I’m asleep, I sometimes roll onto my side without realizing it, and when the earplug presses against the pillow, it creates even more pressure inside my ear.

I’ve never tried sleeping with earbuds playing white noise, and I imagine they might be more comfortable when sleeping on your side because they wouldn’t press against the pillow as much.

Any opinions or personal experiences?