I'm surprised they're recommending AirPods. Not because this is AndroidPolice, but because I find the non-pro AirPods to be the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever worn. They absolutely refuse to stay in my ears and fall out with the slightest head tilt.
That said, I love my AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, but I loved the first gen before them).
In general, being able to just wear one earbud so that I can sleep with that ear up is the best. I can't imagine wanting to have my pillow jamming an earbud into my ear though, no matter how comfortable they are.