That's fair, I guess I didn't consider the convenience of a carrying case that doubles as a charger. I definitely agree that the speed of the charger is a kille

That's fair, I guess I didn't consider the convenience of a carrying case that doubles as a charger. I definitely agree that the speed of the charger is a killer feature. Is that something that couldn't be achieved with Micro USB? To me, using a standard Micro USB cord means that I don't necessarily need a specific charger for the Airpods, I can mix and match chargers with one of the other accessories that use the same standard. Also, remembering to charge the case seems like an additional step that I will likely forget.