I don't think so. First, the form factor of AirPods are integral to their function. There is no separating them. Wires are a major design tradeoff. Also, the

I don't think so. First, the form factor of AirPods are integral to their function. There is no separating them. Wires are a major design tradeoff. Also, the function (multiple actually) -- social communication, gaining knowledge, entertainment -- is of high importance to many. So even small improvements are valuable. I really don't think you're understanding this correctly.