You're looking at the case separately but not the airpods. So none of this really applies. If you knew the exact cost of the airpods minus the case you could come up with more accurate numbers. It's not as simple as starting at the $159 price and subtracting the $69 case. It may be that on the airpods with the wired charging case that the cost of the case in that bundle is almost nothing. You essentially get it at a discount because you're purchasing the airpods with. Which is different than purchasing cases separately. This applies to just about anything really.
If I were to buy a car it would be one price. But if I were to buy all the same exact parts that make up that car I would end up spending significantly more.
Reread my post.
Explain to me how Apple can sell you the new AirPods w the old tech case for the same price it was two years ago.
I'm sorry, but qi wireless charging is nothing but a gimmick to get people to spend money on something that is wholely unnecessary and significantly less efficient as wired charging.
If you feel that you must spend the extra $40 for wireless charging, that's on you, not Apple.
I agree with you 100% It’s a total gimmick and it’s sad that all these people get suckered by Apple and paying that premium for something that is cheaper everywhere else