I haven't heard of others with connectivity that is even close. The fact that the airpods simply work, even long distances from my charging phone in the office, make them very valuable to me.

I don't think that's the use case of all the < 18 years old getting in/out of the school I pass by daily on my way to work but welp.

You create the use case of needing extra range while charging the phone because audio over bluetooth significantly reduce the battery life in the first place. You shouldn't need to charge at the office even if you called non stop from 9 to 5.

Phone in pocket + wired headphones = unlimited range and > 20 hrs talk time.

Any recommendations? I’m also in the market for a pair of wireless noise canceling headphones.

Check out the Sony WH1000XM3. Ugly name but great noise cancelling, the sound quality is so much better than Bose, and I'm a big fan of the design. USB-C charging and very long battery life.

I would also suggest check out Bowers and Wilkins PX. Built like a tank and sound amazing.

Bose QC35

Huh? I think people buy these despite them looking a little goofy because they are quite convienent. Which company offers the best wireless pods in your mind?