Apple selling a standalone second-generation AirPod Pro USB-C case for $99
You can now pick up a USB-C charging case for your second-generation AirPods Pro -- if you're willing to spend $99.

On Wednesday, Apple added a new item to its online store -- a USB-C charging case for the second generations AirPods Pro. The case is available for $99 -- pricy but cheaper than purchasing a whole new set of AirPods Pro.
As pointed out by The Verge, the delivery estimates are already projected to be after Christmas, so they won't make a great stocking stuffer this year.
In September, Apple brought USB-C charging capabilities to the second-generation AirPods Pro. As a result, the new case can be charged via the iPhone 15 lineup.
Apple mentioned a few new features with the updated AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C. The new case won't grant features to older AirPods Pro that are found in the AirPods Pro that ship with the USB-C case like lossless audio for Vision Pro.
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 2 buds are vastly better than the AirPod Pro 2. I own both.
The only disadvantage Bose has is in pairing which is because Apple does not share the chip they use in Beats and Apple Bluetooth devices.
Apple’s are intentionally made to not be repaired. The Beats Studio Pros develop a tear along the ear hook base and there is no way to easily replace it. And the battery is not replaceable.
This is the part I hate most about Bluetooth headphones. They have more points of failure than a wired headset. Ironically, the Airpods Pro weren't aimed at audio enthusiasts either because whilst Apple Music supports some music in lossless format, the Airpods can't stream them in that quality.