Picture an egg. Now imagine you can somehow flatten this egg a little without cracking it. That’s what the charging case for Google’s new Pixel Buds looks and feels like -- a slightly flattened egg. It’s uncanny how the surface color and texture match that of an egg. But this goes beyond good materials and build quality. It’s all in the details. The case’s charging status LED, normally hidden, glows through the plastic surface in front when lit. Even the pairing button, located around the back, is easy to miss because it’s completely flush.

The attention to detail continues with the case’s USB Type-C connector opening, which actually follows the subtle contour of the bottom edge. Pop the lid open, and there’s another LED inside -- this one showing the earbuds’ charging status. Magnets hold the Pixel Buds 2 firmly against pogo pins while charging, so you don’t have to worry about dropping an earbud when the case is open. And the sensory experience of opening and closing the lid is exquisite. It’s like a fancy fidget toy for storing earbuds. Oh, and it supports Qi wireless charging too