BTW, you don't need a long USB cable. Use a power bank, if you run out of juice. Those of us who are pod vapors know about proper charging practices. I charge both my wireless mouse and vape stick each night, before I go to bed. I get a full day's use out of both. I don't even need to charge them each night, but I do so that I never run out of power during the day. I don't forget, because it's routine.
Personally, I'll be buying a charging dock again. It's a solid investment for convenience. Plus, you can place it closer to where you sit, so that when you turn off the console, you just plop the controller onto the stand. I don't think an PS gamer is saying they wouldn't want longer battery life. However, given the issues with the DS4, and how we've all adapted, this sounds like a step in the right direction that simplifies our routines. IMO, it's better than external batteries, because even my Xbox-style PC controller is rechargeable, and it's life is no different than a new DS4. So I'm fine with plugging that in to recharge after a long session of NBA2k20.