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If you want fresh life for a pair of Anker Soundcore Life Q30, Q30BT or Q35 headphones, choose Actpe Earpads; if you need replacement pads for Beats Solo 2 or Solo 3 Wireless, choose LYSvvx Solo 3.
These two products sound like competitors, but they are not. They fit completely different headphones. The real question is which set matches the cans sitting on your desk — and then whether the materials and install style suit how you actually wear them.
• Actpe Earpads — biggest strength: Protein leather over high-density memory foam, built specifically to refresh Soundcore Life Q30/Q30BT/Q35 headphones and help isolate noise.
• Actpe Earpads — biggest trade-off: It only fits that Soundcore family, so it is useless if your headphones are Beats, Sony, Bose or anything else.
• LYSvvx Solo 3 — biggest strength: Extra-thick, slow-rebound memory foam paired with crack-resistant protein leather, aimed squarely at Beats Solo 2 and Solo 3 Wireless.
• LYSvvx Solo 3 — biggest trade-off: Compatibility is narrow to two Beats Solo models (B0534 and A1796), and the brand asks you to confirm your model before buying.
• Who each is for: Pick Actpe if you own Soundcore Life Q30/Q30BT/Q35. Pick LYSvvx if you own Beats Solo 2 or Solo 3 Wireless.
Actpe makes one job very clear: replacing worn earpads on Anker's Soundcore Life Q30, Q30BT and Q35 headphones. The pad itself is protein leather wrapped around high-density memory foam. That combination is the standard recipe for replacement cushions, and it matters for two reasons. First, memory foam compresses and rebounds, so it can spread pressure across the side of your head instead of pressing in one spot. Second, a denser foam layer between your ear and the driver tends to block more outside noise than a thin, flattened original pad.
The listed benefits lean on exactly that: comfort for long listening sessions and improved isolation that the brand says enhances alto and bass tones. In plain terms, a fresh, plump cushion seals better around your ear, and a better seal is what gives you fuller low end and less leakage. That is normal physics for over-ear pads, not magic. If your current Q30 pads are cracked, flaking, or flattened to the point where the foam has collapsed, new pads are the cheapest way to bring the headphone back to how it felt when it was new.
Installation is the part I like here. Actpe says the cushions align with the mounting posts inside the earcups and snap into place, with a self-adhesive backing on the pad. That is a tool-free job — peel the old taped-on pads off, line up the new ones, press. You can do it at a desk in a few minutes. Actpe also lists a 1-year warranty, which is a reasonable safety net for a wear item that takes daily abuse.
LYSvvx Solo 3: Who It's For
LYSvvx takes the same basic idea — protein leather plus memory foam — and points it at Beats Solo 2 and Solo 3 Wireless headphones. The compatibility list is explicit: Model B0534 and Model A1796. The brand even asks you to verify your model before buying, which tells you it has run into people ordering the wrong pad. If you are unsure which Solo you own, check the model number before you commit.
Two details stand out. The foam is described as extra thick and slow-rebound. Slow-rebound foam is the type that springs back gradually, so it molds to the shape of your ear over the first few seconds and keeps a softer, more personalized fit rather than fighting back. Thickness is the other half: a thicker pad pushes the driver slightly further from your ear, which typically opens up the soundstage a touch and can add perceived bass weight. LYSvvx explicitly mentions great bass and ultimate comfort, which lines up with that design choice.
The leather is described as professional-grade and crack-resistant. Cracking is the classic failure mode on Beats pads — the coating splits along the fold lines and starts shedding. A crack-resistant surface is the right thing to promise on a pad that flexes every time you pull the headphones on and off.
Installation here is a three-step process with a small plastic stick included in the box. You remove the old pads, align and attach the inner mats, then push the pads in and secure them. The unit count is three, which matches that description: two pads plus the tool. Note that this is a push-and-secure method rather than a self-adhesive one, so it is a slightly more hands-on job than the Actpe pads. LYSvvx also states that if something goes wrong, you can contact them about replacements or refunds — worth knowing for a consumable part.
Who should buy it: Beats Solo 2 or Solo 3 Wireless owners with flattened, cracked or flaking pads who want thicker foam and a more molded fit. Who should skip it: Anyone whose headphones are not Solo 2 or Solo 3. It is not a universal pad.
• Best for Soundcore Life Q30/Q30BT/Q35 owners → Actpe Earpads. That is the entire compatibility list.
• Best for Beats Solo 2 / Solo 3 Wireless owners → LYSvvx Solo 3. Built for Model B0534 and A1796.
• Easiest install → Actpe Earpads. Snap-into-mounting-posts design with self-adhesive backing, no tools mentioned.
• Most hands-on install → LYSvvx Solo 3. A three-step process with a plastic stick included to help seat the pads.
• Thickest, most molded foam feel → LYSvvx Solo 3. Extra thick, slow-rebound memory foam.
• Longest stated warranty coverage → Actpe Earpads. A 1-year warranty is listed.
• Best for a noise-isolating seal on Soundcore cans → Actpe Earpads. The brand specifically calls out high-density foam for isolation and a tighter bass response.
• Best for bass emphasis on Beats → LYSvvx Solo 3. The thicker pad design is marketed around great bass and comfort.
In my opinion, this is not a contest at all — it is a compatibility decision, and you should let your headphones make it for you. If you own Anker Soundcore Life Q30, Q30BT or Q35, I would buy the Actpe Earpads: the snap-in install is the simplest of the two, the materials are the right ones for the job, and the 1-year warranty adds peace of mind. If you own Beats Solo 2 or Solo 3 Wireless, I would buy the LYSvvx Solo 3: the extra-thick slow-rebound foam and crack-resistant leather are exactly what those headphones need when the originals wear out. Check the current price on Amazon before you decide, and confirm your model number first — the wrong pad fits nothing.
No. Actpe pads are made for Anker Soundcore Life Q30, Q30BT and Q35 headphones only. For Beats Solo 2 or Solo 3 Wireless, you need the LYSvvx Solo 3 pads instead.
No. LYSvvx pads are designed for Beats Solo 2 and Solo 3 Wireless, specifically Model B0534 and Model A1796. They will not fit Soundcore headphones. Check your model number before ordering.
They can. A plump memory foam pad creates a better seal around your ear than a flattened or cracked one, which typically means more bass presence and less outside noise leaking in. Both products use protein leather over memory foam for that reason.
Actpe pads snap onto the mounting posts inside the earcup and use self-adhesive backing — peel and press. LYSvvx pads use a three-step process: remove the old pads, attach the inner mats, then push the pads in and secure them, using the included plastic stick to help.
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