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If you want maximum compatibility across several older Bose QuietComfort models with a Korean memory foam and Japanese protein leather build, choose Aurivor Replacement Ear-Pads Cushions; if you need a purpose-built set for the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 with softer PU leather and reinforced seams, choose WC PadZ NC700. That's the short version. The longer version comes down to which headphones you actually own, because these two pads are not interchangeable — they're built for different Bose families, and that single fact decides most of the purchase for you.
• Aurivor's biggest strength: imported Korean memory foam plus Japanese protein leather, and one pad shape that covers a whole spread of Bose over-ear models (QC35, QC35 II, QC25, QC2).
• Aurivor's biggest trade-off: it's a white pad, and the fit list stops at the QuietComfort line — it will not mount on a Bose 700.
• WC PadZ NC700's biggest strength: single-model precision for the Bose NC700, with softer PU leather, added thickness and inside seams reinforced with both extra stitching and glue.
• WC PadZ NC700's biggest trade-off: it only fits the Noise Cancelling 700, so it's useless if your headphones are a QC-series set.
• Who Aurivor is for: QC35 / QC35 II / QC25 / QC2 owners who want a relaxed, low-fatigue foam feel and a white finish.
• Who WC PadZ NC700 is for: Bose 700 owners replacing worn cushions and prioritizing durability and an easy, guided install.
Aurivor's pitch is material sourcing and a familiar shape. The memory foam is imported from Korea and described as deliberately mid-range in firmness — not so soft that it goes loose, not so stiff that it presses on your ears. The outer layer is Japanese protein leather, and the company frames it as a step up from the rougher synthetic covers common on budget pads. The design deliberately mirrors the original pads but with extra thickness, which is the part that matters for isolation: more material between your ear and the outside world usually means the active noise cancelling has less work to do.
The real-world case here is long listening. If you wear QC35s for a full workday, on flights, or through multi-hour gaming or editing sessions, the fatigue question is the one you'll feel first. Aurivor targets exactly that — the phrase they keep returning to is reduced ear fatigue over extended sessions. The reinforced sealing is also worth noting, because splitting at the seam is the classic failure point on this style of pad, and a stitched-and-sealed construction is what keeps a pad from coming apart after months of on-and-off use.
Who should skip it? Anyone with a Bose 700, plain and simple — the fit list is QuietComfort 35, 35 II, 25 and 2 only. Also skip it if you want a black pad to match a dark headphone, since this one is white. And if you like a very plush, sink-in cushion, the moderate foam firmness here is a deliberate compromise rather than a cloud-like feel. One more thing in its favor: a 2-year warranty, which is a long coverage window for a wear item.
WC PadZ NC700 is a specialist. It fits the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 and nothing else, and that narrowness is the point — the pads are cut for one earcup geometry, so the seal and the mounting line up without guesswork. The build is softer PU leather over memory foam, and the claim that stands out is that there's no break-in period; they're meant to feel soft from the first wear rather than molding in over a week.
Durability is where this pad makes its strongest argument. The inside seams get extra stitching plus glue reinforcement, aimed squarely at the splitting problem that plagues stock Bose cushions over time. If your originals have already started separating at the seam, that's the failure mode this design is answering. The foam is also described as staying thick for longer, which matters because a collapsed pad is what kills both comfort and passive isolation.
Installation is handled thoughtfully: no special tools, and the kit ships with a step-by-step guide. If you've never pulled a pad off a Bose 700 before, that guide is the difference between a five-minute job and a frustrating one. The color is black, which reads as an OEM-style replacement rather than an upgrade statement. Coverage runs 365 days, shorter than Aurivor's two years.
Who should skip it? QC35, QC25 or QC2 owners — this simply won't fit your headphones. And if you specifically want a white pad, this isn't it.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for QC35 / QC35 II / QC25 / QC2 owners → Aurivor Replacement Ear-Pads Cushions.
• Best for seam durability → WC PadZ NC700, with glue plus extra stitching on the inside seams.
• Best for one-pad-covers-multiple-headphones flexibility → Aurivor, which spans four Bose QuietComfort models.
• Best for a no-break-in soft feel → WC PadZ NC700, built to feel soft from day one.
• Best for a white finish → Aurivor Replacement Ear-Pads Cushions, offered in white.
• Best for first-timers installing pads → WC PadZ NC700, thanks to the included step-by-step guide.
• Longest stated warranty coverage → Aurivor, at 2 years versus 365 days.
In my opinion, the deciding factor isn't the foam or the leather — it's your headphone model, and that makes this almost a non-choice. If you own Bose QuietComfort 35, 35 II, 25 or 2, I'd buy the Aurivor pads: the imported memory foam and protein leather, the added thickness for isolation, the white finish and the 2-year warranty make it the more flexible, longer-covered option. If you own the Bose Noise Cancelling 700, I'd buy WC PadZ NC700 without hesitation — the reinforced seams and the guided install are exactly what a 700 owner replacing worn cushions needs. Check the current price on Amazon for whichever one matches your headphones before you commit.
You can, but it's rarely comfortable, and pad choice makes the difference. Thicker memory foam pads like these two add bulk between your ear and the cup, which is good for isolation but can push against your head when you lie on your side. If you're a back sleeper, softer foam — the WC PadZ NC700 is explicitly designed to feel soft from day one — will be the gentler option. Side sleepers are usually better off with earbuds.
Slide the headband over the top of your head so the band sits roughly at the crown, then rotate each cup so it sits flat against your ear. The pads should surround your ear, not press on it — the ear itself should sit inside the opening, not be squashed against the driver. On both of these pads, the added thickness means you may need a click or two more headband extension than you used with the originals.
Properly means the pad seals all the way around your ear with no gaps at the top or bottom, and the headband isn't clamping hard enough to hurt. Once the seal is even, passive isolation improves, and the active noise cancelling on a QC35 or Bose 700 has less leakage to fight. If one side feels tighter, adjust the headband length on both sides equally rather than bending the band.
They should feel snug but not pinching. The pads should touch your head all the way around without you pressing them down, and you should be able to wear them for an hour without a hotspot behind your ear or on the crown. Memory foam pads settle slightly with use, so a touch of firmness out of the box — which is what Aurivor's moderate foam firmness aims for — is normal and usually relaxes over the first few sessions.
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