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If you want the only one of these two that actually fits Sennheiser RS and HDR and TR series headphones, choose Fadmew RS175/HDR175/TR175; if you need fresh cushions for an Apple AirPods Max, choose G GVOEARS Cushions Replacement. These are not two versions of the same product. They are replacement pads for two completely different headphone families, and the single biggest mistake a shopper can make here is buying on look or price instead of on fit.
• Fadmew's strength: a cooling gel layer plus breathable sports fabric, memory foam that is denser and slower to spring back than the stock pads, and a leather surface you can wipe down instead of a felt one that soaks up sweat.
• Fadmew's trade-off: it only fits the Sennheiser RS/HDR/TR family, and it is a twist-lock pad, so it is useless on anything with a magnetic mounting system.
• G GVOEARS's strength: high-density memory foam under protein leather, a magnetic backing that snaps onto the AirPods Max cups, and a sweatproof finish aimed at people who wear their headphones while moving.
• G GVOEARS's trade-off: it is compatible only with AirPods Max 1.0 and 2.0, and the listing itself warns that you must not cover the light sensing hole or you can affect the connection.
• Pick Fadmew if you own Sennheiser RS 165/175/185/195, HDR 165/175/185/195 or TR 165/175/185/195 headphones and your stock pads are worn, hot or shedding.
• Pick G GVOEARS if you own AirPods Max and your original cushions are flat, flaking or sweaty.
Fadmew is solving one specific, very common problem: the stock pads on Sennheiser's RS-series wireless headphones. Over time those original cushions get hot, the felt surface collects lint and fuzz, and the foam compresses until the headphones feel like they are pressing instead of resting. Fadmew's answer is a layered build — a professional-grade cooling gel layer, a breathable sports fabric against the ear, and memory foam wrapped in leather.
The details that matter most to me are the ones about how it wears rather than how it looks. The foam is described as denser and slower to spring back than the OEM foam, which in practice is the difference between a pad that bottoms out after twenty minutes and one that keeps its shape through a long session. The leather cover is a genuine upgrade over a felt or vinyl-composite surface because it wipes clean instead of absorbing sweat. And the cooling gel plus breathable fabric is aimed squarely at the "my ears get moist after a few hours" complaint that shows up constantly with these headphones.
Installation is about as simple as replacement pads get. You twist the old pad counterclockwise to release it, line up the three buckles on the new pad with the cup, and twist clockwise to lock it. No glue, no stretching, no tools. The listing puts it at about two minutes, and the three-buckle twist system is a well-understood design, so I have no reason to doubt that.
Who should skip it: anyone who does not own one of those Sennheiser models. There is no adapter, no universal fit, and no magnetic option here. If your headphones are not on that compatibility list, this pad will not mount at all. Also worth noting: the warranty is three months for quality-related issues, which is shorter than what some competitors offer, so treat this as a straightforward wear item rather than a long-term investment.
G GVOEARS Cushions Replacement: Who It's For
G GVOEARS is aimed at a totally different owner: the AirPods Max user whose original cushions have gone flat, cracked or shiny with use. The company is explicit that this is compatible only with AirPods Max 1.0 and 2.0 — nothing else. That narrowness is a feature, not a bug, because it lets the pad be built around Apple's specific cup shape and mounting method.
The construction is high-density memory foam covered in protein leather, with a silicone gel layer sitting underneath the leather. That gel layer is doing quiet work: it adds a softer contact feel and helps isolate some external noise, which is meaningful on a headphone that relies on a good seal to sound its best. The protein leather is described as sweatproof, and the listing positions these pads as suitable for exercise — a sensible pitch, since the most common reason AirPods Max cushions wear out fast is sweat and daily carry.
The mounting system is magnetic, which is the same approach Apple uses. You pull the old cushion off, and the magnets in the headphones hold the new one firmly in place. There is one warning I would underline: keep the L and R cushions on the correct sides and make sure the light sensing hole on the headphone is not covered. Cover it and you can run into connection problems. That is not a design flaw, it is just a detail people skip when they are in a hurry.
You also get a pair of cushions and four wipe pads in the box, which is a nice small touch for maintenance, and the warranty runs 180 days — noticeably longer coverage than Fadmew's three months.
Who should buy it: AirPods Max owners who want a fresh, softer, sweat-resistant pair of cushions without going through Apple, and who mostly listen at a desk, on commutes or during workouts.
Who should skip it: anyone who does not own AirPods Max. Also skip it if you want a cooling gel layer specifically — this pad uses silicone gel for comfort and isolation, not active cooling, and does not claim to keep your ears cool the way the Fadmew pad does.
• Best for Sennheiser RS/HDR/TR owners → Fadmew RS175/HDR175/TR175. It is the only one of the two that fits that family at all.
• Best for AirPods Max owners → G GVOEARS Cushions Replacement. Magnetic mount, made for Apple's cups, nothing to force.
• Best for hot ears during long sessions → Fadmew. Cooling gel plus breathable sports fabric is the whole point of that design.
• Best for workouts and sweat → G GVOEARS. Sweatproof protein leather with a silicone gel layer underneath.
• Easiest install → a tie, by different methods. Fadmew uses a three-buckle twist; G GVOEARS uses magnets. Both are tool-free.
• Best for glasses wearers → Fadmew. Softer memory foam and gel are described as reducing pressure on frames.
• Longest stated warranty → G GVOEARS at 180 days, versus three months for Fadmew.
• Best if you want a wipe-clean surface → both. Leather on the Fadmew, protein leather on the G GVOEARS — neither uses the felt that collects lint.
In my opinion, the choice comes down to one question: which headphones are on your desk? If it is a Sennheiser RS 165/175/185/195 or an HDR/TR equivalent, buy the Fadmew RS175/HDR175/TR175. The cooling gel, the denser memory foam and the wipe-clean leather directly address the three things that go wrong with those stock pads, and the twist-lock install is genuinely a two-minute job. If it is an AirPods Max, buy the G GVOEARS Cushions Replacement — the magnetic mount and sweatproof protein leather are the right call there, and I like the longer warranty. There is no scenario where swapping between them makes sense. Match the pad to the headphone and you will be happy with either.
No. Fadmew is built for Sennheiser RS 165/175/185/195, HDR 165/175/185/195 and TR 165/175/185/195 headphones. AirPods Max use a magnetic mounting system, so a twist-lock pad will not attach.
Yes. G GVOEARS states compatibility with both AirPods Max 1.0 and 2.0. Just keep the L and R cushions on the correct sides and do not cover the light sensing hole.
Both are designed to improve on stock. Fadmew uses denser memory foam, cooling gel and breathable sports fabric instead of the original felt-style surface. G GVOEARS uses high-density memory foam and protein leather with a silicone gel layer for a softer, more isolating feel.
I do not quote prices here because they change. Use the "Check latest price on Amazon" button on this page to see the current cost of whichever pad matches your headphones — and remember to confirm the compatibility list before you buy.
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