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If you want to bring a worn-out pair of Bose QC35 or QC35 II back to life with fresh cushions and a better acoustic seal, choose GEVO Replacement Ear Pads; if you need to protect a pair of Anker Soundcore headphones from knocks, splashes and dust while you travel, choose L LTGEM Hard Case. These two products sit at opposite ends of the headphone-ownership timeline. One is a wear part. The other is armor. Picking between them really comes down to what's wrong with your headphones right now.
• GEVO Replacement Ear Pads — biggest strength: memory foam padding that's deliberately thicker than the originals, plus an acoustic-seal design aimed at improving passive noise blocking on Bose QC35/QC35 II.
• GEVO Replacement Ear Pads — biggest trade-off: it only fits a narrow list of Bose models, and it does nothing to protect your headphones when they're not on your head.
• L LTGEM Hard Case — biggest strength: a hard EVA shell that's shockproof, semi-waterproof and dustproof, with a mesh pocket and a 360-degree zipper.
• L LTGEM Hard Case — biggest trade-off: it's a case only — no headphones included — and it's cut for Anker Soundcore models, so it's not the right shell for a Bose.
• Buy GEVO Replacement Ear Pads if your cushions are flat, peeling or missing and you want comfort and isolation back.
• Buy L LTGEM Hard Case if your headphones still work fine and you want to stop them getting crushed in a bag.
The GEVO pads are a maintenance part, and they're honest about it. The package includes two ear pads, two silver dustproof scrims and four alcohol wipe pads — everything you need for a swap. The build is PU (protein) leather over slow-recovery memory foam, and GEVO states plainly that the padding is thicker than the originals. That thickness serves two purposes: it's meant to keep the pads from going flat over time, and it's meant to hold the cushion against your head firmly enough to strengthen the seal.
That seal is the interesting part. GEVO describes a passive noise reduction approach where the back of the earcup uses a large-hole, porous design to improve absorption, and it points out that many aftermarket pads use notched mats that don't fully cover the QC35 drivers — which, in GEVO's framing, can cost you sound quality. Whether you buy that reasoning or not, the design intent is clear: this is a pad meant to mimic the original geometry rather than approximate it.
So who is this for? Someone with a Bose QuietComfort 35 or QC35 II — or a SoundLink 1 or 2 AE over-ear — whose pads have cracked, flattened or gone missing. The fit list is specific, and GEVO is upfront that it does not fit SoundTrue (on-ear), SoundLink (on-ear), Bose TP-1, Bose AE1 or Bose QC 1. If you're not sure which model you own, GEVO suggests contacting them through the "Ask a Question" route before ordering. In my opinion that's worth doing, because a pad that doesn't seat properly is a pad you'll be reordering.
Who should skip it? Anyone whose headphones are already fine. If your cushions are plush and sealing well, these pads add nothing. And if your problem is that your headphones keep getting squashed in a backpack, new foam won't fix that — you need a shell, not a cushion.
The L LTGEM case is protection, pure and simple. It's built from hard EVA material — the same family of foam-rubber composite used in a lot of molded cases — and L LTGEM lists it as shockproof, semi-waterproof and dustproof. The outer dimensions are 9 inches long, 8.8 inches wide and 2.8 inches high, which is compact enough to slide into a backpack, carry-on or luggage without eating your whole bag.
Inside, there's a mesh pocket for accessories — a cable, an adapter, a dongle — and the zipper runs a full 360 degrees, which L LTGEM describes as smooth but strong. There's also a sturdy hand strap for carrying it on its own. The design is black outside with a white interior, and the case weighs about 0.35 kg, so it's light enough to forget about until you need it.
Fit is the thing to get right here. L LTGEM designed this shell specifically for the Anker Soundcore Space Q45, Q35 and One Pro, plus the Soundcore Life Q30, Q20 and Q20i. If you own one of those, it's a straightforward match. If you own something else, this isn't your case — the interior is molded, not generic.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for worn or missing ear cushions → GEVO Replacement Ear Pads. A hard case can't fix flat foam.
• Best for travel and commuter protection → L LTGEM Hard Case. Shockproof EVA and a semi-waterproof shell handle bag life far better than bare headphones.
• Best for Bose QC35 / QC35 II owners → GEVO Replacement Ear Pads. That's the model list it's built around.
• Best for Anker Soundcore owners → L LTGEM Hard Case. Space Q45, Q35, One Pro, Life Q30, Q20 and Q20i.
• Best for comfort and seal improvement → GEVO Replacement Ear Pads. Thicker memory foam plus a design aimed at passive noise blocking.
• Best for keeping cables and small accessories together → L LTGEM Hard Case. The inner mesh pocket handles that; pads don't.
• Best if your headphones already came with a case → neither, honestly. L LTGEM itself flags that buying a second case can be wasteful.
• Best if you're unsure of your headphone model → GEVO Replacement Ear Pads, but ask first. The fit list is narrow and GEVO invites you to confirm before ordering.
If I had to pick one, I'd buy the GEVO Replacement Ear Pads — but only because I'm assuming the reader is dealing with the more common problem: cushions that have gone flat, cracked or peeled, which quietly ruins both comfort and isolation on a QC35. That's a functional failure, and new pads directly fix it. The case is a good product for a different job, and if your headphones are in fine shape and you're hard on your gear in transit, the L LTGEM Hard Case is the smarter buy. My honest tiebreaker: fix what's broken before you armor what isn't. Check the current price on Amazon before you commit to either, since both are inexpensive enough that the decision should be about fit, not budget.
FAQ
It's designed for the Soundcore Space Q45, Q35 and One Pro, and the Soundcore Life Q30, Q20 and Q20i. The outer dimensions are 9 x 8.8 x 2.8 inches. If you own a different model, don't assume it will seat properly.
They solve unrelated problems, so it depends on your situation. New pads restore comfort and sealing on a Bose; a hard case protects an Anker in transit. If your pads are fine and your headphones travel in a bag, the case matters more — and vice versa.
No. It's one case only, and L LTGEM explicitly notes that the headphones aren't included and that Anker models often ship with a case already, so consider whether you actually need a second one.
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