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If you want to protect and revive the headband of your Audio Technica ATH M-series headphones, choose Voarmaks M50X; if you need fresh, soft replacement ear pads for a standard-size headphone or headset, choose Nexarelle 2Pcs.
These two products solve completely different problems, which is exactly why the "which is better" question is a bit of a trap. One wraps the headband on a specific family of Audio Technica headphones. The other replaces the ear pads on a much broader range of headphones. If you read the spec sheets carefully, you'll see they barely overlap at all — so the real decision comes down to which part of your headphones is actually worn out.
• Voarmaks M50X — biggest strength: A dual-layer neoprene headband cover with an extra wrap-around tape layer and a precise fit across the Audio Technica ATH M50/M50X/M50XBT/M40X/M30/M-series lineup, plus seven color options.
• Voarmaks M50X — biggest trade-off: It only covers the headband, and it's built specifically around Audio Technica's M-series shape, so it won't do anything for your ear pads or for other brands.
• Nexarelle 2Pcs — biggest strength: Two 90mm leather ear pad cushions per pack that fit most standard-size headphones and office headsets, with a straightforward remove-and-press installation.
• Nexarelle 2Pcs — biggest trade-off: It's a universal, size-dependent fit — the product itself tells you to measure your headphone diameter before buying, and it doesn't match a specific model the way the Voarmaks cover does.
• Buy Voarmaks M50X if you own Audio Technica ATH M-series headphones and your headband tape is cracking, flaking, or just looking tired.
• Buy Nexarelle 2Pcs if your ear pads are flat, peeling, or uncomfortable and your headphone cups measure close to 90mm across.
The Voarmaks M50X is a headband cover, and it's unusually specific about what it fits. According to the spec sheet, it's designed for Audio Technica's ATH M series: M50, M50X, M50XWH, M50XBT, M50XBT2, and M50S/LE. That's a long list of models, but they all share the same general headband architecture, which is why one cover can serve them all. If you own one of those headphones, you already know the weak point — the padded headband strip tends to be the first thing to show wear. This cover exists to slow that down or hide it.
In my opinion, this is the pick for the Audio Technica owner who likes their headphones and wants to keep them looking decent and feeling comfortable rather than replacing them. The seven color options are a genuine bonus if you want to personalize a pair that otherwise only comes in black. Who should skip it? Anyone who doesn't own an ATH M-series headphone, and anyone whose real problem is worn-out ear pads — this cover won't touch those. It's a headband-only fix for a specific brand family.
Nexarelle 2Pcs: Who It's For
The Nexarelle 2Pcs is a pack of two replacement ear pad cushions, and it plays a different game entirely. Each cushion has a 90mm (3.5 inch) outer diameter and is 18mm (0.71 inch) thick, made from a leather material that the spec sheet describes as smooth, soft, and durable. They're white, and you get two per package — one pair. The stated benefits are the ones you'd expect from fresh pads: they help prevent sound leakage, reduce noise, and improve music fidelity. That last point matters more than it sounds. Worn, flattened ear pads are one of the most common reasons a headphone starts sounding thin or leaking sound, so replacing them is often the cheapest way to make an old pair feel new again.
The key word here is "universal." These aren't molded for one brand. They're meant for headphones, headsets, and most standard-size office headsets, and the product explicitly tells you to confirm the diameter of your headphones before purchasing. That's not marketing hedging — it's the single most important thing to check. If your cups are close to 90mm across, these should seat fine. If they're much smaller or much larger, they won't. Installation is simple: pull the old pads off, align the new ones with the frame, and press firmly around the edges until they're seated.
This is the pick for someone whose ear pads have gone flat, cracked, or started flaking — the classic sign being little black specks on your ears after a listening session. It's also a reasonable option for a cheap office headset where the pads have compressed to the point of discomfort. Who should skip it? Anyone with headphones whose cup diameter isn't near 90mm, and anyone hoping for a model-specific fit. Because it's universal, you're trading precision for flexibility. And remember: this product does nothing for your headband, just as the Voarmaks does nothing for your ear pads.
• Best for headband wear and tear → Voarmaks M50X. It's purpose-built to cover and cushion the headband on ATH M-series headphones.
• Best for worn-out ear pads → Nexarelle 2Pcs. Two leather cushions per pack, sized at 90mm with 18mm thickness.
• Best for a guaranteed, model-specific fit → Voarmaks M50X. It names the exact Audio Technica models it fits; no measuring required if you own one.
• Best for cross-brand flexibility → Nexarelle 2Pcs. It's designed for most standard-size headphones and office headsets, not one brand.
• Best if you want to personalize your look → Voarmaks M50X. Seven color choices versus one white option on the Nexarelle.
• Best if you want a no-glue, residue-free fix → Voarmaks M50X. Its dual-layer design secures wear without adhesive.
• Best if your headset sounds thin or leaks sound → Nexarelle 2Pcs. Fresh pads are the usual remedy for that, and these are built to reduce leakage.
• Best if you own non-Audio-Technica headphones → Nexarelle 2Pcs. The Voarmaks cover simply isn't made for other brands.
If I had to pick one, I'd buy the Voarmaks M50X — but only because I'm assuming you own an Audio Technica ATH M-series headphone, which is the whole reason these two products end up compared. In that scenario, the Voarmaks gives you a precise fit, a no-residue dual-layer design, color options, and it targets the exact failure point those headphones are known for. In my opinion, the Nexarelle 2Pcs is the smarter buy for everyone else — anyone whose ear pads are the problem, or whose headphones aren't Audio Technica. Decide which part of your headphones is actually worn out, then buy the one that fixes it. And do check the current price on Amazon before committing, since that's the one number that can tip a close call.
It's designed for the ATH M series, including M50, M50X, M50XWH, M50XBT, M50XBT2, and M50S/LE. If your model is on that list, it's built for you. If it isn't, look elsewhere.
Only if your ear cup outer diameter is close to 90mm (3.5 inches). The product itself advises confirming your headphone diameter before buying. Measure first — that's the whole ballgame with a universal pad.
No. The Voarmaks covers the headband; the Nexarelle replaces the ear pads. They address different wear points on different headphones, so they're not really substitutes for each other.
That depends on what's broken. If your headband is worn, the Voarmaks is the only one that helps. If your ear pads are flat, the Nexarelle is. Compare the current prices on Amazon against whichever problem you actually have.
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