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If you want a purpose-built cooling upgrade for your SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, choose WC Freeze Nova Pro; if you need an inexpensive universal replacement for a pair of 70mm over-ear headphones, choose BAFOVY 70mm.
These two aren't really rivals. One is a model-specific earpad engineered around a single headset family, and the other is a generic 70mm cushion that fits "most" headphones of that size. The right pick comes down to what's actually sitting on your desk.
• Biggest strength of the WC Freeze Nova Pro: Dual-layer cooling gel plus a sports-fabric-and-leather hybrid built to fight ear heat during long sessions, with a 20% thicker memory foam build.
• Biggest trade-off of the WC Freeze Nova Pro: It only fits the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, Nova Elite and Nova Pro Omni — if your headset isn't on that list, it's a non-starter.
• Biggest strength of the BAFOVY 70mm: A universal 70mm fit and a peel-and-press installation that needs no special tools, so you can revive a wide range of over-ear headphones.
• Biggest trade-off of the BAFOVY 70mm: It's a generic cushion, so you're relying on your headset's own 70mm sizing rather than a guaranteed model-specific match.
• Pick the WC Freeze Nova Pro if you own a supported Arctis Nova and want cooler, thicker, more comfortable pads.
• Pick the BAFOVY 70mm if you want a straightforward, low-hassle replacement for worn-out 70mm pads on a general over-ear headphone.
The WC Freeze Nova Pro is a specialist product, and it makes no apologies for that. It's designed for exactly four headset families: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, the Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox, the Nova Pro Wireless for PlayStation, the Nova Elite and the Nova Pro Omni. That's the whole list. If you own one of those, this is a targeted upgrade; if you don't, it simply won't fit, and the manufacturer is upfront about that.
The sound argument is the one every earpad upgrade makes, and it's reasonable here: worn, flattened cushions leak and seal poorly, while fresh memory foam that conforms to your ear can block more noise and tighten up what you hear. Installation is handled by a step-by-step video, so you're not guessing. And there's a 365-day full warranty backing it.
Who should buy it: anyone with a supported Arctis Nova who games or listens for hours and finds the stock pads hot, thin or uncomfortable.
Who should skip it: anyone whose headset isn't on that compatibility list. There's no partial fit here — it's those models only, and it won't work with the wired Arctis Nova Pro or any other Arctis model.
BAFOVY 70mm: Who It's For
The BAFOVY 70mm takes the opposite approach. Instead of engineering around one headset, it's a universal 70mm over-ear cushion meant to slot onto most headphones with 70mm-diameter ear cups. If you've got a pair of aging cans with pads that are flaking, cracked or just flattened out, this is a cheap way to give them a second life rather than replacing the whole headphone.
The materials are straightforward: soft, slow-rebound memory foam wrapped in smooth protein leather (that's synthetic leather). The slow-rebound part matters — the foam conforms to the shape of your ear over time, which is what reduces pressure during long listening sessions. The protein leather is there to resist wear, wipe clean easily, and avoid the peeling and cracking that old pads are famous for. In the box you get one pair — left and right — measuring roughly 70 x 70 x 20mm and weighing about 14 grams each.
Installation is deliberately low-tech. In most cases you peel off the old adhesive, line up the new pad, and press firmly. No special tools, no video required. The thicker cushion and secure fit are also meant to improve the acoustic seal, which can help bass response and passively block more ambient noise.
Who should skip it: anyone with a headset that isn't a 70mm fit, and anyone expecting a model-specific, feature-rich pad. This is a general-purpose cushion, not a tailored upgrade. It also carries a shorter 90-day manufacturer warranty versus the WC pad's full year.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for confirmed compatibility → WC Freeze Nova Pro. It's built for specific Arctis Nova models, so if yours is on the list, the fit is guaranteed.
• Best for universal fit → BAFOVY 70mm. It's designed for most 70mm over-ear headphones, not one brand.
• Best for hot ears during long sessions → WC Freeze Nova Pro. The dual-layer cooling gel and breathable sports fabric exist for exactly that problem.
• Best for a quick, no-tools refresh → BAFOVY 70mm. Peel, align, press. That's the whole job.
• Best for thicker, roomier ear cups → WC Freeze Nova Pro. The pads are thicker than the originals with 20% thicker memory foam, giving your ears more space away from the internal plastic.
• Best for general noise isolation and bass on aging headphones → BAFOVY 70mm. The thicker cushion and secure fit aim to improve the acoustic seal.
• Best for longer warranty coverage → WC Freeze Nova Pro. A 365-day full warranty versus 90 days on the BAFOVY.
• Best for a broad "fix my old headphones" job → BAFOVY 70mm. If you're not sure of your exact model but know you've got 70mm cups, this is the flexible pick.
In my opinion, this isn't close once you know your headset. If you own a supported Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, Nova Elite or Nova Pro Omni, I'd buy the WC Freeze Nova Pro without hesitating — the cooling gel, thicker memory foam and model-specific fit are a genuine, meaningful upgrade, and the year-long warranty seals it. I'd only reach for the BAFOVY 70mm if I had a different 70mm over-ear headphone with tired pads and wanted a simple, universal fix. Match the product to your headset first; everything else follows.
FAQ
Only if your headphones have 70mm-diameter ear cups. It's a universal cushion for most 70mm over-ear models, so measure before you buy — it isn't made for one specific brand.
The WC Freeze Nova Pro. Its dual-layer cooling gel and breathable sports fabric are specifically designed to keep your ears cooler during long listening sessions. The BAFOVY 70mm focuses on comfort and seal rather than cooling.
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