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If you want a like-for-like white protein-leather refresh for your Zihnic over-ear headphones with a firmer, more isolating memory-foam feel, choose YDYBZB White Ear Pads; if you need replacement cushions for Beats Studio 2 or Studio 3 (wired or wireless) with a breathable mesh, a charging-hole cutout and a one-year warranty, choose HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads.
• YDYBZB White Ear Pads — biggest strength: a straightforward white protein-leather pad with a firmer memory-foam core, sized and shaped specifically for Zihnic Bluetooth over-ear headphones.
• YDYBZB White Ear Pads — biggest trade-off: it is a single-purpose fit. If your headphones are Beats, this pad is the wrong shape, and there is no warranty backing it.
• HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads — biggest strength: a purpose-built Beats Studio 2 / Studio 3 pad with a honeycomb breathable mesh, added thickness for isolation, and a right-cup slot for the charging port.
• HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads — biggest trade-off: it is made for Beats models only, so it will not help a Zihnic owner at all.
• Who YDYBZB is for: Zihnic Bluetooth over-ear owners who want a softer, less clamp-heavy fit and a white finish that matches the original look.
• Who HidaArk is for: Beats Studio 2 or Studio 3 owners whose stock pads have flattened, split or gone shiny, and who want a fresh set with a warranty behind it.
The YDYBZB White Ear Pads are a pair of replacement cushions in white protein leather, built around a memory-foam core. The dimensions are specific: 0.79 inches thick (20 mm), 2.76 inches wide (70 mm) and 3.54 inches long (90 mm). That is a fairly deep pad, and depth is exactly what changes how a headphone feels after the first hour.
The reason someone buys these is usually comfort, not sound. Many over-ear headphones clamp harder than people want over a long session, and the pressure builds right around the ear. A deeper, softer pad spreads that load and takes the edge off. YDYBZB leans into this directly — the pads are pitched at relieving clamp pressure during long listening sessions, with a protein-leather surface and a foam core that is meant to stay crack-free over time rather than going brittle and flaky.
The second angle is sound. YDYBZB describes the foam as firmer memory foam, which lets the pad conform around the ear and seal better against the side of your head. A better seal means less outside noise leaking in and a tighter low end coming through. In my opinion, that is the honest benefit of a firmer pad: it does more for isolation than a soft, squishy one that collapses and lets sound escape.
Who should buy it? If you own Zihnic Bluetooth over-ear headphones and the stock pads have flattened, or you simply want a white pad that matches the headphone's look, this is the direct replacement. The fit is the whole point — it is made for that headphone, not a universal pad you have to fight into place.
Who should skip it? Anyone with Beats Studio 2 or Studio 3. The shape and mounting are not the same, and no amount of stretching fixes a pad designed around a different cup. Also skip it if you want warranty coverage — the listing states plainly that there is no warranty, so you are buying the pad on its own merits. And if you need a black pad, this is the wrong color; it is white only. Each order is one pair, nothing more.
The HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads are built for a specific family of headphones: Beats Studio 2 and Beats Studio 3, wired and wireless, covering model B0500, B0501 and A1914. If that is your headphone, this pad was designed with it in mind rather than adapted to it.
The construction is layered. There is protein leather on the outside, a high-density foam and memory-foam core, and a honeycomb breathable mesh against your ear. That mesh matters more than it sounds — it is there to let air move and cut down on sweat during long sessions, which is a real complaint with sealed leatherette pads in warm rooms. HidaArk also adds thickness over the stock pad, and thickness is what buys you better noise isolation: more material between your ear and the outside world.
There is one detail worth calling out because it is easy to miss. The right earcup has a slot cut for the charging hole, and the pads are not interchangeable left to right. HidaArk flags this in the instructions: check the left and right earcups before installing. Get it backwards and the charging port ends up blocked.
Who should buy it? Beats Studio 2 or Studio 3 owners with worn, flaking or flattened pads who want the headphone to feel new again — with the same look, a bit more isolation, and breathability for longer wear. The white finish matches the original aesthetic.
Who should skip it? Zihnic owners, obviously — wrong headphone entirely. And anyone who wants a pad they can swap between cups; this one has a defined left and right.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for Zihnic Bluetooth over-ear headphones → YDYBZB White Ear Pads. The fit is designed for that exact headphone.
• Best for Beats Studio 2 and Studio 3 (wired or wireless) → HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads. It covers the B0500, B0501 and A1914 models.
• Best for relief from strong clamping pressure → YDYBZB White Ear Pads. The 20 mm depth and softer foam are aimed squarely at long-session comfort.
• Best for noise isolation → HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads. Added thickness over stock is the stated reason, and more material means more blocking.
• Best for hot, sweaty ears → HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads. The honeycomb breathable mesh is there to move air; neither YDYBZB pad lists a mesh.
• Best for a secure, tool-free install → HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads. Peel, clean, align, press — and the pads are designed not to fall off.
• Best if warranty coverage matters → HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads. One year, stated plainly; YDYBZB lists no warranty.
• Best for a simple, single-pair white refresh → YDYBZB White Ear Pads. One pair, protein leather, no left/right puzzle.
If I had to buy one, I would buy the HidaArk Replacement Ear Pads — but only because I am assuming a Beats Studio 2 or Studio 3 on the desk. It does more: breathable mesh, extra thickness for isolation, a charging-port cutout, a clear install sequence and a one-year warranty. That is a more complete product.
For Zihnic owners, though, the choice makes itself. The HidaArk pad will not fit, and the YDYBZB pad is built for that headphone — deep, white, protein leather, comfort-first. Pick the pad that matches your headphone, not the one that sounds better on paper.
FAQ
They are listed as compatible with Zihnic Bluetooth over-ear headphones only. The pad is 20 mm thick, 70 mm wide and 90 mm long, so it is a shaped replacement rather than a universal one.
Yes. The right earcup has a slot for the charging hole, so the pads are not interchangeable. HidaArk's own instructions tell you to check the left and right earcups before you stick anything down.
That depends on what you are replacing. If you own Beats Studio 2 or 3, the HidaArk pads give you breathable mesh, extra isolation and a one-year warranty — more for your money in my opinion. If you own Zihnic over-ears, YDYBZB is the only one of the two that fits, so value is settled by compatibility. Check the current price on Amazon before deciding.
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