Best 2025 Headphones & Earbuds for Replaceable earpads

#1 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
5.0

Replaceable earpads are a welcome longevity feature, and the removable design was easy to work with in the tests that tried it.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Battery

#2 Fractal Design Scape Headset
5.0

The earpads are replaceable in practice and come off easily, though retail replacement availability was limited at the time of one review.

Pros: Included stand quality, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Volume output

#3 Logitech G Astro A20 X
5.0

Removable earpads make cleaning and eventual replacement easier. That helps preserve comfort and usability over longer ownership.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Fit/seal reliability, Multipoint connectivity reliability

#4 Meze Audio 105 Silva Headphones
5.0

The earpads detach cleanly despite their tightly integrated appearance, making routine replacement possible without compromising the refined design.

Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Overall recommendation

Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Connectivity options

#5 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones
4.9

Replaceable earpads and battery-related serviceability are repeatedly praised as longevity-friendly.

Pros: Overall recommendation, Comfort during long use

Cons: Headband padding quality, Spatial audio

#7 CMF Headphone Pro
4.7

Replaceable earpads are one of the most universally praised features. They twist off quickly, make color changes easy, and provide a practical way to replace the part most likely to...

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Treble clarity, Equalizer customization

#8 Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
4.5

Earpads are easy to replace and lock securely back into place. That improves both longevity and the potential for future customization.

Pros: Battery, Design and Aesthetics

Cons: Clamping force comfort, Soundstage width

#11 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
4.5

Reviewers treated replaceable earpads as a standout strength, with praise repeated across the supporting review evidence.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Battery, Immersive audio quality

#12 Grado Signature S750
4.5

The stock B cushions are not the only fit option. Compatibility with Grado G, F, and L cushions gives owners a practical route to change how the S750 sits on...

Pros: Build quality, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Comfort during long use, Weight comfort

#13 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
4.5

Replaceable earpads had limited positive evidence, with one reviewer noting the pads are user-serviceable.

Pros: Microphone, Comfort during long use

Cons: Dongle, Software/setup simplicity

#15 H2O Audio RIPT Ultra
4.4

Removable cushions are central to the design and usually twist off for washing or replacement. Reinstallation can take practice, and one reviewer could not find official spare pads for sale...

Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Comfort during long use

Cons: Value for money, Workout heat and sweat buildup

#16 Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720
4.3

The earpads can be replaced, which helps cleaning and longevity, although reinstalling them can be fiddly.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Microphone

#17 Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000
4.3

The included velvet and Alcantara pads function as meaningful tuning tools rather than simple replacements. Preferences differ widely, but the flexibility is considered valuable.

Pros: Overall recommendation, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Cable quality

#18 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.3

Replaceable earpads are positive overall, extending service life, though one review flags pleather wear as a long-term concern.

Pros: Sound quality, Connectivity versatility

Cons: Value for money, Carry case quality

#19 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 Headphones
4.1

Replaceable earpads are a positive repairability point, although service involvement makes the process less convenient.

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

#20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
4.1

Replaceable earpads had limited but positive evidence for replacement and aftermarket compatibility.

Pros: Sound quality, Value for money

Cons: Dongle, Noise isolation (passive)

#21 Apple AirPods Max 2
4.0

Replaceable or washable earcups were a minor positive for maintenance and longevity.

Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Carry case quality

#22 Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
3.8

The pads themselves are designed to come off easily, which is useful for maintenance. One customer still wished replacement cushions were more readily offered as part of the ownership experience.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Software/setup simplicity, Clamping force comfort

#23 SONY WH-1000XM6 Headphones
3.5

Replaceable earpads were mixed: one source praised easier pad removal, another called replacement difficult, and another simply noted replaceable pads.

Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Spatial audio

#24 Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen
3.3

The six-clip pad system makes removal and swapping quick and repeatable, though proprietary mounting narrows third-party pad choices.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Bass performance

Cons: Replaceable earpads

#25 FiiO FT13
3.3

The quick clip-on pads are easy to swap for many users and offer meaningful tuning choices, but the proprietary system limits third-party options. Several reviewers also worry the small clips...

Pros: Bass performance, Comfort during long use

Cons: Treble clarity, Midrange clarity

#26 Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphones
3.2

Replaceable earpads get a mixed mark because removability is welcome, but one review criticizes the lack of included replacement pads.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Equalizer customization

#27 Final Audio DX3000CL
2.5

Replacement earpads appear serviceable, but sourcing original parts may require international ordering. The modular construction helps, while regional parts availability remains the inconvenience.

Pros: Overall recommendation, Instrument separation

Cons: Dynamic performance, 3.5mm analog input availability

#28 Nothing Headphone (1)
2.5

Replaceable earpad evidence was weak-to-negative, with uncertainty around replacements and a long-term reviewer noting Nothing still did not sell them.

Pros: Sound quality, Battery

Cons: Weight comfort, Soundstage width

#29 Corsair Void v2 MAX
2.0

Earpad choice is limited compared with some older Corsair models. One owner specifically wishes alternative ear-muff options were available.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Reliability, App

#31 JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
1.5

Replaceable earpads were a weakness in one review because the cups were not removable.

Pros: Sound quality, Dongle

Cons: Premium feel, Build quality

#32 JLab JBuds Open
1.0

Replacement pads are not readily available, which is a serious weakness for comfort and longevity. Owners with shallow-cup discomfort cannot simply install thicker pads.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Bass performance, Volume output

#33 SoundPEATS Cove Pro
1.0

Earpad replacement can be frustrating because at least one tested pair used glued-on pads.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Carry case quality, Transparency mode quality