WC Freeze Nova Pro Wireless - Cooling Gel Earpads for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ONLY (Doesn’t Fit Other Models), Made by Wicked Cushions, Improved Durability, Thickness & Sound Isolation | White

After I gently washed the pads this morning with a toothbrush, a bit of castile soap and hot water, I set them out on the patio to dry in the hot desert sun. Unfortunately, when I retrieved them this afternoon, I was pretty bummed to find that the pads had burst open. My theory is that the foam absorbed a ton of water and swelled, which was too much for the adhesive to contain after being weakened by the heat of direct sunlight. I don't necessarily blame the manufacturer for this failure - though the adhesive had started to delaminate in a couple small spots prior to this, it was the water and sun that sealed their fate, not poor construction.I took them apart just for fun and to have a peek inside, and I was impressed enough with the materials and build quality that I thought I'd take the opportunity to post some close-up pictures of the stitching and materials. Sorry they look gross - I promise all the goop is just adhesive residue! It's like they hit it with a can of spray-on adhesive before final assembly, honestly (though that sounds negative and I don't mean it that way).All the stitching is clean and even, with minimal bulk while still leaving enough seam allowance to avoid weakening the seam. The faux-leather is still perfectly supple and doesn't show signs of cracking or degradation at all. The gel is very soft, very heavy, cold to the touch, and about 4mm thick. I found a couple of small tears in it, but can't say for sure that I didn't cause them during disassembly. The top layer of gel was well-bonded to the foam, but the interior gel was much less strongly attached, and fell away from the foam without effort.As to an actual review, I'm generally quite pleased, and have already purchased another pair of pads to replace these. I don't think the cooling gel does much of anything, but I also don't have non-gel cups to compare them to. My ears still get plenty hot on warm days or with extended use, but I think the added comfort of the gel justifies the negligible cost increase anyway.

These are definitely a big upgrade as far as comfort goes with the headset. I wear thin frame glasses and don’t feel any discomfort although if you wear thicker frames I could see the thicker cushions these have causing issues. Installation is super easy if you follow the instruction video linked in the packaging. I tested these against the originals back to back, left ear and right ear, and vise versa. The sound profile does slightly change but to me it’s not a negative just different. I find the noise canceling to be slightly worse but very minimally. The cooling is a nice bonus but not super noticeable but I will say they don’t seem to make my head hot but neither did the original for me. With all the different styles you can definitely improve the look and I’m very happy with the black and white mix I now have to match my PS5. Durability seems to be good but only time will tell. Overall I’d definitely recommend giving these a try to see what you think. For me they definitely improved comfort and extended the time I can wear the headset without discomfort.

I'm thoroughly impressed with this purchase. Shipping was incredibly fast, and the product arrived in perfect condition. The quality was exactly as described—spot on.Installation was a breeze thanks to the user-friendly design. I had it set up and running in no time. One of the standout features is the cooling system—it's very noticeable and works impressively well, keeping things comfortable during extended use.The noise cancellation is effective and performs exactly as expected, which is a huge plus. Additionally, I experienced no issues with sweat buildup, which makes it perfect for longer sessions.Overall, the product functions exceptionally well. I’m very impressed and would gladly buy again without hesitation. Highly recommended!

These are so much better than the default ones. I purchased two of these, one for myself and one for my boyfriend. We got different colors, but these feel amazing. I live in a very humid and hot country. Nothing is peeling, the band actually stays in place and doesn't pop off the headset every time, and the earpads are soft and comfy. Would definitely buy these again (don't think I'll ever need to unless I want another color)

I bought these to replace the original ear cushions that started flaking. I didn't have much of an issue with the original pair, but I couldn't find them in stock so I decided to go with these.The build quality is fine I would say, I like the combination of the leatherette on the outside and the woven material that presses against your ears. The cooling gel is somewhat of a gimmick, I can subtly feel its effect but I suppose it's better than nothing. It is true that the added thickness resolves the issue of feeling the inner mic against your ears, but it may present some new downsides for some.Firstly, it doesn't fit nearly as well as the original pads did for me. I had to adjust the headband significantly to make it wearable, but it still puts an added amount of pressure on my head and sometimes doesn't fully cover my ears. Since the material inside the pads is noticeably more firm than the original, it doesn't compress as well as it should unless I forcibly press it against my head. Since it doesn't always cover my ears properly, it also has a negative effect on the sound quality and noise isolation. It's worth noting that I don't believe the added distance from the drivers noticeably degrades the sound quality, it's just the fact that it doesn't properly cover my ears all the time. I would consider this a dealbreaker, but I want to give it some time to see if the material will break in and feel more comfortable.Overall, I think milage may vary with these in terms of comfort and usability, but I do think that they are at least built decently enough and look good on the headset. If these do break in over time, I will consider these a solid replacement over the original pads.