Possibly smaller (perfect for me), light and surprisingly stiff. I don't use them as pads as they are designed for in-car use. I have a sofa against the wall and I'm tired of it sliding right up against the wall, staining the paint and snapping off the ends of things plugged into the outlet behind it. These spacers that tuck under the sofa provide a nice 2.5 to 3 inch clearance from the back of the sofa to the wall. Fabulous!