You are Here
News

Best Pillows of 2023 – CNET

A cross section of the Sleep Number Comfortfit Pillow unzipped and showing three removable inserts. A cross section of the Sleep Number Comfortfit Pillow unzipped and showing three removable inserts.

Sleep Number

If you’re a hot sleeper or someone who cherishes the “cool side of the pillow,” consider the Casper Hybrid Pillow, our pick for best cooling pillow. From popular mattress brand, Casper, this pillow is made with perforated poly foam, polyester fibers and gel. It utilizes what Casper calls Snow Technology™ that includes phase change material that remains temperature-neutral around your head and neck and allows for airflow.

cosyhouse cosyhouse

Cosy House Collection

Casper’s comfortable pillow boasts “adaptive support” for your neck, meaning it’s both cushy and springy, able to “adapt” to various customers’ neck preferences, making this one of the best pillows for all types of sleepers, back sleepers included. Where the exterior is soft, its firm inner pillow core and gusseted construction helps maintain its structure. The Casper pillow is basically a pillow zipped up inside of an outer pillow padded case.

Coop Home Goods Original Pillow Coop Home Goods Original Pillow

Coop Home Goods

Like the Purple Mattress, the Purple Pillow uses a unique, one-piece polymer grid to cradle your head and neck as you sleep. The grid distributes weight well and doesn’t absorb heat like foam can, so fans say that it stays extra-cool and cozy at night. Thanks to its construction and loft, the Purple Harmony Pillow is the best pillow for side sleepers.

nectar nectar

Nectar

Parachute Down Alternative Pillow

Best pillow for stomach sleepers

How we tested the best pillows 

Our team of experts tested these pillows the only way you can — by sleeping on them. When testing the best pillows, we kept in mind important factors like feel, firmness and performance. We tested the pillows from every sleeping style, ensuring that we can confidently recommend the best pillow for everyone. Additionally, pillows were compared by price, adjustability and trial length.

Best pillows compared

brooklinen brooklinen

Brooklinen

Sold on Amazon in packs of two with a machine washable pillow cover, DreamNorth’s soft pillows are easily the most cost-effective choice on this list. That said, their breathability, down-free fluffiness and supportive gel pillow fiber fill could keep them from feeling “cheap.” Described as “ultrasoft,” this softer pillow option is probably not the right choice if you’re looking for something particularly firm, but their softness may make their ability to retain their shape more impressive.

luxepillow luxepillow

Luxe Pillow

Snowe’s down alternative offering is also a hypoallergenic pillow that is ultraplush. It’s available in three density options and comes with a washable sateen cover. According to an enthusiastic reviewer, the fill is beyond convincing in how it replicates the feel of a regular down pillow: “The alternative down used in these pillows is like magic. Maximum compression but they always puff back up. Auto-fluffing pillows!”

Thanks to the various pillow materials, you can’t just throw your pillow in the washing machine and hope for the best anymore. Yes, some pillows are entirely machine washable with cool water, but many have removable covers that you can wash. It’s important to check the label for cleaning recommendations. Some of the best pillows, like memory foam, are hand wash only. 

The best pillows range in price, from around $40 all the way up to $150 and above. Pricing usually varies depending on the materials used and any additional features the pillow has. For example, pillows using high-quality memory foam or phase-changing materials will cost a little bit more. However, there are good pillows at every price point. The Cosy House Bamboo Pillow is our pick for the best value pillow on the market. 

Your pillows don’t need to be washed as often as your sheets and pillowcases do. Your sheets should typically be washed every two weeks. Your pillows should be washed every three to six months. Make sure to keep an eye on any spills that would accelerate this timeline. You can spot clean your pillows between full washes. 

The best pillow for neck pain is one that supports your neck and spinal alignment, ensuring your neck isn’t in an unnatural position at night. We think that Original Casper Pillow is one of the best pillows for neck support.

Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin

Related Posts

Leave a Reply