Bed Pillows with a Sleep Trial

Having the right pillow can dramatically improve how well you sleep each night. It can provide additional support for your neck and head, ensure your spine is properly aligned, and prevent you from getting too warm.

Bed pillows are so individual. You might like a flatter one. Others want loft and softness. Or, you need one that doesn’t make you sweat. So how do you know which pillow is perfect for you?

The advantage of bed in a box pillows are that they have a sleep trial. That means you can try them out in your home and if it’s not right, you can return them for a full refund. Plus, many have generous warranties.

In this guide, I’ll share some of the best pillows available. I’ll list the financing options, warranty, and trial period for each pillow. This information will help you find the perfect pillow for you so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep!

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Our top picks are the Pacific Coast DownAround Pillow for a soft downy pillow and the Brooklyn Bedding Shredded Memory Foam Pillows which are more dense but so comfortable and duable. We give them as Christmas gifts!

And if you need a mattress, GET 2 FREE PILLOWS when you order a Nolah mattress. These aren’t cheap pillows either, you get 2 Nolah AirFoam™ Pillows (worth $80 each).

Mattress Brand Name	Trial Period	Financing	Warranty	Sizes
The Purple Harmony Pillow The cover has a high tech Purple Grid Hex embedded into the stretchy fabric. The inside is a hypoallergenic, Talalay latex core. Perfect if you like the feel of latex and don’t want your pillow to go flat. Can choose height. Sleeps cool. Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1 year	Standard (26″ x 17″ x 6.5”) and Tall (26″ x 17″ x 7.5”)
The Purple Plush Pillow Airy pillow with a moisture wicking Lyocell blend cover and ‘Smart Fluff’ filling (Interlocking denier poly fiber puff balls). Side zippers let you adjust for comfort. Leave unzipped for more loft or zip for a firmer feel. Check Price	100 Night Trial	Affirm Financing	1 year	26″ x 18″
The Purple Pillow Made of hyper-elastic Polymer Purple Grid and a backing. Stretchy polyester-spandex cover. Sleeps cool because of air flow in the grid material. Flatter but can add height. Like a seat cushion for your head. Check Price	100 Night Trial	Affirm Financing	1 year	24″ x 16″ x 3″ (pillow boosters with heights of 1” and 1/2”)
Coop Home Goods Original Pillow Coop’s pillows are excellent shredded memory foam pillows with zippered inner liner so you can adjust the height. Comes with a 1/2 lb. bag of extra fill. Medium firmness. Check Price	100 Nights		5 years	Queen or King
Coop Home Goods Eden Pillow  Softer and loftier than the Original and cover features a gusset. Also adjustable – add or remove foam and also comes with 1/2 bag of extra fill material. Check Price	100 nights		5 years	Standard, Queen or King
Pacific Coast Pillows  If you’re looking for hotel quality down and feather pillows, this company has been making them since 1884. They’re a classic brand and we love the DownAround pillow. Made to be hypoallergenic (warrantied to be). Check Price	30 nights		3 years	Standard, Queen or King
Sleep Ovation Pillow A unique flatter foam pillow that features individual springs (you can’t feel them but they add structure and support). Removable and washable cover. Sleeps cool. Like a mini mattress for your head!  Check Price	100 nights		1 year	16″ x 25″ x 4¼” | 4 lbs
Nectar Sleep Pillow A shredded memory foam pillow with a quilted memory foam cover. Height can be adjusted by removing material from pillow (zippered). Check Price	50 Nights	Affirm Financing	5 years	17” x 29”  x 5.5”
Brentwood Home Oceano Gel Memory Foam Pillow Breathable gel memory foam and polyester blend pillow, covered with a blue stretch-knit Tencel cover with a 1″ gusset. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	1 year	Standard: 20” x 26”, Queen: 20” x 30”, King: 20” x 34”
Brentwood Crystal Cove Activated Charcoal Pillow Stretch-knit gray cover with activated charcoal infused memory foam. This pillow is GREENGUARD Gold Certified by UL Environment. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	1 year	S: 20” x 28”; Q: 18” x 31”; K: 20” x 34”
Brentwood Ojai Gel Memory Foam Pillow Gel memory foam and polyester blend. White stretch Tencel cover. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	1 year	S: 20” x 26” Q: 20” x 30”; K: 20” x 34”
Brentwood Cypress Pillow This ultra-soft pillow is filled with polyester puffs and a polyester knit fabric cover. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	20” x 30” with 1.25″ piping;
DreamCloud Best Rest Pillow A solid memory foam pillow which provides excellent neck support. Remains cool to the touch and retains its shape. Cover is made from 53% Polyethylene, 46% Polyester, 1% Spandex. Check Price	50 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 16” x 25” x 5.5”, K: 16” x 32” x 5.5”
DreamCloud Contour Pillow Both are made of memory foam pillow. The Contour Pillow (standard or king) is a perfect neck support pillow with foam inserts to adjust its height. Best Rest Pillow (standard size only) is a uniform height memory foam pillow. Check Price	50 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	22”x15”x7”
Layla Sleep Kapok Pillow A plush pillow which contains Kapok fibres (silky strands from seeds of Kapok trees). It also uses CuTEC®, a copper infused yarn for improved hygiene and natural cooling. Check Price	120 Nights	Affirm Financing	5-years	Q: 18.5″ x 28.5″, K: 18.5″ x 36″
Layla Sleep Memory Foam Pillow A supportive pillow containing a blend of open cell memory foam and poly fiber fill. Pillow cover is woven from breathable polyester fabric. Check Price	120 Nights	Affirm Financing	5-years	Q: 18.5″ x 28.5″, K: 18.5″ x 36″
Nolah AirFoam Pillow Made from advanced cooling materials including AirFoam™ and cooling Outlast® phase-change cotton cover. Contains a blend of foam and latex. Also note that you get 2 FREE pillows when you buy a Nolah mattress. Check Price	120 Nights	Klarna Finance	2-years	Standard and queen
Nolah AirFiber Pillow Amazing down alternative type fluffy soft pillow that’s like a dream. Cover made with heat-absorbing Outlast® fabric. If only it came in king size!! And, if you buy a mattress you get 2 Pillows FREE. Check Price	120 Nights	Klarna Finance	2-years	Standard and queen
Latex For Less Shredded or Molded Latex Pillow 100% natural shredded latex pillow with an organic cotton cover. Great prices and warranty but no trial period. Made in the USA. Check Price	No trial period	Unknown	5 years	S: 24” x 15” x 4”, Q: 28” x 16” x 5″, K: 34” x 16” x 5”
Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Pillow Luxury latex pillow with pin core ventilation and cool gel surface infusion. Copper-graphite surface with antimicrobial benefits. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	30 Days	King/Queen and High/Low Profile
Brooklyn Tatalay Latex Pillow A sustainably sourced Talalay latex pillow with organic cotton cover. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	30 Days	King/Queen and High/Low Profile
Brooklyn Bedding Ventilated Memory Foam Pillow Moldable memory foam pillow with pin core ventilation design for a cooler night’s sleep. Comes with luxury knit cover. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	30 Days	King/Queen
Brooklyn Bedding Premium Shredded Foam Pillow A blend of high quality latex and memory foam. Super comfortable and long lasting. Heavier, high quality pillow for a very reasonable price. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	30 Days	Standard/Queen/King
Puffy Pillow CertiPUR-US Certified memory foam pillow that is height adjustable and comes with a Cooling Cloud cover (polyester and bamboo rayon blend) to disperse heat. Check Price	101 Nights	Klarna Finance	Lifetime Warranty	S: 20″ x 26”, K: 20” x 36”
Puffy Body Pillow Large pillow filled with shredded foam. Provides full body support. Check Price	101 Nights	Klarna Finance	Lifetime Warranty	54” x 20”
GhostBed Memory Foam Pillow Aerated gel memory foam pillow with “Ghost Ice” fabric cover, phase change material, and inner aerated mesh cover.	101 Nights	Affirm Financing	5-years	16” x 23” x 6”
Yogasleep Luxury Memory Foam Pillow CertiPUR-US Certified Deluxe Memory Foam with removable cover.  Check Price	30 Days	Affirm Financing	1-years	16″ x 28″ x 4.5″
Eight Sleep Carbon Air Pillow This technology advanced pillow uses carbon-infused foam and phase-change material which dissipates heat. Molded memory foam. Check Price	30 Days	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 16” x 29” x 6”
Bear Cooling Foam Pillow A cooling pillow which features Loft-X Foam, Double Ice Fabric, Dual Mesh Corner Accents, and an antimicrobial washable cover. Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	2-years	Q: 15.75″ x 25″ x 5.5”, K: 15.75″ x 35.4″ x 5″
Casper Original Pillow A down-alternative pillow with a polyester microfiber fill and 100% cotton cover with a 4″ gusset. Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 18″ x 26” K: 18” x 34”
Casper Foam Pillow Foam pillow containing  77% Polyurethane Foam, 23% Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foam. Also has a polyester/spandex liner and cover. Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 16″ x 24” x 2” gusset, K: 16” x 32” x 2” gusset
Casper Down Pillow 5 container structure with duck down and cotton outer shell. Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 18″ x 26” x 2” gusset, K: 18” x 34” x 2” gusset
Avocado Green Molded Latex Pillow Charcoal-infused latex core with an organic cotton cover. GREENGUARD Gold Certified by UL Environment. Made in the USA (Los Angeles). Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 25.25” x 15.5”, Q: 28” x 17.5”, K: 35.5” x 18.25”
Avocado Green Pillow Non-toxic pillow made from GOLS organic certified latex and GOTS organic certified super soft kapok fill. Adjustable – you can remove fill or buy additional fill. Organic cotton cover. Made in the USA (Los Angeles). Check Price	100 Nights	Affirm Financing	1-year	S: 18″ x 24”, Q: 18″ x 28”, K: 18″ x 35″
5 Little Monkeys Pillow This 100% organic pillow is hypoallergenic and designed to provide support for young children. Machine washable. Check Price	100 Nights	PayPal	1-year	Not Specified
The Luxi Pillow A soft pillow that still provides plenty of support. 5″ height. Check Price	100 Nights	Four		S: 18″ x 24″ x 5”, K: 18″ x 34″ x 5″
Ecosa Pillow A contoured memory foam pillow that provides plenty of support for the head and neck. Features include a breathable 3D structure, activated charcoal memory foam, and removable cover. Pads can be added for additional height. Includes travel bag. $20 off two or more with this link.	100 Nights	No Finance	1-year	20” x 26”
Nest Bedding The Easy Breather Bedding Pillow #1 rated adjustable foam pillow with a soft and breathable cover. The pillow’s fill is 80% Specialty Foam. 20% Smooth Polyester Fiber with a Lyocell/Polyester cover. Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm Financing	2-years	S: 24″ x 16”, Q: 27” x 16”, K: 32” x 17”, Side: 28” x 16”
Nest Bedding The Cool Pillow – Adjustable Designed with cool to the touch fabric and shredded gel-foam fill.  Check Price	30 Nights	Affirm	2-years	S: 24″ x 16”, K: 32” x 18”, Side: 24” x 18”
Amore Bed Luxury Pillow An innovative pillow with multiple comfort zones, air channels for circulation, washable bamboo cover, and memory foam core. Other pillows also available.  Check Price	100 Nights	Financing through Bread Loans	5-year Warranty	K: 16” × 35”, Q: 16” × 29”
Luma Sleep Talalay Classic Latex Pillow Available in plush or medium-firm, this is a Hypoallergenic and antimicrobial latex pillow with cotton cover. Save 10% when you use our link.	100 Nights	Satisfi, Fortiva, or Katapult	1-year Warranty	Queen or King
Luma Sleep myWooly Adjustable Wool Pillow Natural wool and Cotton. Filled with removable Woolly Puffs™. Encased in 100% natural cotton sateen, 300TC. Save 10% when you use our link. Check Price	100 Nights	Satisfi, Fortiva, or Katapult	1-year Warranty	Queen or King
Pillow Cube Cube shaped pillow (they also have a rectangle) specifically for side sleepers Made to fit the space between your neck and head for pain free sleep. Use code JANET10 for 10% off. Check Price	100 Nights	Satisfi, Fortiva, or Katapult	1-year Warranty	Queen or King

As you can see, there are dozens of high-quality pillows available. All of the products listed above are well made and offer excellent warranties. In our experience you’ll spend far less by purchasing a high quality pillow that lasts over getting a lower priced/lower quality material pillows that lose shape or support after a few months and should be replaced.

The key to finding the right product is deciding which style of pillow you enjoy the most. Fortunately, manufacturers have generous trial periods, so you can try different pillow types and see which one you prefer.

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• The height of the Sleep Ovation pillow was researched to find the best height for the technology to provide relief for people with neck pain.
• Sleep Ovation Pillows is has no memory foam or down in it. In fact, it’s one of few pillows that has springs inside – like a mattress!
• Each side of the pillow has 77 tiny pillows in one. Each with its own spring.
• Made of cold blue polyamide fiber that makes you feel at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit cooler, plus the design facilitates airflow – perfect for hot sleepers.
• Sleep Ovation pillows have a 4.8 star rating.
• 100% Made in the USA.

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THIS PILLOW HAS SPRINGS! It’s like a mattress for your head. Yet, unlike a mattress, you don’t have to share it with anyone.

Will the springs inside poke you? No. We couldn’t even feel the springs and wouldn’t know that they were there if we didn’t know. They are in the center layer and you can’t see, hear or feel them at all. They were silent. From the reviews we read, even after years of sleeping, they couldn’t hear any squeaks from the springs.

The SleepOvation pillow is comprised of 77 individual cushions combined with pocketed micro-springs to provide pressure relief to the contours of your face, head, and neck. It keeps your neck in a neutral position. The feedback we heard most is how it helps with neck pain.

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SleepOvation Pillow Review {Video}

This video shows you how different the SleepOvation pillow is compared to a regular pillow.

If you have any sort of back or neck pain Sleep Ovation recommends using one and sleeping flat on your back. When you lay your head on this pillow, it feels as if it applies the pressure as per the needs of the contour of your face and neck. Here’s what they said about the research that went into the design:

The pillow was in development for nearly three years. During that time the pillow went through many different sizes and dimensions to find the final design. During this time we had sleep testers that would sleep with the pillow and then provide feedback using a survey. Most of the testers had pain related ailments. The final size and design was ultimately determined based on the data collected from the sleep testers catering to the best results for pain relief.

Interestingly, most people think a pillow needs to be much thicker than our pillow. This is based upon the fact that before our pillow, you would need to plump and adjust the pillow fill to get the right amount of support (fill) in different regions to correspond to the features on your head, face, and neck. A problem with this “plumping technique” is that once you change your sleeping position during the night, the pillow no longer conforms to your features and has to be “re-plumped”.

The SleepOvation 77 tiny pillows in One pillow, doesn’t have to be “plumped” as it continually adjusts to the sleepers changing sleep positions. Consequently, the pillow has been engineered to be the exact thickness (4+ inches) required for optimum neck and head alignment.

The SleepOvation pillow is one of the best option for you if you suffer from neck or back pain and can’t find anything to get some relief. The company says it’s recommended by physiotherapists.

The company said that many customers that are side sleepers like to fold the pillow in half. Or, they use two pillows, stacked on top of each other. This pillow is surprisingly comfortable. Your head doesn’t sink too far into the pillow so it keeps your neck in alignment.

SleepOvation Pillow Thickness

Overall, the Sleep Ovation pillow is thinner than we expected: 4¼” – but that wasn’t an issue. It doesn’t compress down as much as other pillows. Stomach sleepers need a thinner pillow so their neck isn’t pulled upwards so this would be an excellent choice for them.

One thing we noticed is that the pillow doesn’t look very like the photos on the website. Each section is scored, not encased as it looks like in the drawings and animations. This image illustrates the difference.

Pros:

• The covers are washable and you can vacuum the pillow between each section.
• The cold blue polyamide and airflow will help keep sweat away and sleeps cooler. You won’t need to flip it over during the night to find the cool side of the pillow.
• Adjusts the surface of the pillow at the exact moment you change your head position which helps with headaches.
• Can help back, shoulder and neck pain caused by a too plump pillow.
• Recommended by physiotherapists.

Top of a Sleep Ovation pillow without the covers on (see the scoring that makes it move and adjust to pressure)

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Cons:

• Not very thick so it won’t look the same on a made bed as fluffier pillows (aesthetic difference).
• On the expensive side but people report that it doesn’t change after years of use. They offer a $6/mo payment plan.
• Should use a waterproof pillow protector to avoid having the foam absorb liquids or be affected by spills. However, there are two layers of protection.

Sleep Ovation pillow folded in half.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) What is the warranty on the SleepOvation pillow?
Yes, it has a one-year limited warranty.

2) How long is the sleep trial?
100 days – they have a 100 day money back guarantee.

2) What are the dimensions of the pillow?
A standard/queen SleepOvation pillow is 16″ x 25″ x 4¼”.

3) Are there any delivery charges?
The SleepOvation Company delivers free across the USA. Canada has an additional charge. They also promise a one-week delivery.

4) Is the Sleep Ovation pillow cooler than other pillows?
Yes, it can be almost 5 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than other pillows. That’s because of the cold blue polyamide material.

5) How do you wash the pillow?
The covers come off and and you can wash them in a washing machine. The pillow itself is spot clean only.

Are you the kind of person who brings your pillow with them when travel? Hi, I’m Janet and I’m a pillow snob. But I wasn’t always. For years I spent around $40 for a pillow that I bought at Target or Walmart.

They’d go flat and I’d be frustrated and buy another brand hoping to find the best one. It never worked. They were garbage. Even when I splurged and bought a better pillow, they wouldn’t stand the test of time.

Well I finally found pillows I love and bring with me on trips or vacations. Otherwise I take the chance that the hotel pillows will be small or cheaply made.

These are more expensive pillows but they last for years (at least 2 years already and still showing no sign of flattening or wearing out). Plus they’re so comfortable. I gave my mom the Brooklyn Bedding pillow and she loves it so much she takes it on vacations!

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Each of these is priced reasonably – under $100 and worth every cent. Now my pillows last for years.

Top 3 Favorite Pillows I Recommend

Brooklyn Bedding Shredded Memory Foam Pillow

The Brooklyn Bedding is our top pick based on the value. We get king size but it comes in queen too. I made friends with the manager at a Brooklyn Bedding store and told him my pillow woes. He insisted theirs was the best. I didn’t buy it. But since he gave me one to try I had nothing to lose.

Well since then I not only LOVE this pillow but I’ve purchased several more. Each time a pillow gets worn out I replace it with a Brooklyn Bedding. This pillow is huggable but more substantial (the heaviest of the three).

It comes quite stuffed but does have a zipper so you can make it the perfect loft for you. We haven’t removed any of the memory foam.

SIZES: Standard, queen and king

PROS: The memory foam is in a sharp cut and the pillow has special webbing to hold the pieces together so it won’t bunch up, clump or go flat. Incredibly comfortable. Costs $44 for a queen, which is very reasonable and less than our other selections.

CONS: The gray pattern shows through a white pillow case but not if you have a pillow protector (plus gray doesn’t show stains as much as white).

Brooklyn Bedding king size shredded memory foam pillow.

Pacific Coast DownAround Pillow – Soft

This pillow is my other favorite, it’s a synthetic feather that’s so soft and dreamy. After sleeping on one of their pillows at a hotel, I wanted to know the brand. So I removed the pillow protector and pillow cases to take a look at the tag. It was Pacific Coast. Then I contacted the company to see exactly which one it was. This is the closest.

This is a lightweight feather type of pillow without the allergies, from a trusted brand that’s been making feather pillows since the 1800s. Your grandma may have had one! And years in, it’s still amazing! This is the pillow I reach for when I want to cuddle or mold it.

SIZES: Standard, queen and king

PROS: You’ll find this pillow dreamy and lighter yet substantial. No allergies or poky feathers. Yet it feels like feathers and it’s super durable.

CONS: It’s tough to find any drawbacks.

Nolah Airfiber Pillow

This one hasn’t been around as long but it’s the softest, airiest pillow on this list. It is like a cloud. Soft. Molds to your head yet supports it. Maybe you haven’t heard of Nolah, but we’re a big fan. The pillows exceeded our expectations.

SIZES: Queen

PROS: So light, fluffy and dreamy. Squishy.

CONS: Only comes in queen size only – no king or standard.

Next up I want to try the Purple Harmony Pillow.

What’s your favorite bed pillow? Let me know in the comments.

Buffy, the company famous for their comforters, has introduced a line of soft, fluffy down pillows. Like their comforters, Buffy’s pillows are made with eucalyptus fabric, an environmentally sourced material. The new line pillow is called the Cloud Pillow and it comes in your choice of firmness.

As far as price, the Buffy pillows is actually quite affordable at $45 and you get a price break if you buy two. Even though the sleep trial is short, you don’t pay unless you decide to keep the pillow. Keep reading below for a list of quick facts about Buffy Cloud Pillow.

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Buffy Cloud Pillows

7 Facts about the Buffy Cloud Pillow

1. Comes in your choice of firmness: plush, medium or firm ($45). Standard size only.
2. Filled with recycled eucalyptus fabric that’s gentler to the earth than cotton.
3. Hypoallergenic.
4. Try for free – you don’t pay until your trial ends.*
5. Free shipping and free returns (you don’t pay for shipping on returns either).
6. Need one plush and one more firm pillow? Save $20 when you buy two.
7. Has a generous 100 night sleep trial – you have 100 nights to try Buffy pillows and if you don’t like them, return them for a full refund.

No information given about a warranty.

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* 7 night trial lets you try the Buffy Cloud pillow before you commit to buying. Terms and details after you click, “start my free trial”.

The minimalist white, along with the Buffy Cloud comforter make for a clean, crisp look.