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How to Pick the Best Memory Foam Pillow

You spent about a third of your life sleeping, so investing in a great pillow is a smart choice. To help you improve your sleep and wellness we’ve researched 35 new and bestselling products to find the very best memory foam pillows. The result is the ten recommended pillows below which all ranked high in our reviews. But how do you pick the right product? Here are the most important specs to look for when selecting your pillow. Sweet dreams!

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Cooling Gel – Good sleep means a cool environment where you don’t sweat. To ensure that many memory foam pillows use modern cooling gel. Some pillows will have a layer of gel on top, others will have gel layers build into the pillow itself. The most important part is that the technology works and does provide better sleep quality. If you’re a hot sleeper yourself, a gel memory foam pillow will change your life.

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Size – Most pillows will come either in Standard or Queen sizes. You can use this as a pretty general indication of how big the pillow is. For example, a Standard size will be about 20 x 26 inches (thickness will vary depending on the material and design), whereas a Queen size will be about 20 x 30 inches. There are, of course, bigger pillows, and the nomenclature follows the rules for mattresses; thus – King size is the biggest (measuring about.20 x 36 inches).

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Hypoallergenic – Broadly speaking, hypoallergenic products are designed to help reduce allergy-related discomfort. It means "below normal" or "slightly" allergenic. There can be exceptions, so it is always important that you consult with the manufacturer and seller about the materials used. In general, though, a hypoallergenic pillow is a smart choice, even for people without allergies, as it can reduce the number of irritants in your bedroom. Moreover, we highly recommend investing in a few pillow cases so that you can change them frequently.

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Cover Material – Pillow covers are usually made from either cotton, for folks who prefer a soft, organic feel, or from viscose for stretchiness and durability. You will also often see Polyester and even Bamboo. Of course, what you want from a pillow cover is that it’s breathable, possibly hypoallergenic, and, most importantly, sleeps cool. All winning pillows below scored high in the cover department, offering excellent sleep quality and comfort even for warm sleepers.

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Dimensions – The measurements of a pillow will be mostly uniform across the size range –Queen-sized pillows will be about 20 x 30 inches, for example, with minor depending on the manufacturer. The thickness, however, will vary widely between models even from the same manufacturer, depending on the design and intended use. Pillows for Stomach sleepers, for example, will be much thinner than those for side sleepers. To make sure you get the right product, we’ve included the dimensions for each pillow.

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Weight – Speaking broadly, a Queen-size pillow will weigh anywhere from two to six pounds, depending on the materials that go into making it and the overall design. Most people won’t care too much about the weight of their pillow. But if you like to flip your pillow at night or put your arm under it while you sleep, having a lightweight pillow can be useful. Either way, we hope that these pillows will significantly improve your sleep quality. You will find the memory foam pillow’s weight for each reviewed product below so that you can rest easy.

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All right, let’s get to what you’ve come for, the best pillow reviews. All of the products featured here offer excellent comfort, value, and quality. We especially recommend the top-pick for otherworldly sleep, and the budget pick to prevent wallet nightmares. Let’s go!

PharMeDoc Gel Pillow

PharMeDoc Gel Pillow
Our top pick for this is the new PharMeDoc Gel Pillow. It’s one of the very best pillow money can buy. For starters, it has just the right amount of gel to keep you cool. As if this weren’t enough, the folks over at PharMeDoc designed it so that the surfaces are reversible, so that you can control the temp on demand. The pillow cover is infused with soothing Aloe and is very breathable, contributing to the overall cooling effect and feeling of comfort. And if you do sweat despite all of this, it’s good to know that the cover is easily removable and machine-washable. As far as the support goes, the pillow is solid memory foam, offering excellent value for the money (no cheap fillers here). One of the many reasons this is our top pick is the fact that it suits both side sleepers and stomach sleepers, because of it’s about five-inch thickness and soft support. The pillow does have that distinct foamy smell when you first get it (like all memory foam pillows), but that will fade in about a day or two. In short, if you’re looking for the best memory foam pillow, this is it!
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Sleep Innovations Contour

Sleep Innovations Contour
If you happen to be looking for a budget-friendly memory foam pillow, don’t lose sleep over it – we’ve got you covered. Now that the obligatory sleeping pun is out of the way let’s see what the Sleep Innovations Contour is made of. It’s an open-cell memory foam pillow (for enhanced airflow and less heat retention), which makes up for a lack of a cooling gel. It’s not as dense as PharMeDoc (barely any pillow is, to be honest), but it still promotes good posture while sleeping, giving your neck and back a well-needed rest. It’s quite good for side sleepers and back sleepers, thanks to the two raised edges that vary in height. Yes, the pillow has that fresh foam odor like all foam pillows, but it goes away pretty fast, in a matter of days. What will stick around is the 5-year limited warranty so you can enjoy peace of mind while you snooze. All in all, this pillow feels great, both for your head and for your wallet. It’s a great value choice that mixes quality and affordability.
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Coop Home Goods Pillow

Coop Home Goods Pillow
Bamboo pillows are a premium class among pillows, mainly due to the costly processes required to make the material. Luckily enough, the Coop Home Goods Pillow manages to provide access to this soft material while also being more than affordable. The material in question is called Viscose Rayon and includes a soft Bamboo blend. The material is stronger than silk, yet softer than cotton, and feels very nice on the skin. Now that the pillow cover is... well, covered, let’s talk about the other materials. The pillow itself is made of shredded memory foam, which you can add or remove for a very customized fit. It’s worth noting that the Coop Home Pillow is CertiPUR-US certified, which ensures that the materials used are non-toxicity. If there’s an odor when you get it, air it out for a day or two, and you’re set. The pillow comes with a five-year limited warranty, so you’re covered if anything doesn’t hold up.
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Snuggle-Pedic Bamboo Pillow

Snuggle-Pedic Bamboo Pillow
Snuggle-Pedic Bamboo Pillow is one of those rare products that made in the United States, including all components. The only way it could be more American is if it had red, white, and blue cover. We love it! Moreover, the shredded foam that goes into making this pillow is CertiPUR-US certified, which translates to non-toxic, phthalate-free, and health-friendly. We love that, too! The pillow’s cover is quite breathable and does a lot to facilitate heat dissipation, although it’s not a miracle worker. Going back to the pillow as a whole, it does come with a fantastic 20-year warranty (at the time of writing). The manufacturer also offers full money-back guarantee within 90 days. All this underlines the quality of the materials used. It’s a great choice!
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Tampor Memory Foam Pillow

Tampor Memory Foam Pillow
The Tampor Memory Foam Pillow is made of shredded memory foam, which allows you to customize the pillow for that perfect thickness. Simply add or remove some foam to get the perfect feel you are looking for and off you go to dreamland. Given its customizability, the pillow is great for all types of sleepers – stomach, back and side alike. Customization is quick and easy to do. We recommend keeping the removed foam, though, in case you change your mind in the future. Coupled with the thick, yet fairly breathable cover, the shredded foam sleeps very cool, though not as cool as if it were gel-infused (like our top pick). You may still want to flip it during the night. On the flip side (pun intended), it’s machine-washable so you can sweat on it all you like and clean it easily. The Tampor comes with a great, five–year limited warranty and a 30-day trial period. Try it!
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Equinox Memory Foam Pillow

Equinox Memory Foam Pillow
The Equinox Memory Foam Pillow gives you the ideal mix of fluffy and firm, thanks to its innovative design. The basis is molded memory foam, plus a fantastic honeycomb cooling gel layer on top. The gel layer really goes a long way to reduce heat and feels very comfortable. The spandex mesh cover also helps to ensure better sleep since it’s both soft and flexible. Moreover, the cover is hypoallergenic and also dust mite resistant. The pillow’s memory foam is high-quality as well, and even CertiPUR-US certified. This means that you can rest assured that no harmful chemicals were used. Moreover, the five-year warranty and 30-day trial period offer more than enough wiggle room for a test drive, followed by lots of peace of mind.
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Red Nomad Deluxe

Red Nomad Deluxe
The Red Nomad Deluxe truly lives up to the name – with its high-quality shredded foam and organic cotton cover, it’s a premium sleep experience. Still, the price is far from otherworldly and very much worth checking out. The foam provides great support and doesn’t give off a strong odor, unusual for fresh memory foam. Should yours do, just pop it in a machine and give it a quick tumble or air it out for a day. When it comes to breathability, there aren’t many things that can beat this pillow. It’s fresh and cool. If you’re not happy with it for any reason, you can return it within 30 days expecting to get your money back. Moreover, the pillow comes with a five-year warranty, so you’re covered if you have issues.
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Bamboo Grand Foam Pillow

Bamboo Grand Foam Pillow
This is the best bamboo pillow out there, period. The pillow itself is made from shredded foam, which allows you to customize it for a perfect fit by adding or removing foam. That’s the support taken care of, and now for the temperature regulation: The micro-vented bamboo cover takes care of this admirably. Bamboo feels incredibly soft (much softer than cotton), and the micro-vented structure of the cover allow for excellent air flow. The manufacturer offers a 30-trial period, with a full money back guarantee, as well as an impressive 10-year warranty. So, even if you find this pillow not to your liking, you can get a refund. If you love it (you will) get ready to enjoy the pillow for at least a decade without having to think of a replacement.
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Xtreme Comforts Hypoallergenic

The Xtreme Comforts Hypoallergenic Pillow lives up to its name. It’s comfortable, premium, and hypoallergenic, making it the perfect pillow for anybody. The included foam is non-toxic and very durable, which we liked. This is a shredded foam model so you can customize the width to a degree you just couldn’t achieve with solid foam. And because you can change the thickness of the pillow, it’s great for all three major sleeper types (side, back, stomach) and for folks who just spend a lot of time in bed reading, working, and doing anything else (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).
As for breathability, it’s important to note that it sleeps surprisingly cool, seeing it’s not gel-infused. Then again, the cover that comes with is micro-vented bamboo, which goes a long way to help dissipate the heat that accumulates while sleeping. Of course, if you’re not happy with the pillow in any way, the manufacturer is more than ready to give a full refund (within the 30 day trial period). After that, the warranty covers six years of use.
The Xtreme Comforts Hypoallergenic Pillow lives up to its name. It’s comfortable, premium, and hypoallergenic, making it the perfect pillow for anybody. The included foam is non-toxic and very durable, which we liked. This is a shredded foam model so you can customize the width to a degree you just couldn’t achieve with solid foam. And because you can change the thickness of the pillow, it’s great for all three major sleeper types (side, back, stomach) and for folks who just spend a lot of time in bed reading, working, and doing anything else (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). As for breathability, it’s important to note that it sleeps surprisingly cool, seeing it’s not gel-infused. Then again, the cover that comes with is micro-vented bamboo, which goes a long way to help dissipate the heat that accumulates while sleeping. Of course, if you’re not happy with the pillow in any way, the manufacturer is more than ready to give a full refund (within the 30 day trial period). After that, the warranty covers six years of use.
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Classic Brands Conforma

The Conforma Memory Foam Pillow is a nice throwback to days before memory foam. Yes, the basis for the pillow is the hypoallergenic and mite-resistant solid memory foam, but the cover is a cotton blend velour, quite plush and different from what you might be used to when dealing with memo-foam products. It feels great and offers excellent sleep quality. Both the foam and cover are quite breathable. The former for its ventilated design and the latter for its weave and natural airflow qualities. We felt very comfortable napping on this pillow, it feels just right. As far as support goes, the pillow should suit all types of sleepers in the side, back, and stomach positions, with some limitations (it’s a solid piece of foam, after all). It’s a good pillow with a fair price and comes with a three-year warranty.
The Conforma Memory Foam Pillow is a nice throwback to days before memory foam. Yes, the basis for the pillow is the hypoallergenic and mite-resistant solid memory foam, but the cover is a cotton blend velour, quite plush and different from what you might be used to when dealing with memo-foam products. It feels great and offers excellent sleep quality. Both the foam and cover are quite breathable. The former for its ventilated design and the latter for its weave and natural airflow qualities. We felt very comfortable napping on this pillow, it feels just right. As far as support goes, the pillow should suit all types of sleepers in the side, back, and stomach positions, with some limitations (it’s a solid piece of foam, after all). It’s a good pillow with a fair price and comes with a three-year warranty.
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