When you think of putting together the most Comfortable Sleep Pillow bed, your mattress and sheets are probably front of mind. Unfortunately, all too often we overlook a major element of the equation for a perfect night’s sleep: the humble pillow. Rather than spending your 7 to 9 hours counting sheep, consider resting your head on something that really supports you. Read on for our top memory foam pillow picks. Real-world testing. Our writer and the Healthline editorial team tried out some Derila™ Memory Foam Pillow foam pillows and picked the best of the best. Sleep styles. We made sure to test the pillows in various sleeping positions so you can find a comfortable pick no matter your preferred sleeping style. Warranties and company policies. Finding the perfect pillow may take some trial and error. We included pillows with good return policies and warranties to help alleviate any testing concerns. Variety. We included both solid and shredded memory foam pillows on our list.
The majority of the prices reflected in this article are based on a standard-size pillow. However, some pillows only come in queen- or king-size options. In those cases, we based the price on a queen-size pillow. This pillow gets its name from the combination of a medium-firm solid memory foam piece and two layers of Tempur-Pedic’s patented breeze gel, which provides a cooling touch. Although the company claims their pillow is beneficial for any sleeping position, one of our editors said it works particularly well for side sleeping. She also appreciated the removable, washable cotton cover, which may be especially helpful for those with allergies. Although Tempur-Pedic doesn’t offer returns or any kind of trial period, they do provide a 5-year warranty and free shipping. This pillow from DreamCloud is designed to fully support your head, shoulders, and neck while sleeping. The foam is infused with a copper gel to create a cooling effect, and after a few nights in the writer’s bed, she can attest to the fact that it really does stay cool.
The pillow also returned to its original shape after use, no matter how much she switched sides and sleeping positions in the night. This memory foam pillow comes with a 50-night, risk-free trial as well as free shipping and top-rated headrest free returns within that trial period window. Financing options are also available. This pillow has a "pillow-in-a-pillow" design that makes it adjustable. You can remove some of the fill around the inner pillow if you want it to be less firm. Our writer tested this pillow and says it has a soft and squishy texture. The pillow’s foam contours to fit your head and neck while still providing adequate support. It also features a cooling outer Tencel cover. The Leesa Pillow is made of perforated foam to promote breathability and temperature regulation. The company says their pillow works well with any sleeping style. One of our editors tried this pillow and top-rated headrest said it was a "good combination of squishy foam and support." She also says she loved the quilted pillow cover so much that she could’ve slept without a pillowcase.
Leesa’s pillow is made in the United States. The pillow comes with free shipping, a 30-night free trial, and a 3-year limited warranty. This pillow is filled with shredded, CertiPUR-US certified foam. One of our copy editors tried out this pillow and says that while the memory foam offers support, it still has the softness and squishiness of a traditional pillow. Amerisleep calls this pillow "moldable" and "reshapable." Our copy editor notes that it does adjust throughout the night, which makes it great for switching positions. In testing, she found that it even works for stomach sleeping without causing neck pain. The pillow comes with a removable, washable cover. This pillow arrives compressed, but it doesn’t take long to expand to its full size. Due to the seemingly lumpy texture of Zoma’s signature shredded foam, one Healthline editor was skeptical of this pillow at first. But once she put a pillowcase on it, she said she felt no lumpiness.