Another cooling option, the Tuft & Needle Original pillow is made with infused graphite and cooling gel that left digital features editor Katherine McLaughlin majorly impressed. Many Amazon reviewers also noted the cooling quality of the pillow and gushed about how it’s “hands down the best” or “the most comfortable pillow” they’ve ever used. After checking in with McLaughlin on her pick a year later, she says “it’s held up great—hasn’t gotten thinner or lost any of its plushness.”
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- Fill: Latex
- Firmness: Medium
Nearly 1,000 five-star reviewers agree that this unique crescent-shaped pillow is a game-changer. Commerce director Rachel Fletcher seconds these thoughts—“It’s got the perfect amount of firmness for me—I cannot stand a soft pillow.” Made with a breathable, CertiPUR-US-certified, copper-infused memory foam filling, it’s one made for side sleepers who run hot. “While a side sleeper pillow might look a little funny on your bed,” Fletcher says, “I love that it comes with its own fitted silk pillowcase, which is a) great for skin and hair and b) makes it look a little bit neater in my pillowscape.” If you’re willing to invest in a pricier pick, this could be the answer to your current pillow woes.
- Fill: Microfiber
- Firmness: Medium
The Casper is best for hot sleepers on the hunt for a good cooling pillow, as senior design editor Madeleine Luckel experienced firsthand. She found that when Casper calls their pillow “medium firm,” they mean it. “Somehow the pillow stays pretty cool and it really is at some indescribable sweet spot in terms of its firmness,” Luckel says. The Casper actually belongs to her partner, and she likes it so much that she frequently tries to steal it. Luckel raves about how thick the pillow is, which plenty of reviewers on Amazon corroborate.
- Fill: Memory foam
- Firmness: Firm
This plushy little bed for your head is ideal for those who love something fluffy, yet supportive. It’s made of polyester and shredded cooling-infused memory foam. Reviewers on Amazon call it a “game changer” for their sleep routine and rave about how it offers a lot of support but isn’t hard. But beware: While this pillow is made of memory foam, commerce director Rachel Fletcher found it’s probably not going to be quite what you want if you’re looking for a mushy marshmallow of a pillow.
- Fill: Latex
- Firmness: Plush
Saatva’s long been an Instagram darling, which was exactly what made senior digital design editor Sydney Gore want to test it out for herself. The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues. She woke up every morning feeling more rested than ever, which was exactly what made the Saatva our “best overall” pick in our best pillow testing. Other reviewers on Amazon attest to its quality, with one saying it was “worth every penny.” So if you’re asking yourself if you should make the jump despite the $165 price tag, the answer is yes.
- Fill: Wool
- Firmness: Plush
