Examined, reviewed and slept-on pillows.
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Studying Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea as a baby was a formative expertise. I’ve had points falling (and staying) asleep ever since I can bear in mind, so I lastly felt understood. I’m not a nasty sleeper; I’m simply “the princess and the pea.” As an grownup, I’ve discovered meaning I’m very specific about my bedding (pillows, sheets, mattresses, duvets, and so forth.).
So I got down to discover the right pillow. In a span of two months, I attempted about ten various kinds of pillows. My standards for locating the precise one? It must be mushy sufficient that I sink my head into it, however not so mushy that my head appears like it’s on the mattress. I usually choose down pillows, however I’m additionally open to a down-alternative choice. And once I ordered them, I didn’t distinguish between the 2, giving each choices a good shot. Beneath, you could find what I appreciated (and didn’t like) about every one I attempted. Plus, loads of them are on sale for Black Friday.
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Up to date on November 21, 2025: Up to date costs and checked inventory for all merchandise. Added three new pillows.
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The Kassatex European Down pillow was my general best choice. Even after making an attempt one other spherical of pillows, I nonetheless select these as my best choice. I returned to this pillow evening after evening, not eager to attempt the others as a result of I appreciated it a lot. It’s dear, however what’s that saying about spending half of your life in mattress, so that you would possibly as effectively put money into it? Yeah. The squish issue is ideal: My head sinks into the pillow, however not a lot that it doesn’t provide assist. I ordered the medium assist stage, however it is usually accessible in mushy and agency assist ranges.
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These 100% down pillows from Amazon actually impressed me. They’d an ideal squish: mushy sufficient so that you can sink your head into, however nonetheless retaining some assist/heft to them. In case you are on the lookout for a less expensive choice, however nonetheless need high quality, these are your decide. They’re 85 % gray-goose feathers and 15 % gray-goose down, and 100% cotton casing.
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This well-liked Brooklinen one is a good choice for anybody who likes to sink right into a pillow. It provided much less assist/ extra softenss than the 2 above, so if that’s your factor, go for it. I ordered the mid-plush choice, and it was good.
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So far as down alternate options go, the Saatva pillow was my favourite. I ordered the Latex Pillow at a typical peak (roughly 4 to 5 inches excessive), and it offered wonderful assist. A bit an excessive amount of for my liking, although. I choose a bit extra of a sinking feeling. However it will be nice in case you had been a aspect sleeper.
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“I’m normally a again sleeper however I transfer all through the evening, and I nonetheless discover each place I find yourself in snug and my neck nonetheless feels supported. You additionally sink into the “moon foam” cubes, which I like the sensation of. I’ve been stealing this each time he’s gone and I might need to get my very own quickly,” wrote our author Lizzie Guilino.
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These have a bit much less maintain than the opposite ones we examined, however they’re nice for individuals who wish to actually sink into their pillow.
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Now, I do know that this pillow could be very costly. It’s a Hästens afterall. However the design — two pressure-relieving cylinders, contained in the casing — is by far essentially the most revolutionary I’ve seen. The cylinders provide assist whereas permitting to your head to essentially sink into the pillow. Plus, the filling is 85 % duck feathers and 15 % down.
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Should you like reminiscence foam, this one is definitely actually good. It morphs into your neck and again, making it the correct quantity of consolation.
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These pillows are nice. They’re a wonderful choice for many who need a little bit extra assist.
I didn’t like this Eli & Elm memory-foam pillow. It wasn’t mushy sufficient for my liking. It additionally has an disagreeable odor, which I didn’t recognize.
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