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Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillow (Set of 2)

It's nearly impossible to search for the best pillows on Amazon without seeing the Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillows pop up, even if they're not at all the type you're searching for. But sleepers of all types (nearly 36,000 of them) have tried and weighed in on this pair, garnering them a 4.5-star overall rating.

The price is certainly a factor — this set of two is under $40 and is frequently on sale for less. But reviewers are also fans of the feel. The pillows are filled with a polyester-derived gel fiber material that feels just like down and offers similar benefits: responsiveness, a puffy look and feel and increased airflow. The pillows are covered by a 240 thread-count shell that's 100% cotton.

These pillows should work for anyone who wants to outfit their bed (and perhaps multiple beds in their home) with large, fluffy and airy pillows at a reasonable price.

The is available in a queen and king size on Amazon. 

Tuft & Needle Foam Pillow

The Tuft & Needle pillow is made of one piece of adaptive foam that is ventilated with small holes for airflow, and it has a removable, quilted cover that adds a little extra padding. The pillow shape is more flat than fluffy, though it has rounded edges that better support and conform to the natural curve of the neck.

There is moderate pushback with this pillow, as test editor noted that its buoyant, extra-supportive form doesn't provide that “sinking-into-a-cloud feeling.” However, its foam does not sag, even after a year of use. 

The pillow's weight is pleasantly lightweight and the ventilated material really works to keep the product cool and breathable. This is a good pillow for people whose preferences are completely in the middle of the hard/firm to soft/malleable spectrum.

The is only available in a standard size on Amazon.

Dreaming Wapiti Shredded Memory Foam Pillows (Set of 2)

If everybody in your household loves the plush, puffy look and feel of shredded memory foam pillows, then these are the ones to buy. They come in a set of two and are adjustable, so no matter how they sleep, they can fine-tune the fill level to their liking. 

Covered with a soft and smooth bamboo-derived material, these pillows contain adaptive shredded memory foam that provides both ample pushback and airflow. Many reviewers tout these as being very cool and comfortable to sleep with, and they also advise tossing them into the dryer to revive their puffiness if they ever get a little droopy.

The come in a queen or king size on Amazon.

Coop Home Goods Eden Adjustable Pillow

The Coop Home Goods Eden pillow is an adjustable, shredded-memory-foam pillow. The shredded foam is lightweight and slow reacting, and it feels significantly airier than a solid piece of memory foam. If you’re searching for the best pillow on Amazon right on site, the Eden pillow typically appears as a top choice, with 73% of its current 6,297 reviewers giving it a five-star rating.

In an in-house pillow test, editor described the pillow after a year of use as "hefty but not heavy, and nice and cool in the summer." The pillow’s quilted cover is an added bonus, because not only does it make the pillow feel extra soft, but it effectively grips onto a pillowcase so that it doesn’t slide around in the night. It’s even equipped with a ventilated gusset around the sides to push out hot air. The soft material and plush, malleable feel makes it ideal for spooning.

Sleepers of all types who prefer a soft and round, as opposed to flat and firm pillow would enjoy the Eden — just as long as you’re OK with removing a significant portion of the memory foam in order to get its loftiness just right for you.

The is available in a standard, queen, and king size.

Casper Down Pillow

Casper's Down Pillow has a rounded and puffed-up appearance, an airy feel and very light pushback. It has a unique internal five-chamber construction that prevents the fill from clumping into one corner, so even after sleeping and spooning with it, it fluffs up to its original silhouette like new. It's the pillow to get if you love the softness of your down or down-alternative pillow, but not the lack of support.

This pillow has a 2-inch gusset, which helps the pillow keep its structure. In testing, the head sinks a little too deeply into this pillow when sleeping on the side, though this low height was just right for switching to the stomach. Because of this, the Casper Down Pillow is better for stomach sleepers over side sleepers.

The fill is comprised of an RDS-certified white duck down-and-feather blend, so it's both malleable and breathable without deflating after being scrunched into a ball. This blend also accounts for its higher price point. It's highly spoonable and also keeps airflow circulating to prevent hot spots.

The is available in a standard and king size on Amazon. 

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud + Cooling ProLo Pillow

Tempur-Pedic’s TEMPUR-Cloud cooling pillow comprises proprietary TEMPUR foam layered with cooling gel on both sides and is covered with a smooth performance material-like cover. While pricey, the premium materials of this pillow help to provide a customized, luxurious feel, and will not degrade or sag over time. The pillow is also less expensive on Amazon.

It comes in a "hi" and "lo" height (we recommend that people with narrow shoulders choose the "lo" height), but no matter which one you go with, just know that this pillow is one that is best laid flat on your bed to feel its full benefits, not leaned or stacked up with others. 

It has a flat, slow-responsive-foam shape and exceptional neck support. However, if you’re used to the featherweight softness of a down pillow, it might be an adjustment. It's not an ideal pillow to spoon with, though it does conform to your sleep position over the course of a few seconds, proving an overall comfortable and supported feel. It's a good pillow for folks who like a firm pillow with enhanced cooling properties.

The is available in a queen and king size on Amazon.

Layla Sleep Kapok Pillow

The Layla Kapok pillow is an adjustable pillow that is filled with a combination of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and plant-based kapok fibers. Its hexagonal-patterned pillow cover is made of polyester and viscose woven with CuTEC, a copper-infused yarn. 

Tester noted that this pillow feels cozy and supportive for nearly any sleep position, saying, "It provided the exact right amount of support I needed, and I never woke up with a sore neck once, even during the adjustment period."

The memory foam gives it a firmer and heavier feel, although its cooling properties and plushiness make it feel perfect for snuggling and spooning all night. And because it is an adjustable pillow, it may be a good candidate for buying in a pair to ensure a matching look to your bed. 

The is available in a standard/queen and king size on Amazon.

Milemont Memory Foam Neck Pillow

Neck pillows aren't for everybody, but if you live with chronic body pain that's unrelated to your sleep, consider this model. It's an incredibly affordable, perforated memory-foam pillow with a cool-to-the-touch polyester pillowcase. Both the ventilated design and the cover help to effectively dispel body heat from the foam that normally retains it.

This pillow's slow-reactive foam allows the body to contour to its shape and provides minimal pushback, compared to other types of foam that are springier. It may not be soft and squishy, but your head won't feel like it's sitting on top of it, either. Users can sleep with it rotated to either side, depending on how broad your shoulders are or what sleep position you favor.

comes in a standard, queen, or king size on Amazon.

Leesa Hybrid Pillow

The Leesa Hybrid pillow’s unique construction offers a completely different textural experience on either side. One side has cushioned microfiber quilting that nestles the head and neck, and the other is flatter and much firmer but is layered with a ventilated cooling gel directly underneath the pillow's surface. Even when covered with a thick pillowcase, the cooling sensation is still effectively transferred to the skin.

Although this pillow is on the heavier side, it's much more breathable and cushy than it looks. It has a low loft and is decently spoonable, but its form isn’t adjustable. Luckily, this pillow doesn't make you feel like you're sinking, overheating, or like you have to fluff it up at any point. 

No matter which side of it you sleep on, the Leesa Hybrid Pillow is engineered to keep the user feeling nestled and cool while maintaining correct body alignment. You'll like this this pillow if you prefer a firmer pillow but don't like flat, dense memory foam.

The is available in a standard and queen size on Amazon.