Give It a Rest: The 9 Best Memory Foam Pillows

Ever since memory foam pillows entered the sleeping scene, they’ve been a top contender in the great debate over the most comfortable pillow. And joining Team Memory Foam is as easy as counting sheep — if you can find the right pillow, that is.

With our list of the best memory foam pillows, you don’t need to lose any sleep over which one you should bring to bed. Keep reading to learn more about our foamy faves.

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There’s a lot to consider when choosing your pillow partner. To find the best pillows out there, we compared them all based on these features:

• Type of foam. This sounds obvi, but we made sure all the pillows on this list are actually made from memory foam. There are other kinds of foam out there (like regular ol’ poly foam and latex foam) that don’t feel quite like memory foam — but you won’t find those here.
• Firmness. We made sure to include a range of firmness options so you can find one that works with your sleeping style and preferences.
• Temperature regulation. Memory foam is known for getting hot, so we made sure to include options that are supposed to sleep cooler than traditional memory foam.
• Special features. We also included pillows with cool features that can really put the cherry on top — like adjustability, machine washability, and even flippability.
• Vetted products only. We put all of our products through a thorough vetting process to make sure each product is made by a company known for creating high quality products and not doing any shady sh*t. Every product on our list passed this vetting process.

This list includes the best that bedtime can offer. Find your fit so you can stop counting sheep and start getting more sleep.

Best overall memory foam pillow

The Original Coop Home Goods Pillow

• Price: $
• Firmness: adjustable
• Height: adjustable

Did your sweet dreams fly the coop? This pillow from Coop Home Goods could help you get them back. It’s got a hypoallergenic memory foam and microfiber filling, and reviewers say it’s the right balance of soft and supportive. It’s also adjustable, so you can add or remove filling inside the lining to get the right height for your sleeping position.

Another plus: After lots of restful nights, you can toss this pillow in the washing machine for easy-peasy cleanup. While it’s not the cheapest one on our list, Coop’s Original pillow is def a solid option for the quality and price.

Best memory foam pillow on a budget

Dream Rite Shredded Hypoallergenic Memory Foam Pillow

• Price: $
• Firmness: adjustable
• Height: adjustable

The foam life doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. The Dream Rite memory foam pillow has all your basic pillow needs covered at a price that won’t give you nightmares.

It’s filled with removable shredded memory foam, giving you the power to adjust the firmness as you please. The cover is made from a breathable layered material derived from bamboo to help keep your head cool AF. And both the cover and pillow are machine washable.

Reviewers rave about the cool comfort of this low-priced pillow. Many say it helps nix neck pain entirely, making it much easier to get a full night’s sleep.

Best memory foam pillow to keep you cool

GhostBed GhostPillow

• Price: $$
• Firmness: firm
• Height: 6 inches (in.)

Memory foam has a reputation for being HAWT. So if you can’t take the heat, you’ll be delighted that this pillow from GhostBed is designed to fix that. The GhostPillow’s cover is made from a patented phase-change material that the company says adjusts to your body heat in real time. Pretty cool, huh?

The filling is an aerated gel memory foam wrapped in a ventilated mesh cover — which basically translates to this baby allowing for hella airflow. The gel memory foam is also super supportive, so you’ll be cool and comfy.

And the company isn’t all talk: Reviewers say the pillow is super comfortable, and many stand by the company’s cooling claims. Woot!

Best memory foam pillow for back and side sleepers

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Ergo Cooling Neck Pillow

• Price: $$$
• Firmness: firm
• Height: 4 in.

Sleeping shouldn’t be a pain in the neck. The Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Ergo Cooling Neck Pillow is specifically designed for back and side sleepers. And you don’t just have to take Tempur-Pedic’s word for it — the 4-in. height is actually the perf thickness to keep back and side sleepers comfy all night long.

With a shape made to cradle your head, dual-sided cooling gel, and Tempur-Pedic’s signature TEMPUR material, this pillow provides the pressure relief you need so you can sleep cool and comfortably. The cover can also be easily removed and washed.

Reviewers love the ergonomic support and feel of the pillow. They’re also big fans of Tempur-Pedic’s consistent high quality feel.

Best memory foam pillow for combo sleepers

Amerisleep Dual Comfort Pillow

• Price: $$$
• Firmness: firm on one side, soft on the other
• Height: 5 or 6 in.

Are you a busy body while you slumber? For all the sleepers getting their roll on, this pillow is for you.

The Amerisleep Dual Comfort Pillow is like two pillows in one. With one firm side and one soft, you can flip your pillow as much as you flip your body. Amerisleep’s special memory foam is designed to be more responsive than traditional memory foam, so you’ll never feel stuck. It’s also perforated to keep air flowing and heat movin’.

Reviewers say it’s sturdy, supportive, and perfect for people who don’t want to stay tied down to one sleeping position.

Best plush memory foam pillow

Snuggle-Pedic Supreme Plush Shredded Memory Foam Bamboo Pillow

• Price: $
• Firmness: adjustable
• Height: adjustable

Used to getting down with a down pillow? The Snuggle-Pedic Supreme Plush pillow is so soft you’ll think it’s full of feathers, not foam.

Made with gel-infused foam and hypoallergenic microfiber, this pillow has the feel of down with the support of foam. You can remove the shredded foam blend as desired to create your perfect level of firmness, and you can toss the breathable bamboo cover in the washing machine.

Reviewers like that the bamboo cover helps keep the pillow cooler than other memory foam pillows. They also love its fluffy feel — but some complain that they needed extra bags of fill to get the right amount of support.

Best adjustable memory foam pillow

Sleep Number AirFit Pillow

• Price: $$$
• Firmness: adjustable
• Height: adjustable

If you feel like Goldilocks whenever you shop for pillows, we might have found one that’s right for you. With the Sleep Number AirFit Pillow, you’re in full control of firmness.

This pillow is made of soft memory foam with adjustable air inside and is available in a classic rectangle or an ergonomic contour shape. To adjust the firmness, all you need to do is twist the dial. Top it off with a cool-to-the-touch cover, and you’ve got a pillow to hibernate with.

Not too firm. Not too soft. This pillow is juuust right.

Best for trying before you commit

Layla Memory Foam Pillow

• Price: $$
• Firmness: adjustable
• Height: adjustable

You can’t rush love. While many memory foam pillows offer a 100-night trial, the Layla Memory Foam Pillow gives you an additional 20 nights to decide if it’s your pick for a pillow partner.

This pillow is packed with removable shredded memory foam that keeps its shape and keeps you cool while you sleep. The cover features hexagon stitching that’s super soft, and it zips off for easy washing.

No need to fear commitment with this pillow. If you’re not sleeping soundly after 120 nights, return it and get back in the pillow game.

Best memory foam pillow for the environment

Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow

• Price: $$
• Firmness: firm
• Height: 5 in.

Even pillows can go green. The Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow has earned not one but *three* certifications proving its commitment to planet earth (and to you): the Greenguard Gold certification, the CertiPUR-US certification, and Intertek’s Clean Air certification. These certs can all help you rest easy, knowing that the foam is free of yucky chemicals that do damage to Mother Earth.

But wait, there’s more: This pillow uses open-cell foam that the company says is soft but supportive. It’s also infused with graphite to draw heat away from you and cooling gel beads to maintain its supportive shape.

Your pillow matters — so much so that a 2014 study found that the shape of your pillow is a major determining factor in your comfort, your body temp, and how supported your neck feels as you sleep.

And there are several benefits to joining Team Memory Foam:

• Better neck support. Memory foam pillows hold their form better than their feather or cotton counterparts, providing even support to your head and neck while you slumber. The foam conforms to your body shape, helping maintain your spine’s natural curve and relieve any pressure points. While this added support is beneficial for all sleepers, it’s particularly helpful for side sleepers and back sleepers.
• Hypoallergenic. Mold, fungus, and dust mites are not what these dreams are made of. Memory foam pillows are naturally hypoallergenic, so they’re an excellent option for anyone who has allergies or is tired of waking up sniffling.
• More durable. Unlike other pillows that may flatten after prolonged use, memory foam pillows maintain their shape over time. This means long-term pillow partnership and more dreams per dollar.

Here some factors to consider when selecting your memory foam pillow:

• Price. First things first — get to know your budget. If money’s tight, you still have some awesome options, but you might be sacrificing quality materials and durability in the long run.
• Shredded vs. solid. Solid memory foam pillows tend to be heavy and pretty firm, which makes them a good pick for back and side sleepers. Shredded memory foam pillows usually have a more plush feel, but they’re also typically adjustable, so you can add and remove filling to experiment with firmness level as much as you’d like.
• Sleeping position. If you primarily sleep on your back or side, you’ll probably feel best with a firmer, taller pillow. If you sleep on your stomach, you’ll probably be comfiest with a softer, flatter pillow. If you’re a combo sleeper, you might love an adjustable pillow or one with a dual-sided firmness.
• Temperature regulation. Plenty of memory foam pillows are made with special features to keep you cool. But still, memory foam is known for trapping heat — so always check reviews to make sure the pillow stays as cool as the company says it does.
• Care. Depending on your sleeping situation — ahem, children, pets, drool — you may want the ability to wash the entire pillow instead of only the cover.

When it comes to neck support and comfortable sleep, a memory foam pillow is a great way to go. But before you commit to your pillow partner, make sure it meets all your needs. From shape and firmness to cooling technology and adjustability, there’s a lot to consider when shopping for the pillow of your dreams.