The right pillow can be a pivotal accessory to enhance your quality of rest, and Tempur-Pedic makes some of our favorite pillows on the market. Ahead, we rounded up the five best Tempur-Pedic pillows overall that feature an ideal blend of comfortable and supportive materials. Our top recommendation is the Tempur-Cloud Pillow; its signature memory foam construction combined with with its extra-soft and plush feel makes it a crowd-pleasing choice for many sleep positions.
To determine the best Tempur-Pedic pillows, we looked at all the brand's offerings, including the Tempur-Cloud adjustable (shown above).
Fill: Tempur-Material |Firmness: Extra-soft |Sizes: Queen and king
Best for:
Those who want to spend under $100
Back and stomach sleepers
People who want a pillowy-soft feel
Skip if:
Might be too soft for some (like side sleepers and heavyweight bodies)
Hot sleepers may find it sleeps warm
Don’t let your head fall flat in the middle of the night. Instead, give yourself the proper support you need with the Tempur-Cloud Pillow, an ultra-soft model made from one slab of foam that requires no fluffing. Striking a nice balance between doughy and supportive, it’s the brand’s most popular option. It’s also surprisingly compact, as you can roll it up and take it with you on the go, and it returns to its original shape once unpacked. With a low profile around five inches tall, it’s most suited for back and stomach sleepers. You can also upgrade to a Tempur-Cloud Pillow with cooling technology for $20 more, an addition we recommend to any hot sleeper.
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Tempur-Cloud Adjustable Pillow (Queen)
Fill: Shredded Tempur-Material |Firmness: Adjustable | Sizes: Queen and king
Best for:
Most sleep positions due to adjustability
Price-conscious shoppers (most affordable pillow from the brand)
Hot sleepers
Cons:
May require fluffing and scrunching
Your pillow should have the right height to keep your head in alignment with your spine in order to prevent pain. With the Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Pillow, you can customize both the height and firmness by adding or removing the filling. As a result, it can accommodate most sleeping positions and body types. Inside the pillow is what the brand refers to as its most breathable memory foam material, which has an open-cell structure to help prevent it from retaining body heat. Additionally, the removable and machine washable cover is finished with an antimicrobial treatment to help shut out household allergens.
Best Tempur-Pedic Pillow For Neck Pain
An Ergonomic Shape To Help Maintain Proper Alignment
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Tempur-Neck Pillow (Medium)
Fill: Tempur-Material | Firmness: Firm | Sizes: Small, medium and large
Best for:
Those who need enhanced neck or head support to alleviate pain
Sleepers who want several sizes to choose from
Side and back sleepers
Cons:
Ergonomic shape and firmness is not suitable for stomach sleepers
The Neck Pillow from Tempur-Pedic is ergonomically shaped to contour under the curves of your neck and head and provide optimal support and good spinal alignment. It’s constructed with a single slab of memory foam and wrapped in a hypoallergenic, machine-washable cover. While our previous two choices have a soft to medium-soft profile, this pillow has a firm profile that provides less give and more lift. To determine whether the small, medium or large size is best for your body shape, Tempur-Pedic suggests you measure the distance between the base of your neck to the outside of your shoulder and reference its size chart. Due to its curvy shape, this isn’t an ideal choice for stomach sleepers.
Best Pillow For People Who Change Positions
Two Designs To Suit Back And Stomach Sleepers
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Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow
Fill: Tempur-Material |Firmness: Soft | Size: Standard
Best for:
Back and stomach sleepers
Those who want a standard-sized pillow (smaller than a king)
Cons:
Not suitable for some side sleepers
Only one size available
This pillow has a different design depending on which way you flip it, which makes it a unique choice for combination sleepers who switch from one sleeping position to the other. One side is curved with a shape that’s meant to cradle the head and neck of a back sleeper, while the other is flat and smooth to help support stomach sleepers and maintain spinal alignment. One caveat is its loft—at five inches tall, it may not be the most supportive choice for most side sleepers. It’s made with the brand’s signature Tempur-Material and like the others in our best Tempur-Pedic pillows roundup, it’s fitted with a removable and washable cover.
Best Adjustable Tempur-Pedic Pillow
Several Heights And Feels For Every Sleep Position
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Tempur-Cloud Hybrid Pillow (Queen)
Fill: Tempur-Material (shredded and foam slab) |Firmness: Medium | Sizes: Queen and king
Best for:
Most sleeping positions thanks to adjustable fill
Sleepers who want balanced cushion and support
Cons:
It’s a pricier choice
The four other pillows named on our list are made with either shredded Tempur-Material or a solid piece of it, but this pick is made with both. It features a layer of the brand’s signature foam at the center, combined with a shredded blend of three different types of Tempur-Pedic foams, creating a feel that is both supportive and cushiony. The shredded blend is removable so you can customize the firmness and loft to your liking. Thanks to its versatile construction, we would suggest this pillow for most sleep positions unless you want a very firm feel. If you sleep hot, you can add cooling technology for $20.
Other Tempur-Pedic Pillows To Consider
Our list of winners contain the most universally comfortable Tempur-Pedic pillows, though the two options below may still be worth considering, depending on your sleep needs.
Best Cooling: Tempur-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow: With layers of cooling gel on both sides, this pillow pulls heat away from the body, making it an ideal choice for anyone who gets overheated at night.
Best Body Pillow:Tempur-Pedic Body Pillow: At 48 inches long, this body pillow is a nice option for side sleeping and expectant mothers. It has a supportive, medium-firm feel that hugs the hips and shoulders, making it a great choice for side sleepers in need of pressure relief.
How We Chose The Best Tempur-Pedic Pillows
Tempur-Pedic has several pillows in their collection. To identify the best ones for this guide, we spent researched the entire suite of pillows available on the Tempur-Pedic site and tried them out ourselves.
Initial research: We analyzed all 11 of Tempur-Pedic’s pillows, comparing key features such as construction, support, firmness, cooling prowess, size and price.
Hands-on testing: Our mattress and sleep editors have tested over a dozen pillows, including the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow. They use their testing experience to weight the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
What To Consider When Shopping For A Tempur-Pedic Pillow
To help you determine the best Tempur-Pedic pillow for your sleep position and comfort preferences, we listed the most important factors to consider, below.
Loft
In the sleep world, loft refers to the height of a pillow. The ideal loft for each sleeper depends on their specific sleeping position. Side sleepers typically require pillows with a tall height to properly support the head. Back sleepers, on the other hand, should look for a medium height, and stomach sleepers should have a short pillow to maintain spinal alignment.
Firmness
Like a mattress, pillows can have different firmness profiles that accommodate specific sleepers. Tempur-Pedic pillows range from extra-soft to firm, so keep your specific needs in mind when you select a pillow model. Firm pillows tend to be more supportive for side sleepers or those with neck pain, and medium-firm to soft pillows can be comfortable for back and stomach sleepers.
Body Type
Your body type also plays a role in your purchase decision. For example, people who weigh under 150 pounds may need a pillow with a shorter loft that isn’t too substantial, while side sleepers who weigh over 250 pounds need a taller and firmer pillow that provides ample head and neck support.
Care
According to the brand, the covers on most Tempur-Pedic pillows are removable and machine washable. A cover should be washed on a cold setting and air dried when it’s finished. The brand recommends you avoid over-drying the pillow cover, as it can shrink and become difficult to put back on.
About Tempur-Pedic
Tempur-Pedic is one of the most recognized brands in the sleep industry with an expansive catalog of mattresses and bedding, which includes a collection of high-end pillows. Below, we broke down the brand’s purchasing policies.
Shipping And Delivery
All Tempur-Pedic pillows include free UPS Ground shipping when ordered directly through the brand’s website. That said, a $25 shipping fee applies to orders heading to Alaska or Hawaii. Most packages arrive within 5 to 7 business days of ordering.
Trial Period And Returns
Tempur-Pedic largely doesn’t offer sleep trials or returns for its pillows or bedding. “Given the personal nature of these products, we accept returns only if the item is damaged at delivery or if there is a product defect,” says the brand.
Warranty
Pillows from Tempur-Pedic are backed by a 5-year limited warranty that protects against defects in workmanship or materials. While this doesn’t cover standard wear, it allows you to get your pillow replaced or repaired if it splits, cracks or deteriorates under certain circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We recommend the Tempur-Cloud Pillow to most sleepers. Made with the brand’s signature memory foam material, it offers ample cushioning and support.
First, determine your sleeping position. Side sleepers require taller pillows for good alignment, back sleepers should have medium-loft pillows and stomach sleepers should consider a low-loft pillow. Also, consider your specific pain points and needs; people with neck pain should consider a firmer pillow with more support, while petite sleepers under 150 pounds should opt for a softer pillow.
We added an overview of Tempur-Pedic’s shipping, trial period and warranty policies, as well as a list of additional pillows to consider from the brand.
