A cooling pillow tries to stay comfortable if you sleep warm. Makers use gel-infused foam, breathable latex, a cooling fabric cover or a reversible design with one cool side. None of these are measured here, so treat the claims as the makers’ own.
The six pillows below range from gel memory foam to a latex pillow and a Tempur dual-cooling model. Fillings, covers and sizes come from each product’s listing page. We have not slept on these pillows ourselves, and we make no health claims.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Filling | Gel foam, latex and shredded foam feel different and breathe differently |
| Cover | A cooling or mesh cover affects the first-touch feel |
| Reversible | A two-sided pillow lets you use the cooler side |
| Loft | Choose the height that suits your sleep position |
Specs at a Glance
| Pillow | Filling | Cover | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGOHOME | Gel memory foam | Nylon | Reversible: cooling fabric on one side; standard size |
| Cool Gel | Open-cell gel memory foam | 92% polyester, 8% spandex | Medium-firm; standard; made for side sleepers |
| Nestl (2 pack) | Shredded memory foam with gel | 55% polyester, 20% cooling fiber | Queen; adjustable fill |
| Purple Harmony | Latex foam | Mesh | Medium loft 6.5 in; low 5.5 and tall 7.5 also offered; moisture-wicking |
| TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling | Single piece of TEMPUR-Material | Cotton | Queen; cooling layers on both sides |
| Cooling gel, hot and side sleepers | Polyurethane foam core | 90% polyamide, 10% spandex | 23.6 x 15.8 in; reversible cooling gel side |
The 6 Best Cooling Pillows
1. EGOHOME Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Reversible
A standard-size gel memory foam pillow with a cooling fabric on one side and a regular side on the other, in a breathable nylon cover.
Suits: a pillow you can flip. Strengths: a reversible design. Weaknesses: solid foam, not adjustable. Skip it if you want adjustable loft.
View EGOHOME Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow Reversible Design on Amazon
2. Cool Gel Cooling Pillow for Side Sleepers
A standard medium-firm pillow of open-cell gel memory foam designed to fill the gap between head and mattress for side sleepers, in a stretch cover.
Suits: side sleepers who want medium-firm. Strengths: a clear design target. Weaknesses: fixed loft. Skip it if you sleep on your stomach.
View Cool Gel Cooling Pillow for Side Sleepers Standard Size Memory Foam on Amazon
3. Nestl Cooling Pillow, 2 Pack, Shredded Memory Foam
Two queen pillows of gel-infused shredded memory foam in a cover blending polyester and cooling fiber, with an adjustable fill.
Suits: a pair with adjustable fill. Strengths: a pair and a cooling cover. Weaknesses: shredded foam shifts. Skip it if you want solid foam.
View Nestl Cooling Pillow for Sleeping 2 Pack Luxury Shredded Memory Foam Queen on Amazon
4. Purple Harmony Pillow, Medium Loft
A latex foam pillow in a mesh cover that the maker calls moisture-wicking, in three lofts: low 5.5, medium 6.5 and tall 7.5 inches. This listing is the medium loft.
Suits: someone who prefers latex and a choice of loft. Strengths: three heights. Weaknesses: latex feels springy. Skip it if you like the slow sink of memory foam.
View Purple Harmony Pillow Medium Loft Standard Size Cooling Gel on Amazon
5. Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow
A queen pillow of a single piece of TEMPUR-Material with a cooling layer on both sides and a cotton cover.
Suits: a named-brand memory foam pillow. Strengths: a layer on both sides. Weaknesses: a fixed shape. Skip it if you want adjustable fill.
View Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow Queen White on Amazon
6. Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow for Hot and Side Sleepers
A 23.6 by 15.8 inch pillow with a polyurethane foam core, a reversible cooling gel side and a polyamide and spandex cover.
Suits: a contoured, reversible pillow. Strengths: two sides. Weaknesses: an unknown brand. Skip it if you want a name brand.
View Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow for Hot and Side Sleepers Neck Support Blue on Amazon
Care Tips
- Use a breathable pillowcase.
- Air the pillow occasionally.
- Wash removable covers as labeled.
- Keep foam away from direct heat.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting a pillow to cool a warm room.
- Covering a cooling pillow with a thick case.
- Choosing the wrong loft.
- Machine washing foam.
Cooling Pillow FAQ
Do cooling pillows work?
They are marketed to feel cooler. Results vary by person.
Latex or gel?
Latex is springy and breathable. Gel foam contours more.
The Short Version
For a flippable pillow, the EGOHOME. For side sleepers, the Cool Gel. For a pair, the Nestl. For latex, the Purple Harmony. For a Tempur pillow, the TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling. For a reversible gel side, the hot and side sleeper pillow.
