Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter Budget pick This adjustable pillow is more affordable than other shredded-foam pillows we’ve tried, and it offers firm support for back-, side-, and some stomach-sleepers. However, it might have a strong chemical smell. Over multiple years of testing, the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow (standard) has consistently outperformed many pricier pillows. … Read more
I’m a side sleeper who has a hard time falling asleep outside of my own bed. I tried my darndest to nap on each of these pillows a few different times, in a mix of testing environments, including airplanes (in middle and window seats), buses, the passenger seat of a car, and sitting up on … Read more
Other Pillows We Liked There are far too many pillows on the market. Just, in general. There’s so many. We’ve put some of our favorites above, but even that doesn’t cover the wide array of serviceable pillows out there. If, somehow, all of our picks above aren’t to your tastes, here are a few others … Read more
Other Body Pillows We Liked White Noise Memory Foam Body Pillow With Hypoallergenic Zippered Protector for $44: I absolutely love the fill of this 50 x 14-inch pillow—the shredded foam is the perfect mix of structure and softness. If it were wider, 20 or so inches rather than 14 inches, this pillow would be perfect. … Read more
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Its tall memory-foam walls let it offer more support than any other pillow we tested. It’s also shaped to sit flush against a headrest, and it compresses to a manageable size. The Travelrest Nest Ultimate remains our top pick after several years because its plush but firm memory-foam core offers … Read more