Best Memory Foam Pillow for Sleeping

Welcome to my best memory foam pillows review! Whether you’re a long-time foam fan or just wondering why this plush material is so darn popular, this guide will provide everything you need to know about picking the perfect memory foam pillow.

So keep reading to see a list of the seven best memory foam pillows I’ve ever tested, and learn all the expert tips and tricks that’ll make your shopping experience a whole lot easier. Let’s get started!

One must always consider loft and firmness. The loft (height) and firmness of a pillow say a lot about its overall feel and support, and each sleeping position requires something different. Memory foam tends to offer a firmer, denser feel as compared to other materials (like down or latex, for example) which can be ideal for some sleeping positions… and not so great for others. So allow me to offer some pointers to sleepers of all styles:

• Side Sleepers- Side sleepers need a high-lofted pillow with a firmer feel in order to maintain healthy posture, which makes memory foam a great pick. Just make sure that the pillow’s firmness rating falls within the medium firm range, and has a loft of at least four inches. And remember- a solid piece of memory foam typically offers a firmer feel than shredded pieces.
• Back Sleepers- Back sleepers are usually most compatible with a medium level of loft and firmness, making them particularly well-suited to shredded memory foam. Shredded memory foam pillows usually fall within the soft-medium firmness range, and are often adjustable as well! If you’re still experimenting with loft and firmness, I suggest picking a memory foam pillow with a shredded, adjustable fill.
• Stomach Sleepers- Stomach sleepers need a very soft, low-lofted pillow in order to maintain healthy posture, which can make finding the perfect memory foam pillow a little tricky. Fortunately, many bedding brands will make a memory foam pillow with an “extra-soft” firmness rating just for stomach sleepers. But, again, you might want to pick one with an adjustable fill that allows you to reduce the loft if need be.

Alright, now that we’ve covered the key factors, we’re ready to dive into my roundup of the best memory foam pillows!