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Happy Sleep Week: Our Favorite Pillows for Any Sleeper

THE BEST OF THE BEST

In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, we’ve rounded up our favorite pillows for every kind of sleeper.

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Pillows are pretty subjective, but we at Scouted test a lot and want to give you our favorite ones to rest our heads. We rounded up all of the pillows we've recommended in one place, so you can choose which one is right for you.

Best Overall: Pluto Customizable Pillow

Runner-up: Original Casper Pillow

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Best Memory Foam: Plixio Shredded Memory Foam Pillows

Best Down-Alt: Brooklinen Down Alternative Plush Pillow

Best Down: Parachute Down Pillow

Most Cooling: Marlow's The Pillow

Best for Neck Pain: Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow

Most Adjustable: Luxome Layr Pillow

Most Sustainable: Avocado Green Pillow

Best Wedge: The Wedge Pillow

Best Orthopedic: Dosaze Contoured Orthopedic Pillow

Best Overall: Pluto Customizable Pillow

The Pluto Pillow is the key to never having a crappy pillow experience again. Pluto allows you to customize your new hybrid-designed pillow based on a quick survey that takes into account everything from your height and weight, to the softness of your current pillow (and whether or not you like it). I got the chance to get one made to test out and let me tell you, it has changed my nights. I actively enjoy laying my head on my pillow at night. It's everything I had been searching unsuccessful for.Best Feature: At $85, it's not a pillow you pick up at Bed Bath & Beyond on a whim and just deal with; it's a pillow you've now invested time and money in. And you'll have 100 nights to test it out, plus all pillows come with a three year warranty.

Runner-up: Original Casper Pillow

Already a big fan of my ultra-comfortable Casper mattress, I decided to test out the brand’s Original Casper Pillow after too many groggy mornings in the office and too many IcyHot applications. While the price tag on the pillow can appear steep, I have since learned that beauty sleep is priceless.  Best Feature: What sets The Original Casper Pillow apart is its unique design. When you unzip the tube-packaged pillow, you will find another hidden inner pillow layer. This innovative “pillow-in-pillow” construction delivers the best of both worlds to satisfy any sleeper’s taste, combining the feel of both a down pillow and a memory foam pillow.

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Best Memory Foam: Plixio Shredded Memory Foam Bed Pillows

A good night’s sleep is dependent on so many elements: the right mattress, room temperature and absence of light are all important, but one thing has really revolutionized my sleep - the perfect pillow. Despite spending a third of my life in bed, pillows were always low on my list of priorities. I thought they were all pretty much the same – either down or fiber-filled and destined to go flat after a few months. It took a neck complaint to realize I’d been underplaying their importance and when I found these Plixio shredded memory foam pillows, it was love at first snooze.Best Feature: Instead of a giant block of padding, like some other memory foam pillows out there, this one is shredded. It distributes cushioning evenly, making for the perfect night's sleep.

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Best Down-Alt: Down Alternative Plush Pillow

I wish I could be face down in this pillow 24/7. “The Plush pillow is soft and fluffy, providing the exact right amount of support for my neck while sleeping on my side or face. The pillows are also vegan and allergy friendly, which helps because with down, I always catch myself sneezing in the middle of the night.”Best Feature: You can choose between three different comfort levels to find the right amount of plushness, making it the perfect pillow.

Best Down: Down Pillow

Scouted Contributor Morgan Thompson loves Parachute’s sustainably made down pillow. Not only is it sustainably made, he says it is the most comfortable he's tried too. It has made him a better sleeper and he says it’s one of the best decisions he’s made in a long time.Best Feature: He writes, “Because the down is such high quality, the resulting pillow is incredibly light, doesn’t hold onto heat (unlike most memory foam pillows), and conforms perfectly to my head.”

Most Cooling: Marlow The Pillow

What makes this pillow stand out for me is its cooling technology. “I was very skeptical ordering pillows from online because I find it a challenge to even find a good pillow in stores but I love these pillows! I love how they’re adjustable to your comfort level. I definitely recommend!" one reviewer wrote.Best Feature: Even though a lot of memory foam can be too squishy, too absorbent, and can lead to overheating and many sweaty nights as a result, Marlow has designed a pillow that is always cool.

Marlow$65

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Best for Neck Pain: Elviros Cervical Memory Foam Pillow

Scouted Contributor G.L. DiVittorio is a self-described side sleeper who also suffers from chronic neck pain. But this pillow fixed that no problem. She writes, “The center of the pillow, no matter how you flip it, features a dip that keeps your head and neck aligned with the rest of your body. To my and my upper body’s relief this dip also mimicked the feeling of side sleeping with just a small head tilt to the side.”Best Feature: No matter how you flip this pillow, it gives you the support you need for a good night's sleep.

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Most Adjustable: Luxome Layr Pilllow

Ok get this: this pillow is adjustable, people. It has a medium, a firm, and a soft pillow, all in one. Even though Scouted Contributor Courtney Levia admits to being “pretty confused upon its arrival,” she came “to discover the pairing that was right for her: the medium and soft because “not only is it very soft to sleep on but also cooling, too.”Best Feature: Mix and match three different kinds of pillows to find your perfect comfort level.

Most Sustainable: Avocado Green Pillow

Scouted Contributor G.L. DiVittorio says “this pillow isn’t just good for the planet, it’s the most comfortable of any I’ve tried.” The pillow has adjustable layers so you can find the perfect comfort level and to G.L., feels like “sinking into a hotel bed.”Best Feature: Sustainability takes the cake here, but the pillow doesn’t sacrifice comfort either. This is a pillow that’s good for the Earth, and will help you get a full 8 hours.

Best Wedge: The Wedge Pillow

Scouted Contributor Courtney Leiva not only uses this pillow for sleeping, she uses it for working from home, too. But for sleeping, she says it naturally adjusts to any position of her choosing. She even ended up using the pillow for a virtual yoga session.Best Feature: It doesn't just have to be used for sleeping, it can also be great for yoga and plenty more.

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Dosaze Contoured Orthopedic Pillow

Whether you're a side or back sleeper, hot or cold sleeper, or light or heavy sleeper, Dosaze's Contoured Orthopedic pillow is designed to help you get the sleep of your dreams every time you hit the hay. "I have looked for years for a pillow that allowed me to sleep without neck pain. I frequently woke up each morning with headaches as well. This has not only gotten rid of my nighttime neck pain and headaches but my shoulders have even seen a significant decrease in pain. I highly recommend this," one reviewer wrote. Best feature: The contoured pillow molds to the shape of your body as you use it for a custom-like feel.

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