Given that we’ve finally cottoned on to the importance of a good night’s sleep for our health and wellbeing, it is staggering how many of us will put up with a pillow that is too flat, too tall, too soft or too hard. These days brands like Simba, Tempur and Panda all have different types of pillows for different sleeping positions. So there’s no excuse for hanging on to an uncomfortable pillow.
For this test we worked our way through a constant rotation of new pillows, looking for those that helped us sleep better. The first thing we learned is that material is a key factor. Broadly speaking, there are five types that you need to know about: washable cotton, luxurious down, memory foam for support, modern microfibre and hybrids of two or more of those.
See the FAQ at the bottom of this article for a full explanation of the pros and cons of each and help in finding the best pillow for all position types. Full reviews of all of our tried and tested pillows are also further down . But if you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five: Which are the best pillows in 2024? At a glance Best pillow overall – Simba Hybrid Best value pillow - DUSK duck feather and down pillow Best pillow for back sleepers - Emma Premium Microfibre Pillow Best pillow for front sleepers - Tempur Ombracio Memory Foam support pillow Best memory foam pillow – Panda London Why is it important to buy new pillows regularly? A flattened pillow from too much usage could put strain on your n.