10 Best Cooling Pillows for Hot Sleepers in 2023

I own this pillow, and I absolutely love it, which says a lot because I'm pretty picky. Not only does it have dual-sided cooling technology, but it's also made with perforated foam to help push heat out of the pillow. It also won't flatten or clump up over time, and features Casper's HeatDelete™ Bands to keep your head as cool as possible for 12 hours.

THE REVIEW: "I absolutely love the Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology. Keeps me cool every night. No more stiff neck or waking up sore. I’m able to get a full night's sleep. I feel so much more rested since using this pillow. Highly recommended brand that delivers exceptional end results."

Presenting: this fan-favorite cooling pillow. Rather than your typical cotton, this cooling pillow is made with Kapok fibers, which are much lighter and have more room for ventilation. It's also filled with shredded memory foam instead of a thick layer, so there's optimal airflow and more comfort than your average pillow.

THE REVIEW: "Love the material, feels good, and doesn't seem to get as hot as my other pillows," one tester writes. "The Layla is low and firm enough to support my neck properly. I no longer wake up with a stiff or sore neck, and I've been sleeping much better overall," adds another.

Maybe you want a super soft pillow one night and a firmer one the next—you can totally do that with this cooling pillow. It's made with shredded gel memory foam fibbers for soft and cooling comfort, and it comes with extra filling, so you can add and remove as much as you'd like for your perfect pillow.

THE REVIEW: "You are getting a quality product, the pillow casing and zippers are sturdy. The foam inside is clean, even, and quality-looking foam. I've had other foam pillows and nothing looked as good as these pillows. It wicks away heat enough to stay cool."

Our Senior Shopping Editor, Kim Duong, LOVES this pillow. Here's what she had to say about it: "Purple calls this 'the greatest pillow ever invented,' and honestly? Hard agree. Not only is it supercooling, but it's also very responsive and supportive, which is great for someone like me who often tosses and turns (apologies to my boyfriend). I can feel it instantly contouring to my head and neck and giving me support wherever I need it, even when I'm in motion. So now neck pain is a thing of the past."

THE REVIEW: "The purple hyper-polymer material—whatever the grid material is—feels awesome. It's very squishy and gives the pillow some texture. The Talalay latex is very high quality, and provides a little bit of squish so you sink a little bit in before the support really kicks in."

Graphite is a great material for keeping your body cool at night. This luxe pillow has a shredded memory foam layer at its core and another memory foam layer infused with graphite to give you optimal comfort and support while keeping you cool.

THE REVIEW: "I had a really tough time finding the right pillow for myself, and I believe I may have finally found it. For the first time in many, many years I'm waking up without any pain in my cervical vertebrae."

Most cooling pillows will have a gel-infused technology where the cooling property is mixed into the pillow's filling. However, this Allswell pillow is designed with a gel sheet that covers the majority of the surface so your head can stay cool even if you toss and turn throughout the night.

THE REVIEW: "I love this pillow! Stays cool through the night and did not stink when I opened the package. The pillow is quite thick but fits wonderfully in a standard-sized pillow case, even the ones that zip up. I quite like that the pillow is thicker than the other memory foam pillows on the market that I have seen."

If you're a side sleeper, your head is going to need all of the elevation and support you can get. This Tempur-Pedic pillow offers the brand's signature memory foam in a medium firmness to keep your head perfectly cradled with two layers of Tempur-Breeze gel on either side for an ultimate cool night's sleep.

THE REVIEW: "Love the cool technology! 10x better sleep! I need to upgrade my tempurpedic mattress to the same now!"

In need of extra neck support? This contoured pillow is a great option for those who like to sleep on their side or back as it forms to your body's natural curves as you rest. It has a layer of cooling-gel technology and a washable cooling cover you can slip on and off with ease.

THE REVIEW: "After a couple of day, this ergo neck pillow, began to conform to me. I was able to lay down, and get comfortable, experience relief with the neck and shoulder pain/discomfort. My sleep has improved, my neck and shoulders are feeling better because of this pillow, and the secure, alignment it offers your head, neck, and shoulders is great."

Those who like to rest on their stomachs should look for a softer and more plush material, like a down-filled or down-alternative pillow. This down-alternative one feels just as plush as the real thing, thanks to its luxe Polysilk™ fiber-fill. Plus, it uses a premium NASA-approved Outlast® fabric to keep both sides of the pillow as cool as a cucumber.

THE REVIEW: "I have purchased so many cooling pillows tying to find one that actually works. This pillow keeps me cool all night! It also keeps its shape no matter how much I move around."

Who said cooling pillows were just for your head?? If you want to keep your entire body cool or just like to throw your legs over a pillow while you sleep, this is the one for you. It offers a breathable bamboo cover to help keep your body's temperature regulated throughout the night.

THE REVIEW: "Finally, a body pillow that's thick and soft and supportive, with adjustable filling. I'm super happy with it, and highly recommend a bamboo-viscose or genuine silk case for it to add to the cooling of the outer shell fabric."