The best pillows in the UK for every type of sleeper, tested

Pillows, like mattresses, are personal things. What represents one person’s idea of heaven can signal a horrible night’s sleep for someone else, which makes reviewing them challenging but strangely rewarding. I tested different pillows of different heights, firmnesses and materials so you don’t have to, and one of our top picks will set you back just £14 for a pair.

Top picks include: Best pillow overall and best memory foam — Otty Deluxe Pure pillow (£69.99); Best budget pillow — Fogarty Soft cotton back-sleeper pillows (£14); Best feather pillow — Scooms Hungarian goose down pillow (£105); Best value feather pillow — M&S duck feather and down medium pillows (£39.50); Best value memory foam pillow — Panda Memory foam bamboo pillow (£44.95).

Having written and edited sleep content for several years, I’ve tested my fair share of pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses. I sourced and tested 10 pillows, favouring a range of prices and materials, and slept on each for no fewer than three nights.

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