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I have slept on my fair share of uncomfortable beds, but my hot take is that an uncomfortable pillow makes falling asleep more difficult than an extra stiff or too soft mattress. Casper's mattresses and pillows have historically performed well in our tests, so I decided to take a deeper dive and review three top-selling styles side by side.
At the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, experts have evaluated more than 175 of the best pillows in the most recent years. To review Casper pillows, I slept on three popular styles — the Original, Hybrid and Snow pillows — for more than 30 nights. When sleeping on the pillows, I paid attention to comfort, support and temperature regulation, as well as how easy it was to put each pillow in a pillowcase.
Our consumer testers have also tested Casper pillows in the past, so I parsed through past surveys to gather feedback from different types of sleepers. I tend to run hot and switch positions throughout the night, primarily sleeping on my back and stomach, but I've broken down the best options for side sleepers and strictly back or stomach sleepers too.
Casper Original Pillow review
Casper Original Pillow
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Machine washable
- Soft feel
- Malleable
Cons
- May be too fluffy for some
- Thicker design makes it harder to put inside a pillowcase
| Sizes | Standard, King |
|---|---|
| Fill material | Polyester microfiber |
| Type | Down-alternative |
| Height | 9 in. |
Who it's best for: Stomach and back sleepers who prefer a fluffy feel or side sleepers who want a pillow that is a good height and isn't too firm. Anyone who likes easy-to-clean bedding will appreciate the machine-washable fill.
Perhaps one of the brand's most popular pillows, the Original is also Casper's most affordable option. From the moment I removed its packaging, I was impressed with how fluffy this pillow was, thanks to its down-alternative fill that imitates the softness of down. One tester even felt it was almost too fluffy.
While the pillow may be too soft for a side sleeper who can benefit from a firmer pillow, they may find the extra height supportive. Stomach sleepers, however, will appreciate that airy soft feel. I found it offered more neck support than the two other Casper pillows which have a 6-inch height. However, the pillow's thicker style made it harder to put into a pillowcase.
Most testers (including myself) didn't find that the pillow lost its fluffiness over time and reported that the pillow was able to mold to their head. Its fill is machine washable for easy cleaning. One tester who washed the pillow reported that it maintained its shape after going through the washer and dryer.
Casper Hybrid Pillow review
Pros
- Supportive yet plush
- Not too firm
- Maintains its shape
Cons
- Not machine washable
| Sizes | Standard, King |
|---|---|
| Fill material | Polyester, polyurethane foam |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Height | 6 in. |
Who it's best for: Any sleeper who prefers a supportive pillow that still offers some softness. It has a Goldilocks level of firmness —not too hard, not too soft — and has a good thickness for neck support.
A hybrid pillow combines foam with fiberfill to create the best of both worlds: a supportive yet plush pillow. I typically prefer a pillow without foam because I find it to be too firm, but I found this hybrid pillow squishier than other styles I have tried. The pillow also maintained its shape and was the perfect size for my standard pillowcases.
The Hybrid Pillow is Amazon's Choice with more than 200 five-star ratings from satisfied shoppers. Side sleepers found it to be supportive yet soft. One customer who moves around a lot at night wrote, "This pillow checks all the boxes for me. I’ve used it for about a month now and it’s perfect for me. Thickness and firmness are just right." Note that this pillow is not machine washable and should be dry cleaned.
Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow review
Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow
Pros
- Instant cooling effect
- Firm yet cushy
- Easy to slip inside a pillowcase
Cons
- Testers wished the pillow had better neck support
| Sizes | Standard, King |
|---|---|
| Fill material | Foam |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Height | 6 in. |
Who it's best for: Hot sleepers will benefit from this cooling pillow that is designed to help regulate your temperature throughout the night.
I am a hot sleeper who tends to sleep in shorts and a tee because a long-sleeve PJ set often leads me to wake up in the middle of the night and change. For that very reason, I have tested a variety of cooling pajamas and bedding from the best cooling sheets to the best cooling mattress toppers.
When I first put my head on the Snow Hybrid pillow, I appreciated the instant cooling effect. "The pillow simply radiated a cool breeze in its vicinity," reported one tester who is also a hot sleeper. Testers liked that they didn't have to flip the pillow at night and found that their head and neck area stayed cool. It has a cooling cover and is designed to prevent overheating, according to the brand.
Similar to our testers, I was impressed by how this pillow was able to have a dense yet cushy feel at the same time. Some testers wished the pillow had better neck support. If you run hot or tend to change positions throughout the night (like me), then you will probably benefit from sleeping on this pillow.
It was also very easy to slide the pillow in and out of a pillowcase, but I did find that the pillowcase often slid partially off. The blue color may slightly peep through, depending on the pillowcase. Similar to the Original pillow, the Snow Hybrid is machine washable for easy cleaning although I haven't put it through the washer and dryer yet.
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How I tested Casper pillows
Experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab have tested over 175 pillows in recent years. We conduct Lab evaluations as well as pair pillows with consumer testers. In the Lab, we perform support and recovery tests as well as wash machine-washable pillows five times to see how each holds up. We also note how well the pillow fits a standard-size pillowcase.
For this particular article, I rotated between each pillow for over a month to evaluate firmness, neck support (a problem area for me), temperature regulation and overall satisfaction. I placed different pillowcases on all three pillows throughout the month and used each pillow not only for sleeping but also while lounging on my bed or reading a book.
What to consider when shopping for Casper pillows
✔️ Sleeping style: Before you begin shopping for a new pillow, make sure you know how you tend to sleep at night. Side sleepers benefit from a higher and more supportive pillow, while stomach sleepers may be more comfortable with a lower and softer pillow. Meanwhile, back sleepers or anyone who changes positions throughout the night should go for a pillow that falls somewhere in between.
✔️ Firmness: If possible, it is helpful to lay on the pillow in person to help determine if it is the right firmness, but the material will help cue you into how it will feel. Down pillows are the fluffiest, while down alternative is less so but still soft. Memory foam pillows tend to be thicker and a bit firmer, while latex pillows have a bouncy feeling. And then there are hybrid pillows that balance support with plushness.
✔️ Price: Regardless of brand, pillows can range in price from around $50 to $70 or over $100. We have also tested pillows that are just over $20. Casper pillows fall somewhere in the middle, with the Original Pillow being the most affordable option on our list and the Hybrid Snow Pillow the most expensive. As with any bedding purchase, it can be difficult to click "buy now" when the checkout total is steep. But I find investing in a quality pillow is worth it, especially if you find yourself waking up in pain or can't get comfortable at night.
Bottom line: Which Casper pillow is my favorite?
Keep in mind: Choosing a favorite pillow from any brand is dependent on the type of sleeper you are. As a hot sleeper who changes positions throughout the night and prefers a not-so-firm pillow, the Hybrid Snow Pillow is my favorite. That said though, I still sleep on the Original pillow because of its fluffy nature and find the Hybrid is the easiest to put a pillowcase on. In the end, I will continue to sleep on all three pillows, but I find myself reaching for the Hybrid Snow most often.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
Elizabeth Berry is the updates editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she collaborates with product analysts across our Labs to ensure shopping guides reflect accurate testing and pricing information. She has reviewed a variety of bedding content, from the best comforters on Amazon to the best marked-down mattresses to shop. Berry is often upgrading her bedding, always on the hunt for the most supportive pillows, coziest throws and duvet covers that match her room's aesthetic.
To write this article, Berry worked alongside Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab Associate Director Emma Seymour, who has led testing for pillows at the GH Institute since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
