Best cooling pillows 2025: Picks from Casper, Purple, and more - tried and tested

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As someone who's a hot sleeper, I require all my bedding to be cooling — whether it's a hot summer day or the dead of winter.

Bedding like a cooling pillow and cooling sheets can go a long way for me, and help me sleep more soundly at the end of the day. 

It also keeps me from sweating, and all in all, improves my comfort levels so I can wake up less cranky in the morning.

I'm an expert when it comes to cooling products, having tested everything from sheets to pillows to comforters in the last couple of years. 

Below, I've compiled a list of the best cooling pillows, after testing them for at least a week. 

I looked at comfort levels and cooling efficiency while making my decision, while also considering other factors like odor, support levels, and size options.

• Best overall: Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow
• Best budget buy: Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
• Prestige pick: TEMPUR-Cloud® Dual Cooling™ Pillow
• Softest Option: Plush Beds Cooling Shattered Ice Pillow
• Most supportive: Purple DreamLayer® Pillow
• Best for travel: Cozy Earth Bamboo Down Alternative Pillow

How we test

When testing cooling pillows, we try them out for at least a week, making sure to sleep on them through each night — and during any daytime naps.

We tested these pillows both with and without pillow covers, using a generic cotton pillow cover across all pillows to truly gauge their cooling and comfort levels. 

Only when the pillow came provided with a cooling pillow cover did we decide to test an extra night with it to see if that truly made a difference.

We compared how each product performs, so you can choose the best cooling pillow for your home.

Why trust us

Nishka Dhawan has been testing products and writing reviews for over five years. 

With specialisms in tech, home, beauty, style, and travel, they've had their go at everything from testing vacuums to testing cooling bed sheets. 

When it comes to cooling pillows, Nisha Dhawan has tested over nine models and put each one through a rigorous reviews process. 

Nishka's reviews are honest and realistic, to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right purchase decision.

Best cooling pillows 2025

Best overall

 Softest option

Sunflower

★★★★★

Product Specs

• weight1 kg

Review

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Prestige pick

Test Name 12!

Product Specs

• Decimal prop2
• Speed4 s
• Width5 m

Most Supportive

Iphone

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Product Specs

• Colorsred
• Decimal prop10
• Width10 m

Review

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is terrific, but it¿s also an incremental update to its predecessor with little in the way of useful new features.

I find Camera Control and the new pro camera features are frustrating, the new 48 MP ultra-wide lens isn¿t the leap forward I wanted, and the remaining updates are so minor that they don¿t impact the user experience in a meaningful way. I do like the new desert titanium color, though.

Best For Travel

Best Budget

Our Verdict

There are a ton of cooling pillow options available depending on what you're looking for. We've highlighted soft, plush picks and more supportive picks, depending on what kind of sleeper you are. None of these pillows are a bad option — it really just depends on your budget, sleeping style, and support preference.

FAQ

Do cooling pillows actually work?

Yes, cooling pillows do indeed work! They're made from breathable, temperature-regulating materials, and many feature some sort of cooling gel in them that keeps them cooler for longer. Many also use moisture-wicking fabrics which keep your head from getting sweaty overnight.

What is the best brand for cooling pillows?

Most bedding and mattress brands now make their own cooling pillows, so there really isn’t one brand that’s particularly better than the others. Both Casper and Plush Beds have multiple cooling pillow options, but you can usually find them under the pillow section of many big mattress brands. If they’re not specifically labeled “cooling,” look for synonyms like “breathable” or “moisture-wicking.”