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13 Best Pillows 2022

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08 Aug 202210 min read
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You’ve chosen your perfect mattress, but getting a great night’s sleep doesn’t stop there! You also need to find the right bedding too – including pillows.

Pillows are super important; the right one will gently support your head and neck as you sleep. The best pillow for you will depend on your preferred sleeping position and how much support you like.

The good news is that there we have a huge range of pillows available, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect one for you. To make your search a little easier, we’ve rounded up the 13 best pillows for 2022, based on customer preferences and our expert recommendations. 

Disclaimer: The prices of these products may change over time.

Take a look at our top 13 pillows for 2022 below:

1. Simba Honeycomb Memory Foam Pillow

Personalise your support with this innovative pillow.

A close up of the Simba Honeycomb Memory Foam Pillow on a white background.

Topping our list of the best pillows for 2022 is the Simba Honeycomb Memory Foam Pillow; offering a whole load of benefits, it’s easy to see why.

Best suited to back and side sleepers, this clever pillow can be personalised to deliver the support you prefer. Simply remove the foam nanocubes from the inner part of your pillow to adjust its height and firmness. 

The pillow is also hypoallergenic, vegan friendly, and boasts a temperature regulation layer and airflow channels to keep you cool as you sleep.

Price: £60

Why we love it:

  • Adjustable comfort and support to personalise your sleep
  • Suitable for back and side sleepers
  • Rated medium, balancing comfort and support
  • Free from harsh chemical treatments
  • Rated 4.7/5

2. Horizon Memory Foam Pillow

Supportive memory foam that moulds to your shape.

A close up of a Horizon Memory Foam Pillow on a fabric bed frame with a clock and a book on the bedside table.

Taking second place on our run-down is another memory foam pillow, this time from Horizon. From its sleek packaging to its innovative sleep tech, this pillow impresses on all fronts.

The plush memory foam pillow offers medium-firm support, moulding to your body to provide pressure relief where you need it most, and aiding spinal alignment. It’s made from hypoallergenic materials and features a removable, washable cover, which makes it a great choice for allergy sufferers.

Price: £44.95

Why we love it:

  • Relieves pressure from your neck and spine
  • Crafted from luxurious moulded memory foam
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Removable, machine washable cover
  • Rated 4.6/5

3. Relyon Superior Comfort Deep Latex Pillow

Deeper comfort for side sleepers.

Two Relyon Superior Comfort Deep Latex Pillows stacked on top of each other on a grey fabric bed frame.

The Relyon Superior Comfort will leave you feeling refreshed. This generous pillow is sumptuously deep and firm, giving you that perfect sink-in feeling after a long day.

It's designed for side sleepers and will relieve pressure on your shoulders and neck so you can enjoy a blissful sleep. The unique bounce-back technology also means it will stay plush and fluffy for longer.

Price: £114.95

Why we love it:

  • Perfect for side sleepers
  • 100% natural latex
  • Luxuriously deep at 17cm
  • Firm for extra support
  • Rated 4.7/5

Wouldn't buy any other pillow

Mary

4. Simba Hybrid Pillow

Customise your sleeping experience with this pillow.

The Simba Hybrid Pillow is ideal for any sleeping position. Simply remove the Nanocubes inside the pillow to adjust the height of your pillow to your needs and enjoy a blissful night's sleep! The unique Stratos® cotton layer also helps to regulate your temperature as you sleep to keep you feeling cool and fresh.

Drift off to sleep in bliss as the medium-firm rating gives you the best of comfort and support. 

Price: £99

Why we love it:

  • Suitable for all sleepers
  • Adjustable depth
  • Medium-firm for additional support
  • Includes a mesh border for better airflow
  • Rated 4.1/5

Very clever pillow, adjustable to my shoulder depth, really helping my neck support and therefore sleep. When combined with the mattress it's perfect.

Lloyd

5. Bodyshape Essentials Memory Foam Pillow

Supports alignment to aid a restful night’s sleep.

The Bodyshape Essentials Memory Foam Pillow on a grey fabric bed frame with incense sticks, books and a potted plant on the bedside table.

If you’re looking for a pillow you can sink into, the Bodyshape Essentials Memory Foam Pillow is a great choice. 

Rated soft to medium, this memory foam pillow delivers that sink-into feeling without compromising on support. The foam provides pressure relief and aids better spinal alignment, so you can wake the next day feeling refreshed and ache-free.

Did we mention it’s hypoallergenic too? Ideal for allergy-free sleep!

Price: £29.95

Why we love it:

  • Soft yet supportive memory foam
  • Relieves pressure on your head and neck
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soft-touch cover
  • Rated 4.4/5

Amazing pillow, especially for the price. Supportive and firm but with enough give to make it comfortable too. Neck pain I had with my last pillow is all gone.

Chloe

6. Casper Pillow

Designed to suit every type of sleeper

A woman hugging two Casper Pillows against a teal background.

Next up is the Casper Pillow - a fantastic all-rounder made to support every sleeping position! It's made from a supportive inner and a fluffy outer pillow to create the perfect sleeping surface. 

You can even customise your sleeping experience! Keep them together for the full comfort experience or just use the inner pillow for a firmer feel. This pillow can be yours as soon as tomorrow, so why settle for less?

Price: From £75

Pros:

  • Great for all types of sleepers
  • Two-in-one pillow-in-pillow design
  • Medium-firm for support and comfort
  • Available in standard and superking sizes
  • Luxuriously deep at 21cm

Cons:

  • You may require deeper pillowcases to fit
  • You might want to try a natural pillow instead

Overall review score: 4.4/5

7. Aloe Vera Memory Foam Pillow

Soothing and supportive for perfect bliss

The Aloe Vera Memory Foam Pillow in its green packaging.

If you’re looking for a memory foam pillow to soothe you to sleep, then the Aloe Vera is for you. With a deep layer of memory foam to support your head, it’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. 

Paired with an aloe vera-infused cover, your pillow will always feel fresh and clean - perfect if you have sensitive skin. The cover is removable, too, making it super easy to wash!

Price: £34.95

Pros:

  • Aloe vera-infused cover
  • Medium-soft - perfect for sinking into
  • A deep layer of memory foam 
  • Hypoallergenic for a sneeze-free sleep
  • 17cm deep for your comfort

Cons:

  • You might want to try a firmer memory foam pillow
  • You may prefer a latex pillow

Overall review score: 4.3/5

Love these pillows, had a wonderful sleep

Deborah

8. TEMPUR Original Pillow

There's a size for everyone

The TEMPUR Original is made to suit all sleepers. This pillow's unique shape has been designed to provide support for your neck and improve your spinal alignment as you sleep. We guarantee you'll wake up feeling rejuvenated!

Featuring visco-elastic cells, the Original will perfectly mould to your body shape and react to your body temperature, making sure that you don't overheat at night. It also comes in three sizes, so you don't need to worry about the pillow being too shallow or deep for you!

Price: £109

Pros:

  • Available in 3 sizes
  • 10cm, 11.5cm and 13cm deep for support and comfort
  • Pressure-relieving for a blissful night's sleep
  • Best of both worlds with a medium rating
  • Featuring NASA memory foam

Cons:

  • The shape may take some getting used to
  • If you prefer a softer pillow, this isn't the one for you

9. Luna Gel Memory Pillow

Ideal for a sneeze-free slumber

A Luna Gel Memory Pillow on a fabric bed frame with a stack of books and a plant pot on the bedside table.

You don’t have to worry about your allergies disturbing your sleep with the Luna. Completely hypoallergenic, you can sleep peacefully knowing dust mites are banished! The comfortable gel memory foam also helps to relax you instantly. 

It’s breathable and machine washable too, meaning you can always enjoy a fresh, clean sleep.

Price: £49.95

Pros:

  • Anti-allergy for a sneeze-free sleep
  • Gel memory foam for a plush feel
  • Breathable, cool and fresh 
  • Equal comfort and support with a medium rating
  • Easy to care for

Cons:

  • If you prefer a warmer feel, this might not be for you
  • At 12cm deep, you may find it too slim if you’re a side sleeper


Overall review score:
4.7/5

Very comfy

Julie

10. Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillow

Don’t let snoring disturb your sleep anymore...

A close up of a Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillow on a bed in a blue bedroom with a window in the background.

Does your snoring wake you or your partner up in the night? Well, we have the solution - the Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillow. Ergonomically designed to cradle your head - it'll also help reduce snoring. You’ll get the best comfort and support as it's rated medium. 

Price: From only £29.95

Pros:

  • Proven to reduce snoring by 50%
  • Recommended by the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
  • Best for back and side sleepers
  • Rated medium for balanced support and comfort 
  • Hypoallergenic for an allergy-free sleep

Cons:

  • You might prefer a firmer feel
  • At 15cm, it might be too deep for some

Overall review score: 3.3/5

11. Pure Collection Bamboo Pocket Pillow

Enjoy a cool, refreshing sleep

The Pure Collection Bamboo Pocket Pillow in its teal packaging.

If you're looking for extra comfort and breathability, then the Bamboo Pocket is perfect for you. The comfortable, generous pockets improve breathability and provide gentle support while you sleep. 

Complete with a bamboo cover, you can enjoy comfort the natural way with this calming pillow.

Price: £56.95

Pros:

  • 100% natural cotton and bamboo cover
  • Soft-medium rating for extra comfort
  • Unique microfibre pocket design for cradling support
  • Sumptuously deep at 18cm

Cons:

  • The design may take a few nights to get used to
  • You might need a deeper pillowcase to fit

Overall review score: 4.4/5

This is the first pillow that I’ve bought that actually supports my neck!

Debra

12. Silentnight Deep Sleep Luxury Pillow Pair

Super soft pillows that won't break the bank

Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillow Pair stacked on a white bed

It’s in the name – enjoy a deeper sleep with the Silentnight Deep Sleep Luxury. Drift off into bliss as you sink into these pillows as the hollow fibre hugs your head and neck. 

Wonderfully plush with a cosy cover, you'll never want to leave the warmth of this amazing pillow pair! They’re great if you’re looking for a pillow on a budget, too!

Price: £29.95

Pros:

  • Great value - comes as a pair
  • Medium-soft for gentle comfort
  • Hypoallergenic for your peace of mind
  • 15cm deep for you to sink into

Cons:

  • You might like a slightly firmer feel
  • You may prefer the personalised feel of memory foam

Overall review score: 4.1/5

Excellent value for the price

Andrew

13. Relyon Superior Comfort Slim Latex Pillow

Not a fan of memory foam? We’ve got you covered

Relyon Superior Comfort Slim Latex Pillows dispalyed on a velvet bed.

Enjoy a well-supported supported night’s sleep with the Relyon Superior Comfort Slim Latex Pillow. It provides flexible latex comfort and a slimmer design, which is great if you're a front or back sleeper because you won’t wake up with a sore neck. 

Paired with a cosy cotton-polyester cover, you’ll get all the comfort you'll ever need. Your allergies won’t disturb you, either!

Price: £114.95

Pros:

  • Latex support
  • Luxury cotton-polyester cover
  • Medium firmness rating for more stability
  • Hypoallergenic for your peace of mind
  • 13cm deep to cradle your neck

Cons:

  • If you sleep on your side, you might prefer the deeper version
  • You may prefer memory foam pressure relief

Overall review score: 4.7/5

There you go - our 13 best pillows for 2022! Here at Mattress Online, we’ve got a wide variety of pillows for you to choose from and they’re all available with Free Next Day Delivery.

If you want to know more about the different types of pillows and which is best for your sleep position, check out our helpful guide to choosing a pillow and find the one for you today!

Or, if you’d like to find out how often you should change your pillows, we have the perfect page to help.