Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow, Queen, White

The TEMPUR-Cloud Dual Cooling Pillow is Tempur-Pedic's soft pillow with a layer of cooling gel on each side. The queen costs about $131 and has 4.2 stars from about 4,600 Amazon reviews.

What you get

Inside is a single piece of TEMPUR material in an extra-soft feel. It isn't shredded, and it isn't contoured. It's a traditional pillow shape that molds around your head. The queen measures 27 x 19 x 6.4 inches, which Tempur-Pedic calls a medium profile suitable for all sleeping positions.

Both sides carry Tempur-Pedic's cooling gel layer, so you never land on the warm side. The cover is quilted cotton, removable and machine washable. The pillow is CertiPUR-US certified, designed and assembled in the USA, and backed by a 5-year limited warranty, longer than most pillows.

How cool does it sleep?

Cooler than a plain TEMPUR pillow, especially when you first lie down. Gel works by absorbing heat, though, and once it warms up you're relying on the foam underneath, which is still one solid piece. It won't breathe like shredded foam or buckwheat. Our cooling pillow guide ranks it as the premium pick for people who want the TEMPUR feel, not as the coolest pillow overall.

Who it's for

• People who already like Tempur-Pedic foam and want a softer, cooler version
• Back and side sleepers who want a pillow that molds without going flat
• Anyone who values a 5-year warranty

Who should skip it

Very hot sleepers, and anyone on a budget. At over $100, you can get a cooler-sleeping adjustable pillow for less. People who need firm neck support should look at the extra-firm TEMPUR-Ergo Neck Pillow instead, covered in our pillow for neck pain guide.

Alternatives

The Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow costs less, breathes better, and lets you set the height. The Cool Gel reversible pillow gives you memory foam with a gel side for about half the price.

Comparing materials? Our memory foam vs down vs buckwheat guide lays out the trade-offs.