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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 4 models in pillows to see which ones perform best.

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A really cheap mattress is likely to leave you tossing and turning (see mattress report), but is the same true for pillows? We sent 71 staffers home with an expensive and an inexpensive pillow of the type they normally use: polyester, feather/down, or memory-foam. Each panelist was instructed to sleep on each pillow for five consecutive nights. And, while fully awake, our textile expert assessed the pillows' construction quality. If you're looking for information about pillows, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ pillow reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our pillow buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and pillow reviews to help you choose the best pillow for your needs.

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A really cheap mattress is likely to leave you tossing and turning, but is the same true for pillows? We sent 71 staffers home with an expensive and an inexpensive pillow of the type they normally use: polyester, feather/down, or memory-foam. Each panelist was instructed to sleep on each pillow for five consecutive nights. And, while fully awake, our textile expert assessed the pillows' construction quality.