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Best Brooklinen
Brooklinen Down PillowSoft, cloud-like down pillow that pleases most, but often flattensSuits you if
- You love a soft, sink-in, hotel-style down feel
- You want to choose a firmness that matches how you sleep
- You don't mind giving your pillow a quick fluff to restore its loft
Best Nectar
Nectar PillowA cool, supportive foam pillow for side and back sleepersSuits you if
- You sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support
- You tend to run hot and like a pillow that feels cool
- You like the feel of memory foam in a classic-looking pillow
Which brand wins?
Nectar is the stronger brand for pillows right now. The best single model of the two is the Nectar Pillow, which suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support.
We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 106,289 owner ratings and comments across 11 sources for every Brooklinen and Nectar model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 70 vs 86 · reliability 38 vs 94
| Brooklinen | Nectar | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 70 | 86 |
| Experts | 85 | 85 |
| Owners | 71 | 82 |
| Reliability | 38 | 94 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Brooklinen Down Pillow | Nectar Pillow |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Brooklinen or Nectar?
Nectar, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 70 for Brooklinen vs 86 for Nectar.Which brand is more reliable, Brooklinen or Nectar?
Nectar. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 38 vs 94.What is the best Brooklinen pillow?
The Brooklinen Down Pillow. It suits you if you love a soft, sink-in, hotel-style down feel.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Brooklinen models (70).What is the best Nectar pillow?
The Nectar Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Nectar models (86).