The verdict in 10 seconds
Best MyPillow
MyPillowComfortable for many sleepers, but lumpy fill and flattening hold it backSuits you if
- You sleep on your stomach and like a thin, soft pillow
- You want a pillow you can throw in the washer and dryer
- You like to fold, scrunch, and shape your pillow
Best Purple
Purple Harmony PillowA cool, supportive pillow that suits side sleepers but costs plentySuits you if
- You sleep on your side or switch positions through the night
- You run hot and want a pillow that stays cool
- You're tired of fluffing and reshaping a flat pillow
Which brand wins?
Purple is the stronger brand for pillows right now. The best single model of the two is the Purple Harmony Pillow, which suits you if you sleep on your side or switch positions through the night.
We researched 16 expert reviews, analyzed 72,650 owner ratings and comments across 16 sources for every MyPillow and Purple model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
Brand scoreboardAverage score 58 vs 79 · reliability 68 vs 72
| MyPillow | Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 58 | 79 |
| Experts | 44 | 87 |
| Owners | 67 | 74 |
| Reliability | 68 | 72 |
| Models scored | 1 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | MyPillow | Purple Pillow |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, MyPillow or Purple?
Purple, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 58 for MyPillow vs 79 for Purple.Which brand is more reliable, MyPillow or Purple?
Purple. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 68 vs 72.What is the best MyPillow pillow?
The MyPillow. It suits you if you sleep on your stomach and like a thin, soft pillow.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among MyPillow models (58).What is the best Purple pillow?
The Purple Harmony Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or switch positions through the night.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Purple models (80).