The verdict in 10 seconds
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
Best Saatva
Saatva Latex PillowPlush, supportive latex pillow that sleeps cool, but runs tallSuits you if
- You sleep on your back or switch positions through the night
- You run hot and want a pillow that stays cool
- You have dust mite or down allergies and like a lofty, hotel-style feel
Which brand wins?
Saatva is the stronger brand for pillows right now. The best single model of the two is the Saatva Latex Pillow, which suits you if you sleep on your back or switch positions through the night.
We researched 21 expert reviews, analyzed 75,577 owner ratings and comments across 19 sources for every Purple and Saatva model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 79 vs 83 · reliability 72 vs 85
| Purple | Saatva | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 79 | 83 |
| Experts | 87 | 89 |
| Owners | 74 | 77 |
| Reliability | 72 | 85 |
| Models scored | 2 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Purple Pillow | Saatva Latex Pillow |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Purple or Saatva?
Saatva, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 79 for Purple vs 83 for Saatva.Which brand is more reliable, Purple or Saatva?
Saatva. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 72 vs 85.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).What is the best Saatva pillow?
The Saatva Latex Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your back or switch positions through the night.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Saatva models (83).