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MyPillow vs Purple Pillow
The Purple Pillow comes out ahead for most homes.
The verdict in 10 seconds
The MyPillow suits 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
Skip it if
- You need steady, even support that won't shift overnight
- You don't want to fluff your pillow in the dryer often
- You sleep hot and want a cooling pillow
The Purple Pillow suits you if
- You sleep on your side or back and want steady neck support
- You run hot at night and want a pillow that stays cool
- You're tired of fluffing a pillow that keeps going flat
Skip it if
- You sleep mostly on your stomach and need a very low pillow
- You have a latex allergy
- You want a soft, traditional foam or down feel on a tight budget
So, which one?
The Purple Pillow is the stronger all-rounder of the two. The MyPillow is still the better fit if you sleep on your stomach and like a thin, soft pillow.
We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 65,205 owner ratings and comments across 13 sources for the two, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
The scoreboardProduct Review score 58 vs 78 · reliability 68 vs 76
| MyPillow | Purple Pillow | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 58 | 78 |
| Experts | 44 | 86 |
| Owners | 67 | 71 |
| Reliability | 68 | 76 |
| Report problems | 13% | 9% |
| Evidence | 5 reviews · 78 comments | 4 reviews · 122 comments |
| Typical price | $20–$80 | $159–$191 |
● marks the better number on each row.
Experts vs ownersExperts 44 vs 86 · Owners 67 vs 71
MyPillow
Purple Pillow
How we reached each verdictThe numbers behind each model's score
MyPillow
Our research found a wide gap between owners and hands-on testers: owner sentiment scores 67 while expert assessment scores just 44, giving an overall 58 with low confidence. Among the 78 owner comments we analyzed, 45% praise comfort and 17% praise support, but 15% describe it as lumpy and 10% feel it is poor value. Of the 4 hands-on tests, three with published findings flagged lumpy or uneven fill and two advised against it as a main pillow, while the one positive verdict came from a non-hands-on assessment. Evidence is thin: one hands-on lab result is unavailable, and only 2 owners specifically mention neck pain.
Purple Pillow
We analyzed four hands-on expert evaluations and 122 owner comments, 85 of them first-hand, and the picture is positive but not unanimous. All four hands-on reviewers rated it well for comfort, and three singled it out for side sleepers or cooling, while 34% of owners praised comfort and 14% said it holds its shape. The weak spots are value (14% of owners felt it was overpriced), a smell on arrival (11%), and a minority reporting worse neck pain (7%) or flattening (7%). Retailer ratings average 3.88 stars across 131 ratings, lower than a 4.34-star public listing, and our research rests on only four experts covering mostly the Harmony model, so we rate confidence as medium.
Where each one falls shortThe most common complaints
MyPillow
- Lumpy, clumping shredded-foam fill
- Flattens and compresses over time
- Price feels high for the quality
Purple Pillow
- Expensive for a pillow
- Noticeable smell when new
- Some find it worsens neck pain or flattens over time
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, the MyPillow or the Purple Pillow?
The Purple Pillow, for most homes. The MyPillow is the better fit if you sleep on your stomach and like a thin, soft pillow.
Based on: Product Review score 58 vs 78.Which is more reliable?
The Purple Pillow. It's the least likely of the two to give you trouble.
Based on: Reliability 68 vs 76; problems mentioned by 13% vs 9% of owners.Which is easier to live with day to day?
The Purple Pillow. It's the one people are happiest with once it's home.
Based on: Owners score 67 vs 71, from ratings and comments.Which is cheaper?
The MyPillow usually costs less.
Based on: Typical prices: MyPillow $20–$80; Purple Pillow $159–$191.As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It never changes a score.