Wirecutter's Favorite Bed Pillows

Ultimately, whether you're a side-, back-, or stomach-sleeper, you want to have a good pillow that supports your head and neck in a way that mirrors head and neck positioning when you're standing upright with good posture. Collectively, your pillow and

mattress

should support alignment.

While for the most part back sleepers need less, the majority of people—which happen to be side-sleepers—require the most support from their pillows. The best pillow for stomach-sleepers is largely determined by whether they tuck their arms under their torso, or sleep with their head to the side. Our picks—for whatever type of sleeper you may be—cover all grounds related to comfortability.

Best for most sleepers

We chose the

Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow

as our top pick for most sleepers because it works for back-, side-, and even stomach-sleepers who prefer a lofty pillow. It doesn't have an extra firm or stiff feel and conforms best with all sleeping positions. While some preferred other picks, the highest overall ratings went to the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow during testing. Above all, we're confident that this pillow comes closest to being the best, most comfortable option for the most people.

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$49.97

When it comes to stomach-sleepers, a pillow's purpose is to provide a cushion for the face. Our pick, the

Parachute Down Pillow

, is a flatter down pillow that provides better support than competitors, as well as a soft, dense feel that was described as luxurious during testing.

It's important to note that this pick is ideal for stomach-sleepers who sleep with their head turned to one side. If you're a stomach-sleeper who sleeps with your arms tucked under your torso, or if you sleep in a half-side, half-stomach position, we recommend a pillow like our top pick for most sleepers—the

Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow

—which offers a loftier night's sleep.

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$69

For sleepers who at all costs would like to avoid a pillow with a lumpy feel, our upgrade pick, the

Easy Breather

, offers shredded memory foam support. It has a fabric cover that's thick enough to bolster comfortability for people who sleep in all positions. Its fabric cover is also moisture wicking which makes it an even better choice for back-, side-, and stomach sleepers who sleep hot. The loft of the Easy Breather is adjustable as its shredded memory foam fill can be removed or added to accommodate sleeping preferences.

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$99

The

Premier Down-like Personal Choice Density Pillow

is our budget pick and it's one that's best suitable for back-sleepers. Its comfort, support and overall sleep quality were highlighted and favored by testers. Although its loft isn't customizable, two pillows are priced around $30 which makes this pick the most affordable.

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$29.99

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