Our verdict
The Belly Sleeper and Brooklinen are close. We gave the Belly Sleeper a slight edge at 9/10 over the Brooklinen at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers: its 2.5″ profile keeps your spine neutral and beats competitors on heat retention and fit.
Our pick
Belly Sleeper
$49.00
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Brooklinen
About $200
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| Attribute | Belly Sleeper | Brooklinen |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $49.00 | About $200 |
| Best for | The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers: its 2.5″ profile keeps your spine neutral and beats competitors on heat retention and fit. | Best hotel-feel sheets under $250 if you sleep cool and don't mind pulling sheets from the dryer promptly. |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Belly Sleeper if…
The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers: its 2.5″ profile keeps your spine neutral and beats competitors on heat retention and fit.
- 2.5″ profile keeps spine neutral
- Outperformed Tempur-Cloud on heat retention
Choose the Brooklinen if…
Best hotel-feel sheets under $250 if you sleep cool and don't mind pulling sheets from the dryer promptly.
- These Brooklinen sheets are soft. As stated by the brand, they did get softer with washes.
- My sheets feel like satin and shimmer like a velvety night sky.
Why we rate them this way
Belly Sleeper — 9/10
The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers: its 2.5″ profile keeps your spine neutral and beats competitors on heat retention and fit.
What we liked: 2.5″ profile keeps spine neutral, Outperformed Tempur-Cloud on heat retention, Better fit than Coop Eden out-of-box, Cooling gel prevents overheating, Bamboo cover is breathable and antimicrobial.
Brooklinen — 8.5/10
Best hotel-feel sheets under $250 if you sleep cool and don't mind pulling sheets from the dryer promptly.
What we liked: These Brooklinen sheets are soft. As stated by the brand, they did get softer with washes., My sheets feel like satin and shimmer like a velvety night sky., Long-staple cotton — less likely to pill and maintain a smooth texture..
Worth knowing: Sheets were thinner than they expected., If you don't pull them out of the dryer immediately, they will wrinkle..
On price, the Belly Sleeper is the cheaper pick at $49.00, versus About $200 — a difference of about $151.
Common questions
Is the Belly Sleeper or the Brooklinen better?
We rated the Belly Sleeper 9/10 and the Brooklinen 8.5/10, so we lean Belly Sleeper — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
Which is cheaper, the Belly Sleeper or the Brooklinen?
The Belly Sleeper is the cheaper of the two at $49.00, versus About $200.
What's the difference between the Belly Sleeper and the Brooklinen?
Short version — Belly Sleeper: The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers: its 2.5″ profile keeps your spine neutral and beats competitors on heat retention and fit. Brooklinen: Best hotel-feel sheets under $250 if you sleep cool and don't mind pulling sheets from the dryer promptly.