Our verdict
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 and the Belly Sleeper are too close to call — we rated both 8.5/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.
Eight Sleep Pod 5
$2,649
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Belly Sleeper
$49.00
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| Attribute | Eight Sleep Pod 5 | Belly Sleeper |
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| Our rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $2,649 | $49.00 |
| Best for | The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the most effective sleep gadget we've tested; temperature regulation alone is worth it for hot sleepers. | The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers—keeps your spine neutral and outperforms Tempur-Cloud and Coop Eden. |
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| Watch-outs |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Eight Sleep Pod 5 if…
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the most effective sleep gadget we've tested; temperature regulation alone is worth it for hot sleepers.
- My sleep score went from 72 to 89 in the first month. The automatic temperature adjustment is life-changing.
- Best purchase I've made for my health. My wife runs hot and I run cold — dual zones solve this completely.
Choose the Belly Sleeper if…
The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers—keeps your spine neutral and outperforms Tempur-Cloud and Coop Eden.
- 2.5″ profile keeps spine neutral
- Beats Tempur-Cloud on heat retention
Why we rate them this way
Eight Sleep Pod 5 — 8.5/10
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the most effective sleep gadget we've tested; temperature regulation alone is worth it for hot sleepers.
What we liked: My sleep score went from 72 to 89 in the first month. The automatic temperature adjustment is life-changing., Best purchase I've made for my health. My wife runs hot and I run cold — dual zones solve this completely..
Worth knowing: The mandatory subscription ($19/mo) after the first year is outrageous for a $2,500 product. Apple-level lock-in., The pump noise is noticeable if you're a light sleeper. They've improved it but it still cycles audibly at night., Returned mine after 3 weeks. The mattress cover made my excellent mattress feel like a mediocre one..
Belly Sleeper — 8.5/10
The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers—keeps your spine neutral and outperforms Tempur-Cloud and Coop Eden.
What we liked: 2.5″ profile keeps spine neutral, Beats Tempur-Cloud on heat retention, Beats Coop Eden on out-of-the-box fit, Cooling gel particles prevent overheating, Breathable bamboo cover wicks moisture.
On price, the Belly Sleeper is the cheaper pick at $49.00, versus $2,649 — a difference of about $2,600.
Common questions
Is the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Belly Sleeper better?
We rated both 8.5/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Eight Sleep Pod 5: The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the most effective sleep gadget we've tested; temperature regulation alone is worth it for hot sleepers. Belly Sleeper: The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers—keeps your spine neutral and outperforms Tempur-Cloud and Coop Eden.
Which is cheaper, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Belly Sleeper?
The Belly Sleeper is the cheaper of the two at $49.00, versus $2,649.
What's the difference between the Eight Sleep Pod 5 and the Belly Sleeper?
Short version — Eight Sleep Pod 5: The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the most effective sleep gadget we've tested; temperature regulation alone is worth it for hot sleepers. Belly Sleeper: The only pillow we'd recommend to stomach sleepers—keeps your spine neutral and outperforms Tempur-Cloud and Coop Eden.