Our verdict
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 and the Brooklinen are too close to call — we rated both 9/10. 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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Brooklinen
About $200
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| Attribute | Eight Sleep Pod 5 | Brooklinen |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Price | $2,649 | About $200 |
| Best for | Most effective smart cooling system tested; temperature automation justifies the $2,500+ cost for hot sleepers. | After 3 years and 100+ washes, Luxe Sateen sheets still deliver hotel-quality softness with zero pilling and genuine stain resilience. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Eight Sleep Pod 5 if…
Most effective smart cooling system tested; temperature automation justifies the $2,500+ cost 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 Brooklinen if…
After 3 years and 100+ washes, Luxe Sateen sheets still deliver hotel-quality softness with zero pilling and genuine stain resilience.
- 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
Eight Sleep Pod 5 — 9/10
Most effective smart cooling system tested; temperature automation justifies the $2,500+ cost 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..
Brooklinen — 9/10
After 3 years and 100+ washes, Luxe Sateen sheets still deliver hotel-quality softness with zero pilling and genuine stain resilience.
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 Brooklinen is the cheaper pick at About $200, versus $2,649 — a difference of about $2,449.
Common questions
Is the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Brooklinen better?
We rated both 9/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Eight Sleep Pod 5: Most effective smart cooling system tested; temperature automation justifies the $2,500+ cost for hot sleepers. Brooklinen: After 3 years and 100+ washes, Luxe Sateen sheets still deliver hotel-quality softness with zero pilling and genuine stain resilience.
Which is cheaper, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Brooklinen?
The Brooklinen is the cheaper of the two at About $200, versus $2,649.
What's the difference between the Eight Sleep Pod 5 and the Brooklinen?
Short version — Eight Sleep Pod 5: Most effective smart cooling system tested; temperature automation justifies the $2,500+ cost for hot sleepers. Brooklinen: After 3 years and 100+ washes, Luxe Sateen sheets still deliver hotel-quality softness with zero pilling and genuine stain resilience.