Our verdict
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 and Eight Sleep are close. We gave the Eight Sleep Pod 5 a slight edge at 9/10 over the Eight Sleep at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score.
Our pick
Eight Sleep Pod 5
$2,649
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Eight Sleep
$2,949
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| Attribute | Eight Sleep Pod 5 | Eight Sleep |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $2,649 | $2,949 |
| Best for | Couples who want dual-zone auto temp and will pay for Autopilot | |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Eight Sleep Pod 5 if…
- 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 Eight Sleep if…
Couples who want dual-zone auto temp and will pay for Autopilot.
- Dual-zone temperature actually ends the thermostat fight
- Autopilot adjusts overnight from sleep data
Why we rate them this way
Eight Sleep Pod 5 — 9/10
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..
Eight Sleep — 8.5/10
Couples who want dual-zone auto temp and will pay for Autopilot.
What we liked: Dual-zone temperature actually ends the thermostat fight, Autopilot adjusts overnight from sleep data, We have lived with it for years, leaks included.
Worth knowing: It leaked on us. That is part of the ownership story, Subscription after year one, Costs like a car payment next to SleepMe.
On price, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the cheaper pick at $2,649, versus $2,949 — a difference of about $300.
Common questions
Is the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Eight Sleep better?
We rated the Eight Sleep Pod 5 9/10 and the Eight Sleep 8.5/10, so we lean Eight Sleep Pod 5 — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
Which is cheaper, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 or the Eight Sleep?
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is the cheaper of the two at $2,649, versus $2,949.
What's the difference between the Eight Sleep Pod 5 and the Eight Sleep?
Short version — Eight Sleep Pod 5: . Eight Sleep: Couples who want dual-zone auto temp and will pay for Autopilot.