Fully converted after 2.5 months with their Pod 5, but during a heat wave it would not cool past about -2 to -4 even when set to -10.
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93reviews57% Positive20% Mixed23% Negative
Many owners sleep well on the Pod 5 and report no problems after months of use.
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Their king Pod 5 cover only cooled or heated one half out of the box, but both partners loved how it performed on that half, one at the cold end and one on warm.
Upgraded from a Pod 2 and found the Pod 5 a huge upgrade, with tubes not felt and more even cooling.
Owns a Pod 5 Ultra with blanket and pillows and says the all-around heating and cooling means they never get too hot or cold.
In their Pod 5 trial on a queen bed, they say the whole bed stays cold and it works amazingly well, though the price makes them consider returning it.
Says it did not change mattress softness much and the cooling has been tremendous.
In a London heat wave with a very warm bedroom, their Pod 5 still reached -9 with no problems.
Pod 5 Ultra for two weeks has produced the best sleeps despite snoring and hot flashes.
Common questions about Eight Sleep Pod 5
What do sleepers say about Eight Sleep Pod 5?
Many owners sleep well on the Pod 5 and report no problems after months of use. The recurring downsides are hardware failures such as leaks or a clicking hub, slow or unhelpful support, buggy software and a required subscription. Some noticed no real sleep improvement.
Is Eight Sleep Pod 5 worth it?
Of the 93 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 20% mixed and 23% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable. The most common complaint is app issues.
What do people like about Eight Sleep Pod 5?
The praise reviewers mention most: comfortable (12 reviews), cools well (8 reviews) and worth the splurge (5 reviews). For example: After the first night with their Pod 5 they woke to the vibration alarm in a warm, cozy bed instead of a phone alarm.
What are the most common complaints about Eight Sleep Pod 5?
The complaints reviewers mention most: app issues (11 reviews), bad customer service (7 reviews) and leaks (5 reviews). For example: Six weeks into the full Pod 5 setup, the app keeps losing the blanket and the base and support has been unhelpful
What does the signal score of 86 mean?
It's how well reviewed Eight Sleep Pod 5 is, out of 100, next to the other bed cooling here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed product (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a product few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Eight Sleep Pod 5?
Category: Bed cooling. Type: Mattress cover. Notable features: Cover + Hub, dual-zone water heating/cooling.
Where do these Eight Sleep Pod 5 reviews come from?
93 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Sleeper reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.