Stacking this original grid pillow without boosters underneath a low-loft Harmony works great for my back and occasional side sleeping. Testing it at Mattress Firm showed how firm and supportive the GelFlex grid feels, even if it isn't squishy like down or memory foam.
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26reviews69% Positive26% Negative
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Purple Pillow is heavy like a brick and squishes ears but the support is excellent.
Dating back to the original Kickstarter campaign years ago, mine still gets used every single night. Despite being insanely heavy, I even pack it along whenever I stay at a friend's place for more than three or four nights because I don't want fluffy pillows.
Loves the pillow that came as a free promo with the mattress, heavy but never sagging and staying cool
Common questions about Purple Pillow
What do sleepers say about Purple Pillow?
Owners are split. Several owners say it is supportive, holds its shape for years and is the best pillow they found. The main complaint is neck pain or poor fit, especially for some side and back sleepers, and its weight and bouncy grid feel are off-putting to some.
Is Purple Pillow worth it?
Of the 19 reviews with a clear verdict, 68% are positive, 5% mixed and 26% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable. The most common complaint is overpriced.
What do people like about Purple Pillow?
The praise reviewers mention most: comfortable (5 reviews), held up well (5 reviews) and holds shape (3 reviews). For example: Bought the Purple Pillow for $87 after discount and finds it pretty great, enough to make him want the mattress
What are the most common complaints about Purple Pillow?
The complaints reviewers mention most: overpriced (3 reviews), neck pain (2 reviews) and too heavy (2 reviews). For example: The thick Purple pillow is too big, kinks the neck and gives odd pressure sensations even though their kids love it
What does the signal score of 81 mean?
It's how well reviewed Purple Pillow is, out of 100, next to the other pillows 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 Purple Pillow?
Category: Pillow. Type: Cooling grid. Firmness: Firm. Height: 3–4.5 in. Notable features: 3 in GelFlex Grid with 1 in and 0.5 in foam boosters.
How does Purple Pillow rank?
#4 in Best Pillows 2026, ranked by real sleeper reviews.
Where do these Purple Pillow reviews come from?
26 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.
