The Dosaze Contoured Orthopaedic Pillow is one of three “contoured orthopaedic pillows” that I tried – (I also tried EPABO and Sutera), and Dosaze was by far the best one. The Dosaze pillow distinguishes itself for neck pain relief in three ways.

First, the contour is the perfect depth (it isn’t too deep or shallow). I found that Sutera was a bit too deep (and I didn’t like the sides of the Sutera pillow, but more on that later) and that Epabo was too shallow. Second, the Dosaze pillow is larger than the others, so there is more room to sleep on it (especially if you are a combination sleeper and roll around). Finally, the Dosaze pillow is CertiPUR-US certified – it’s made of premium, certified memory foam (Sutera and Epabo are not).

This pillow is great if you are a back, side, combination back and side, or stomach sleeper. Because the centre of the pillow is a different height (lower) than the sides, you can sleep in the centre as a back or stomach sleeper (who usually require lower heights) or on the edges of the pillow (which are higher) as a side sleeper. If you are a combination back and side sleeper, you can sleep on the edges of the pillow when side sleeping or roll to the centre of the pillow when sleeping on your back. You cannot do this on the Sutera pillow (due to the “wings”).

It also provides the perfect combination of comfort and support – the foam isn’t too firm, nor is it too soft. I would describe it as firm enough to support my head (so my neck stays aligned and my head doesn’t sink too much into the pillow, but also soft enough so that my ears do not hurt when I use it.

Overall, we found the Dosaze did four things really well. (1) the quality of the materials, (2) the innovative shape, (3) the fact that it works for all sleepers, and (4) the customer experience.

1. Quality materials – the foam in this pillow is CertiPUR-US certified (unlike many other pillows, including Sutera). The cover is also made of bamboo, unlike other pillows, which tend to use 100% polyester or other scratchy materials. This memory foam has the perfect ILD (indentation load deflection). The foam is not too firm, nor is it too soft.
2. Innovative shape – the innovative contour of this pillow is amazing. It does wonders to align your neck and back and keeps your neck in place throughout the night. This reduces neck pain, tension headaches, and even alleviates snoring and sleep apnea (because your airways won’t get blocked). Other pillows have tried to copy this shape, but I found this one to be the best, by far.
3. Actually works for all sleepers – the shape of this pillow is ideal for two reasons: (1) it aligns your head and neck and keeps it in place, and (2) if you are a combination sleeper (and sleep on your back and side), you can sleep on the edge of the pillow (which is higher) when sleeping on your side, and roll into the centre contour when on your back. Stomach sleepers (who usually stay on their stomachs) can sleep in the contour.
4. Customer experience – I had the best experience purchasing this pillow. The Dosaze team was incredibly responsive when my pillow got lost in the mail, and they sent me one free of charge. They also offer a 60-day sleep trial and a 3-year warranty.

This pillow is a perfect example of getting what you pay for – with high-quality materials, an innovative shape, and incredible customer support, this pillow is the best option if you want to alleviate neck pain.

And don’t take our word for it, other review sites have come to the same conclusion on the Dosaze pillow being the best pillow for neck pain. You can even check out the Dosaze pillow reviews on the site itself, if you don’t believe us.

You can see that this pillow is great for side and back sleepers. For back sleepers, it is perfect to sleep with your head in the contour. For side sleepers, it is great to sleep on the edges of the pillow – it will fill your shoulder gap and ensure that you sleep in perfect alignment all night long. If you are a combination sleeper, you can roll from one side to the middle and to the other side.

UPDATE (3 months later): I’ve now been sleeping on this pillow for 8 months, and it is still the best one. I’m super satisfied with the overall quality and durability of this pillow. I usually toss this pillow in the dryer on low heat to give it a bit of a plump up. This has been the best investment for me in terms of improving my overall sleep quality!

Best known for their mattresses, Tempur-Pedic also offers a well-regarded range of memory foam pillows. It is ergonomically sound and made with memory foam in order to give you solid support when you’re on your side or back. Additionally, the pillow is contoured in order to curve naturally around your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent any unnecessary stress or pressure on pivotal joints. While the polyester outer layer can be removed and machine washed, it’s important to note that this product does have an odd time fitting into pillowcases.

This is a great pillow produced by a well-known company. You can tell by feeling the memory foam that it is high quality. This is a great pillow for side sleepers, but it isn’t as good for combination back and side sleepers. The primary reason for this is that the contour is merely a single “wave” – this wave doesn’t stop your head from shifting side to side if you’re a back or combination sleeper, so it fails to keep your neck aligned.

When I lay my head down on this pillow, it feels a bit too firm. While I feel supported, the foam kind of hurt my ears (especially when I slept on my side).

If you’re looking for a trusted name in the industry, this is a good option. However, we feel as though there are other, better-designed pillows on the market. This company specialises in mattresses, and while their pillow offering is good, it isn’t the best available, especially for the price.

As you can see, this pillow was relatively aligned when I slept on my side, but it was too high when I slept on my back. This pillow has a “contour” which can be helpful, but because it is one consistent height throughout the pillow, it actually isn’t best for combination sleepers who require different heights when sleeping in different positions.

Best known for their mattresses, the German company also has a great array of foam pillow products. It is ergonomically sound and made with memory foam in order to give you solid support when you’re on your side or back. Additionally, the pillow is contoured in order to curve naturally around your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent any unnecessary stress or pressure on pivotal joints. While the polyester outer layer can be removed and machine washed, it’s important to note that this product can be tricky to fit into pillowcases.

This is a great pillow produced by a well-known company. You can tell by feeling the memory foam that it is high quality. This is a great pillow for side sleepers, but it isn’t as good for combination back and side sleepers. The primary reason for this is that the contour is merely a single “wave” – this wave doesn’t prevent your head from moving side to side as a back or combination sleeper, and so it doesn’t align your neck as well as other contoured memory foam pillows.

When I lay my head down on this pillow, it feels a bit too firm. While I feel supported, the foam kind of hurt my ears (especially when I slept on my side).

If you’re looking for a trusted name in the industry, this is a good option. However, we feel as though there are other, better-designed pillows in the market. This company specializes in mattresses, and while their pillow offering is good, it isn’t the best available, especially for the price.

The Ecosa pillow is ergonomically sound and made with memory foam in order to give you solid support when you’re on your side or back. Additionally, the pillow is contoured in order to curve naturally around your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent any unnecessary stress or pressure on pivotal joints. While the polyester outer layer can be removed and machine washed, it’s important to note that this product does have an odd time fitting into pillowcases.

This is a great pillow produced by a well-known company. You can tell by feeling the memory foam that it is high quality. This is a great pillow for side sleepers, but it isn’t as good for combination back and side sleepers. The primary reason for this is that the contour is merely a single “wave” – this wave doesn’t prevent your head from moving side to side as a back or combination sleeper, and so it doesn’t align your neck as well as other contoured memory foam pillows.

When I lay my head down on this pillow, it feels a bit too firm. While I feel supported, the foam kind of hurt my ears (especially when I slept on my side).

If you’re looking for a trusted name in the industry, this is a good option. However, we feel as though there are other, better-designed pillows on the market. This company specializes in mattresses, and while their pillow offering is good, it isn’t the best available, especially for the price.

You can see that the pillow doesn’t do much to align your neck and back – it is a high-quality pillow, but I didn’t find it the most comfortable. I didn’t really enjoy the feel of the latex — a bit too springy for me.

I’ve tested a lot of pillows, but the Dunlopillo Therapillo might be the firmest one yet. Right away, I could tell it wasn’t going to be soft or plush. When I first lay down, it felt like the pillow was holding my head in place rather than letting it sink. If you like structure and don’t want any give, this could be exactly your thing. For me, it took a few nights to decide how I really felt about it.

At first, I wasn’t sure if I liked how high and firm it felt. I picked the medium profile, but even that felt a bit tall for my frame. I’m of average size, and I sleep mostly on my side and back, but I still felt like my head was slightly elevated. I imagine that if you’re smaller or sleep on your stomach, this could feel way too aggressive. I looked up some other reviews just to see if others felt the same way, and sure enough, a lot of people mentioned the same issue. Choosing the wrong profile seems to be where things go sideways.

I also saw a few mentions of a chemical smell when the pillow first arrived. Mine had it too. It faded after about four or five days, but I could see how it might bother someone who’s sensitive to odors. One thing that stood out in the reviews I found was the number of people who said it helped their neck pain. I noticed some of that too. It felt like my neck stayed in one place all night, without collapsing or twisting like it does on softer pillows.

What I Liked:

• It holds its shape and feels stable, especially for side sleeping
• Seems durable and high quality

What I Didn’t:

• Too firm if you’re expecting a classic memory foam feel
• The smell on arrival took a while to fade
• Choosing the wrong profile is a gamble, and most retailers don’t accept returns once it’s opened

If you’re someone who loves a firm, supportive pillow and you know your preferred height, the Therapillo might really work for you. But for me, the firmness and height combo felt a little too unforgiving. I think it could be perfect for someone who’s broader or strictly sleeps on their back or side. Just don’t expect it to be soft, and make sure you pick the right version, because you won’t get a second chance to return it.

I didn’t expect to like this pillow. Latex and I have had a shaky relationship in the past. It’s usually too bouncy, too rigid, or just plain odd. But after a week with the Dunlopillo Luxurious Latex Pillow, I have to admit it performed better than expected.

The dual contour design was a nice touch. I started with the lower side, which supported my neck without pushing it forward. On side-sleeping nights, I flipped to the higher edge for extra lift. It’s subtle, but the flexibility helped me settle into it faster than I thought I would.

The firmness sits right between supportive and forgiving. It doesn’t hug your head like memory foam, but it also doesn’t feel like sleeping on a block. If you prefer a pillow that holds its shape but still has some give, this might be the right fit. Personally, I missed a bit of that deep sink, but I slept uninterrupted through the night, which speaks for itself.

Heat wasn’t a problem at all. The pillow stayed cool every night I used it. The cotton cover is breathable, and the latex itself doesn’t seem to trap warmth.

There were a couple of things I didn’t love. When I first opened the packaging, there was a noticeable rubber scent. It wasn’t overpowering, but it lingered for a few days. I also think the medium profile may be too high for smaller frames.

Still, the overall build quality felt excellent. It’s springy, holds its shape, and seems like it could last for years without sagging. I didn’t fall in love with it, but I came away with respect for what it offers.

This pillow is a lower-quality version of the Dosaze Contoured Orthopaedic one. It is smaller, made of lower-quality materials (fill and cover), and not as comfortable. I found that the memory foam in this pillow (which was not CertiPUR-US certified), was not as comfortable as the memory foam in other pillows. The cover is also a bit scratchy (as it is 100% polyester).

I found that this pillow is okay for back sleeping, but less good for side sleeping. The contour of the pillow works okay if you sleep on your back (although again it was a bit too shallow for me), but when you sleep on your side, the pillow is not thick enough to fill your shoulder gap, which can cause alignment issues. I also found that the foam on this pillow is noticeably firmer than that of other pillows. This does a lot for providing support, but does not do much in terms of providing comfort.

While this pillow is a bit cheaper than other alternatives, it is not the best product in terms of quality and might need to be replaced more quickly. The foam is not CertiPUR-US certified. Add to this the fact that the pillow only has a 30-day trial period (and sometimes it can take that long to really get used to a new pillow) and does not come with a warranty, and this pillow is a bit of a punt, to be honest. This cheaper version might work for you, and it might not, and you don’t have that much time to decide.

It’s a bit hard to tell in this photo, but I essentially felt like 100% of my body weight was on my shoulder when I slept on my side on the EPABO pillow. There was a lot of pressure on my shoulder as I kind of “sank” into my bed to meet the pillow. The memory foam wasn’t supportive (or high) enough for me.

This pillow is another spin on the ergonomic/contoured shaped pillow – I found in my testing that it has a couple of noticeable pros and cons. The “supportive” neck nook, as they call it, is comfortable, but it lacks some support. Unlike the EPABO pillow, this pillow is a bit too soft and lacks the necessary support to properly align your neck and back.

I also found that the “butterfly” wings were a bit unnecessary and kind of got in the way. In fact, they made it much more difficult to sleep on your side. A huge point about pillows and sleep positions is that different sleep positions require different heights – naturally, a stomach sleeper requires a lower height than a back sleeper, who requires a lower height than a side sleeper. In Sutera’s own sleep diagram, they recommend sleeping in the same “nook” whether you are a back, side, or stomach sleeper.

This is not the ideal position for all sleepers – in my opinion, the Dream Deep pillow is best for back sleepers. If you sleep on your side, the “nook” is not high enough. Unlike the Dosaze pillow, where, as a side sleeper, you can comfortably sleep on the edges of the pillow (which are higher and will fill your shoulder gap), the butterfly wings on the Sutera pillow actually get in the way if you try to sleep on the edges of the pillow. And if you try to “side” sleep in the “nook” of the centre of the pillow, it is not high enough.

The Sutera pillow is also one that is a bit of a risk – you can definitely try it out, but be aware that the trial period is quite limited. They only provide a 30-day trial period, and they don’t advertise this, but they do have a 15% processing fee to return the pillow – just take a look at some of the reviews online.

As you can see, this pillow is a decent solution for exclusively back sleepers, but it does not work as well for side sleepers. Add to that the fact that the returns policy and warranty aren’t the best, and purchasing this pillow is a bit of a risk. That being said, it isn’t the most expensive, and it could work for you if you try it out – just be sure you’re willing to keep it if it doesn’t work! (or risk not being able to return it or having to pay a substantial fee to return it).

The biggest issue here is that the centre of the pillow isn’t high enough for side sleepers, and the “wings” get in the way and aren’t comfortable for side sleepers if you try to sleep on them (see above).

The Koala pillow is good for someone looking to try something new. It definitely takes some getting used to (and you may very well like it a lot), but it wasn’t for me. This pillow is probably better suited for someone who tends to sleep very hot – the gel foam is breathable, and I did notice that I slept cooler throughout the night.

However, the latex is pretty “springy” and honestly provides a bit too much resistance against your head – for me personally, this pressure was a bit too much to handle.

The pillow also does not promote alignment in any particular way, so your head, neck, and spine may get out of alignment. If you are looking for a pillow for neck pain, this pillow may not be for you.

Although it may be a good choice for some people, I’m a little concerned about how long the gel foam can hold up. I was expecting a $150 pillow to have a longer warranty, but Koala only provides a one-year warranty on their pillows.