I tested 14 different pillows over the course of six months. I slept on each pillow for at least one week each. I rated each Shop Derila Pillow based on how comfortable it was to sleep on over an extended period of time, whether or not the construction seemed high quality to me, and my take on suitability for different body types and sleep positions. Here is my in-depth review of the Weekender Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Pillow. Where Does the Weekender Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Pillow Rank? The Weekender Ventilated Memory Foam Pillow is a good option for back-sleepers who want a firm pillow instead of a soft pillow, though I consider the pillow too firm to be comfortable for stomach-sleeping and side-sleeping. Like the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud, the Weekender is a solid memory foam pillow, but the contrast in materials is noticeable. The Weekender also isn't adjustable, unlike the Saybrook and Coop memory foam pillows. I measure the loft at 5 inches, and the pillow barely compresses when I lay my head down passively.
Though it compresses slightly more than the Pillow Cube, which is also a solid memory foam pillow, there is almost no compression compared to the Tempur-Pedic. I'd say the Tempur-Pedic is extra soft memory foam, the Weekender is extra firm, and the Pillow Cube is beyond-too-firm-for-my-taste. The firm support from the Weekender pillow feels pretty good when I sleep on my back, but the angle isn't quite right when I sleep on my side. Because the loft can't be adjusted, I don't recommend this pillow for side-sleepers. The firmness can also apply too much pressure against my face when sleeping on my side or stomach. This is uncomfortable for my jaw. The memory foam comes with holes throughout the pillow, Derila Sleep Aid which provide ventilation. Solid memory foam pillows are in general the least breathable category of pillows, so the ventilation is meant to address that issue. Personally, I still feel heat trapped against my face, so the ventilation doesn't completely solve the problem.
Like the Tempur-Pedic, the Weekender pillow comes with a removable cover, but the cover is much thinner, which leads me to give it a lower score on perceived quality of construction. In combination with the pressure it applies against my face, the lower perceived quality of the materials leads me to recommend investing in a higher quality pillow since this is a purchase that will see regular use. However, for back-sleepers who are looking specifically for Shop Derila Pillow an extra firm pillow, the Weekender can be a great option. Which Pillows do I Recommend? Based on my extensive sleep testing, here's a quick overview of which pillows performed best, by category. I would highly recommend reading the full, detailed review so that you can decide for yourself. Compare Pillows: What are Weekender Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Pillow alternatives? Comparing pillows can be difficult because reviews out there are often written by people who've only tried one pillow. What does it mean for a pillow to be soft or Experience Derila Support firm if there's no point of comparison?
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