Pillow Cube Review

Product Features:

• Soft memory foam
• Cool to the touch
• Lightweight

What is a Pillow Cube?

Pillow Cube is a line of memory foam pillows developed specifically for and by side sleepers. Many different models are available from Pillow Cube, including their traditional head pillows, pillows for putting in between your knees, travel pillows, and even an entire hybrid memory foam mattress.

The goal of the Pillow Cube is to provide enough support to properly align your spine as you sleep on your side. Different size options are available to fit people of all shapes and sizes. Though Pillow Cube markets itself primarily to side sleepers, I feel that this pillow could serve those who sleep on their backs or stomachs just as well.

Pillow Cube Unboxing

For the purposes of this review, I received the Pillow Cube Sidekick, which is a smaller model, about half as big as the Side Sleeper Pro, and meant more to be something you stick in a suitcase for traveling or for a long car ride. My Pillow Cube showed up on my doorstep in what looked like a pizza box, which is something I didn’t expect. It even said on the box “It’s not pizza, it’s a pillow” which I found very funny and cute.

After opening the box I was met with a wonderfully designed interior full of the Pillow Cube’s unique branding. Much of the packaging design and branding for Pillow Cube uses what I like to call an arcade carpet pattern. I absolutely love this design as it reminds me of classic 80s movies like Gremlins or Back to the Future. I was actually fairly disappointed to find that Pillow Cube did not produce any pillow cases with this arcade carpet pattern, as I would have loved to have something like that to fit in with my game room.

Along with the Pillow Cube itself, the box included a Thank You note which also provided some basic getting started instructions. These instructions also included lots of nods to those classic 80s movies, instructing me to not get my Pillow Cube wet since it hates water and to not feed my Pillow Cube, much like the creatures in Gremlins.

Upon removing the Pillow Cube from the plastic wrapping, it began to expand rapidly until reaching its full size. I pressed my hand upon the pillow to find that it was quite soft and had a lot of give while still remaining oddly firm.

Another thing I had to test was the smell of the Pillow Cube. I’ve found that when you have cloth products shipped from a factory, they often have a very foul chemical smell to them that is difficult to wash out. This was not an issue however with my Pillow Cube, it smelled like it had just come out of my home dryer.

Overall, unboxing the Pillow Cube was a very fun and lighthearted experience. I really didn’t expect the packaging to have so many jokes and references and each one made me smile as I discovered them. This all made me very excited to test out the Pillow Cube.

Features

Each Pillow Cube features a soft, spongy gray core surrounded by a stretchy pillowcase. In addition to the standard pillows, Pillow Cube offers an Ice Cube option which works to keep your pillow cooler for much longer, so you don’t have to keep flipping over to the cool side.

Pillow Cube claims that, by sleeping on their pillows, you will fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and reduce the amount of neck and back pain you experience in the morning. The outer case of the Pillow Cube is machine washable and the foam core works to regulate temperature so that it doesn’t get too warm, even if you don’t opt for the Ice Cube upgrade.

As far as pillows go, this is a great set of features. My Sidekick from Pillow Cube is definitely the most interesting pillow I own, as all my other ones really only have one feature, that being laying there.

Pillow Cube Test

Pillow Cube products are made for individuals who sleep primarily on their sides. I thought this was gonna be an issue at first since I mainly sleep on my back and tend to feel quite a bit of discomfort when trying to sleep on my side.

I tried sleeping with the Pillow Cube for a couple of nights, but I found it to be a bit too firm for me to actually fall asleep. I’m much more used to a softer pillow and I found it next to impossible to sleep with the Pillow Cube on my back. Lying down on my side felt more natural, but it wasn’t too long before that discomfort I always feel in my chest when lying down on my side set in.

At this point I was thinking about giving up on the Pillow Cube entirely. However, I found that the Pillow Cube was especially comfy when I was just lying down and relaxing and watching TV, not even trying to fall asleep.

I also found that I experienced a lot of comfort when I slept with the Pillow Cube between my knees. Pillow Cube produces a model specifically for this, the Kneezy, and if it’s made of the same material then I can only imagine that it’s a way better experience.

Overall, while I couldn’t really fall asleep while using the Pillow Cube as intended, I found quite a bit of use for it. I would blame my inability to sleep on the pillow cube to me just not being a side sleeper.

Pillow Cubs

I’d like to take a moment now to talk about another line of pillows produced by Pillow Cube, that being the Pillow Cubs. These are a line of smaller pillows, about the size and price of the Sidekick, made to look like animals and cuddly creatures and are aimed mostly at children.

The reason why I want to talk about the Pillow Cubs is because I absolutely hate the design of most of these. I get what they were going for with this line, essentially this is Pillow Cube’s answer to the popular Pillow Pets, but something about these just rubs me the wrong way.

My biggest problem is that the Pillow Cubs fold open at the creature’s “mouth” and the child is then meant to stick their head right between its jaws. On top of this being a disturbing image, this choice causes many of the Pillow Cubs to just look not cute at all.

I really like the idea of the Pillow Cubs. I myself was a child who took stuffed animals everywhere and am still an avid collector of plushies, but I wish someone had designed these with my concerns in mind.

How Can You Use the Pillow Cube? / Who Is This For?

The standard Side Sleeper Pro and Sidekick pillows from Pillow Cube are definitely made for side sleepers in mind, so you may want to look elsewhere if you prefer sleeping on your back or front. If you are a side sleeper and have had trouble finding the right pillow for you, then Pillow Cube is what you’re looking for.

If you’re not a side sleeper, however, I still think there’s a lot of use you can get out of Pillow Cube products. I found that the Sidekick was perfect for just relaxing with or placing between my knees as I sleep for extra comfort.

Web Infrastructure

Pillow Cube has a wonderful website which thankfully has no annoying pop ups. Everything is laid out very well and all with that wonderful 80s arcade carpet aesthetic which I love.

Products from Pillow Cube are organized at the top of the page in 5 categories, pillows, mattress, bedding, cooling, and deals. The pillows section features all their standard pillows, like the Side Sleeper Pro and the Sidekick. This is where you can also find additional pillow cases for the Pillow Cubes.

The mattress page only has one product, that being the Side Sleeper Hybrid Mattress. If you love your Pillow Cube so much that you want your entire bed to be a Pillow Cube, then you’re gonna wanna look here.

The bedding section offers a selection of sheets, comforters, and mattress covers to accompany any other Pillow Cube products. Cooling showcases any products with the Ice Cube technology, perfect for those who find most comfort sleeping on the cool side of their regular pillows. And finally, the deals page shows all of the products that are currently marked down or are on sale.

Overall, Pillow Cube has a wonderful, slick looking website that is an absolute pleasure to use.

Should You Buy It

If you’re someone who sleeps on their side and wouldn’t mind paying extra for a pillow made specifically for you, then I would absolutely recommend Pillow Cube. The biggest downside is definitely the price.

At $149.99 for the standard Side Sleeper Pro and $69.99 for the Sidekick, it’s a little hard to justify purchasing these over a $10 or $20 pillow you can get at Target. Still, you very much get what you pay for, especially if you spring for the extra features.

Where to Buy

Pillow Cube products can be purchased through the official website. Here you can also look at any deals, other accompanying products, and upgrade your Pillow Cube with Ice Cube technology.

Pillow Cube can also be bought through Amazon, though you won’t see nearly as big of a selection of products as you will on the official website.