Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress Review

The Pod Pro offers very good motion isolation thanks to its all-foam design. The top polyfoam layer has a bit of responsiveness, resulting in a subtle yet noticeable bounce on the surface, but the material is also adaptive. The plush foam padding in the cover and underlying memory foam layer also help the mattress absorb motion and eliminate transfer across the surface, which can curb nighttime disruptions for you and your sleep partner.

The mattress is also completely silent when bearing weight. You won’t notice any noise when adjusting temperature settings. The low noise potential and strong motion isolation makes this mattress a great choice for anyone who tends to wake up when their partner changes positions or gets in and out of bed.

Sleepers tend to feel pressure when their mattress either doesn’t conform closely enough and feels excessively stiff, or contours and sinks too much beneath their body. For this reason, the best mattress for pressure relief depends a lot on your weight and sleep position.

Given the Pod Pro’s medium feel and adaptive foam layers, we expect side and back sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds to feel very comfortable on this mattress. The foams offer generous cushioning and lower back support to improve spinal alignment for side sleepers and reduce their pressure points, while the robust support layers maintain an even surface for back sleepers without sagging too much.

Stomach sleepers may also feel less pressure on the Pod Pro, but they are more likely to sink more and experience discomfort from uneven support. Side and back sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds may face a similar issue. These individuals may require a firmer mattress.

If you’re a hot or cold sleeper, you won’t find a more adjustable mattress on the market today (other than the original Pod). Thanks to the temperature control functions of the Active Grid, you’ll be able to customize both sides of the Pod Pro between 55 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (12.8 to 46.1 degrees Celsius). The dual-surface options make the mattress particularly well-suited to couples with differing temperature preferences. App-based controls also ensure easy controls, while the bed’s ambient climate sensors will automatically adjust the bed’s settings based on room temperature, humidity, and other external factors.

As long as you replace the Hub’s water supply every two to three months, the heating and cooling controls should perform as intended for the bed’s entire lifespan. That said, the Active Grid is covered under a separate warranty that spans two years in length, so you may need to purchase more technology components if the cover develops a defect after two years of use.

Edge support is one area where the Pod Pro tends to falter. You won’t notice too much sinkage if you weigh less than 130 pounds, but folks who weigh more may notice some instability when sitting along or lying near the edges. This can make getting on and off the mattress somewhat difficult. You may not feel comfortable sleeping close to the edge of the mattress either, especially if you weigh more than 230 pounds. You may feel confined to the middle of the mattress, leading to cramped conditions if you sleep with a partner.

Edge support is often lacking in all-foam beds because their base polyfoam – while quite dense – does not withstand long-term compression very well. Over time, the material will lose shape and begin to sink more. A softer surface feel can compound this issue, especially in models like the Pod Pro with foam-padded covers.

The Eight Sleep Pod Pro can be somewhat difficult to move across, as is typical for softer foam mattresses with pillow-top layers. Many people sink a bit when they get in and out of bed. This can lead to feelings of being trapped in the mattress.

On the other hand, those weighing less than 130 pounds should have an easy time moving on the Pod Pro. While the mattress is fairly soft, it won’t sink excessively for people in this weight group. Anyone who weighs 130 pounds or more will probably struggle to change positions a bit more.

The Pod Pro offers pros and cons for couples. One strength is a deep body contour that promotes decent traction during sex. This allows you and your partner to remain in one position for prolonged periods. The temperature controls can also be an asset, as other all-foam beds tend to become excessively warm. Additionally, the mattress is totally silent and discreet if you’re looking for privacy.

Minimal edge support and deep sinkage are two major drawbacks for couples. Using the entire surface of the mattress may be somewhat difficult, and you’ll feel some instability along the perimeter that can confine you to the middle. If you and your partner prefer firmer and more responsive mattresses for sex, then the Pod Pro will probably be too soft.

Off-gassing is a common occurrence for new mattresses. After they are unboxed, the beds release tiny particles known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that carry a chemical smell many people find unpleasant. Polyfoam is associated with the strongest off-gassing, and all-foam beds are often the biggest culprits for bothersome initial odor. With the Pod Pro, you’ll probably notice the smells for at least a few days, but expect them to dissipate completely in less than a week. Comparatively, some all-foam beds retain their odor for long after the mattress is removed from its box.

If the smells persist after a few days, try leaving the mattress in a well-ventilated room. This can help flush out initial odors and leave the mattress much fresher.