Eight Sleep Pod Pro Max Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

Overall Rating 8.2

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$3,595 from Eight Sleep (queen)

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Price Range: $3,295 – $4,095

Mattress Type: Foam

Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6)

Ratings Summary

Motion Isolation

7.5/10

Edge Support

7/10

Temperature Control

7.5/10

Ease of Movement

5.5/10

Off Gassing

6/10

Pressure Relief

7/10

Pros

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  Smart mattress that includes room climate monitoring, breathing tracking, and heart rate data
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  MaxChill polyfoam infused with silver, graphite, and copper will keep you cool throughout the night
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  GentleRise feature can wake you up in the morning with vibration or temperature changes

Cons

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  May not be ideal for shoppers on a budget
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  Those especially sensitive to movement might notice slight motion transfer
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  Back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may sink in too deeply to maintain good posture

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Eight Sleep Pod Pro Max

Sleeper Type

Under 130 lbs

130-230 lbs

Above 230 lbs

Side Sleepers

6/10

8/10

8/10

Back Sleepers

6/10

8/10

8/10

Stomach Sleepers

5.5/10

7.5/10

7.5/10

Side Sleepers

Overall, the Pod Pro Max is a good choice for most side sleepers, who often prefer softer surfaces that contour to their hips and shoulders and support their spines. The moderate cradling of the Pod Pro Max’s polyfoam comfort layers relieves pressure well, especially for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. The medium firm feel and high-density polyfoam support core also help prevent excessive sinkage that could jeopardize alignment.

The Pod Pro Max also adequately supports side sleepers under 130 pounds and over 230 pounds. However, the surface may be too firm to sufficiently cushion the shoulders and hips of side sleepers under 130 pounds. Meanwhile, side sleepers over 230 pounds could sink a bit too deeply into the mattress, potentially misaligning their spines.

Back Sleepers

Its medium firm feel and moderate contouring make the Pod Pro Max popular with back sleepers under 130 pounds. Their hips should sink into the polyfoam comfort system without drooping, keeping their spines in natural alignment.

The Pod Pro Max also provides a relatively even sleep surface for back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. However, some may experience lower back pain from their hips sinking too deeply into the polyfoam comfort layers.

Back sleepers over 230 pounds often prefer a firmer model with less give to promote good posture. The Pod Pro Max’s plush, thick comfort system may allow these individuals to sink too deeply, potentially misaligning their spines and causing lower back pain.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers under 130 pounds may appreciate the Pod Pro Max’s even surface and limited sinkage. The high-density polyfoam in the support core creates structure, and the softer polyfoam comfort layers add cushioning.

The mattress’ medium firm feel also supports stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, but the polyfoam comfort system may not prevent their torsos from sagging slightly.

The Pod Pro Max is not ideal for most stomach sleepers over 230 pounds. Their midsections are likely to sink too deeply, straining their lower backs. The sinkage could also cause these sleepers to twist their necks too far to breathe, potentially causing neck pain.

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Mattress Performance

In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.

Eight Sleep Pod Pro Max Mattress Review Breakdown

The Pod Pro Max is a 12-inch, all-foam smart mattress. It has a medium firm (6) feel that suits most sleeping positions and body weights.

A polyester and cotton blend cover includes Eight Sleep’s Active Grid system with biometric sensors to track sleep quality and other health metrics, including sleep duration, wake-up time, movement, breathing, heart rate, and body temperature. In the morning, you can check your sleep score in the accompanying Eight Sleep app.

The Active Grid also houses the temperature control system. Small water tubes run from the Hub into the cover. You can raise or lower the water temperature on either side of the bed using the Eight Sleep app. Sensors also measure the temperature and humidity of the room and local weather to adjust automatically. Additionally, a GentleRise feature triggers a soft vibration at your chest and subtle temperature adjustments to wake you up less abruptly than a traditional alarm.

Polyfoam integrated into the Active Grid to alleviate pressure by contouring to the hips and shoulders. Another 1-inch layer of polyfoam underneath adds to the effect.

Next is a 1-inch layer of the company’s new MaxChill polyfoam, featuring infusions of silver, graphite, and copper. These three materials are intended to disperse heat away from the sleeper and reduce bacteria growth. Underneath, a 1-inch layer of polyfoam and a 4-inch layer of convoluted polyfoam balance deep cradling and support.

Finally, a 4-inch high-density polyfoam support core creates an even sleep surface.

Mattress Prices and Sizing

The Pod Pro Max is more expensive than many all-foam models, primarily due to its advanced technology. For a smart mattress, however, the Pod Pro Max is around the average price-point. All purchases also come with free shipping in the contiguous and a lifetime membership to the 8+ subscription service, which grants access to content, reports, and recommendations within the Eight Sleep app.

Eight Sleep does not offer twin or twin XL sizes for any Pod model. The smallest size available is full.

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