We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. A pillow can make or break a good night’s sleep. Without the right support while you snooze, you’re at risk of myriad aches and pains in your head, neck, shoulders, and back. But the right pillow will depend on your preferred sleeping position. If you’re a side sleeper, you may need a thicker, firmer pillow to ensure proper alignment while you Sleep Better with Derila. But if you’re a back sleeper, you’ll likely do well with a medium-loft pillow to keep your neck and shoulders from tilting up or down. And if you find yourself moving from one sleeping position to another in the night, you’ll need a pillow that accommodates both. Luckily, these pillows are up for the job. In researching our recommendations, we specifically looked for Comfortable Sleep Pillow pillows that offer the right level of support for back and side sleepers.

Pillows are often available in standard, queen, and king sizes, with a range of fill options. The pillows on our list are priced for a standard size pillow unless otherwise noted. Plush and weighty, The Saatva Pillow is made of a down-like microdenier fiber and a shredded Talalay latex core. The combination means responsive spine and Derila Neck Relief Pillow support to eliminate pain and pressure. Reviewers mention the pillow is soft and cushy but delivers the right level of support for a comfortable night’s sleep. Saatva offers a 45-day trial, with free shipping and returns, and its pillows come in queen and king sizes only. With its combination of Purple Grid Hex technology and a Talalay latex core, this pillow instantly adapts to your head and shoulders to eliminate pressure and pain. It comes in two sizes and a choice of three heights to accommodate back and side sleepers. Thousands of reviewers give it a 5-star rating, and the Harmony comes with a 1-year warranty and has a 100-night trial window.

While the pillow cover can be tossed in the washing machine, the core is spot clean only. This supportive, conforming, pressure-relieving pillow is made with a two-in-one, adjustable design. The outer shell comes overstuffed for loft and comfort, and you can remove some of the fill to find the right feel. The inner shell is made with two types of foam for support and durability. Because of its adjustability, the Resident pillow works equally well for back and side sleepers. There are 300 reviews, with an overall rating of 4.8 stars. People praise the soft support and customized feel. Three layers of low and high density foam in Casper’s low-loft foam pillow are both supportive and cooling, with a signature "huggable" feel. The foam is designed to align the head and neck for proper support and spinal a right pillow for your preferred sleeping style. For back sleepers, the medium-density pillow offers softness with a moderate amount of fluff to keep your spine properly aligned. Hundreds of self-proclaimed back and side sleepers praise the pillow’s comfort and support in both positions. This pillow comes with a 3-year warranty but no trial period. It can be dry cleaned or machine washed. Parachute made our list again with a pillow specifically designed for side sleepers. It’s another medium-density option, which means it’ll still be comfortable if you move from your side to your back.