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Eight the PodvsAwara

Which one is best for you? Eight the Pod vs Awara - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Eight the PodCheck current deal.Awara$300 off + $499 On Accessories

Eight the Pod

by Eight Sleep · Foam

Check current deal.

10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology) · 100-night trial

Awara

by Awara Sleep · Hybrid (coils and latex)

$300 off + $499 On Accessories

FOREVER · 365-night trial

Pricing by size

Eight the Pod

Twinn/a

Twin XLn/a

Full (Double)$2,695

Queen$2,995

King$3,395

California King$3,395

Awara

Twin$1,099

Twin XL$1,199

Full (Double)$1,299

Queen$1,399

King$1,699

California King$1,699

Essential information

	Eight the Pod	Awara
Type	Foam	Hybrid (coils and latex)
Launched	–	–
Brand	Eight Sleep	Awara Sleep
Made in	United States (mattress) & China (technology)	–
Unique points	The first bed with dynamic cooling and heating to improve sleep. Eight Pod mattress features 4 layers of premium foam, 11 inches deep for optimal support: 2" Airflow Top Layer 1" Supportive Air Technology 4" FlexSpring technology core 4" Durable Premium Base. The Hub is the core that powers the Pod. The Pod includes: Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating Advanced Sleep Tracking Free iOS/Android App	Made with as many natural and organic materials as possible, the Awara Latex Hybrid mattress is 2 layers of construction: 4" GOLS-Certified Organic Dunlop Latex 9" Premium Innerspring Coils, Individually Wrapped.
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Certifications & trial

	Eight the Pod	Awara
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	No
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Eco-INSTITUT
Other certification info	–	<p id="">Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)Eco-INSTITUT</p>
Sleep trial	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty	10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)	FOREVER
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required.	Your mattress will usually ship within 24 hours of purchase. Delivery typically takes 2 to 5 business days once your mattress has shipped, and could be arriving via FedEx Ground delivery.

Firmness & feel

	Eight the Pod	Awara
One firmness fits all	No	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	–	A medium-soft firmness offering support for any sleep position including back, side, and stomach sleepers.

Construction & materials

	Eight the Pod	Awara
Layers	Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base	GOLS-Certified Organic Dunlop Latex, Premium Innerspring Coils, Individually Wrapped.
Cover	The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.	Breathable quilted cover made with GOTS-Certified organic cotton. The soft, breathable cotton, helps disperse heat around the body for your coolest sleep ever and a silky-smooth feel.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	Yes
Comfort	The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.	Our 13" hybrid mattress has a 9" layer of supportive innerspring coils to help prevent tossing and turning and minimize motion transfer. When paired with our 4" of GOLS-Certified organic Dunlop latex, Awara offers you the ultimate sleep environment for your deepest rest ever. The Perfect Amount of Bounce. Ever felt like Goldilocks trying to find the perfect mattress? Our latex bounces back into shape quickly to help provide comfort, support, and stability. It's not too soft or too hard, it's just right.
Support	Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating. Independently set each side of the bed to anywhere between 55°F-110°F. Schedule on and off times from the Eight Sleep app. Advanced Sleep Tracking. Individual sleep tracking on each bed side, supporting two sleepers. Metrics include sleep stages, sleep time, toss and turns, and more.	We use premium, GOLS-Certified organic Dunlop latex, which helps provide perfect contour and support for the natural curves of the body. With a layer of GOLS-Certified organic Dunlop latex and premium wrapped innerspring coils, the Awara mattress perfectly contours to your body's unique curves regardless of what position you sleep in.
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Size & weight

	Eight the Pod	Awara
Available sizes	Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 13 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	79
Twin XL weight (kg)	–	85
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	109
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	129
King weight (kg)	N/A	160
California King weight (kg)	N/A	162

FAQs

Eight the Pod

Is the Eight Sleep Pod loud?

The Eight Sleep Pod operates very quietly. Even when the Hub is adjusting the water temperature in the mattress, it only produces a soft whirring sound.

How does the Eight Sleep Pod work?

The Eight Sleep Pod Pro's Hub functions as a computer and pump. It cools and heats the water in the mattress's Active Grid. The temperature of the mattress can be controlled via the Eight Sleep app.

How firm is the Eight Sleep Pod?

The Eight Sleep Pod is considered to be of "medium-firm" level. It is best suited for stomach, back, and combination sleepers.

Awara

What firmness level is Awara?

Awara classifies the Natural Hybrid as a 7 on a firmness scale of 1 to 10, indicating it's a medium-firm mattress. This level of firmness is typically suitable for back, stomach, and combination sleepers, but may be too firm for those who sleep on their side.

Is the Awara mattress really non toxic?

Awara has chosen to use a combination of natural latex and individually-wrapped pocket coils in their mattresses, avoiding the use of any poly foams or memory foams. This results in a mattress that provides luxurious support without the use of toxic materials.

Is Awara mattress really organic?

Yes, the Awara mattress is constructed with GOLS-certified Latex and GOTS-certified organic cotton. In addition, for every mattress sold, Awara, a ClimatePartner-certified company, plants 10 trees.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Eight the Pod vs Awara mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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