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Eight the PodvsSleepOvation

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

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Eight the PodCheck current deal.SleepOvation

Eight the Pod

by Eight Sleep · Foam

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

SleepOvation

by SleepOvation · Hybrid (coils and latex)

10 years · 100-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

SleepOvation

Twin$1,799

Twin XL$1,949

Full (Double)$2,249

Queen$2,649

King$3,099

California King$3,099

Essential information

	Eight the Pod	SleepOvation
Type	Foam	Hybrid (coils and latex)
Launched	–	2015
Brand	Eight Sleep	SleepOvation
Made in	United States (mattress) & China (technology)	United States
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	Our "Tiny Mattress" technology is the most significant mattress invention in the last 100 years. There is no other mattress on the market that compares to our one-of-a-kind technology and it's GREENGUARD Gold Certified. We take a 3" piece of high density hybrid foam optimized for our technology, cut out a 2.25" x 2.25" rectangular cylinder, and then encase it in a fabric pocket. We then attach the Cushion Pocket to a .078" high carbon steel pocketed coil spring to create our patented "Cushion Pocket Spring", better known as the "Tiny Mattress". Finally, we combine roughly 700 of these "Tiny Mattresses" to create a mattress that reacts independently to personal weight and size.
Video	–	Unboxing the SleepOvation Mattress

Certifications & trial

	Eight the Pod	SleepOvation
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold
Other certification info	–	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold</p>
Sleep trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)	10 years
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.	We proudly ship the SleepOvation mattress to all customers in the United States and Canada.

Firmness & feel

	Eight the Pod	SleepOvation
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	–	The SleepOvation mattress is meant to relieve back-pain and correct your sleeping posture, it does feel on the firmer side but not because the mattress itself is firm - but because it's correcting your spine. It's actually a very comfortable plush mattress, but someone who suffers from severe back pain, will feel the mattress to be much stiffer than someone with a healthy spine. It's difficult to compare our mattress to the traditional firmness standards of other mattresses simply because nothing like the 700 tiny mattresses exist.

Construction & materials

	Eight the Pod	SleepOvation
Layers	Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base	We take a 3" piece of high density hybrid foam optimized for our technology, cut out a 2.25" x 2.25" rectangular cylinder, and then encase it in a fabric pocket. We then attach the Cushion Pocket to a .078" high carbon steel pocketed coil spring to create our patented "Cushion Pocket Spring", better known as the "Tiny Mattress". Finally, we combine roughly 700 of these "Tiny Mattresses" to create a mattress that reacts independently to personal weight and size.
Cover	The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.	Our stretch knit polyester and elastane cover is designed to complement the "tiny mattresses" ability to adjust to personal weight and size. More specifically, we've integrated a quilted, internal (FR) mattress pad that offers a more plush level of comfort. This zip-off removable and washable cover allows access to independently sealed cushions and unmatched cleanliness.
Machine-washable cover	No	Yes
Ergonomic handles	No	No
Comfort	The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.	The cover's miniature cushion pads provide an added level of comfort and the engineered air channels promote airflow, to maximize the "tiny mattress" technology. Cooling Air Channels Avoid the headaches of sleeping hot and sweaty on sheet foam or other advertised "cooling" technology that do little to prevent heat. Our air channels are designed to maintain cool temperatures for a refreshing night's sleep.
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.	700 "Tiny Mattresses" For Absolute Spine Support Our independent suspension distributes body weight to relieve back pain, discomfort, and restlessness caused by sheet foam layers in other mattresses. Individual Vertebrae Support The individual suspension system supports each bone (33) in the human spinal column separately. It cradles the body's curves while providing enough firmness for the back's muscular and bony structures. Plus it's Chiropractor Endorsed!
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Size & weight

	Eight the Pod	SleepOvation
Available sizes	Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 12 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	56
Twin XL weight (kg)	–	60
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	77
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	90
King weight (kg)	N/A	113
California King weight (kg)	N/A	116

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.

SleepOvation

Can you flip the SleepOvation mattress?

No, the SleepOvation mattress is not designed to be flipped. It has a specific construction with coils for support and small squares of memory foam for comfort, which would not provide the right feel if turned over.

How much is a SleepOvation mattress?

The SleepOvation mattress, featuring the company's unique cushion pocket system, is slightly more expensive than other mattresses. The price ranges from approximately $1,600 for a Twin size to $2,200 for a California King size.

How much weight can the mattress support?

The SleepOvation mattress is designed to remain supportive for individuals weighing up to a maximum of 350lbs.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Eight the Pod vs SleepOvation 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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