EIGHT SLEEP Mattress Review

Product Description

1. Can you give some background about the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress collection?

Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is the new model. It is an all-foam mattress with adaptive comfort layers and a high-density support system. It is of medium firmness with a layer of sensors called an Active Grid. It assists in tracking heart rate, sleep patterns, breathing, and other sleep data. The Pod 3 mattress possesses unparalleled temperature-regulating and sleep-tracking technology, which makes the bed an excellent choice.

2. Describe briefly what sizes are available in Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress.

Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress comes in seven different sizes, viz. Full, Queen, King, and California King.

Pros & Cons

1. Who would you recommend the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress to?

The Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is recommended for all sleepers.

The mattresses are suitable for those who

• Are Hot sleepers, cold sleepers, and lies in between
• Are Side sleepers
• Loves sleep data
• Can shop with a flexible budget

2. Who should avoid the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress collection?

The Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is not recommended for those sleepers who

• Prefer a bed at a lower price
• Are pet lovers as pets can damage the water tube in the cover with claws
• Weigh more than 130 pounds as the mattress is exceptionally soft
• Want bed in twin and twin XL sizes

Firmness

1. How firm do you think Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is?

Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress has medium firmness with a very restrained hug and contour. The cover of the Pod 3 mattress is made up of a polyester cotton blend embedded beneath the fabric. The high-density polyfoam is the support core of the Pod 3 mattress. You will find two comfort layers of adaptive polyfoam beneath the active grid layer. The firmness of this mattress is considered to be 5 out of 10 points firm scale. The slightly denser foam of the mattress creates a transitional layer that acts as the buffer between the support care and the softer foam.

Every foam layer of the Pod 3 mattress is sketched to work with the invisible technology layer and the ComfortBlend topper. It helps in creating ideal medium-firmness. The all-foam mattress can help you with great pressure relief along with excellent spinal alignment. The high-density foam at the base of the mattress is the best one.

Material & Construction

1. Can you walk us through some of the unique technology, design, and materials used in the construction of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress? Why is it so important?

Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is an all-foam mattress with the top active grid layers. The active grid layers include foam with biometric sensors that track sleep metrics. Below is a detailed analysis of the design, technology, and materials used in the construction of the mattress.

• Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress contains two adaptive polyfoam comfort layers with temperature and sleep-tracking technology. It is a 10-inch all-foam mattress with a support foam of 6 inches. It is cut with air channels in order to improve breathability.
• The design of the Pod 3 mattress consists of four parts: the active grid cover, combo foam mattress, applications, and the hub. The four layers of foam of the mattress are a mixture of poly foam, support foam, and memory foam.
• The cover of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is made up of white trim with a dark cover. The zipper closure of the cover is easily removable. Smart sensors across the cover can track different data points in your sleep.
• The water-based cooling system of the Pod 3 mattress circulates water for maintaining the desired temperature. Cooling or heating s different for each side of the mattress which is a great choice for couples with different cooling needs.
• The Pod hub of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress includes the standalone hub with an Active Grid cover. It plugs directly into the power hub. The temperature autopilot technology of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress adjusts your sleeping temperature, supporting the flow of the sleep cycle. The temperature on each side of the bed ranges from 55 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The GentleRise technology helps you to wake up with the gradual temperature change and chest level vibration on the side of your pod. It is the proprietary smart alarm of Eight Sleep. You can set the alarm with the app of Eight Sleep.
• With the change in your room’s temperature and humidity, Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress adjusts to the new temperature with the help of ambient sensors. The architect hub with the sensors creates a faster and more accurate response to real-time changes in the environment.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattresses from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning during sleep helps your body to relieve pain after a night’s sleep. The responsiveness of the mattress is the degree of its acceptance of pressure or motion. The faster adjustment of the mattress makes it more responsive.

The cutting-edge technology used in manufacturing the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress allows you to reposition. The temperature-regulating and sleep-tracking technologies offer a high level of customization. The customizable setting of the Pod 3 mattress makes it apart from the cooling mattress with temperature control technology.

Even though the mattress possesses medium firmness, the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress contains high-density foam support cores. The premium five-layer foam provides comfort, pressure point relief, and back support. The responsiveness of the mattress lies in delivering a medium level of firmness on the side of your bed.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2. Does Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress provide superior comfort, back support, and pressure relief?

Pressure relief is another important feature of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress. The body sensor is designed in such a way that it can design the pressure build-up. You can sink too far if you weigh more than 230 pounds. It makes feel more pressure in the hips and torsos. The foam layer of the Pod 3 mattress adapts to your cradling areas and body where the pressure builds like the hips, shoulders, and lower back. The mattress is fairly soft, which makes you sink deeper and experience pressure.

Pod 3 with premium 5-layer consisting of ultimate back support, pressure point relief, and unmatched comfort that pairs perfectly with the pod technology. The active cooling technology of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress offers cooling within the range of 55 to 110 degrees. The technology helps you to sleep with comfort at any time of the year. The invisible sensing design of the Pod 3 mattress maximizes comfort with the provision of accurate measurement.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3. How would you rate the cooling and overall temperature control characteristics of Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress?

In the aspect of temperature control, the Pod 3 mattress from Eight Sleep is the ultimate one. The mattress offers active cooling with comfortable sleep. The mattress uses Temperature Autopilot that helps in setting the perfect temperature throughout the night for support to optimal sleeping. The pod detects the temperature after your sleep and adjusts it throughout the night. Temperature autopilot is the premium cooling technology of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress that creates an optimal microclimate on the basis of your biometrics. It helps to sleep you deeper with high recovery. The mattress cover supports dual-zone control, which sets the temperature independently for each half of the bed.

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4. Does the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing a bed with others?

Motion isolation is the primary strength of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress. The adaptive foam comfort layer of the mattress absorbs the movement properly and thus reduces the significant amount of transfer. You will not wake up due to your partner’s movement at night. All foam Pod 3 mattresses isolate motion more than the other mattress. It responds slowly to the movement with little bounce. This mattress is the best option for people who sleep with a partner and wake up with changes in their partner’s position. The grid which delivers the benefits of impressive temperature regulation also contributes to motion transfer. It is more beneficial as compared with the traditional memory foam mattress. If zero motion transfer is on your priority list, then the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is worth keeping.

Edge Support

Q5. How would you rate the edge support of the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress?

Edge support can be best described as the reinforcement surrounding the outside bed. It also reflects the materials that maintain the structure of the mattress. It makes you feel how sturdy the perimeter of the mattress is and remains an essential component of a good night’s sleep. Edge Support increases the mattress’s stability, ensuring you will not fall off the bed.

The Edge Support of the Pod 3 mattress lies on the softer side. The mattress contains high-density foam support cores and also provides deep sinkage near the edges. The edge support of the Pod 3 mattress is a mixed bag. It provides solid support, however, while lying leaves something to desire. The total sinkage compression is 4.25 inches while sitting at the edge of the mattress. The mattress is a bit deeper, however not alarming. The absolute edge of the mattress sinks more creating noted angle support when lying near the edge.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

1. Who would you recommend the Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress based on individual sleeping styles?

We all want a proper investment in our mattresses for good sleep. Besides sleep, it remains essential for adequate support and comfort by increasing relief from pressure. There are three sleep postures: Side, back, and stomach sleepers. All three postures have different needs with the comfort, support, and flexibility the mattress should offer them.

• Side Sleepers: Side Sleepers mostly sleep on their right or left side and often tuck between the head and shoulders. Thus they need mattresses with unique properties having a firm and supportive base. Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattresses earned the highest rating for the side sleepers. People sleeping on their side mostly prefer a softer mattress that cushions the shoulder and conforms body. The medium feels of the mattress makes it more comfortable for side sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds. The side sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds sank far, and thus a higher firmness is required for them.
• Back Sleepers: Back sleepers spend most of their sleeping hours on their back. Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress provides support without putting too much pressure on them. The back sleepers tend to feel more comfortable with the Pod 3 mattress, which pushes back against the weight of their hips and torsos. It ensures a flat surface for the whole body. The back sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds provide positive ratings for the Pod 3 mattress. The back sleepers below 130 pounds have a softer feel of the mattress. People weighing more than 230 pounds may experience sinkage on the Pod 3 mattress. You could feel the bed frame through the foam layers.
• Stomach Sleepers:  The torso of the stomach sleepers sinks deeper as a result of their weight. You might stretch your spine or back arch out of neutral alignment. Sleeping on the stomach can be tougher thus proper mattress is essential to provide pressure relief for the hips and spine. If you weigh less than 130 pounds, it is suitable for you to sleep on a Pod 3 mattress. Stomach sleepers mostly needed a flat surface that does not sink much beneath the weight. The stomach sleepers above 130 pounds may experience a little sinkage. If you weigh at least 130 pounds, the Pod 3 mattress is too soft and supportive for you.
• Combination Sleepers-Those who alternate between various positions: Combination sleepers require proper responsiveness in a mattress. Eight Sleep Pod 3 mattress is suitable for sleepers across all positions, with both side firmness of the bed and dual-sided adjustability.