TEMPUR Original SmartCool Pillow
Our verdict · A premium contour pillow, with three lofts and durable support, if your budget stretches to it.
Buy it if
You want a durable premium contour pillow and can match the loft to your build.
Skip it if
You are on a budget or dislike a firm, dense memory foam feel.
Where to get it
TEMPUR Original SmartCool Pillow
From £165
Indicative price at the time of review.
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TEMPUR's Original is the pillow many people picture when they think of a contoured pillow, and it remains a premium benchmark in this comparison. The curved profile is designed to cradle the natural curve of the head, neck and shoulders, and the pressure-relieving TEMPUR material is dense and built for long-term durability. Crucially it comes in three loft sizes (Medium, Large and X-Large), so you can match the height to your frame and sleep position rather than hoping a one-size pillow fits, and the SmartCool cover is cool-to-the-touch and machine washable. The trade-off against our top pick is stark on price: an indicative £165 is several times the cost of the Groove, and the dense, firm feel does not suit everyone. But the 3-year guarantee and reputation for holding its shape over years help justify the outlay if you want a long-lasting premium contour pillow.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Pressure-relieving contour support from dense, durable TEMPUR material
- Three loft sizes let you match height to body size and sleep position
- 3-year guarantee and a reputation for long-term shape retention
Cons
- Expensive at an indicative ~£165
- Firm, dense feel and a fixed contour shape do not suit every sleeper
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Groove Original Pillow | 90/100 | From £36 | overall |
| 2.TEMPUR Original SmartCool PillowThis pick | 89/100 | From £165 | premium contour |
| 3.Mediflow Elite Water Pillow | 86/100 | From £60 | clinical evidence |
| 4.Levitex Sleep Posture Pillow | 82/100 | From £80 | physio-designed option |
| 5.Simba Hybrid Pillow | 81/100 | From £109 | adjustable loft |
Key facts
- Best for
- premium contour
- Typical cost
- From £165
- Material
- TEMPUR adaptive memory foam, medium-firm
- Sizes
- Three lofts: Medium, Large, X-Large
- Cover
- SmartCool cool-touch, machine washable to 40°C
- Guarantee
- 3-year manufacturer guarantee
- Trial
- 30-night pillow trial
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 12 September 2026
- Updated
- 12 September 2026
- Last verified
- 12 September 2026
- Sources
- 8 sources
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