The short answer
The Coop Original scores 7.6 and the TEMPUR-Cloud 6.5. Coop leads on four of six parts, most clearly complaint profile (7.3 against 4.2) and fit range (8.0 against 5.0), because you can add or remove its foam while Tempur-Pedic names only back and stomach sleeping. The TEMPUR-Cloud wins value, 8.7 against 3.0, since $71.40 sits just under the $74.50 median for its fill and Coop's $89 is far above the $27.49 median for shredded foam.
Side by side
Specs and scores
| Spec | Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow | Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Buyer satisfaction | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Complaint profile | 7.3 | 4.2 |
| Fit range | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Materials & proof | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Care & cover | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 8.7 |
| Fill | Shredded memory foam | TEMPUR memory foam |
| Adjustable | Yes | No |
| Sizes | Queen, King | Standard, King |
| Cover | Lulltra fabric (60% Polyester, 40% Viscose Rayon) | Polyester |
| Care | Removable washable cover | Removable washable cover |
| Stars | 4.5 from 64,006 | 4.3 from 7,646 |
| One or two stars | 7% | 10% |
| Per pillow | $89 | $71.40 |
Buyers
What buyers raise about each
Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow
- Comfort21,034 mentions: 90% positive, 10% negative
- Softness4,551 mentions: 71% positive, 29% negative
- Appearance4,491 mentions: 96% positive, 4% negative
- Value for money4,170 mentions: 68% positive, 32% negative
- Neck pain3,951 mentions: 80% positive, 20% negative
- Odor3,790 mentions: 29% positive, 71% negative
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow
- Quality592 mentions: 79% positive, 21% negative
- Support346 mentions: 60% positive, 40% negative
- Value for money194 mentions: 57% positive, 43% negative
- Sleep quality163 mentions: 79% positive, 21% negative
- Flatness100 mentions: 24% positive, 76% negative
- Suitability82 mentions: 67% positive, 33% negative
Coop's pool is far deeper, 64,006 ratings against 7,646, and fewer of them are low: 7% at one or two stars against 10%. On the TEMPUR-Cloud, height is the recurring complaint. Of 100 buyers who mention flatness, 76% are negative, and thickness draws the same 76% negative share across 74 mentions. Coop's weak topic is smell instead, with 71% of its 3,790 odor mentions negative. Support splits Tempur-Pedic buyers 60% to 40%, against 83% positive for Coop across 3,582 mentions.
Fill and feel
Shifting foam pieces against one solid piece
Coop's fill is a blend the listing puts at 76% visco polyurethane foam and 24% polyester gel fiber, and the maker calls the feel medium. Tempur-Pedic uses a single piece of its TEMPUR-Material in what it calls an extra soft feel. If you have never slept on solid memory foam, the memory foam guide covers how one piece and loose shreds differ.
Neither pillow is sold as cooling. Tempur-Pedic does sell a Dual Cooling version, which scores 6.1 on our scale.
Size and loft
8 inches you can change against 5 inches you cannot
The listing gives Coop's Queen as 29 by 19 inches and 8 inches thick, and you unzip it to take fill out or pour in the extra bag the maker includes. Crescent and cut-out shapes cost $99 to $119.
The TEMPUR-Cloud comes in Standard, which the maker lists at 24 by 15.75 by 5 inches, and in King. Tempur-Pedic calls it low profile and aims it at back and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers are not on that list, so the TEMPUR-Cloud belongs with the low pillows in our back sleeper picks.
Care, price and policies
Covers, prices and what happens if you change your mind
Both pillows have a removable, machine washable cover, and both score 8 for care and cover. Coop asks for a cold, gentle wash and a low tumble dry. Tempur-Pedic's cover is a polyester knit.
A single Coop Queen is $89. The TEMPUR-Cloud costs $71.40 alone or $129 for two, $64.50 each. Policies differ more than prices. Coop gives 100 days on direct purchases and a 5-year limited warranty, while Tempur-Pedic offers no trial on pillows, takes them back only if damaged or defective, and also backs them for 5 years.
Pick the Original Adjustable Pillow if
- you sleep on your side, or switch positions through the night
- you want to set the height yourself, one handful of foam at a time
- a 100-day trial matters and you can buy straight from Coop
Pick the TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow if
- you sleep on your back or stomach and like a low pillow
- you prefer one solid piece of foam to loose fill that moves
- you want the lower price per pillow, $64.50 in the two-pack
Questions
Questions buyers ask
Is the TEMPUR-Cloud or the Coop Original better for you as a side sleeper?
Tempur-Pedic names only back and stomach sleeping for the TEMPUR-Cloud, and its stated 5-inch profile is low. Coop names side sleeping and lets you add fill to raise the pillow. Buyers who raise flatness on the TEMPUR-Cloud are 76% negative.
Can you return a Coop or Tempur-Pedic pillow if it is not right for you?
Coop gives 100 days when you buy from Coop directly. Tempur-Pedic has no trial on pillows and accepts returns only for damage or defects, so the TEMPUR-Cloud is the bigger commitment.
Do Coop and TEMPUR-Cloud pillows smell when new?
Odor is a Coop topic, with 71% of 3,790 mentions negative. It does not appear among the TEMPUR-Cloud's top buyer topics, where flatness and thickness lead the complaints.
