Our verdict
Casper's Hybrid ranks 50th of the 53 pillows we rank, at 5.0. Value scores 3 and the complaint profile 2.8, and those two parts sink it.
Buyers are not hostile, with 4.2 stars from 432 ratings and 78% of ratings at four or five. They are lukewarm on the things a $116 pillow should win outright: comfort, thickness and value.
Suits
- Side sleepers who want a foam-and-fiber feel that needs no fluffing, by Casper's account
- Anyone loyal to Casper who buys direct and can judge it unused
Think twice if
- You want value: 63% of buyers who mention it are negative
- You need height: thickness mentions run 67% negative
- A real sleep trial matters: returns require the pillow unused and in its packaging
Buyer ratings
What 432 buyers say
Buyers give the Hybrid Pillow 4.2 out of 5 from 432 ratings. Adjusted for pool size, the Hybrid Pillow averages 4.24, with 13% of its ratings at one or two stars.
- 5 star59%
- 4 star19%
- 3 star9%
- 2 star7%
- 1 star6%
Topics buyers raise most
- Quality40 mentions: 70% positive, 30% negative
- Comfort34 mentions: 53% positive, 47% negative
- Softness22 mentions: 59% positive, 41% negative
- Support21 mentions: 67% positive, 33% negative
- Value for money16 mentions: 38% positive, 63% negative
- Thickness15 mentions: 33% positive, 67% negative
Comfort is the topic to watch. It draws 34 mentions and splits close to even, 53% positive and 47% negative. Value for money, 16 mentions, reads 63% negative, and thickness, 15 mentions, 67% negative.
Support fares better at 67% positive across 21 mentions, and quality 70% positive across 40. The histogram is mild, 59% five stars and 13% one or two, which tells you the complaints are about the price and feel rather than outright failure.
Fill and feel
Polyurethane foam outside, polyester fiber inside
Casper builds this pillow from foam layers around a fiber core, and the materials list gives 100% polyester fiber for the fill and 100% polyurethane foam for the layers. The maker calls it firm, says it suits all sleep styles and is ideal for side sleepers. Casper also says the outer foam keeps the shape steady, so you never need to fluff it.
Size and loft
Twenty-four by sixteen inches, and thin on paper
The dimensions field lists 24 by 16 inches and a thickness of 2 inches, with an item weight of 16 ounces. If those figures are right, this is a small, low pillow, and it matches the thickness complaints. Measure the pillowcase you plan to use before you buy.
Care
Knit cover, cold delicate wash, dry flat
Unzip the knit cover, 92% polyester and 8% spandex, and machine wash it cold on a delicate cycle. Lay it flat to dry, with no bleach and no iron. The foam core stays dry.
Value
Why the king two-pack costs more per pillow than one king
A single standard costs $114.30 and a standard pair $206.40, or $103.20 each. The king runs the other way: one costs $143.10, but the two-pack costs $318, or $159 a pillow. Solid foam pillows in our set have a median of $33.99.
For a side-sleeper foam pillow at a fraction of the price, the WEEKENDER Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Reversible Cover scores 6.5 at $54.57, and the Beckham Hotel Collection Adjustable Memory Foam Pillow scores 7.2 at $45 and lets you change the height.
Sizes and prices
Sizes, packs and prices
| Option | Size | Pillows | Price | Per pillow | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / Two Pack | Standard | 2 | $206.40 | $103.20 |  |
| Standard / Single Pack | Standard | 1 | $114.30 | $114.30 | |
| King / Single Pack | King | 1 | $143.10 | $143.10 | |
| King / Two Pack | King | 2 | $318 | $159 | |
The score
How the 5.0 adds up
Six parts, the same weights for every pillow on this site. The full method, with the formula for each part, is on our scoring page.
| Part | Weight | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer satisfaction | 35% | 6.3 | 4.2 stars from 432 ratings, adjusted 4.24; 13% one or two stars |
| Complaint profile | 20% | 2.8 | 40.9% of fault-type topic mentions are negative |
| Fit range | 15% | 5.0 | fixed fill, 2 sizes |
| Materials & proof | 10% | 4.0 | No certification stated |
| Care & cover | 10% | 8.0 | Removable washable cover |
| Value | 10% | 3.0 | $114.30 per pillow against a $33.99 median for solid memory foam |
Alternatives
Other solid memory foam pillows
Coop Sleep Goods Eden Pillow
Solid memory foam, adjustable
7.3$109 per pillow
SUPA MODERN Thin Stomach Sleeper Pillow
Solid memory foam
6.8$33.99 per pillow
WEEKENDER Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Pillow
Solid memory foam
6.6$29.99 per pillow
WEEKENDER Gel Memory Foam Pillow, Reversible Cover
Solid memory foam
6.5$54.57 per pillowSame brand
More from Casper
The Hybrid Pillow is one of 4 Casper pillows we score. Who makes the Hybrid Pillow, and what the trial and warranty say, is on the Casper brand page.
Questions
Questions about the Casper Hybrid Pillow
Can you return the Casper Hybrid pillow after sleeping on it?
Casper's policy allows returns within 30 days of delivery on direct purchases, but only for pillows unused and in their original packaging. Once you have slept on a Hybrid, what remains is Casper's 1-year limited warranty, and only the original purchaser can claim it.
Is the Casper Hybrid pillow worth $116?
On our numbers, no. It scores 3 for value, and same-class pillows at a quarter of the price score higher overall.
