In-depth Comparison (2024): Puredown Natural Goose Down and Feather Pillow vs. Wondersleep Pillow
I tested 14 different pillows over the course of six months. I slept on each pillow for at least five nights each. I rated each pillow based on how comfortable it was to sleep on over an extended period of time, whether or not the construction seemed high quality to me, and my take on suitability for different body types and sleep positions. Here is an in-depth comparison of the Puredown Natural Goose Down and Feather Pillow and Wondersleep Pillow.
At a Glance
| Brand Name | Puredown | Wondersleep |
|---|---|---|
| Pillow Name | Natural Goose Down and Feather Pillow | Pillow |
| Overall Rank | #10 out of 14 | #11 out of 14 |
| Fill Type | Down and Feather | Shredded Memory Foam and Polyfiber Mix |
| Firmness / Softness | Extra Soft | Soft |
| Starting Loft | 6 inches | 6 inches |
| Sleep Positions | Stomach | Stomach |
| Body Types | Petite | Petite, Average |
| Filling Comfort | ||
| Construction Quality | ||
| Score Out of 10 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Detailed Reviews
Puredown Natural Goose Down and Feather Pillow
Down and Feather
- Affordable price
- Satisfying down-pillow puffiness
- Good for stomach-sleepers
- Not adjustable
- Requires fluffing
- May not have enough support for side-sleepers and back-sleepers
- Single-stitched seams
- Single-chamber construction can bring quills close to sleeper
The Puredown Natural Goose Down and Feather Pillow provides an affordable down and feather option for stomach sleepers. The softness and thin loft make it a good stomach-sleeping option, but it may not have enough support for side-sleepers and back-sleepers. Ultimately, going with the budget-friendly option comes with a few downsides.
The contrast in quality with the Chamberlain Down pillow is notable, as expected given the difference in price. Both the Chamberlain Down pillow and Puredown pillow use a mix of down and feathers. The down provides loft from trapped air, and the feathers provide structure. However, the Chamberlain Down pillow uses a dual-chamber construction that has an outside down layer around an inside feather chamber. This prevents the sleeper from feeling the quills, and instead the sleeper feels the airy down layer. In contrast, the Puredown pillow uses a single chamber that mixes the down and feathers together, and I can feel the quills when I lie down on the Puredown pillow I have.
Another difference is that the Puredown pillow uses a single stitch at the seams while the Chamberlain Down pillow is double-stitched, as shown in the picture above. The single-stitching gives me less confidence in the construction quality. Also, while all down and feather pillows require fluffing, I find that my Puredown pillow loses its air and flattens more quickly compared to my Chamberlain Down pillow. Finally, I measure the starting loft of the Puredown pillow I have at 6 inches compared to the starting loft of 7.5 inches I measure for the Chamberlain Down pillow I have, after both pillows have been fluffed. A higher starting loft is helpful since down and feather pillows are mostly composed of air.
Overall, the Puredown pillow can be a good option for stomach-sleepers if budget is a concern, but I recommend looking toward the higher quality found in the top picks since a pillow is used every night.
Wondersleep Pillow
Shredded Memory Foam and Polyfiber Mix
- Affordable price
- Foam is certified by CertiPUR-US
- Removable cover
- Doesn't come with enough filling for me to consider it adjustable
- Stiff memory foam chunks
- Dominated by polyester fiber fill
On paper, the Wondersleep Premium Adjustable Pillow should be similar to the Saybrook and Coop pillows: it has shredded memory foam and polyester filling. However, that's where the similarities end. I selected this candidate because it was much cheaper than the other pillows while sporting the same reported features. I wanted to see what the difference was in person. Unfortunately, the pillow case quality, the adjustability, and the filling comfort level don't match up in my opinion.
Immediately upon unpacking, I notice the pillow has much less filling compared to other pillows and is very thin. The thinness of the pillow defeats the purpose of the adjustability because it won't be in the loft range many people need. The loft might be okay for stomach sleepers who appreciate a thinner pillow. Though the initial loft measures at 6 inches, the pillow compresses a third of the way down for me when I lie down due to the softness.
The sensation of the Wondersleep pillow fill is dominated by polyester fiber for me, with pieces of shredded memory foam buried throughout. The memory foam feels stiff, not just firm, as if it had been left out in the sun too long. The pillow reminds me of clumps of cattail fluff in the wild: mostly soft and fluffy but with random bits of hard seeds (or in this case, memory foam) inside.
Though many shredded memory foam pillows under $50 can look similar to the Saybrook and Coop pillows on paper, I recommend investing more to get the higher quality construction and better filling found in the top picks.
Picking the right pillow can be important. I did all the research here to make the process easier. I hope that this blog helps you as you make your decision.