iGel Side Sleeper Deep Pillow
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From £79.99
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- Brand
- iGel
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Average
About the iGel Side Sleeper Deep Pillow
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The iGel Side Sleeper Deep Pillow is more accurately read as a deep, firm support pillow, not a soft plumped-up fibre pillow with a lot of initial squish. Its composition is being judged through a foam/gel core: lower-scoring feedback mentions internal foam and gel breaking down, while stronger praise centres on a thick pillow that stays firm enough to hold the neck higher than a standard low-loft pillow. That places it closer to the moulded or gel-foam pillow class than to cheaper hollowfibre pillows, where loft can be shaken back but side-sleeper alignment is often less precise. Firmness is the main design choice here. A deep side-sleeper profile is a sensible shape for broad shoulders and a higher gap between ear and mattress, but it is a narrower bet than a medium-loft adjustable pillow because the height cannot be easily tuned if the angle feels wrong. Around the £80 level mentioned in buyer feedback, a fixed-core pillow has to earn its keep through shape retention as much as first-night support; this is where the promise looks more demanding than a basic fibre pillow, because once a solid core dips or twists there is little a pillowcase or regular plumping can do to restore the original feel.
Side sleepers who actively want a firm, thick pillow are the natural audience, especially those frustrated by thin pillows collapsing under the head. The strongest praise comes from people who already like a hard, high pillow: after a short settling-in period, the feel is described as moulding to the neckline while still resisting squash, and one longer-use comment describes returning to the same iGel style after several years. The adjustment period can be real. Several negative experiences cut the other way, with the pillow described as rock-like rather than supportive, and the side-sleeper label does not prevent reports of new neck, shoulder or back pain when the loft holds the head too high. Durability is the sharper concern: repeated low scores mention flattening, dipping, a misshapen core and nightly flipping to chase a comfortable patch, sometimes within a few months and in one substantial case within a month. That contradicts the expectation a deep gel-foam style sets against ordinary fibre pillows, because the extra spend is supposed to buy steadier shape, not just a firmer first impression. It works for committed firm-pillow side sleepers who can tolerate a high fixed loft; anyone wanting softness, adjustability or stronger long-term shape confidence is better matched with an adjustable-fill pillow, a lower-profile back-sleeper pillow, or a more expensive contoured foam category with clearer durability signals.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Many users who prefer firm pillows report a significant improvement in sleep quality.
- Recent buyers found the pillow supportive for side sleeping, helping with neck alignment.
- Owners noted that the pillow moulds to their shape after a few nights of use.
- A few customers emphasize that this pillow suits those who need extra support and thickness.
Cons
- Several buyers complained about the pillow flattening quickly, losing support after a short period.
- Many users felt the pillow was too hard, leading to discomfort and disrupted sleep.
- Individuals with neck or shoulder issues reported insufficient support from the pillow.
- Recent owners flagged the high price as unjustified due to lack of comfort.
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Giselle Green, Editor in Chief
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Specifications
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Exclusive iGel™ NanoTech Graphene Technology - 12 x times faster heat transfer than standard memory foam – only available at Bensons for Beds
iGel™ NanoTech Intelligent Temperature Regulation - proven to absorb, store and release heat, helps you to sleep not too hot, not too cold, just right!
iPure™ - our cleanest formula foams and fibres, now with new BioGel™, made from 25% renewable plant extract and increased recycled PET fibre content (70%)
Specifically designed to help Side Sleepers get the perfect night’s sleep - not too hot, not too cold, just right™
Phase change crystals inside iGel™ Nanotech respond to your temperature to absorb, store and release heat as you need it.
Reader reviews of the iGel Side Sleeper Deep Pillow
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I bought two iGel pillows ( one side sleeper and another back sleeper pillow ) in 2019 and wanted to change my pillows ( which has been overdue for very long , I change every 3-4 years ). So, I was trying to buy these again because I am so satisfied with them . When I went online , only benson for beds have these . But then I saw some bad reviews . Here is the thing , choice of pillows is very specific, I am sure those who have bad reviews definitely didn't know what they want . These igel pillows for those who prefer firm to extra firm and thick pillows . Those who do not like firm or hard pillows will hate these . Choosing pillows is very important , there is no best pillow in the world which will satisfy everyone . But these iGel pillows are for those who prefer , firm/ hard and thick pillows , not for those who want soft and thin & flat pillows .
Ok so for the first 2-3 nights of using the side sleeper I'll be honest I struggled. I felt my neck was up right and I thought I was going to wake up with neck pain (I didn't). I felt like throwing them on the floor and using my old pillow. However, I persevered with it as my husband said it takes a few nights (I was on holiday when they were delivered so he had 4 nights with them before I came home) I can now say that I sleep well with them, it's like it moulds to my neckline I can sleep on my back comfortably too. Glad I gave them a bit of time had I not listened to my husband I would have probably got rid and give a bad review. Given 4 stars as yes it's now comfortable and I love it but really struggled for the first few nights in the beginning. They are firm, mould lovely to your shape but still keep firm which is great for me.
A find the pillows very comfy actually found a descent pillow that will last
Firm and supportive, moulds tot he head and neck. Keeps its shape without going flat
Wasn't sure at first about purchasing these pillows, but so glad I did.
Really good products
Really supportive - love them!
firm but not hard
Not to sure about this pillow, I have woke several times with my neck sweating, I was hoping it would keep me cooler. I like that it keeps it shape but it has got abit of a musky smell about it. I will keep with it at the moment but not convinced it's worth the money.
Very comfortable.
I can honestly say this is the best pillow I have ever used. I was sceptical at first as it felt quite hard, but it is so comfortable. I have always struggled to find a comfortable pillow, and my husband says we could open a pillow shop with all pillows we have in our loft. We are just waiting for our Igel mattress now - can't wait
Comfortable cushion to sleep on! Great
Very firm but comfy.
Best pillow I have ever had
Best pillow I've ever brought..I've had it well over 6yrs and with proper care it has lasted me well..but with age it's now getting a little saggy in the middle and needs replacing..yes it was expensive but you can't put a price on a good nights sleep.
Very happy with the pillow. Contributed to cx a good night's sleep.
Very good
Very comfortable
Great product exactly what I wanted
Like a lot of others, we felt that this pillow was too thick initially. But as someone who had such bad neck pain that I had stopped using pillows… I was desperately looking for a pillow because I was getting heartburn at night. This pillow has been such a surprise. It's big and high and looks like it will cause neck pain; but it moulds to your head on a few days. My neck pain has disappeared. Husband and I both have one, and both our pillows look different after a week.
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