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TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow
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TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow

4.39 (286 reviews)
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From £79.00 , last checked

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3.0/5
BedBoy Score
across 3 measured categories

Per-category breakdown below. The composite is the unweighted mean of every scored category, rounded to one decimal place.

Strongest on customer sentiment; weaker on filling quality.

  • Customer sentiment 4.4/5 Show evidence for Customer sentiment

    Customer sentiment scored 4.4/5 from an average star rating of 4.39 across 286 verified reviews.

  • Retailer guarantee 2.7/5 Show evidence for Retailer guarantee

    Retailer guarantee scored 2.7/5: 40-night sleep trial, 1-year manufacturer guarantee, and paid collection of large items. Sub-scores: trial 3.0/5, warranty 2.0/5, returns 3.0/5.

  • Filling quality 2.0/5 Show evidence for Filling quality

    Filling quality scored 2.0/5 from 280 verified reviews: 2 positive mentions and 15 negative mentions (net signal -4.64%).

    • “Good quality pillow but tends to go flat and needs plumping up every night, doesn't hold shape as well or offer as much support as other memory foam pillows”
    • “Gel pillow not bad a bit flat but you get used to it”
    • “Not cool. Lumpy after only 1 week. Very disappointed . Not worth the money.”
  • Warmth Rarely mentioned Warmth: Rarely mentioned. Not scored on this product.
  • Washability Rarely mentioned Washability: Rarely mentioned. Not scored on this product.
  • Materials Rarely mentioned Materials: Rarely mentioned. Not scored on this product.

Brand
TEMPUR
Retailer
Dreams
Delivery time
Good
Customer sentiment
Average
Guarantee
Average

About the TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow

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Someone moving from stacked hollowfibre pillows to a single, mouldable support pillow is the natural audience for the TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow. This is a bedding pillow built around TEMPUR’s pressure-responsive material, a memory-foam-like fill designed to soften with body warmth and take a temporary impression from the head and neck rather than springing back like polyester fibre. The cover is described as lightweight and machine washable, with the cooling promise better read as a surface-feel benefit than an all-night temperature-control system. The surface chill is brief. A washable, cooling-cover TEMPUR pillow is a credible premium-pillow spec, but the plumpable foam format is less predictable than a solid contour-core design because support depends on the fill moving evenly after pressure. The washable cover is the practical win. Day to day, the material choice points to a denser, slower-moving pillow than most fibre-filled alternatives, with more resistance under the neck and less airy compressibility for bunching, folding or stacking.

TEMPUR’s pressure-responsive fill creates the split. When it settles well, praise repeatedly centres on using one pillow instead of several, better neck comfort and sleep that improves after a short adjustment period. Cooling earns a qualified endorsement; the surface is often described as cool at first, which matches the product name and will appeal in warmer rooms, yet longer use suggests that cool feel fades after a few minutes and can leave the pillow feeling no cooler than an ordinary memory-foam pillow through the night. Firmness is the bigger divider, with repeated low scores describing it as hard, flat or uneven once inside a pillowcase, and neck ache is not a fringe complaint. Shape retention is where the specification and lived use part company: the manufacturer talks about plumping to preference, but buyers repeatedly flag clumping, dipping, sagging through the middle and nightly reworking before it feels supportive again. Pillowcase compression seems to sharpen the firmness. That makes it risky for side sleepers who need dependable height under the neck, and for anyone who dislikes the slow, dense feel of memory foam. It fits a patient back or mixed sleeper wanting a denser TEMPUR feel and washable cover; anyone needing consistent loft for side-sleep neck alignment has a safer search among fixed-shape memory-foam contour pillows, higher-loft latex pillows or orthopaedic designs.


Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Users find the cooling effect immediate upon resting their head.
  • Many appreciate the removable and washable zipped cover for hygiene.
  • Several owners report significant neck pain relief after switching from multiple pillows.
  • Recent users confirm it helps maintain a cooler sleep environment throughout the night.

Cons

  • Multiple reviews mention the pillow feels too firm after putting it in a pillowcase.
  • Several owners flag issues with the pillow going flat and needing frequent plumping.
  • Complaints about uneven filling causing discomfort and loss of support are common.
  • Some buyers describe the pillow as too stiff, impacting their ability to get comfortable.

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Giselle Green Written by Giselle Green, Editor in Chief

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Specifications

Manufacturer specifications without the jargon, easy to scan and compare.

Medium comfort rating - balances softness and support

A medium comfort rating offers a balanced experience, providing adequate support without being too firm, while still ensuring a gentle, plush feel for relaxation. It caters well to a variety of sleeping positions, making it an adaptable choice for those who desire both comfort and support.


Advanced cooling technology - regulates temperature for uninterrupted sleep

Advanced cooling technology ensures the surface remains comfortable throughout the night to reduce the likelihood of overheating. This feature aids in maintaining a consistent sleeping environment, contributing to better rest and relaxation.


Suits all sleep positions - perfect for those who like to change it up


Unique TEMPUR® material - contours perfectly to your body


Machine washable at 40°C - for long-lasting freshness



Frequently Asked Questions For The TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow

The questions below are the most common ones BedBoy readers ask when comparing products in this category. Contact the editorial team with a different question, quoting 719-00354 in the subject line.

, This pillow has a slimmer profile than others in the TEMPUR® range, therefore lending itself to all sleeping positions. Thanks
, The maximum cooling effect will be more prominent without a pillowcase cover, however you will still feel the benefits of this product. Thanks


Reader reviews of the TEMPUR® Prima Cooling Pillow

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CurtisR via Dreams

Good quality pillow but tends to go flat and needs plumping up every night, doesn't hold shape as well or offer as much support as other memory foam pillows


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Geoegiana via Dreams

It's ok, but after few minutes can't feel the cooling feeling anymore


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Emily. via Dreams

This pillow has helped my son sleep at night, its comfortable and helps give him the correct support for his neck which causes migraines for him so far he has had less aches and pains.


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ClaireN123 via Dreams

Very comfortable and supportive, can feel cooling feeling


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Corbz via Dreams

Tried many mattress options in store and kept going back to this one, was like.laying on a cloud, if theres one thing you should research and spend on its your mattress you spend every night on it amd need to sleep comfortably


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Carlo maskeloni via Dreams

It really supports your headand is cool to the touch


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Verified customer via Dreams

The Service was excellent from start to finish . From the sales rep in the shop to the driver who delivered the mattress. I had no issues at all . I would recommend this product .


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J&P58 via Dreams

No more neck ache! Took a little while to get to use to it but now its the best ever, and very cooling.


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Louise Coley via Dreams

Excellent pillows, very comfortable and are cooling


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Belster via Dreams

This pillow is a dream . Very comfortable best pillow Ive ever bought


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Matthew42 via Dreams

Hard and comfy, cold during summer warm during winter


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Lauz123 via Dreams

Id been waking up with frequent headaches, which Id put down to poor sleep posture, and it was really starting to affect my mornings. This pillow was recommended by the sales assistant and has genuinely been a game changer. Its designed for side sleepers, and the support it gives has made a noticeable difference — my headaches have eased significantly since switching to it. The shape and firmness keep my neck aligned properly, and I finally wake up feeling comfortable instead of tense. Absolutely worth it if you struggle with similar issues.


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Mike at leeds W via Dreams

Excellent after I had used it for three weeks like a brick in the beginning but got used to it and now its softened up it firm but comfortable


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MD12364 via Dreams

My overall experience was very pleasant! From the minute I entered the shop I was out at ease by a very helpful member of staff who took me over to the mattress simulator/scanner. What a piece of kit this is! We then tried several of the recommended mattresses until I was happy. Will definitely be back!


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Steve 91 via Dreams

Managed to reduce to 1 pillow instead of having piled up


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SweepHart via Dreams

Lovely pillow. Not sure if the softer pillow would have been a better choice. However, the cooling system really works well.


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Gardener3369 via Dreams

Its s noticeable difference to the conventional stuffing or feather, as long as you use it in the correct way as we were advised, very comfortable


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Karen LE via Dreams

Expensive product but I am happy with the comfort level and it does keep its shape


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Rosemarie and David via Dreams

Great pillow moulds to you perfectly and gives you get support and a choice of firmness.


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MFPAB via Dreams

This is one of the best things I could have ever bought. I run hot most nights and this allows me to sleep all the way through the night thanks to this



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