Name: Dunlopillo® Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow
Brand: Dunlopillo
SKU: A20085911
Price: 64.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.33 (40 reviews)

Pros & cons

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This pillow provides excellent support for side-sleepers, improving comfort throughout the night.
For those who prefer firm textures, the pillow offers the right amount of hardness to ensure good neck support.
It is commended by users for its high-quality build and lasting durability.
Some users noticed an improvement in their sleep quality due to the pillow's features and construction.
Despite its firmness, the pillow is perceived as a worthy investment for those to whom it suits.

Some users found the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow firmer than expected, which might take a bit of getting used to, but is excellent for maintaining posture.
There were comments about the pillow being higher than some customers would prefer, indicative of its robust build designed for elevating support.
A few customers mentioned an unfamiliar smell when the pillow was new which could be attributed to its unique latex ventilated outer layer - a feature that takes time to adjust to, but offers breathability like no other.

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What our reviewers found

Characterised by superior comfort and quality, the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow has been specifically engineered for a peaceful night's sleep. Yet, it's worth acknowledging that its distinctive, high-end construction evokes a premium price tag. Seamlessly merging advanced technologies with a plush, inviting design, this pillow exemplifies why Dunlopillo remains a significant player in the mattress industry. Now, let's look deeper into what makes this product stand out.

How we Tested

Primarily, our evaluation process involved a thorough in-store examination instead of an extended home trial. The pillow was thoroughly scrutinised for its sturdiness, softness, and its alignment with the marketing claims. A particular focus was the pillow's ability to maintain its form while offering advanced pressure relief and heat regulation. Plus, with the store providing similar conditions to an authentic home setting, gauging how the pillow performs under varied circumstances was kept in consideration.

Design and Features

The Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow, available exclusively through Bensons for Beds, epitomises thoughtful construction. There's a certain charm to its honeycomb latex ventilated shell, a unique feature that invites coolness during slumber, an ideal option for those seeking breathable comfort. Coupled with a cosy hollowfibre filling and enveloped in natural organic cotton cover, this pillow promises firm and consistent support. It's important to note the natural organic cotton cover is machine-washable, an added convenience.

Construction

Natural latex matters a lot in the construction of this pillow, possessing anti-allergic properties and offering pressure relief. The polyester hollowfibre fillings not only provide the pillow with firmness and heft but contribute significantly to its supportiveness. The distinct combination of these materials positions the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow as an instrument for healthy sleep - firm yet comfortable, with excellent pressure relief capabilities.

Suitability

The Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleepper Pillow caters primarily to side sleepers, with its deep profile offering ideal support to the neck and shoulders. It's worth stating that this pillow's firmness might not appeal to everyone, given the typically softer preferences of stomach sleepers. Nevertheless, the firm support that this pillow offers can also favour the back sleepers who seek consistent, unwavering support throughout the night.

What Customers Thought

As with any other bedding product, customer opinions about the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow have been varied. While some customers spoke highly of its supportive and high-quality construction, a not insignificant number experienced issues. These ranged from the pillow being too firm, causing soreness, or possessing an unpleasant smell. Although, reassuringly, an appreciable number of customers did find solace in the pillow's firmness, describing it as offering the right amount of support and comfort, which ultimately enhanced their sleep quality dramatically.

The Verdict

Ultimately, the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow is a sign of Dunlopillo's commitment to superior sleeping experiences and quality craftsmanship. Despite its steep price and potentially divisive firmness level, this pillow offers quality and intelligent construction that can appeal to anyone seeking a firm, supportive pillow, particularly side sleepers. However, it's vital to bear in mind that personal comfort preferences may vary - what can be comfortingly firm for one might be uncomfortably hard for another. As with any investment in quality sleep, choosing the Dunlopillo Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow might just be a risk worth taking.

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Published: 2 July 2024 · Updated: 15 March 2026

Written by James Klein, Mattress Reviewer

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2.33 - 40 reviews

Verified Reviewer

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Tried in store like many other customers, however this brick does not relent, even when sitting on it for hours on the sofa in the evening, it's hard, rock hard, even got the grandchildren jumping on it but no different if you purchase any pillow it is none returnable, even when the shop assistants agree you got a rock there! 63 thereabouts wasted. Infuriating when they present you with the pillow in the shop that feels like heaven!! Very clever but dishonest way of selling expensive pillows .

Sally

Verified by Bensons For Beds

2

I was pleased when I tried this is shop , unfortunately when I got my order , it's is so hard . Nothing like the shop one . It is over stuffed and a lot higher . I purchased this because I've had to have surgery and can only sleep on one side . I have even tried sitting on it constantly to try to squash it down . Not worked . I feel I have wasted 65.00 , as I cannot use it . Even my husband said he can not use it .

Never normally complain

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Pillow is definitely not the same as the one tried in the shop. Took it out ot the bag and it was double the thickness and very hard. Didn't use it and tried to return it but was refused by very rude staff. Actually feel like cancelling the 2000.00 matress I have bought and taking my custom else where

Ians123

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

None in stock when I bought a pair so didn't get the opportunity to try them. On receipt I've only used them for one night it's like sleeping on a brick no give what so ever. I certainly wouldn't have parted with over 100 for such uncomfortable pillows

Verified Reviewer

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Don't buy!!! It's very hard and very high pillow, gives pain on your neck and they're not doing any return or change130 pound for nothing wate of money..

John S

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

I'll be honest - I was a bit nervous about buying this pillow after reading some of the reviews. However, the pillow I received is exactly like the one I tried in store, where I was helped by Maria, who was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. This is a firm pillow, and it's clearly designed for side sleepers like me. I sleep facing sideways and tend to bury my face into the pillow, and this one really works. It keeps my neck and shoulders properly aligned and is far more comfortable than the various pillow combinations I've tried over the years. What I like most is that my head sinks in just enough for comfort without disappearing into the pillow or losing support. It feels supportive rather than hard, and once you get used to it, it does exactly what it's designed to do. So while I can understand that this pillow won't suit everyone, especially if you prefer something softer or squashier, I'm very happy with it. Despite some of the negative reviews, it works extremely well for me and has noticeably improved my comfort when sleeping on my side.

Mick M

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Dunlopillo side sleeper pillow, two bought to try to resolve neck pain issues whilst sleeping. Tried one in the store and was quite pleased with comfort. Got them home and took one out of protective case and could immediately feel that this was completely different to the one tried in store? Throw across the room within two hours of trying it, completely opposite of what it tried in the store. This seems, from reading other reviews, to be the case, you don't get what you tried in store. Advice is read reviews before you buy this exclusive pillow specifically designed for Bensons for Beds. Should read DUNLOBRICK. Also, I now realise why one of the sales personnel emphasised the fact that you can't return pillows. He obviously knows there's an issue within this pillow.

Jade G

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

This pillow is like seeping on a rock. It gives me neck pain within 10 minutes, the shape becomes malformed, and it is doesn't feel cushioned at all. I was actually looking to buy a pillow half this price, but was talked out of it in store, with the promise that this pillow would provide maximum comfort/neck support and would remain a cushioned/voluminous shape. Unfortunately I was mis-sold this item and sadly I feel that my needs were not acknowledged, instead I was just talked into spending more money. I'm not one to normally complain but I have spoken with customer service and they refuse to provide a refund despite the item not matching it's description of quality or purpose, so I want to make sure nobody else wastes their money.

Normally nevercomplain

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

See other negative reviews of this pillow. The store sample was perfect and after trying it for a few minutes on a similar mattress to my own I purchased a new one. Although the new pillow was around an inch to an inch and a half bigger than the store sample I persisted with it for 3 months hoping it would settle back to the store sample size. It didn't and I ended up with a very sore neck. Despite repeated visits to the store that confirmed the height discrepancy (the first time) and calls to customer service no one admitted it was faulty and no refund received. Be warned!

Gordon B

Verified by Bensons For Beds

4

If you purchased this pillow and expected it to be soft and cushioned like the one in the shop then you'll be wrong. Take it out the supplied white pillow case which makes it rock hard. Purchase a soft box shape pillow case and it transforms the pillow completely. I couldn't sleep well with it for weeks and persevered with different normal pillow cases. Once I purchased the box shape it was a game changer. I've used it for nearly 6 months now after removing the supplied pillow case and had no issues. Wish I'd known that in the first two weeks of restless nights.

Helen R

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Tried in store like many other customers, however this brick does not relent, even when sitting on it for hours on the sofa in the evening, it's hard, rock hard, even got the grandchildren jumping on it but no different if you purchase any pillow it is none returnable, even when the shop assistants agree you got a rock there! 63 thereabouts wasted. Infuriating when they present you with the pillow in the shop that feels like heaven!! Very clever but dishonest way of selling expensive pillows .

Tony M

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Recommended in store and Tried in store and it seemed like what I needed BUT these pillows do not fit standard pillowcases. They have to be squeezed into a case, which makes the pillows squashed and extremely hard. The only option would seem to be to try to find extra large pillowcases but then of course these won't be matching the bed linen. And as pillows are not returnable , even a minute after purchase, this is an expensive error.

BPXxx

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Do not buy Pillow not the same as the one in the shop it was much softer. Tried it for 3 days couldn't get on with it too hard and bulky.! Asked if we could take them back was told no due to Health and Safety reasons Which I don't understand is you can use the mattress for 30 days if you don't like it you can return it and change it for another one. What's that all about. We did buy one get one free but that's besides the point .

Tina

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

I do not like this Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow. It is too hard and it has a really unpleasant smell! It's obvious the filling that has a smell that I can't really describe...it even overtakes the nice smell of my fresh clean pillow cases. However, my partner likes this pillow but I've returned to my old flat feather pillow! It's a shame as I persevered with it and after 4 weeks I still don't like it. I would not recommend it!

Christopher P

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

We bought two of these pillows after trying them in the shop and thinking that they seemed comfortable. But immediately we lay down that night we thought "This is not the same as the one we tried in the store! It's much harder!" Half way through the night we had to revert to our old pillows in order to get some sleep. We complained, but Bensons flatly refused to take them back. We'll never buy anything from Bensons again.

Dbora G

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

I spent some time in shop trying out various pillows to choose the right one. This one I chose was a high but comfortable pillow. It turns out that since I bought the pillow , Ive been having sleep problems because the pillow is so hard that it takes a long time to fall asleep and then I wake up in the middle of the night with neck pain. In fact, the pillow I have at home is much harder than the one I tried in the shop.

Sally

Verified by Bensons For Beds

2

I was pleased when I tried this is shop , unfortunately when I got my order , it's is so hard . Nothing like the shop one . It is over stuffed and a lot higher . I purchased this because I've had to have surgery and can only sleep on one side . I have even tried sitting on it constantly to try to squash it down . Not worked . I feel I have wasted 65.00 , as I cannot use it . Even my husband said he can not use it .

Jean Q

Verified by Bensons For Beds

4

I only read previous reviews after buying this pillow. Quite surprised. We get on with these pillows well. Comfortable. Bit of a struggle to fit into a normal pillow case but we'd just bought some John Lewis pillowcases which are an extra couple of cms wide and they fit fine. I previously used 3 very cheap pillows but only need 1 of the Dunlopillo hybrid. They are very firm but comfortable .

Carole M

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

I understand reviews saying not as soft as the one in store but I took that into consideration when choosing - lots of people lying on the pillow gives an indication of what it will be like at some point down the line, just not right away. I love it straight out the bag but I like a firm pillow - only struggle is getting slightly larger pillowcases to accommodate without looking "strained"!

Never normally complain

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Pillow is definitely not the same as the one tried in the shop. Took it out ot the bag and it was double the thickness and very hard. Didn't use it and tried to return it but was refused by very rude staff. Actually feel like cancelling the 2000.00 matress I have bought and taking my custom else where

Perfect

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Love this pillow it took some getting used to but when I did I slept well. It seems to support my neck and shoulders very well as I'm a side sleeper. It keeps its shape just give it a quick shake and turn over. Love it that much I bought another 2. Expensive but worth it.

Ians123

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

None in stock when I bought a pair so didn't get the opportunity to try them. On receipt I've only used them for one night it's like sleeping on a brick no give what so ever. I certainly wouldn't have parted with over 100 for such uncomfortable pillows

Nicola B

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Not what I tested in the shop. It was so soft and comfy, sat perfectly for my neck. Slept on my new pillow last night, it's rock hard, too high and my neck hurts even more. What's even more annoying is you can't take it back!!

Michelle G

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Extremely uncomfortable and wasn't like the pillow we tried in store We bought two and both myself and my husband are unable to use the pillows after one night. Bensons for Beds will not assist with a swap or refund.

Laura R

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Fantastic pillows that give excellent support. They are firm but very comfy. Myself and my husband have suffered with neck and back problems which have subsided since using these pillows.

Stella C

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Nothing like the pillow I tried in shop ,, so hard and so uncomfortable like a concrete block , don't fit into pillow cases , wish I had read reviews before I bought it

Paula T

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Awful, like sleeping on a brick!! I tried the one in store and it was lovely but this one is just a waste of money, would have taken it straight back if I could.

Ecem E

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Don't buy!!! It's very hard and very high pillow, gives pain on your neck and they're not doing any return or change130 pound for nothing wate of money..

David Surrey

Verified by Bensons For Beds

2

Not the same as the one I was shown in the shop. I found it firm and not so comfortable as the one I tried in the shop. Not good value for money

Andrew

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

This is really good for those who sleep on their side.Provides great support for head and neck.If it works for you then it's money well spent.

alex w

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Like sleeping on a brick. Nothing like the one in the shop. And the cover makes a crinkling sound.

Laura W

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

Rock rock rock hard and nothing like the one in the shop. There is some serious scam going on here

Michaela S

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Got this pillow last week the 1st night i used it felt very hard but i have to say I'm loving it

Maggie K

Verified by Bensons For Beds

1

I have never hated a pillow more. It has been a complete waste of money. Avoid at all costs!

Bevva

Verified by Bensons For Beds

3

I ordered the firm but, was supposed to order a softer one.It is too hard for me.

CollectPlus Customer

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Beautiful pillows they are so comfortable. Thank you. Michelle

Jenbird

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Love these pillows, I sleep on my back an this is perfect

Mr HARDMAN

Verified by Bensons For Beds

4

Slightly harder than I thought. V good quality.

David and Tammy Barnes

Verified by Bensons For Beds

5

Very supporting.

Ms Hatton

Verified by Bensons For Beds

4

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What makes the Dunlopillo® Hybrid Side Sleeper Pillow great?

We've expanded on the specifications of the product to better help you understand its benefits.

Exclusive to Bensons For Beds

This item is exclusive to Bensons For Beds meaning you will not find it anywhere else. Bensons For Beds is the only store where people can buy this product, along with products from other companies.

Firmness rating - firm support

Cosy hollowfibre filling – for added support as you sleep

Honeycomb latex ventilated outer layer – gives breathable pressure relief

Naturally anti-allergenic – contains latex which will keep allergies at bay

Natural organic cotton cover – breathable, removable and washable

Free 2-year guarantee – for total peace of mind