Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: It Solved a Huge Issue in My Marriage

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I run cold, which has been an issue for me and my warm-running husband. The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a cooling and heating mattress cover that provides temperature control for each side of the bed, solving our temperature differences. It also tracks sleep metrics like heart rate, breathing, and sleep stages. While the $3,000+ price tag is steep, the writer says the investment is worth it for couples with differing temperature preferences.

Why it matters

Differing sleep temperatures can be a major source of conflict in bed-sharing relationships. The Eight Sleep Pod 5 provides a high-tech solution that allows couples to customize their side of the bed to their ideal temperature, eliminating arguments over the thermostat and improving sleep quality for both partners.

The details

The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a mattress cover that connects to a water tank beside the bed. The cover has sensors that track various sleep metrics, while the water system heats and cools each side of the bed independently. The writer found the temperature control feature to be a game-changer, allowing her and her husband to set their ideal temperatures without disrupting the other's sleep. The sleep tracking data was also comprehensive, rivaling that of the writer's Oura Ring. Setup took about 30-40 minutes, and the writer noted a few minor tracking discrepancies, but overall found the Pod 5 to be a valuable investment.

• The writer installed the Pod 5 on their primary bed and tested it through different seasons.