The Mattress Nerd’s Take: The Purple Harmony pillow is made with a thinner version of the Purple Grid—called the Purple Grid Hex—that softly cradles your head while a Talalay latex foam core provides neck support. Three height options enable you to choose the version that best matches your sleeping position and body type.
The Purple Harmony pillow is made with a thinner version of the Purple Grid—called the Purple Grid Hex—that softly cradles your head while a Talalay latex foam core provides neck support. Three height options enable you to choose the version that best matches your sleeping position and body type.
The Purple Harmony Pillow features a gel grid layer wrapped around a Talalay latex foam core. Three height options allow you to pick the best size for your sleeping position and body type. In this video review, we’re going to break down how this pillow feels. You’ll also see FAQs and our lists of pros and cons.
Purple calls the Harmony “the greatest pillow ever invented,” based primarily on its pairing of hypoallergenic Talalay latex with the Purple Grid Hex. The Hex is a thinner, lighter version of the 3” Hyper-Elastic Polymer grid used in the original Purple pillow. Instead of a standalone Grid layer, the Hex is built right into the inside of the pillow cover. It’s more flexible, so you can sink into the pillow the right amount for comfort.
The pillow core is made of hypoallergenic Talalay latex foam that’s perforated (hole-punched) for better airflow. The foam is soft and impressionable, but quickly responds to changes in pressure. Latex foam is cushioning, but supportive, which helps to prevent neck pain.
The whole pillow is wrapped in a mesh cover made with nylon, spandex, and a moisture-wicking treatment. It has air holes punctured throughout the fabric, similar to the look and feel of an athletic jersey. The cover material feels light and stretchy, and it’s completely machine washable.
Still curious about the Purple Grid? Learn more in our Purple mattress review, where we dive deeper into the benefits of the Grid and talk about how the Purple makes some of the best mattresses for back pain.
We evaluate our pillows against the six categories listed below on a scale from 1–5, with 5 being the best.
Every element of this pillow has cooling features, making it a great choice for hot sleepers. The cover is punctured with hundreds of tiny air holes that promote breathability. The Grid Hex has open-air channels built into its honeycomb-patterned design to allow air to flow through while you sleep. And, lastly, the latex foam core is naturally cooling and, in this case, is ventilated with air holes by design, so that the foam won’t trap any heat.
The Harmony received a perfect score in this category since its design is so intentional about giving users a cooling experience in every feature.
It’s hard to miss out on good alignment when a pillow is offered in different loft levels. Since the Purple Harmony is offered in three different height options, you can pick the height that works best for your sleeping position. The ultimate goal is to keep your neck in line with your spine. Here are our recommendations:
The Harmony pillow is very flexible, and can easily be folded or manipulated into whatever shape feels most comfortable to you while you sleep. As previously mentioned, this pillow comes in three height options that you can choose from when you purchase, so it’s not “adjustable,” but in the same way, its loft is personalized to your preferences.
The Harmony pillow is made with high-quality materials designed for durability, such as Hyper-Elastic Polymer and Talalay latex. Both of these materials are also hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and safe for kids. The whole pillow is protected under warranty for one year after purchase, which is standard for pillows.
The removable cover is machine washable, and needs to lay flat to dry. The latex core can only be spot cleaned, which is why we deducted a point in this category.
Purple offers a 100-night sleep trial (industry standard), a 1-year warranty, and free shipping to the contiguous U.S. Purple also allows you to reach their customer service through an online chat feature on their website (purple.com), by phone seven days a week, or by visiting a Purple showroom.
The most important features in the best pillows for side sleepers are neck-to-spine alignment and support for the space between the head and shoulders. Those with smaller body types should opt for the medium loft, while those with average or larger body types should go with the tall loft.
Back sleepers will want to choose the low or medium loft version of this pillow. Those are the heights most likely to provide these folks with proper neck support. Petite to average-sized sleepers will fare best with the low loft, while those with larger body types will be better off with the medium loft.
Back sleepers can see our favorite picks for this sleeping position by checking out the best pillows for back sleepers.
Stomach sleepers should stick to the low loft—regardless of body type. This option gives you the best chance of neck-to-spine alignment. Although the low version has a 5.5” loft, stomach sleepers will still be able to compress the latex surface enough to maintain proper spinal alignment.
For more low loft options, check out the best pillows for stomach sleepers.
| Score for Side Sleepers | Score for Stomach Sleepers | Score for Back Sleepers |
| 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 |
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Standard | 26″ x 17″ x 5.5″ | $179 |
| King | 34″ x 17″ x 5.5″ | $219 |
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Purple ships their sleep accessories for free to the contiguous U.S. If you’re shipping to Alaska or Hawaii, you will be charged an extra shipping fee, so keep that in mind if you’re not living on the mainland.
The Purple pillow comes with a 100-night trial period, which means you can try out the pillow for a few months to see if it’s right for you. It’s important to note that it can take up to 30 days for your body to adjust to a new pillow, and Purple requires you to keep the pillow for at least 21 days (an industry-standard “break-in period”) before initiating a return. If the Harmony pillow is not right for you, you can request a free return and get a full refund.
Note: If you bought your pillow from a retailer other than Purple, you’ll need to ask about their trial period and return policy.
Your Purple pillow is protected by a 1-year warranty, as long as you’re the original owner. If you think your pillow has a defect, reach out to Purple to request a replacement pillow or repairs. The Purple pillow warranty applies to every feature: the pillowcase cover, Grid Hex, and latex foam core. Make sure you have your original proof of purchase when you contact Purple to make a claim.
As long as you choose the right height for your needs (low, medium, or high), you shouldn’t develop neck pain while using the Purple Harmony pillow. The combination of the Purple Grid Hex and latex foam provides pressure relief for your head and support for your neck.
Latex pillows are some of the most durable pillows out there because they resist flattening much longer than pillows made of materials like polyfoam or polyester. Latex foam is derived from rubber, which makes it resilient, bouncy, and unlikely to soften or form indentations like a memory foam pillow.
The Purple Harmony pillow works for the broadest range of sleepers, since you can choose the height of the Talalay latex core that best matches your sleeping position and body type. The original Purple pillow is made mostly of the Purple Grid, but includes two foam boosters for adjustable height. The Purple Cloud Pillow, formerly called the Purple Plush pillow, looks and feels like the traditional down/down alternative pillow that you’re used to using, but it’s filled with gel fibers with serious fluff.
The Purple Harmony pillow is an all around great option for those looking to invest in a high-quality pillow that offers luxury-level comfort. I think this model is the most versatile and appealing pillow of the Purple pillow line. You get the flexible support from the Grid Hex and the cushiony soft comfort of the latex foam, all while feeling cooling relief from moisture-wicking cover. Bottom line: if you are thinking about buying this pillow, do it.
The Purple Cloud Pillow is best for side sleepers and back sleepers with average or heavyweight body types. The Cloud is a plush, hotel-like option that’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t require much fluffing. It’s also one of the most affordable Purple pillows.
The original Purple pillow is made with the same stretchy, supportive Hyper-Elastic Polymer Smart Comfort Grid as the Purple mattress. We think back sleepers will love it, larger stomach sleepers will like it, and side sleepers will need to add the included boosters to make it more comfortable.
