Can anyone tell me what the real difference is between the side sleeper and standard version? Is it just length and width or is it thickness as well?
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The standard pillow is 24 x 18 x 4 inches; the side sleeper is 23 x 17 x 2 inches; if you sleep on your side, you don't want a pillow that is too high, as it puts your neck at an incorrect angle. The side sleeper is a lower pillow, but is also good for sleeping on your back. It's just what you prefer; some people like to have their head up higher, especially those who suffer from gastric reflux issues.
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It mostly depends on how tall you are. I have slept on both the regular size and the long and I honestly couldn't tell the difference. I'm 6'1" 185 lbs, either works for me. If you're a side sleeper then perhaps try the long since it offers a bit more cushion.
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John, I cant speak to the difference, aside from the obvious, 9" is thinner than 11", but I can tell you IMHO, that the 10" is simply amazing. Possibly the nicest mattress I have ever purchased really.
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The size of the pillow is exactly the same but the height of the pillow is different. I got the low profiles for my children and the high profile for my husband and self. The difference in height? The low profile is between 3-4 inches and the high profile is between approx. 6-7inches (I find this height great for side sleeping). The think I love about these pillows is the air holes - they breath and still hold their shape beautifully. The cover is also very good. I am considering purchasing some more for my guest room. I hope I have helped answer your question.
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I still have the one that I had from some 30 years ago. It hasn't fallen apart yet and it doesn't smell or anything. I don't remember when the other one died but it's been gone awhile and I think it went into the dryer or something one to many times and just crumbled. That was in the days when I put everything in the dryer. The one's I bought in the last few years I hope to last me the rest of my life. But I don't have a specific answer for you. But I will say this..shop around...these pillows can be found under various names with different covers but they are all quite similar and the savings can be over $100 a pillow. Next there are what they call lofts (how firmly the pillow will hold your head) and also thicknesses which are more important for how you sleep. A side sleeper usually needs a higher pillow while a back sleeper needs a lower pillow but probably more firm. I myself am a side sleeper and I like the medium density (loft) when I can find it. The firm are too intense for me. I've bought high loft plush queen size and I've bought high loft medium queen size and I've bought low loft plush queen size and I'm happy with all of them but my favorite is the high loft medium which are hard to find. I've only ever returned the firm ones.
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The standard cover just about gets the job done. It only sticks out about an inch. If you're really OCD about it though you can tuck it inside the the cover but it will come back out when you lay on it. To be honest with you I love the pillow so much if that's the only thing holding you back don't let it. I sleep so much better.
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Overall size is standard 24x16". Tallest thickness is 5" on sides. Note the surface has sewn partitions. Center for back sleeping (1" hi); side raised for side sleeping position. Both bordered by cervical roll of two different circumferences. Too big?? Wouldn't fit into std pillow case. Two wouldn't fit on twin bed. Too thick which made neck bend. Filler material wouldn't stay in place properly. None of this should be a problem with the 200. However, it is stuffed firmly full. So much so that it is like trying to keep your cheek balanced on a padded rolling pin when side sleeping. Maybe the 220 Gentle would help this.
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this pillow is for any type of sleepers, I own four of these , I gave my grandson one & he took it to college, I also got him another one for his bed ,when he comes home to visit during break time. I bend this pillow any way, I'm a side sleeper. I had surgery some months ago and I was able to bend it for my comfort at the time. I love it!
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Not much!!! 2 inches thicker. I bought my daughter the 12 inch and it is just as comfortable as 13 inch. I had to move my daughter to Florida for grad school . Long story short couldn't fit her matress and box spring in truck. I didn't buy box springs. She has a platform bed. We both love our matress !!! Good luck
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The thickness. If you like a thinner one go with the low-profile. I read lots of reviews that said for women the low is better but I think I would of preferred the high instead. I still like the low but took some time to get used to since I had been using a thicker pillow prior to it.
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I'm not quite sure how long, but mine is ten inches now. It took us a while to get used to, but we love it and bought a second one. Both we started sleeping on within a few days of receiving them and both are ten inches now
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No I believe it's the same maybe not as wide as a reg king pillow. I love mine, it does take some getting used to but don't give up on it!
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I am not a side sleeper so won't be able to give the right guidance here. I sleep on my back and this mattress is really great and perfect from compression perspective. After a month of sleeping, all I can say us that I do not have lowe back pain any more. I hope it remains like that. Also to mention that my wife sleeps on side and she has not complained either. Said that I assume that this mattress could potentailly support side sleepers also.
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It's about 5 1/2" thick in the large central area. The 2" refers to the thickness the compressed pillow is when coming out of the box. It expands fully in a few hours. A confusing presentation for sure and a good question. It's a very comfortable pillow to me, a side and back sleeper. Be sure to look at the price differences for the different sizes and you can save big!
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The thickness (from bottom side that lays on bed to top of pillow on which sleeping person's head lays) is about 3.75 inches on both sides. The smaller edge (what I use) on top side of the pillow (the side on which the sleeping person lays) is about 3.75 inches (fits the length of my neck perfectly), and the larger edge is about 5.25 inches wide (would be for a taller person with a longer neck than mine). My old whiplash injury would give me constant grief if it weren't for this wonderful pillow!
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Hello Ozog! I measured it especialy for you))) Neck support area is not same thick everywhere))) Yes. From one side let's say it's bottom for me, so for my neck: right in the middle it's 3,5" and at the sides it's 4 1/4" (which is exactly my shoulder side). So when I sleep on my back it's lower and when I sleep on my side I just turn to one of sides and my shoulder relax too. But if you're man you'll enjy to turn it upside down and you'll sleep on side which is opposite to my bottom) Measurments there are 4" in the middle and 5 1/4" at the sides. Thus man shoulder will relax too. Sorry for mistakes, I always in hurry when typing. I can just add to my previous wow that time passed and I still think it's the best solution for my neck. And it's universal for man and woman. So you can turn it and find your comfortable side. If you buy it, you'll be very surprised about it shape. This picture doesn't show sides. Sellers do not realize that they could sell much more if they show sides.
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It appears to be a standard size pillow. I bought it for my husband and he has no complaints. Also helps his neck pain. I threw away his old temper side pillow and bought several others only to have him complain about neck pain. So I purchased the one he originally loved and all is good!! Phew!