These are the 9 best pillows for neck pain and a supportive night's sleep

Our winning memory foam pillow gave all our testers a first class night’s rest, no matter their sleeping style. It moulded to their heads and necks like a dream, offering excellent support, and it didn’t give off that common plasticky smell.

Don’t choose it for its cooling claims alone, as it didn’t blow us away in that regard, but our panellists all gave it 10/10 and said they would buy it themselves. It’s pricey but currently on sale, with 50% off the usual £99.

Full disclaimer, we're huge fans of Emma here at the WH Lab. Both its mattress and duvet are our top bedroom buys, and this pillow is no exception.

It boasts three lush layers of memory foam (and you can take one or two out if you want a slimmer build) and its cover can go in the wash for easy cleaning. One tester told us it was like sleeping on a cloud, while another reported a much-improved sleeping pattern. It eased aches and pains, too. An all-round dream to snuggle up with.

Here’s an adjustable microfibre/memory foam combo that's fluffy, comfortable and won't go flat on you. The 'nanocubes' of memory foam can be taken out and stored in the included drawstring bag so you can get the thickness and firmness just right for you, even if you mostly sleep on your stomach.

It smells a bit odd at first but this disappears quickly. Though expensive, it really does suit everyone.

Snuggle up with a pillow that offers just the right level of puffiness, thanks to its memory foam design, which lets you add or remove foam as needed to find your ideal support and comfort level. Our testers liked sinking their heads into it and its cover washed outstandingly well in our lab.

Note, if you fill it to the max with foam you may need to invest in a bigger pillowcase – time to finally get that silk bedding we’ve been eyeing up!

This adjustable memory foam pillow is encased in 100% pure cotton, making it a breezier buy if you run hot. Plus, our panel found the luxe design soft and supportive.

It’s pretty thick at first, so if you like a slimmer pillow then you may want to remove some foam. But note – you may need to experiment to find the right depth, as some of our testers found they removed too much. As is often the case, it all comes down to what works best for you.

Memory foam has a bad reputation for breathability but hotheads needn't miss out on the unbeatable support it offers. This pillow is made with sweat-wicking bamboo and infused with naturally antibacterial charcoal, making it a lot cooler than most.

It's satisfying to slump into but our side-sleeping testers found it too thin to support their necks sufficiently. It's noticeably firm, too, making it one for back sleepers.

Conscious shoppers and allergy sufferers will rate this memory foam pillow’s green credentials. Its biodegradable, organic bamboo cover is breathable and naturally hypoallergenic, making it a savvy buy if you're prone to the sniffles.

It’s supportive, soft and cosy to sleep on, but it's 60cm shorter than your average pillow, so check sizes before buying standard pillow covers. Its medium firmness and thickness make it a trusty crowd-pleaser.

If it’s down you’ve set your heart on, look no further. This luxe pillow felt soft and light with a supportive centre. It kept its fluffiness night after night and our testers raved about it, declaring it a fantastic buy that gave hotel-level comfort at home.

It made that classic down rustling sound when moving around and it deflated a tad in the wash, but it’s otherwise hard to fault.

Wool has a long list of qualities that make it ideal for sleeping with: it’s hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating. With this pillow you can also adjust the amount inside so it’s the right firmness for your neck, and you can even pop the whole thing in the wash – something that impressed our expert in the lab.

At night, our panel were unanimous: it’s seriously comfortable. We’re sold.