Eight the Pod vs Birch by Helix - 2024 Review

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Eight the Pod

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Foam
Hybrid (coils and latex)
Year Launched
Brand
Eight Sleep
Birch Living
Unique Points

The first bed with dynamic cooling and heating to improve sleep. Eight Pod mattress features 4 layers of premium foam, 11 inches deep for optimal support:

  • 2" Airflow Top Layer
  • 1" Supportive Air Technology
  • 4" FlexSpring technology core
  • 4" Durable Premium Base.

The Hub is the core that powers the Pod. The Pod includes:

  • Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating
  • Advanced Sleep Tracking
  • Free iOS/Android App

The Birch mattress was designed by Helix, the team behind the leading mattress brand in customized sleep. Birch takes those learnings in comfort and uses all natural and organic materials. The Birch mattress is a 6 layer construction:

  • Cover - Organic Cotton
  • Fire Retardant Cover - Wool
  • Comfort Layer - Birch Wool
  • Pressure Relief Layer - Natural Talalay Latex
  • Support Layer - Individually Wrapped Coils
  • Base Layer - Wool Batting.
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GREENGUARD Gold, eco-INSTITUT, Forest Stewardship Council

Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Firmness For Everyone
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

Pricing

Twin
Twin XL
Double
Queen
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Construction & Materials

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Eight the Pod
Birch by Helix
Layers
Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base
Organic Cotton, Fire Retardant Cover, Comfort Layer, Pressure Relief Layer, Support Layer, Base Layer
Cover
The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.
The Birch Mattress has a cover that is made using natural, organic cotton. It is designed to be highly breathable with a subtle stretch and soft touch.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Comfort
The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.
Our materials come from nature - whether it be wool sustainably sheared from New Zealand sheep or latex tapped from trees. These premium materials are comfortable on your body and conscience. 100% all natural & organic Birch Wool provides unparalleled comfort and temperature regulation. Birch Wool is designed to retain shape with a natural elasticity of each fiber. Talalay latex is up to 7 times more breathable than other types of latex. Natural latex is also hypoallergenic and anti-microbial.
Support
Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating. Independently set each side of the bed to anywhere between 55°F-110°F. Schedule on and off times from the Eight Sleep app. Advanced Sleep Tracking. Individual sleep tracking on each bed side, supporting two sleepers. Metrics include sleep stages, sleep time, toss and turns, and more.
We spent countless hours finding the right density of latex, quantity of wool, and type of steel springs to provide unprecedented comfort and pressure relief. Each mattress features a reinforced perimeter for best in class edge support. The coils that run along the outside of your mattress are actually firmer, so no more feeling of falling off the bed when lying down or sitting on the edge. Natural Talalay latex provides response to cushion your pressure points while giving support. Our latex is carefully managed to ensure consistency. Hundreds of individual steel coils help to cradle your body and provide support, while also limiting motion transfer. Additionally, the reinforced perimeter coils provide best in class edge support.
Manufactured in
United States (mattress) & China (technology)
United States

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Mattress Depth
13 "
11 "
Twin
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin Weight (kg)
N/A
Twin XL
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin XL Weight (kg)
N/A
Full
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Full Weight (kg)
N/A
N/A
Queen
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Queen Weight (kg)
N/A
N/A
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King Weight (kg)
N/A
N/A
Cal King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Cal King Weight (kg)
N/A
N/A

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Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Sleep Trial
100
 Nights
100
 Nights
Warranty
10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)
25 years
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
Yes
Yes

Delivery

Delivery Information

The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required.

Your Birch Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box for easy shipping! We ship via FedEx Ground direct from the manufacturer to your door. Delivered for free typically in 4 to 8 business days.

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