Consumer Reports Tests Travel Pillows for Long Flights
Consumer Reports assessed seven travel pillows based on their support, comfort, usability, and portability. The Editor's Choice went to the Manta Sleep Manta Travel Pillow ($29) for its rapid inflation, impressive support, and convenient side pocket, although it may lose air and has a cover that doesn’t breathe well. The Cabeau Evolution S3 Neck Pillow ($39.99) provides a snug fit with unique seat straps but can feel warm and is somewhat bulky. Weighing 5.5 ounces, the Cloudz Microbead Travel Pillow ($17.95) delivers strong back support. The NapFun Travel Pillow ($18.99) garnered mixed feedback and is quite heavy at 3 pounds 3.9 ounces. The Open Story Travel Neck Pillow ($12.99) is the least expensive but lacks a travel case. The Trtl Travel Pillow ($64.99) feels constricting, while the Eagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow ($27.95) is lightweight yet flimsy. Consumer Reports published these findings.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports tested seven travel pillows for support, comfort, ease of use, and portability.
- The Manta Sleep Manta Travel Pillow costs $29 and earned the Editor's Choice distinction.
- The Manta pillow inflates in three breaths and provides excellent support in lock, nod, and cradle positions.
- The Cabeau Evolution S3 Neck Pillow costs $39.99 and features seat straps to anchor to a headrest.
- The Cloudz Microbead Travel Pillow costs $17.95 and offers the strongest back-of-head support among tested pillows.
- The NapFun Travel Pillow costs $18.99 and received mixed reviews from testers.
- The Open Story Travel Neck Pillow costs $12.99, the cheapest option, but has limited side support.
- The Trtl Travel Pillow costs $64.99, the most expensive, and is best for sleepers with consistent head positioning.
- The Eagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow costs $27.95 and weighs only 2.3 ounces, but was deemed flimsy.
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