| Manufacturer | Eight Sleep |
|---|---|
| Type | Water-cooled and heated mattress cover with Hub, with sleep tracking |
| Series | Pod |
| Released | 23 September 2026 |
| Price at launch | Solo from £1,799 / $1,999 / €2,199. Standard from £2,399 / $2,699 / €2,899. An Autopilot membership is also required. |
| Predecessor | Eight Sleep Pod 5 |
| Successor | None announced |
| Sizes | Solo (one zone): Twin, Twin XL, or one side of a Queen, King or California King. Standard (two zones): Full, Queen, King, California King, and UK Double to Emperor. |
| Who it suits | Hot sleepers and couples who want each side of the bed at its own temperature, with sleep tracking and nothing to wear. |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion
Eight Sleep Pod 6 is a water-cooled and heated mattress cover that sets each side of the bed to its own temperature and tracks sleep through 18 sensors in the Cover, so nothing is worn. Autopilot adjusts the temperature through the night as you move between sleep stages, and thermal and vibration alarms wake you while your partner sleeps on.
The Hub is about half the volume of the Pod 5 Hub and is designed to fit under many bed frames. Solo sizes cover one sleeper for the first time. Every Pod 6 needs an Autopilot membership, and the tier you choose sets the warranty length. The Hub is quiet rather than silent, and it pushes heat into the room while it cools the bed in Summer.
Eight Sleep Pod 6
Excellent. Expensive. Silent.
Deciding whether to buy? Read my Eight Sleep Pod 6 guide, or see how it compares in “Bed cooling systems compared”.
What’s new versus Pod 5
Hardware
- A Hub about half the volume of Pod 5’s, designed to fit under many bed frames.
- 18 biometric sensors in the Cover, nine per side, up from two in total.
- 550 W of heating and cooling power per side, up from 400 W, with a claimed 20% faster thermal response.
- New Solo sizes for one sleeper, which can later be joined with a second Solo Cover on one Hub.
- An integrated water reservoir in place of the removable tank.
Software
- Biological Age, an estimate of sleeping body age from overnight HRV, resting heart rate and sleep trends.
- Sensors designed to keep readings with the right person when partners, children or pets share the bed.
Specifications
| Temperature | |
|---|---|
| Method | Water circulated through the Cover by the Hub |
| Range | 12 to 43°C (55 to 110°F) on each side |
| Power | 550 W per side |
| Zones | Standard: two. Solo: one. |
| Cover | |
| Thickness | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
| Fit | Over your existing mattress, like a fitted sheet |
| Sensors | 18 (nine per side) |
| Measures | Heart rate, HRV, breathing rate, snoring and sleep stages |
| Wearable needed | No |
| Ownership | |
| Membership | Autopilot required. Standard, Enhanced and Elite tiers, each covering two sleepers. |
| Warranty | 2 years with Standard. 5 years with Enhanced or Elite. |
| Trial | 30 nights, with free returns and free shipping |
| Add-ons | Base, Blanket and Pillow Cover. The Base and Blanket do not work with Solo. |
| © the5krunner. Link required. | |
Hub, power and noise
| Hub dimensions | 42 x 20 x 16.5 cm (16.5 x 7.9 x 6.5 inches) |
| Hub weight | 6.9 kg (15.2 lb) |
| Power input | 120 to 240 V AC |
| Power output | 550 W, 12 V DC |
| Water | Integrated reservoir |
| Noise | No figure published by Eight Sleep |
Features
Temperature
- Autopilot pre-cools or pre-warms the bed before bedtime, then adjusts through the night as you move between sleep stages.
- Each side runs independently on a Standard Pod, so partners can sleep at different temperatures.
- Thermal and vibration alarms wake you without disturbing a partner.
Sleep and health tracking
- Tracking from beneath you, so there is nothing to wear or charge.
- Biological Age and sleep reports in the Eight Sleep app.
- Autopilot 4.0 uses daytime data from Apple Health or Health Connect, and there is a Pregnancy Mode.
Add-ons
- Base: an adjustable base that raises your head when it detects snoring.
- Blanket: a water-cooled and heated duvet insert that matches the Cover.
- Pillow Cover: cools or heats your pillow separately from the bed.
Eight Sleep Pod 6
Excellent. Expensive. Silent.
Further reading
- Eight Sleep Pod 6: all you need to know
- Bed cooling systems compared
- Eight Sleep discount
- Eight Sleep specifications
- Eight Sleep Pod 6 product page
Related
- Also consider: ChiliPad 2.0 specifications, a water-based system with no subscription.
Quick answers
Does Eight Sleep Pod 6 need a subscription?
Yes. Every Pod 6 needs an Autopilot membership, and one membership covers two sleepers. The tier you choose sets the warranty length.
What is the temperature range of Eight Sleep Pod 6?
Each side of the bed can be set from 12 to 43°C (55 to 110°F).
Can one person use Eight Sleep Pod 6?
Yes. Solo sizes cover a Twin or Twin XL bed, or one side of a larger bed, and use one temperature zone.
Small things I always use
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- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafing stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
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- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
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- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable arches, perfect position. I use them.
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Health, recovery and sleep
- Kineon MOVE+: Red and infrared light for sore knees, Achilles and other joints after hard training. I use it.
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet. Occasional use.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors. I use it.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used. Occasional use.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions. I use both.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Ravemen FR1000: The light and the computer mount in one unit, so nothing else goes on the bars. Better than mine.
- Ravemen FR1500SE: 1,500 lumens hanging under your Garmin, for proper night rides.
- Ravemen FR1100SE: 1,100 lumens under your Garmin, and up to 46 hours on slow flash.
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Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home via Starling. I use it.
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