Amazon Basics Down Alternative Pillow for Back Side Sleepers, Medium Density, Standard Size, 26" x 20", 2-Pack, WhiteOEKO-TEX MADE IN GREENOEKO-TEX STANDARD 100OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREENOEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN

TL;DR, these are great pillows for the price and there is little difference between the soft and medium (but enough to notice if you have a preference). Unless you have a more extreme preference (super soft or super firm) one of these will likely work for you. Hopefully the detailed review below is helpful for someone!I had been looking for a new pillow for a while, and had ordered several that didnt work out. Too soft, too firm, too thick, too thin. I was starting to assume it was going to be a no-win situation for me, and I'd eventually have to settle on something that didn't meet my needs. I decided to take a final chance on these pillows, and I'm glad I did as they ended up working out well for me. Initially I struggled in choosing between the soft and medium options. In the end, I ordered both and found they were quite similar when inspecting the thickness/firmness with my hands. I decided to start with the medium thinking it was closest to what I was looking for, but I found my neck was a bit stiff upon first use, and didn't improve after trying another night. I then decided to try the soft, which for me was just right.I gave the pillows 5 stars because I've now used the soft pillow for several months with no issue, and I continue to sleep well. I've also found the medium pillow works well when I visit my mom, as her memory foam guest bed requires a thicker pillow for me to sleep well.Lastly, my one bit of advice would be to make sure you refluff and turn your pillow every so often. Because it's poly filled, the filling will have a tendency to begin to mush down a bit where your head lays if you don't. I noticed this after about a month of use, but was able to fix it once I made an effort to refluff on a regular basis.

The best cheap pillow I have ever slept on. This is like a high quality hotel quality for the price and reviews wow. I wake up with more comfortable feel and more energy and it is amazing.

The pillows are much softer than expected, having ordered a medium density pair. Still, I slept on it last night and I think it will do. The pillows completely fill the cases, just in case you've read that issue in other reviews. They seem well-made. I just wish they were a little more dense

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Nice price, nice pillows. I got the soft ones.One set, I left as is - in a standard pillowcase, it supports your head enough for side sleeping, but on my stomach, a little too much loft (a wider pillowcase might be ok)… I pulled out some of the stuffing and sewed it back up. The other set I left as is - that way I can swap them around.Decent construction - the seams aren’t all sewn perfectly straight - but none of the stitching leaves any gaps. They are double stitched seams, so they appear to be pretty durable if washed.The stuffing I pulled out wasn’t much different than pillows from years ago - not sure how well it will do once they’re washed a number of times, but for the price, a great value.

My old pillows had lost their support and comfort. I'm on the hunt for new pillows. Too many pillows out there and so many different prices. I happened to mention to my daughter that I really need new pillows because I'm waking up with aching shoulders, neck and headaches. My daughter says her favorite pillows are Amazon Basics alternative down. Never thought I'd hear that coming from her because she's very particular about her bedding. I needed two soft and two medium. I ordered the two pack soft at first, just to see what sort of quality they would be. The soft were pretty near perfect for me. Very plush, light and so comfortable. More supportive than other pillows that cost way more. Satisfied with the soft pillows, I then ordered a two pack medium. A good difference between the soft and medium. I also like the medium very much. No more waking up with neck, shoulder pain and headache in the mornings. These are now my favorite pillows. I'm sticking with these. Please don't change them! When it's time for new pillows, no more searching through pillows and reading countless reviews. If you're going through the search for new pillows, don't hesitate to give these a try.

Quality is great. Ordered the medium/firm but it felt really soft. Had to return them

The pillows arrived individually wrapped in a vacuum sealed container, I opened one and I let it sit for about 24 hours after I fluffed it to make sure it was fully expanded. The pillows are very soft on the inside, but still give you decent support if you’re a side sleeper. There were no odors or anything with these pillows and are pretty much ready to use once they fluff out.