Over the past few years, the health industry has been telling us something that we knew all along—better sleep equals a better human. I could go into the various benefits of a solid night’s rest—decreased stress, increased productivity, reduced risk for heart disease, etc—but again, this is something that we all pretty much know the moment we achieve it. The tricky part is actually getting the proper sleep we all want and need. A science-backed company named Eight Sleep is promising to deliver that very thing by way of its patented sleep system. But do they actually deliver? Let’s find out!
What is Eight Sleep and the Pod 4 Ultra?
Eight Sleep claims to be the world’s first sleep fitness company with an intelligent system. The brand’s unique model is best known as the Pod, which consists of an all-around mattress cover plus an adjoining smart hub. The smart hub analyses room temperature, sleeping patterns, and health data, and then the mattress cover cools down or heats up accordingly.
Every Eight Sleep Pod comes with temperature adjustment but the Pod 4 Ultra throws in an adjustable base to reduce pain, snoring, and other common nighttime issues. No matter which model you choose, the system helps users obtain up to one extra hour of quality sleep every night. While the cost of entry is somewhat high, customer satisfaction is off the charts.
Speaking of customer satisfaction, read on for our own experience with the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra. Spoiler alert: this thing is a genuine life-changer!
Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra Review
Every version of the Eight Sleep Pod consists of a mattress cover and an adjoining smart hub, but Pod 4 Ultra dials up the ergonomics by way of its adjustable base. Working on Autopilot, the smart hub can detect snoring and elevate the base automatically. Not only does this help reduce snoring, but it can improve blood flow and mitigate common ailments such as acid reflux and swelling.
I spent multiple nights with the Pod 4 Ultra and can say with absolute confidence that Eight Sleep does indeed deliver on its promise of a better night’s rest. Powered by AI technology, the smart hub tracks personal health data and room climate with absolute precision and then adjusts the temperature of the mattress cover. Think of the system as your own personal cooling and heating source that keeps you comfortable overnight, all without waking you up.
With the added feature of an adjustable base comes even more comfort along with serious health benefits. I must snore more than I thought because the base automatically elevated while I slept, leaving me feeling physically refreshed each morning. Between that and the temperature adjustments, I was able to sleep without disturbance for a full eight hours every night. Perhaps now you can understand why I called this product life-changing.
As if automatic elevation and temperature adjustments weren’t enough, the Pod 4 Ultra also uses vibration alarms and heating patterns to wake you up in the morning. Hence, this system doesn’t just bring you a better night’s sleep, it improves upon the process of waking up. It’s a seriously amazing product that’s worth every penny of its price point.
Summary
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra slips into your bed frame, functions quietly, and works on any type of mattress. It’s also easy to control if you want to adjust the temperature or elevation on your own, with built-in buttons on either side of the pod. Use the temperature adjustments wisely and you can even cut down on energy bills over time.
No one argues with better sleep but some people might argue with the cost of Eight Sleep’s Pod Ultra 4. Currently priced around AUD$6,499, the system comes at a premium. The good news is that it actually works as advertised, meaning you shouldn’t think of it as a mere purchase but rather an investment in your personal well-being. With that in mind, we can’t recommend it highly enough!
