Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Eight Sleep
Orion Sleep
Cooling Performance
9.5/10
9.6/10
Quietness
8/10
9.5/10
AI/Smart Features
9.5/10
8.5/10
No Subscription Required
5/10
10/10
Build Quality
9/10
9/10
Setup Ease
8.5/10
9/10
Value (Total Cost)
6.5/10
9/10
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Eight Sleep
Orion Sleep
Hardware Price
$2,495+
$1,799
Subscription
$199-$359/yr required
None
Temperature Range
55°F-110°F
50°F-115°F
Decibel Level
~38 dB
~26 dB
Sleep Tracking
Yes (Autopilot AI)
Yes (basic app)
Warranty
2 years (extends w/ sub)
5 years standard
Key Advantages
Why Choose Eight Sleep
- Most advanced sleep AI on market (Autopilot)
- Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking
- Two-zone independent control
- Vibration alarm + snore detection
- Established brand with mature ecosystem
Why Choose Orion Sleep
- No subscription — saves $1,000+ over 5 years
- Whisper-quiet at 26 dB (Eight Sleep is ~38 dB)
- 5-year warranty included standard
- $700 cheaper hardware
- Wider temperature range (50-115°F)