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Eight Sleep Pod 6

Pod 6 Standard (two-zone Cover and Hub), Queen 60 x 80 in, no Base, Blanket or Pillow Cover. Autopilot membership billed separately

$2,899US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Two-zone heating and cooling cover with a required membership

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Mattress cooling system

Eight Sleep Pod 5 Core

Pod 6 Standard, Queen 60 W × 80 L (Cover and Hub), the current equivalent of Pod 5 Core, Queen

$2,899US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Replaced by Pod 6, a two-zone heating and cooling cover with a yearly fee

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Criterion	Eight Sleep Pod 6	Eight Sleep Pod 5 Core
US price	$2,899Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review	$2,899Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$3,796 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use.	$3,796 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use.
Choose if	Couples who like the bed at different temperatures, want to keep their Queen mattress and will keep paying for Autopilot.	Couples who want separate bed temperatures on their current mattress and will keep paying for Autopilot.
Main trade-off	Membership fees add at least $199 a year to the $2,899 price, and the 5-year warranty needs a $299-plus plan kept active.	Autopilot adds $199 to $399 a year, and a Pod 5 bought secondhand or from a marketplace isn't covered by Eight Sleep's warranty.
Key specifications	Temperature range: 55°F to 110°F, set separately for each side of the bed Cover: 1 in thick, 60 x 80 in for the Queen, with 18 biometric sensors (Pod 5 had two) Hub power: Input 120/240 V AC and output 550 W, 12 V DC, as listed. Eight Sleep doesn't state average power draw Hub size: 16.54 x 7.87 x 6.50 in (L x H x W), 15.2 lb Autopilot membership: Required. Standard: $17/mo or $199/yr, with a 2-year warranty. Enhanced: $25/mo or $299/yr, with a 5-year warranty. Elite: $33/mo or $399/yr, with a 5-year warranty, plus Health Check and cardiovascular and respiratory monitoring Tracking and alarm: Every Autopilot plan lists sleep and health tracking, plus a vibration and thermal alarm. The launch release names heart rate, HRV and breathing rate. The Autopilot page names sleep stages	Temperature range: 55°F to 110°F, set separately for each side of the bed Water or air: Water. The Cover has a water cord at the foot of the bed for the Blanket add-on. A launch report says the Hub has a built-in reservoir in place of Pod 5's removable tank Noise: Eight Sleep publishes no decibel figure. A launch report calls the Hub quiet rather than silent Hub power: Input 120/240 V AC, output 550 W at 12 V DC. Average power draw isn't stated Subscription: Autopilot required. Standard $199 a year (2-year warranty), Enhanced $299 and Elite $399 (5-year warranty). Monthly: $17, $25 or $33 Bed sizes: Standard, for one or two sleepers: Full 54 × 75, Queen 60 × 80, King 76 × 80, Cal King 72 × 84 in. Solo, for one sleeper: Twin, Twin XL, Queen, King and Cal King Sensors: 18 in the Cover, up from two on Pod 5
Exact variant	Pod 6 Standard (two-zone Cover and Hub), Queen 60 x 80 in, no Base, Blanket or Pillow Cover. Autopilot membership billed separately	Pod 6 Standard, Queen 60 W × 80 L (Cover and Hub), the current equivalent of Pod 5 Core, Queen
Dimensions	Cover: Queen 60 in W x 80 in L, 1 in thick. Hub: 16.54 in L x 7.87 in H x 6.50 in W, 15.2 lb.	Cover: Queen 60 in W × 80 in L, 1 in thick. Hub: 16.54 in L × 7.87 in H × 6.50 in W, 15.2 lb. Eight Sleep doesn't list the Cover's weight.
Installation	The Cover fits over your existing mattress like a fitted sheet. The Hub slides under the bed or sits on or near the nightstand. It takes 120/240 V AC input, and the product page doesn't mention a dedicated circuit. You set temperatures, sync fitness apps and see health insights in the app. Eight Sleep says the Hub is small enough to fit under most bed frames. It's 7.87 in tall, so it needs at least that much space to go under a bed. Eight Sleep doesn't say whether it needs extra clearance for airflow.	The Cover fits over your mattress like a fitted sheet. Eight Sleep says it works on any mattress and gives no thickness limit. The Hub can slide under the bed or sit on or near your nightstand. It's 7.87 in tall, so measure first if you want it under the frame. It takes 120/240 V AC input. Eight Sleep lists no installation service, plumbing or electrical work.
Materials	The Cover's top fabric is 100% polyester. The side fabric is 46% polyester, 44% rayon and 10% spandex. The inner fabric is 96% nylon and 4% spandex. Eight Sleep doesn't state what the Hub is made of.	The Cover's top fabric is 100% polyester. The side fabric is 46% polyester, 44% rayon and 10% spandex. The inner fabric is 96% nylon and 4% spandex. Eight Sleep lists no OEKO-TEX or other textile certification for the Cover and doesn't say what the Hub is made of.
Warranty	The standard limited warranty covers manufacturing defects under normal in-home, non-commercial use for 2 years. That's the term listed for the Autopilot Standard plan. With an active Autopilot Enhanced or Elite membership, it's a 5-year limited warranty instead. Coverage starts on the delivery date. Both terms require an active Eight Sleep membership throughout the coverage period. They apply only to Pods bought directly from eightsleep.com, not from resellers, marketplaces or secondhand sales. The warranty excludes embedded software, normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage, accidents and misuse, and service by anyone Eight Sleep hasn't authorized.	Two years with Autopilot Standard ($199 a year), or five years with Enhanced or Elite. Coverage starts on delivery and needs an active membership for the whole term. It covers only Pods bought from eightsleep.com. Pods from third-party marketplaces, unauthorized resellers or secondhand sales aren't covered, and the warranty can't be transferred. The warranty page still lists Pod 5 among the Pods it covers. Upgrading to a new Pod ends the old Pod's warranty.
Returns	There's a 30-night trial, which Eight Sleep calls risk-free, with free shipping and free returns. To return a Pod, contact Eight Sleep support within 30 calendar days of the delivery date. Eight Sleep sends return shipping instructions and a prepaid return label. It says refunds are typically processed within 5 to 10 business days. You can return Pod 6 components individually within the 30-day window. Delivery to a freight forwarder, or rerouting to an unsupported country, voids return eligibility. The policy says each component must meet return requirements but doesn't define them. Eight Sleep doesn't say whether Autopilot fees are refunded.	30-night trial with free returns. Email Eight Sleep support within 30 calendar days of delivery, and it sends a prepaid return label. Refunds typically take 5 to 10 business days after approval. Shipping to a freight forwarder voids the return. The policy doesn't say whether Autopilot fees are refunded or what condition the Pod must be in.
Unresolved questions	Whether Pod 6 follows the 12-month minimum membership in Eight Sleep's help center, which doesn't name a Pod generation What still works if you cancel Average power draw, nightly run time and noise level Water reservoir capacity, and the refill and maintenance-insert schedule Which mattress thicknesses are supported, since Eight Sleep says only that the Cover fits any mattress Whether Autopilot fees are refunded if you return the Pod within the 30-night trial What condition a returned Pod must be in When, or if, the FDA clearance Eight Sleep says it's pursuing comes through Long-term reliability of the new Hub and 18-sensor Cover, which launched in September 2026	Average power draw and yearly electricity cost Noise level in decibels Reservoir capacity and how often to refill or clean it What still works if you cancel Autopilot after the first 12 months Whether Autopilot fees are refunded if you return the Pod during the trial Whether Pod 5 owners get upgrade pricing Whether the Hub has a UL or ETL safety listing Whether and when Eight Sleep gets the FDA clearance it says it's pursuing Long-term reliability of the new Hub, which went on sale in September 2026

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