Sleep mask

NodpodNodpod Sleep Mask

Name: Nodpod Sleep Mask
Brand: Nodpod
Price: 38.00 USD

Strap-free weighted mask for falling asleep, not for staying on all night

By Porsche Ma Facts checked Oct 13, 2026

Source-based analysis, not hands-on testing. Our method

Cofounder of Superhuman Chambers · About the author. General information, not medical advice. No independent clinical review is claimed.

The verdict

The Nodpod is a $38 strap-free mask: a 9 oz strip of bead-filled pods that lies over your eyes. It suits you if gentle weight helps you drift off and straps bother you. The catch is that Nodpod says it may slip off overnight, and there are no warranty terms.

The trade-off

It may slide off during the night, and you get a 30-day return window but no warranty terms.

Nodpod Sleep Mask, manufacturer product image — Photo: Nodpod. Core Collection in Blush Pink, worn in a manufacturer lifestyle image.Source ↗

Model reviewed: Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask, Core Collection

$38

US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

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About this price

List price on Nodpod's site on Oct 13, 2026, before tax and shipping. All seven Core Collection colors (Blush Pink, Bone, Black Onyx, Sage, Wisteria, Elephant Gray and Midnight) are $38 and show as available. No crossed-out regular price is shown, so it isn't a sale. The 10% first-order sign-up discount isn't applied. The Cafe, Resort and Out West colors are also $38, and seven other colors show as unavailable.

A GOOD FIT FOR

A sleeper who finds gentle weight on the eyes calming and can't stand straps.

Gentle weight on your eyes helps you relax at bedtime
Mask straps bother you or never sit right
You mostly want help falling asleep and don't mind if it's gone by morning
You want something you can machine wash and chill in the freezer

THINK TWICE IF

You need a mask that stays in place all night
You want full blackout in a light color such as Bone
You want a written warranty
You have an eye condition such as glaucoma and haven't asked your doctor
It's for a child under 12 or anyone who can't take it off on their own
You want a textile certificate number you can look up

What still needs checking

The OEKO-TEX certificate number, standard and which parts it covers
Which fabric description is current: cotton and velvet, or jersey cotton and microfiber fleece
How much light each color lets through; Nodpod publishes no measurement
Whether a washed mask can be returned
What comes in the box
How well the seams and pods hold up to regular machine washing

The practical details.

Specifications for Nodpod Sleep Mask
Exact variant	Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask, Core Collection
Size and weight	29 × 4 in, 9 oz, four bead-filled pods, no strap
Materials	100% cotton on one side, 100% soft-touch velvet on the other; BPA-free, scent-free PE bead fill (the FAQ says jersey cotton and microfiber fleece)
Certification	OEKO-TEX Certified badge; no certificate number given
Care	Machine wash on normal in a garment bag; dryer-safe, air drying recommended; freezer-safe, not microwave-safe
Light blocking	Product FAQ says complete; main FAQ says the darkest shades come closest and Bone lets a little light through
Colors and price	$38 for every color; Core Collection in Blush Pink, Bone, Black Onyx, Sage, Wisteria, Elephant Gray and Midnight
Age	12 and up, for people who can put it on and take it off themselves
Shipping	Free on US orders over $75, otherwise $6.99 flat; most orders ship in 1 to 2 business days
Warranty and returns	No warranty terms given; 30-day returns or exchanges, return shipping paid by you; Final Sale orders excluded
Dimensions	Nodpod gives the size as 29 by 4 inches and the weight as 9 oz, spread over four bead-filled pods. Colors are the only option. There's no strap, so there's no head size to pick.
Materials	Nodpod's product details list one side as 100% cotton and the other as 100% soft-touch velvet. The fill is BPA-free, scent-free polyethylene (PE) beads. Its FAQ describes the sides differently: a cooling jersey cotton and a warmer microfiber fleece. Nodpod says it avoids organic fills because they grow mold and can't be washed. The product page shows an OEKO-TEX Certified badge but no certificate number.

Before you buy

InstallationNothing to install

Nothing to install. For side sleeping, put the last two pods over your eyes and rest your head on the hollow end. Sitting up, pull a corner through the slit to hold it on. Machine wash it on a normal cycle with a full load, inside a garment bag. It's dryer-safe, but Nodpod recommends air drying so it lasts longer. You can chill it in the freezer, and it stays soft. Don't microwave it, because the beads melt.

WarrantyNot stated by the manufacturer

Not stated by the manufacturer. The product page, refund policy and FAQ don't mention a warranty or defect cover. That leaves the 30-day return window as your only cover.

ReturnsNodpod offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, with returns or exchanges…

Nodpod offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, with returns or exchanges, on orders from nodpod.com. Orders marked Final Sale can't be returned. The product page points you to a returns portal, but the refund policy says you need a return authorization before sending anything back. You pay return shipping, and Nodpod isn't responsible for returns lost in transit. Returns are processed within 10 to 14 business days. A mask bought from another store goes back under that store's policy. The FAQ promises a refund if you're not satisfied but doesn't say whether a washed mask qualifies.

More about this assessment

The Nodpod is a strap-free weighted mask: a 29 by 4 inch strip of four bead-filled pods that weighs 9 oz. Nodpod says it's meant to get you to sleep, not to stay on all night, and it may slip off. Every color costs $38. Nodpod says the darkest colors come closest to full blackout, while lighter ones like Bone let some light through. It's machine washable and can go in the freezer. There are no warranty terms. Returns are limited to 30 days, and you pay return shipping.

Strengths on paper

No strap to adjust or size
Nodpod says the four bead pods spread the 9 oz of weight evenly
For side sleeping, your head rests on the hollow end and the end pods cover your eyes
A corner tucks through a slit to hold it on when you're sitting up
Machine washable and dryer-safe
Can be chilled in the freezer and stays soft
Nothing to charge, refill or subscribe to
$38 in every color, with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Limitations

Nodpod says it isn't meant to stay on all night and may slip off
Lighter colors such as Bone let some light through, by Nodpod's own FAQ
No warranty terms on the product page, refund policy or FAQ
You pay return shipping and need a return authorization first
The OEKO-TEX badge has no certificate number, so you can't check it
Nodpod gives two different fabric descriptions for the same mask
Shipping is $6.99 unless your order is over $75
Claims about serotonin, cortisol and headaches cite no study
Can't be warmed in the microwave, because the plastic beads melt

What it costs to own.

Adjust the assumptions for your use. Missing costs stay unknown.

PLAN YOUR OWNERSHIP COSTS

What will it cost to own?

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Purchase price ($)Installation / accessories ($)Annual consumables ($)Average operating power (W)Hours per dayAnnual other costs ($)Electricity ($/kWh)Years

3-year planning total

$38.00

Every field has a value. This is an estimate, not a quote.

Energy component: $0.00

Purchase + installation + years × (annual consumables + annual other) + watts/1000 × hours/day × 365 × years × $/kWh. Annualized allowances, not an exact replacement schedule. Excludes taxes, shipping, finance and resale unless entered.

Replacement parts & cost assumptions

No scheduled consumable is listed. That does not mean zero maintenance or repair costs.

Purchase is the $38 list price on Oct 13, 2026, before tax and shipping.
Shipping is free on US orders over $75. Below that, Nodpod's FAQ lists a $6.99 flat rate, so one mask comes to $44.99 before tax.
There are no parts, refills, power or subscriptions, so those costs are $0.
Nodpod gives no lifespan or replacement interval, so no replacement is budgeted. A new one costs $38 at today's price.
Nodpod says to wash it in a garment bag but doesn't say one comes in the box. Its cinch-close travel bag is a separate $16.
Nodpod says the mask qualifies for HSA or FSA reimbursement through Truemed and tells you to check with your plan administrator.

Evidence & sources.

Do cooling mattress pads, sleep masks and sheets help you sleep? Our evidence review grades the research as Weak. That grade is about the claim, not about this product.

Manufacturer claimNodpod calls the mask "The Weighted Blanket For Your Eyes®" and says its strap-free design spreads deep-touch pressure across key pressure points. It says this can calm overactive minds, soothe headaches and help you fall asleep faster.^{1, 2} Manufacturer claims. Nodpod cites no study of the mask itself. It adds that not everyone feels the effect as quickly.
Manufacturer claimNodpod's FAQ says deep touch pressure calms the central nervous system, raises serotonin and lowers cortisol, and has been used in clinical practice for decades.¹ No study is cited for any of these effects. The same FAQ says Nodpod knows of no studies in people with conditions related to ocular hypertension, like glaucoma, and advises asking a physician first.
Manufacturer claimThe product page shows an OEKO-TEX Certified badge.¹ No certificate number, standard or certified component is given, so there's nothing to look up in OEKO-TEX's registry. The page also lists five US patents, but a patent isn't evidence that a product works.
Manufacturer claimThe FAQ on the product page says the mask is completely light-blocking.^{1, 4} Nodpod's main FAQ is less absolute. It says the darkest shades come nearest to full blackout and lighter shades like Bone let a small amount of light through. No measurement is published, and one customer review on the product page says it doesn't block light fully.
Manufacturer claimThe product page shows an average of about 4.5 out of 5 from 1,263 customer reviews.¹ Reviews collected and shown by the seller aren't independent and aren't a controlled comparison with other masks.