The Dreampad Review: A Pillow that Helps You Sleep

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The Dreampad pillow uses a music app to play sleep-inducing sounds directly through the pillow.

Dreampad Pillow Review:

Price and Where to Buy: The Dreampad Slim Support Pillow (which is designed for travel) is available on Amazon for $149.

How the Dreampad Pillow Rates:

Usefulness: 6/10. If you like to fall asleep while listening to music, the Dreampad pillow is a good way to play sounds without disturbing the people around you.
Value: 6/10. At $149, the Dreampad is on the high end for both pillows and travel speakers.
Portability: 6/10. The Slim Support pillow is very thin, so it’s better for travel than a regular-sized pillow, but it may not be comfortable for you if you prefer a fluffier option. Note that you can pair it with a regular pillow for more comfort.
Durability: 9/10. The foam pillow and embedded speaker seem very durable, especially if you protect them with a pillowcase.
Cool Factor: 9/10. Being able to quietly listen to music and not disturb others is pretty neat.

Final Verdict: If you want to combine a travel speaker with a pillow, you may like the Dreampad!

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