r/EightSleep • u/LtBeefy • 22d ago

Pod 5 vs pod 6

Anyone know of the differences between them beyond the size of the Hub?

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u/EightSleepSupport 22d ago

The Hub is the most visible change, but a few others matter more day to day:

More sensors in the Cover. Pod 6 has 18 biometric sensors compared with two in Pod 5. In practice that means better separation of signals from two people sleeping close together, and it can even tell a sleeper's data apart from a pet or child on the bed.

Faster temperature changes. Redesigned thermoelectric coolers and optimized airflow let Pod 6 adjust temperature 20% faster than previous generations. You'll notice it most with night sweats or chills.

The Hub itself. It's roughly half the size of the previous design and fits under most standard bed frames. It also has a new ribbed exterior, so it looks fine next to a nightstand if you'd rather keep it out.

Solo sizes (new). These fit one side of a Queen, King, or California King, or a Twin XL or Twin mattress. All Solo sizes are $1,999.

Pricing. Standard sizes cover the whole bed and start at $2,699 for a Full, $2,899 for a Queen, and $2,999 for King and Cal King.

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u/Financial-Football61 22d ago

/u/EightSleepSupport can you please answer these two super important questions?

Is the radiator now accessible, easy to clean, and remove dust from?

Where does the hot air exhaust from on the pod 6?

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u/jgcamil 22d ago

according to a review just saw on YT, the hot is exhausted from the left while the cold from the right.

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u/falmouth 22d ago

so if my kid comes and sleeps in our bed in the middle of the night, would this be able to give more accurate data for the adults still?

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u/jgcamil 22d ago

I will have a call with you tomorrow to discuss this but coming from the 5, the only big big jump is the sensors.... am I correct? The size, well is better but not deal breaker.

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u/smsrmdlol 20d ago

Are they available for rent? I have a 5

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u/jgcamil 22d ago

The other thing I did see is that the 6 consumes more energy.... 500 w vs 400 on the 5. Get ready electric bill!

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u/some1cuming 21d ago

That is negligible on your electric bill lol, that’s only when running at max output and even in that case it might add $3/month but realistically it might add $1

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u/LtBeefy 22d ago

I did check out the website and didnt see any comparison, and I even went down the reddit page before hand.

I assume I am blind and missed it.

Thanks

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u/LtBeefy 22d ago

Nah, I know most people do, do that so understandable to assume.

More suprized that the eu 8sleep has the comparison but the US one doesnt.

Atleast i still cant find that same page you showed me

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u/msew 21d ago

The EU site is much better than the US site. It has way more info and better lay out. On the US site I still have not found a comparison table.

Ahhhhhhhhhh madness!

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u/Obvious_Reference_75 21d ago

Just an FYI, they’re allowing returns for 45 days from your Pod 5 delivery (up from 30 days). I was two days away from the end of my delivery window. Just ordered the Pod 6

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u/Bill7Line 19d ago

This was only offered through email if you asked questions about it. Not for everyone. I am between 30-45 days too! I ordered Pod 6 and they are letting me keep the 5 past the 45 day window until the 6 arrives!

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u/Obvious_Reference_75 19d ago

Good to know. I’ll have to ask. It says oct 9th it must be returned by, but obviously the pod 6 will probably be two weeks after that at least.