Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 fixes its biggest flaw — the Hub now fits under your bed

Soumya Kumar· Sep 23, 2026 · 8:40 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 10 views

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Eight Sleep has launched the Pod 6, a redesigned smart mattress cover that resolves previous design issues by featuring a compact Hub that fits under most bed frames. The new model incorporates 18 biometric sensors for precise tracking and introduces single-sleeper Solo sizes to improve accessibility. Pricing for the updated system starts at $1,999 for the Solo version and $2,699 for the Standard size.

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▪The Pod 6's central Hub is half the size of previous models and is designed to fit under most bed frames.
▪The device features 18 biometric sensors, a significant increase from the two sensors found in the previous generation.
▪New single-sleeper Solo sizes are available for Queen, King, Cal King, Twin, and Twin XL mattresses.
▪The system offers 20% faster cooling and heating speeds compared to older models.
▪Prices for the Pod 6 start at $1,999 for the Solo version and $2,699 for the Standard version.

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Home > Life > Health & Wellness > Sleep Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 fixes its biggest flaw — the Hub now fits under your bed The high-tech mattress cover gets a major redesign, and doesn't require a giant box next to your bed. By Soumya Kumar Soumya Kumar Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it.

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