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Eight Sleep vs LIFX

Eight Sleep logo

Eight Sleep

Fitness & Wellness

The sleep fitness company

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LIFX logo

LIFX

IoT & Smart Home

WiFi-enabled smart lights with no hub required

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Eight Sleep mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features; LIFX the Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.
  • They diverge on capability: Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control, LIFX covers No Hub Required.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eight Sleep and LIFX actually diverge.

Attributes where Eight Sleep and LIFX differ
AttributeEight SleepLIFX
Starting price$19/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsHardware, iOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
CategoryFitness & WellnessIoT & Smart Home
Founded20142012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Eight Sleep

  • Dynamic temperature control
  • Sleep tracking
  • HRV monitoring
  • Gentle wake alarm
  • Dual zone temperature
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • WHOOP

Only in LIFX

  • No Hub Required
  • 16 Million Colors
  • WiFi Direct
  • High Brightness
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Eight Sleep

  • Workout trackingnot LIFX
  • Nutrition managementnot LIFX
  • Health monitoringnot LIFX
  • Fitness coachingnot LIFX
  • Wellness improvementnot LIFX

LIFX

  • Ambient lightingnot Eight Sleep
  • Gaming setupnot Eight Sleep
  • Photography lightingnot Eight Sleep
  • Smart homenot Eight Sleep

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Eight Sleep

  • Mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features
  • Premium pricing starts at $2,999 for mattress cover alone
  • Pod Pro mattress rated as too firm for side sleepers with delicate pressure points
  • Edge support weakness with minimal perimeter reinforcement
  • Limited to Queen and Full sizes only

LIFX

  • The Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.

Pricing, plan by plan

Eight Sleep

$19/month
  • Autopilot$19/month
    • Auto temperature
    • Sleep reports
    • Health insights

LIFX

On request
  • LIFX Bulb$40/month
    • 16M colors
    • WiFi direct
    • No hub required

Which should you pick?

Choose Eight Sleep if

  • You need dynamic temperature control.
  • You work on Hardware, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sleep tracking.
Eight Sleep review

Choose LIFX if

  • You need no hub required.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want 16 million colors.
LIFX review

Questions people ask

Is Eight Sleep or LIFX better?
Neither clearly leads. Eight Sleep starts at $19/month and LIFX at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eight Sleep or LIFX?
Eight Sleep starts at $19/month and LIFX at On request.
Does Eight Sleep or LIFX run on more platforms?
Eight Sleep runs on Hardware, iOS, Android. LIFX runs on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
What is Eight Sleep best used for?
Eight Sleep is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what LIFX is typically brought in for.
What can Eight Sleep do that LIFX cannot?
Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control, Sleep tracking, HRV monitoring, Gentle wake alarm. LIFX covers No Hub Required, 16 Million Colors, WiFi Direct, High Brightness. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eight Sleep: What is the temperature control range of Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod offers independent temperature adjustment on each side of the bed, with a range of 55 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Each side can be controlled separately, allowing couples to have different preferences.

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Eight Sleep: Is a subscription required for Eight Sleep Pod?

Yes, Eight Sleep Pod requires a mandatory monthly subscription with three tiers ranging from $17 to $33 per month. The subscription includes access to sleep tracking, autopilot features, and other health analytics.

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Eight Sleep: What are the available sizes for Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod is available only in Full and Queen sizes. Half-size options are not available, which may limit options for smaller beds.

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Eight Sleep: What wearables does Eight Sleep integrate with?

Eight Sleep integrates with 40+ wearables through its Terra API partnership, including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, WHOOP, and syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit.

Source
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