Eve Davies

Eve Davies

Sleep Tech Product Tester and Writer

Eve is a sleep tech product tester and writer at Tom's Guide, covering everything from smart beds and sleep trackers, to sleep earbuds and sunrise alarm clocks. Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism, and has four years’ experience writing features and news. In her role as Sleep Tech Product Tester and Writer for Tom's Guide, Eve is constantly trying out and reviewing the latest sleep products from brands such as Apple, Garmin, Whoop, Hatch, Sleep Number, Eight Sleep, and Oura. A fitness enthusiast who completed the London Marathon earlier this year, Eve loves exploring the relationship between good sleep, overall health, and physical performance, and how great sleep tech can make that relationship even better.

Latest articles by Eve Davies

Two images side by side of Eight Sleep Pod 4 smart mattress cover on bed with four white pillows and grey and white Sleep Number i8 smart mattress in blue bedroom
Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number Bed: Which smart mattress should you buy?

By Eve Davies Published

Do you need temperature control or adjustable firmness? Discover if the Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover or the Sleep Number i8 Smart Bed is the best pick for you and your sleep needs

Sleep Tech
A girl in black and white pyjamas laying on her front on Saatva Classic mattress in sleep studio with blue walls and green plant next to bed
Overheating at night? The coolest beds I've slept on all have this one killer feature

By Eve Davies Published

Are you a hot sleeper looking for a new mattress? Here's why you should go hybrid

Mattresses
A college of four images of women laying on cooling mattress on their side in sleep studio with blue walls and plants
4 cooling features to look for in side sleeper mattresses

By Eve Davies Published

I test beds for a living and these are the essential features for cooling mattresses tailored to side sleepers

Mattresses
A menopausal woman with blonde hair sitting up in bed with hand over forehead
My mom needs a new mattress for menopause — experts reveal the features she should look for

By Eve Davies Published

Goodbye hot flashes and restless nights! Here are the 5 things experts recommend looking for in a mattress for menopause

Mattresses
A woman wearing graduate cap and gown (left). A woman asleep on Saatva mattress in sleep studio next to green plant (right).
Waking up at the same time every day helped me ace college — an expert explains why

By Eve Davies Published

There's every chance I wouldn't have made it through my degree without a solid sleep routine — experts explain the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.

Sleep
An image showing aluminium foil taped to the windows of a bedroom
I sleep in an attic bedroom with no AC and this cheap foil hack keeps me sleeping cool in summer — here's how

By Eve Davies Published

Sleeping in an attic bedroom in summer with no AC means stiflingly hot nights — but this cheap foil hack helps. Here's how...

Sleep
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Ultra on bed next to image of woman wearing pink vest top in bed having a hot flash
Eight Sleep’s new smart bed tech promises to end night sweats and boost deep sleep — here’s how

By Eve Davies Published

Eight Sleep's latest Hot Flash mode launch promises to support women's sleep — here's how

Sleep Tech
Hands holding perforated latex foam (left). A hand resting on white stitched GlacioTex mattress cover (right).
GlacioTex vs Latex Comparison

By Eve Davies Published

We compare the cooling abilities of latex and GlacioTex in mattresses and which is right for you

Mattresses
A woman lying on her side on specialist cooling bedding in white
Too hot to sleep but not ready to upgrade your mattress? Try these low-cost cooling hacks

By Eve Davies Published

Budget-friendly tips to optimize your existing mattress for summer sleep

Mattresses
A woman sat on bed with white bedding in bedroom with plants, sunlight coming in through window and a white fan on bedside unit
This simple DIY air conditioner helped me fall asleep fast during a heatwave — here's how to try it

By Eve Davies Published

I swapped my Eight Sleep Pod for a homemade AC — it does the job but I wouldn't recommend it for night long cooling

Sleep
A collage of wrists / hands wearing sleep tracking watches and rings with Tom's Guide Prime Day logo
I love my Garmin sleep tracker, but these 4 cheap alternatives are almost as good — starting from $64 for Prime Day

By Eve Davies Published

My job is testing sleep trackers — if I was looking for one on a $200 budget, these are the ones I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day...

Sleep Tech
Couple in bed with white sheets and BedJet cooling system next to bedside tables with lamp and plants with Tom's Guide
I love my $2,649 Eight Sleep pod, but this cooling bed fan is almost as good — and it's $1,560 cheaper this Prime Day

By Eve Davies Published

If I wasn't sleeping on the Eight Sleep Pod, this is the smart cooling mattress system I'd buy this Prime Day — up to $480 off now

Sleep Tech
A woman's hand with pink nails and a pink sleeve wearing silver Oura Ring 4 on index finger with Tom's Guide Prime Day logo
The Oura Ring 4 is still on sale under $300 for Prime Day — that's the lowest price we've seen so far

By Eve Davies Published

My favorite Prime Day sleep tracker deal so far? The latest and greatest Oura Ring for under $300

Sleep Tech
A woman with dark curly hair sitting up in bed with beige pyjama top and bedsheets with sun coming in through window
This simple nighttime routine helps me fall asleep fast — even in a heatwave

By Eve Davies Published

I never let hot nights ruin my sleep — 5 nighttime habits I rely on to fall asleep fast (yes, even in a heatwave.)

Sleep
A woman with long brown hair sits up in bed covered in a pink comforter and yawns because she is so sleep deprived
8 things that happen to your body when you don't get enough sleep

By Eve Davies Published

Doctor reveals just how much sleep deprivation can impact our bodies

Sleep
A woman wearing wellies, jeans and a white t-shirt kneeling down planting green plants
This one outdoor activity could be the key to unlocking better sleep this summer

By Eve Davies Published

Having trouble sleeping? Try gardening, say experts

Gardening
A Casper Snow hybrid cooling mattress in a bedroom, a man and woman sit on top of the mattress watching as a little girl jumps onto the bed, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the corner (right)
The Casper Snow mattress is perfect for hot sleepers and it's currently 30% off — not even Black Friday gets better than this

By Eve Davies Published

"I'm so glad I bought this mattress" — join the hot sleepers snoozing comfortably on the Casper Snow mattress for up to $1,149 less now

Mattresses
A woman's hand holding a magnifying glass magnifying bed bugs on a mattress
Would you be able to spot a bed bug in your mattress? 71% of Americans wouldn't — here's how

By Eve Davies Published

Only 29% of Americans can identify a bed bug, according to new survey. Here's 5 ways to spot these pests in your mattress

Mattress Care
A woman with an afro sleeping on her side covered in grey duvet while she sweats in her sleep, thinking of a cooling mattress.
7 things that can cause you to overheat in bed

By Eve Davies Published

From hormones to food choices, these are the reasons you're sweaty in the sheets

Sleep
A woman wearing a denim shirt naps on her couch
How long should a nap be?

By Eve Davies Published

20 or 90 minutes? Experts explain which is the right nap length for you.

Sleep
A Tom's Guide sleep writer sat on the edge of the Nectar Classic in a clean, minimalist sleep studio
Sleeping hot? Your memory foam mattress could be to blame — here's how to fix it

By Eve Davies Published

Memory foam is dense and absorbent and can trap heat — learn what you can do to enjoy cooler nights

Mattresses
Chilipad by Sleepme on bed with blue half and red half showing dual temperature control
Trouble sleeping in summer? Control the temperature of your bed with this cooling mattress pad

By Eve Davies Published

Find out more about the Chilipad Dock Pro, an active cooling solution designed to help hot sleepers rest well

Mattresses
A woman wearing a black sports bra and green trousers stretching at end of bed in dimly lit room with plant
Better sleep starting tonight — 7 stretches to help you fall asleep faster

By Eve Davies Published

We asked an expert for the 7 best stretches for sleep to help you fall asleep fast

Sleep
Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock on wooden bedside table next to cactus and glass of water. Brown bedding on bed.
Are there any benefits to using a sunrise alarm clock in summer?

By Eve Davies Published

Brighter mornings all year round — 5 reasons why you should still use your sunrise alarm clock in summer

Sleep Tech
A woman scrolls on her phone in bed during the middle of the night
What is blue light? Experts share real effect on sleep plus top tips to reduce its impact

By Eve Davies Published

We asked the experts what blue light is and if it really ruins our sleep

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