Plufl’s strongest documented strength is comfort. Testers who expected a gimmick came away impressed. Rover’s reviewers said they were thoroughly impressed and called it the invention they didn’t know they needed, Apartment Therapy’s writer said it was as comfortable as, if not more than, her actual bed, and Reviewed found it far better made than the popular donut dog bed it’s modeled on. Plufl is the “Original Human Dog Bed,” created by college students Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita after they saw a large dog napping blissfully in a giant dog bed. They pitched it on ABC’s Shark Tank, and it went viral on TikTok. What sets it apart is the format: an oval, bolstered napping bed big enough for adults, with room to share with a pet or partner.
The Plufl uses a memory foam mattress, described as about 4 inches of orthopedic foam with a gel-infused cooling topper, inside a soft faux-fur cover with a 360-degree pillow bolster. One product description lists it at about 68 by 38 inches and roughly 20 pounds, with handles for carrying, and says it fits people up to about 6 feet 5 inches. A 6-foot-2 tester at Minimal Goods said it fit him comfortably. The full price is about $499, according to Reviewed, Sleepopolis and Apartment Therapy, with sales bringing it to roughly $349 to $399. Reviewers note the cover is machine-washable, which is helpful with pets.
The honest caveat: Plufl has no Trustpilot profile, so there’s no independent customer score to verify. Mattress Clarity reports the Plufl isn’t backed by a warranty and that assembly isn’t a one-person job, and every tester calls the price high.
✅ “The Original Human Dog Bed,” featured on Shark Tank
✅ Memory foam mattress with a gel-infused cooling topper (per Minimal Goods)
✅ Soft faux-fur cover with a 360-degree pillow bolster
✅ Room to share with a pet or partner
✅ Fits tall adults (a 6’2″ tester fit comfortably)
✅ Machine-washable cover, according to reviewers
✅ Carry handles that held up in Rover’s testing
✅ Thicker, more comfortable than a cheaper rival, per Rover
✅ Better made than standard donut dog beds, per Reviewed
✅ Doubles as a lounge spot or guest napping bed
✅ Fun for kids, adults and pets
✅ Frequent sales from about $349 to $399
❌ No Trustpilot profile to verify customer experiences
❌ Expensive at about $499 full price
❌ No warranty, according to Mattress Clarity
❌ Assembly isn’t a one-person job, per Mattress Clarity
❌ Takes up a lot of floor space
❌ Pets may claim it (and shed on it)
❌ Not a substitute for a proper bed for nightly sleep
We reviewed hands-on testing from Rover, Reviewed, Apartment Therapy, Sleepopolis, Mattress Clarity and Minimal Goods. Plufl has no Trustpilot profile, so we haven’t included customer quotes, and we never invent them. GlossGirly has no commercial relationship with Plufl that affects this verdict. Safety note: don’t let infants sleep on the Plufl, since soft, bolstered surfaces are unsafe for infant sleep. Supervise pets that chew, and wash the cover regularly if pets share it.
The Plufl looks like a giant donut dog bed: oval, low to the ground, with plush bolsters all the way around. Inside is a memory foam mattress with a cooling gel topper, wrapped in a faux-fur cover that testers describe as extremely soft. Apartment Therapy’s writer said it was as comfortable as her real bed and great for TV binges and naps, and Reviewed’s tester said it felt much better made than the popular donut dog bed he’d owned. Rover’s testers found the mattress thick and comfortable compared with a cheaper rival that felt more like a real dog bed. The bolster supports your head and neck for reading, gaming or scrolling.
The Plufl is large, roughly 68 by 38 inches according to one listing, and testers say tall adults fit comfortably. It’s big enough for an adult plus a dog, and several testers say their pets fight them for it. The machine-washable cover helps with pet hair and odors. Rover’s testers found carrying it between rooms difficult but said the handles held up over multiple trips. It’s a real space commitment. Measure your floor space first, and decide where it’ll live before buying.
Setup is simple in concept: insert the bolsters and base into the cover and zip it up. Reviewed compared it to assembling a dog bed. Mattress Clarity’s tester found setup the hardest part and said it isn’t a one-person job. Mattress Clarity also reports that the Plufl isn’t backed by a warranty, which matters at this price. Check Plufl’s current return policy before buying, and inspect the cover and zippers on arrival.
At about $499 full price, the Plufl is expensive for a napping bed, and every tester mentions it. Sales regularly bring it down to around $349 to $399. Rover compared it with the Homguava at about $260 and found the Plufl clearly more comfortable and durable, while the cheaper bed wasn’t remotely waterproof and its handles ripped. Mattress Clarity lists WROS, YAEM and Homguava as cheaper alternatives. Apartment Therapy argued it’s effectively a lounge chair and guest bed in one. Value depends on how often you’ll use it. Daily nappers and pet owners get the most out of it.
The original human-sized dog bed with a memory foam mattress, cooling topper, faux-fur cover and pillow bolster. It’s best for nappers, gamers, readers, kids and pet owners. Buy on sale, have two people set it up, and wash the cover regularly.
If available, a spare cover lets you keep one on while washing the other, which helps with pets. Check Plufl’s site for current accessories.
Plufl has no Trustpilot profile, so there are no verified Trustpilot customer reviews to quote. We never invent or paraphrase quotes as if they came from real buyers.
Independent testers offer the best guide. Rover’s testers were thoroughly impressed with comfort and durability, Reviewed found it better made than standard donut dog beds, Apartment Therapy’s writer found it as comfortable as her bed, and Mattress Clarity noted the lack of warranty and two-person setup. Mattress Clarity also reports that Amazon reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
Plufl is worth it for people who love napping, lounging with pets, or want a cozy secondary spot to relax, and who have the space and budget. Buy on sale, check the return policy, and plan for two-person setup. If price is the priority, cheaper alternatives exist, though testers found them less comfortable and durable.
Feature | Plufl | Homguava | WROS | YAEM | Lovesac Sac | Big Joe Fuf |
Type | Human dog bed | Human dog bed | Human dog bed | Human dog bed | Foam bean bag | Foam bean bag |
Example price | About $499 (sales from $349) | About $260 (per Rover) | About $129 (per Taste of Home) | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Warranty | None (per Mattress Clarity) | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Washable cover | Yes (per reviewers) | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Trustpilot | No profile | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
Plufl is a human-sized dog bed designed for napping and lounging, featured on Shark Tank.
About $499 at full price, with sales from roughly $349 to $399.
Mattress Clarity reports that Plufl isn’t backed by a warranty.
Yes. It’s big enough for an adult and a dog, and reviewers say the cover is machine-washable.
One product description lists it at about 68 by 38 inches, fitting people up to about 6 feet 5 inches.
The Plufl sounds like a joke but turns out to be a genuinely comfortable, well-made napping bed. Memory foam, a cooling topper, a soft washable cover and a supportive bolster won over testers at Rover, Reviewed and Apartment Therapy, and pets love it as much as people do.
The Plufl sounds like a joke but turns out to be a genuinely comfortable, well-made napping bed. Memory foam, a cooling topper, a soft washable cover and a supportive bolster won over testers at Rover, Reviewed and Apartment Therapy, and pets love it as much as people do.
Category | Score |
Comfort | 8.8/10 |
Build Quality | 8.5/10 |
Versatility & Fun | 8.5/10 |
Pet-Friendliness & Washability | 8.3/10 |
Portability | 7.5/10 |
Price & Value | 5.5/10 |
Review Transparency | 4.0/10 |
Warranty | 3.5/10 |
Overall | 6.8/10 |