The thin speaker under the pillow helped me sleep without headphones

I have suffered from insomnia since I was very young. Like many people who suffer from chronic overthinking, I tend to sleep better when my mind is occupied with something else, like podcasts, YouTube groups, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playing the volume loudly isn’t exactly considerate when I’m staying at my partner’s house.

That’s why I was intrigued by the new Peace Duo under-pillow speaker from Jabis.

Launched last month, this ultra-thin speaker uses bone conduction technology – which sends vibrations through your skull directly to your inner ear – to transmit sound through your pillow and into your ear privately. Just place it under your pillow and listen as you drift off.

In my testing, I found that the Peace Duo was so thin that I almost forgot it was there. I mainly used the built-in sleep sounds, which come pre-loaded on a micro SD card with four hours of soothing sound clips, including gentle waves, light rain, rain with thunder, and soft wind. For more personal content, the Peace Duo also offers Bluetooth connectivity, so you can connect your phone and stream your favorite audio.

Battery life is another standout. A single charge lasts for up to ten nights of one-hour listening sessions, so you won’t have to remember another device that requires charging overnight. The foldable design also makes it easy to put in your magnetic canvas travel bag.

There’s an important caveat: They don’t work well with thick memory foam pillows. Unfortunately, that’s what I usually use, so I switched to a regular cotton pad and the sound came back clear. (The company claims that thin memory foam pillows should work fine.)

Priced at $59.99, the Peace Duo comes in two colors: Sunrise Yellow and Mist Green. It also offers customization. Users can replace additional magnetic frames with personalized photos and even add their names, making it a great gift for families, students, or anyone who needs extra help getting restful sleep.

The Peace Duo won’t cure insomnia, but it’s a practical, non-disturbing sleep tool — and for what the company charges, it’s a small price to pay for a decent night’s sleep.