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Astrabeds sadly no longer sells mattresses. manufactures a latex mattress that they sell exclusively online. Their mattress comes with multiple firmness options. They also provide a dual-sided option so that partners with different preferences can still have what they want on their side. Some customers have had good experiences, but there are some that had issues with initial comfort and durability.
Sleep Innovations is a fairly recent contender in the online and offline mattress space. They sell predominantly on Amazon, other online retailers, and through their offline partner network at stores like Target, Sears, and Kohl's. Overall, they offer a cost-effective solution but without many of the perks of some of the newer brands.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Sleep Innovations in this match up!
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Overall Score:
Astrabeds: 7.2/10
Sleep Innovations: 7.8/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Astrabeds: 7.2/10
Sleep Innovations: 7.5/10
Price Value:
Astrabeds: 7.3/10
Sleep Innovations: 8.5/10
No Back Pain:
Astrabeds: 7.1/10
Sleep Innovations: 6.5/10
Price:
Astrabeds: $1099-$2999
Sleep Innovations: $339-$849
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If you are examining this brand, take a look below for more details about these mattresses. They, unfortunately, don't get the best reception from customers overall. Some spoke high praise about their experience, but many others had issues with the feel.
Some have described these mattresses as being supportive, but others have described support issues. For those that have back pain already, read the reviews to make sure the mattress works with your body.
Edge Support
There are positive and negatives reported about edge support. Some reviewers feel good about the support equalibrium across the mattress, but others had issues with sagginess towards the sides.
In addition to being comfortable, having a durable mattress is what shoppers are after. We are all hopeful to find a mattress that would be just as comfortable day one as it is 10 years from now. That said, not all customers rate these mattresses very well on durability and some have had issues over only a short horizon. If you are thinking about using this mattress nightly, read through the customer reviews and return policies to make sure that you are secure in your purchase.
Some sleepers are content with their beds, but others are not as pleased overall. Despite those that are cozy, this means that these mattresses have lower than average customer satisfaction. If you are considering one of these mattresses, make sure to read on for more information.
All sleepers need a supportive mattress and especially back and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers also need support to align the spine and neck while they sleep. These mattresses offer a good amount of support, above average overall. However, others had problems with the support so if you have a heavy build, make sure that your selection is right for you.
Edge Support
Most find these mattresses to provide good edge support. Over the long term, some had issues with dipping along the sides.
All mattress buyers want to find a mattress that will sleep comfortably after a decade or more. Though there are some reasons, like our changing body, that would mean we would want a new bed after 15 years, we could all sleep easier if it was a guarantee our mattress would last that long. Customers are pretty content with these mattresses when it comes to their durability. Most folks will find they last over 7 years, but there have been rare complaints about feel. If you are a larger person and concerned about durability, make sure to read the reviews before selecting.
I love that this mattress is healthy. Toxic chemicals do known to cause respiratory illness do not continually outgas from this mattress. This mattress is made of natural materials, latex, 100% organic cotton, and wool. My 3 year old sone is very prone to respiratory illness. This mattress doesn't add to him being sick. This mattress is also very, very comfortable. I love it.
View More ReviewsI thought I researched high and low for the best bed latex bed I could find for my new family. I was thrilled to find this highly recommended company online... until I actually had to sleep on it, and then deal with customer service. My partner was quickly kicked out of the bed to the guest room as the minute he came in, we rolled to his side of the bed and any movement anyone made, moves the bed like a wave. On top of that we get back and shoulder pain in ways we do not on any other mattress we sleep on! I've expressed all of this to customer service several times for several months and still nothing. Stay away from this company.
I had never tried a latex mattress before so I had no idea how we would like our new bed. Of course I read all the reviews and did quite a bit of research before our purchase. My husband and I have loved the bed ever since our first night. It is solid, but soft, firm but not hard. There is sufficient support and a lot of comfort. We are very happy with this latex mattress system. The only tricky part was putting all the layers down exactly one on top of the other. Zipping it closed was not a problem and the quality of the enclosure is very good.
Well i've been sleeping on this mattress since may of last year and I think I probably should've gone with the softest version. I don't really like firm beds and I switched the layers to better accommodate my sleeping preferences, however, that didn't really help. I would love a softer bed. If you like beds on the firmer side, then you'll probably love this, but not me. Aside from that, I don't like how difficult this bed is to set up. The layers come packaged separate from the rest of the mattress and you have to zip the layers inside of the mattress, and that is a pain in the neck. Not to mention how heavy each part is. Not only that, but if you aren't careful while zipping those layers into the mattress, then you'll damage the foam. Overall, if you are in need of a firm bed and you have back problems, then I would suggest this mattress, but if not, save your money and get a cheap one.
After an exhaustive search through countless websites, and speaking with many in the industry I had settled on a mattress offered by Habitat Furnishings when, by chance, I came across Astrabeds. I liked what I was seeing and made the last minute switch to the Harmony bed. I do not regret it for a second. It was love that first night. I did not require an adjustment period nor did I experience any of the soreness others have while transitioning to a new mattress. While I have had the bed for less than a month, I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I have been so far. Also, the pillows are equally amazing. Just the right density and buoyancy yet remain light. I was very happy with my bamboo pillows but Astrabeds offered free pillows at the time of purchase so there was nothing to lose. Now they are the primary pillows we use with the bamboo relegated to the closet.
Mu husband and I have found our new mattress comfortable from the first night we slept on it.
I supports our bodies from head to foot, but without feeling we are sleeping on a board or extra firm mattress. Although my husband did not think we needed to replace our previous mattress, he admits now
he is sleeping better and more comfortably. Thanks Astrabeds for making me right!
We are both so pleased we chose Astrabed and the Solace bed.
I have my pads sorted so as to firm up the bed. I may need to get another 90 pad(firmest) to add more firmness.
The cover zippers pull apart. The zipper teeth separate as one tries to close the cover. Huge pain in the butt trying to reintegrate the teeth.
I need one more firm pad but now concerned that (A) can't get the cover unzipped due to teeth separation and (B) won't be able to zip the cover closed again.
I am sleeping better.
What I am curious about is how long until the latex weakens so as to lose integrity. Only time will tell which is why I am giving only 4 stars. With such short usage time I'm not comfortable giving any more stars.
I should be asked for a review in a year.
As I sleep alone I am concerned about the wear on just that one side. The mattress weighs a lot so it's impossible for one person to rotate so as to get even wear.
It's almost too difficult to find enough positive adjectives to describe this mattress. It's wonderfully comfortable, supportive and just dreamy to sleep in. When I get in it at the end of the day, I just say, "Ahhhh". The only downside is that i'm not awake long enough to savor it enough.
I received this bed two weeks ago. The first thing I noticed about it is that it was heavy - heavier than any bed I'd ever lifted. But all that weight is pure organic latex. The moment I rolled out the bed and plopped down on it, I felt I was laying on sixty pounds of very high quality product.
On the other hand... I got a 'medium' firmness bed and it seems quite firm to me. In retrospect, I'm thinking I should have either gotten the harmony bed with three inches of extra height to compress or gotten the sonoma bed in the 'soft' firmness. As many of the other reviews have pointed out, this is by far the firmest bed they offer. If you're a side sleeper, you may want to also consider these two alternative options. But again, this is a question of suitability to my own sleeping style rather than product quality.
I bought this bed in December so I have had it for 9 mos now. When I first slept in it it was too hard and my back was sore when I woke up. Customer service recommended I switch the layers around, which I did and it still didn't help. I asked for the softest combination I could get so I could sink into it. It seemed like my shoulder was kind of jambing up because of the firmness. I called again and customer service said they would send me out a new layer free of charge And that I just needed to donate the old layer. Super easy. Customer service was always really helpful. Once I got the soft layer on top of another soft layer it has been the most comfortable bed I have ever owned. I love the fact that I know I am not breathing any toxic fumes at night and I wake up feeling really good and my body doesn't hurt. The only problem with it is it is soooo comfortable that I hate to go on vacation now and sleep in hotel rooms because I miss my bed!
We have noted Mattress holds heat, Partner had to get thick pad because of heat. To put mattress together they should send out instructions if you buy split with different levels of firmness. Had to call to find out how to put together.
We are very pleased with our Serenity Queen mattress. I was a bit worried about buying without having the chance to try it in a store but the delivery was flawlessm, it was very easy to unpack and put on the bed and my husband and I like it very much. One caution: we both like a firm mattress and ordered such but I guess our old mattress had settled in more than I'd realized. The mattress was too firm for me as I'm thin and it felt almost too hard. I added a memory foam pad and it is fine but it would have been better to order one that was a bit softer. I would definitely buy from Astra Bed again
Love that is eco friendy. We got medium firmess, but found it to be too soft. After talking with a costumer representative, he suggested rearranging the layers. Which is easily done, but each individual leayer is heavy and difficult to move. We still have to try the new arrangement, but trust we will be satisfied at the end with the firmess we want.
For the past year I have been suffering from the lingering pain from a lower back injury. After countless massages, physical therapy, and regular yoga practice, I noticed that my symptoms usually diminished during my frequent trips away from home. It must be my bed! So I embarked upon a quest to find a replacement. My physical therapist recommended tempurpedic, but I didn't like the price tag or the multiple reports of allergic reactions I encountered online. I found many organic mattress retailers, but they were all of questionable authenticity and varying price points. After a long search, I found astrabeds and decided to give this mattress a try. So far I have been sleeping more soundly than I have in years.
Took a leap of faith on this bed, since, you know, the store exists on the internet. I felt comfortable with the guarantee, and I'm so glad I made this purchase. After ample research, including a visit to a competitor's awkwardly staffed storefront, from what I could tell, astrabeds offered the highest quality at the most reasonable price. The bed itself is great -- sturdy, but with enough give that it feels comfortable (I don't like a "sinking" mattress), it is supportive and also absorbs/diffuses most motion, making it great for couples, or you know, your special bed friend. I had neck pain and often strained my neck leading up to this purchase, 4 months later, that has essentially dissipated. I recommend this bed to all my friends and have even invited some of them to sleep over BECAUSE IT'S THAT GREAT.
- Mattress and adjustable base are very comfortable. Assembly was easy - although I would consider the full setup option due to the weight and awkwardness of moving the bases.
- We had read some comments regarding selecting the firmness of the mattresses. This lead us to chooses too soft an option. I would suggest going with what you use today for firmness. Exchange of mattress layers was easy, but delays the time you are ready to use the mattress.
- 90 day trial with no hassle return is a misleading. For various reasons, it took 80 days for us to get everything fully delivered. That leaves very little time to evaluate the bed fully setup. Also, the 90 day trial does not include the adjustable base. So, if we decide to return the mattresses, we would have to keep the bases.
Very comfortable. Weight makes putting on contour sheets difficult. Provides great support whether sleeping on side or back. Shipping was on time and the FedEx carrier even put the large b0xes in the bedroom rather than leaving at the door.
Improved quality and duration of sleep. More restful deep sleep
Bed came rolled up and compressed. We let it air out for a day before trying it out. It seemed too thin at first. We could feel the floor when kneeling on it.
Once we put it on the box spring that feeling went away.
The bed is much thinner than our old mattress but it supports us well.
We really like that it is made from natural materials and does not have a chemical smell.
I purchased a top of the line Tempurpedic about 18 months ago to replace my worn out spring mattress. I HATED IT. It sort of swallows you up, so you have to work hard to turn over (and therefore wake up more). It's also HOT. I was not getting a good night's sleep, and was at my wits end. I have always loved latex pillows, so I decided to give Astrabeds a try. I am in love! It's like sleeping on a cloud...a bouncy, supportive cloud. The only thing the old mattress did better was dampening my husband's movement. You do feel movement more with latex, but the new bed is still leaps and bounds over the Tempurpedic. And, it's made in the USA. Love, love, LOVE!
My wife and I got sick of buying a mattress every few years. We decided to take the plunge and buy an expensive, highly rated mattress. We couldn't be happier. We both have back problems and chose medium firm for our firmness level. It is perfect. No cupping and hammocking so far. I even said to my wife it feels like I am a kid again sleeping at grandmas house!
Best sleep ever. Massaging is a total bonus. Unbelievable pain relief
I travel a lot for work so when I get to be home I want to make sure I'm as comfortable as possible and this bed has nailed it so far. It's a pain to put together and you can tell where the different sides of the latex pads are, even when the bed is made. But I have been sleeping like a rock and that's what matters.
The mattress feels very comfortable and maintains its shape very well. It is a great addition to any bed. I specifically love the fact it is all natural.I ordered the mattress via phone and Customer service was very professional and helpful.Also, the mattress arrived before the expected delivery date.
We knew it was time for a new bed and after researching I knew that latex was the route I wanted to go. Astrabeds custom make your bed once you order so it took a bit for it to arrive. When it did, the FedEx driver was pretty unhappy because of how heavy it was. It took two strong men to move it and get it situated on our bed. We just used our original box springs and put a piece of plywoood to create the firm flat base the bed needs. At first... I hated it. It was too hard, I couldn't get used to it...etc. But we gave it time and now I love it. My back doesn't hurt anymore and it seems comfy to me now. I wouldn't get one for a guest bed as I think its kind of an 'acquired' type of bed that your body adjusts to. Overall, if you're thinking of getting one, I say go for it!! They do offer a return policy and want to help you get comfortable with your new bed.
I was worried that when they said "firm" that it wouldn't really be FIRM, but it is. My body is still getting used to this firmness, but it is what I wanted. It has kept its shape and works out great for doubling as a daybed/couch/bed. I use it as my main bed and my back feels great when I get up. The mattress does seem to give off a slight scent that it seems to give to the sheets on top. I am hoping that it will dissipate over time. Overall, the price point and the quality of the organic materials was in a very good spot compared to what other companies would ask you to pay, and that is what made this bed so compelling. All I can say to other shoppers out there, is to really research the firmness you want, because that will be the most important.
I was very impressed with every aspect of my purchase. the sales person was endlessly patience and truthful. I wanted an organic material with no metal springs. So dumped my Duxianna mattress and am very happy with my latex.
I heard that metal coils in the beds are a cause for health issues. I swear by god I've stopped getting headaches and migraines. It's so comfortable to boot.
Price is best i've seen and easy assembly.
After owning and IKEA mattress for ten years, I was suffering from terrible hip pain and was ready for a new mattress. My husband didn't seem to mind the hard, squeaky IKEA mattress, but I spent hours doing research for our next mattress. I had heard of memory foam, but never of latex, and was happy to read about how it doesn't retain heat as much as memory foam (I am a hot sleeper). The mattress was definitely expensive, but you can't put a price tag on a good night's sleep! I loved that I could order a firm mattress for my husband and a soft mattress for me (split king, see photo). My expectations were high on the first night, but the first night was not perfect! Luckily Justin, from Customer Service, was able to help us. He suggested a new arrangement for the three mattresses and that worked. The great thing about these mattresses is that you can rearrange the three layers to get different levels of softness/hardness. Justin was great, always answered my e-mail immediately and even phoned to ask how I was sleeping. My husband now loves his mattress and so do I. Oh, I also loved that there are no chemicals used as latex is a natural material. You can't go wrong with an Astra mattress!!
I've been using my Astrabed for over a month now. I have been very satisfied with the comfort of my bed. I usually wake up with back pain most of the time, and since I started sleeping on the Astrabed my back has felt much better and I don't wake up sore.
My mom visited so I let her use my bed and I slept in the year room. One night after she returned back to her home, she told my dad she liked my mattress more than theirs.
The very first night I slept in this bed, it was heaven! I had a memory foam bed for many years, but boy do I like this bed even better. I prefer a hard bed, and the beauty of this bed is it gives the support I need but the top layer is very soft (I got the medium-hard mattress). I also am always cold, so I appreciate how this bed holds my body heat well.
Got a CA King size mattress to replace a 10 year old innerspring one. Settled on soft, having read many reviews about latex mattresses running generally firmer than other types of mattresses. Turned out a wise decision -- does not feel too soft at all, more like what one would expect from medium.
The only word of caution is about its weight -- pretty heavy, takes at least 2 strong men to handle. Other than that the installation is pretty easy, fits perfectly in its nice fabric enclosure.
GREAT BED. GREAT QUALITY. I SPENT QUITE A BIT OF TIME RESEARCHING THE TYPE OF BED WE WANTED AND THIS FIT THE BILL. IT PERFORMS AS DESCRIBED.
I WOULD RECOMMEND BUYING A BOX SPRING SEPARATE. IT DOES NOT FIT THE MATTRESS. OBVIOUSLY THEY OUTSOURCE THE BOX SPRING.
I purchased the Medium Serenity bed in September 2014. I love it. I am mainly a side sleeper and it gives me the perfect support. It also feels great when I sleep on my back or stomach. My previous mattress, an old Sealy posturepedic, was hurting my back. I researched and found Astra beds, and am glad I did. Before I bought one, I tried out some other latex mattresses to give me a feel for them, but this one is the most comfortable by far.
I love this bed. My wife and I both sleep better since getting this bed. However, when it was delivered, the bed was delivered late because one of the boxes had exploded open (because the contents were previously vacuum sealed in a plastic bag that ripped). They had to drive a separate U-haul just to bring the box that exploded (and poorly taped back together) to my house. Astrabeds has been diligently trying to get to the bottom of this mishap. But all that said, this bed is still fantastic! I would buy another one in a heartbeat... but ask them to double bag it this time. :)
We were looking for a comfortable bed that would provide good support and also "breathe" . Both my wife and I have found that any mattress with a foam top layer is too hot to sleep comfortably. After reading all we could find we decided to try latex, and chose AstraBed. We have not been disappointed, the bed delivers on its advertised features. AstraBed have been very supportive and helpful, and you can't lose with their warranty. We particularly like the organic aspect, as we wanted to avoid anything with fire retardent chemicals added.
This bed is amazing! Was skeptical to order online after shopping several stores but I am so happy that I did. We ordered the Serenity Cal. King in medium and it accommodates my husband (side sleeper) and I (used to be a stomach sleeper-now I rest peacefully on my back!) perfectly. We look forward to many years of our amazing and natural bed!! Thanks Astrabeds!
My wife and I have bad backs. The internet research indicated this type bed may be the ticket? The other beds we have (four other beds in the house) tend to wiggle when a person rolls over. It was at the point that we would spend a considerable amount of money to get some rest. We needed a firm mattress that would:
1 Not "form fit to each person sleeping on it" but would recover to its original shape
2. Not wiggle when one person moves,
3. Support the body in any position,
4. Large enough to fit two adults and two kids to lay on it for TV movie time,
5. Allow air circulation around the bed because we have Hydronic Heating in the floor and the floor cannot be covered. Covering the floor results in no heat in the room. We live in cold wet Seattle,
6. Preferably light to move for cleaning the room and carpets,
7. Will not have aromas of gas off like other synthetic foams.
8. Have longevity and last us more than a couple of years.
9. Mattress durability when being moved.
This mattress accomplishes some of the goals
The mattress is actually 4 pieces. It consists of a cover holder that retains the various foam layers, a large foam layer (about 8 inches thick), and two smaller foams (about 2 inch thick each). Each of the two smaller foams has different durometer ratings (hardness ratings). We first tried only the large foam only. It was too hard. We then tried the middle foam (firm on top of the hard and the softest on top of the firm). This was much too soft. We then tried the 2 inch hard foam on top of the 2 inch soft foam. This was still too soft. We then tried only the 8 inch foam and the hard 2 inch foam and eliminated the soft 2 inch foam. This is where we are today. Each trial period lasted about 2 to 3 weeks (except the single 8 inch) layer. We only slept on this for about 5 days because the other two layers had not arrived. (The bed came in two different packages delivered at two different times).
We have been sleeping on the various renditions (stacks) of the mattress foam for almost 3 months.
We both still have back pain.
As for our list:
1. Not "form fit to each person sleeping on it" but would recover to its original shape – So far the mattress seems to have a good hysteresis (the ability for the material to return to its original shape) We tried some artificial foam mattress before the Astra and although the artificial foam recovered, it took a long time to recover and it would also tend to pocket too much when rolling over leaving lumps. The Astra foam does not seem to pocket and it returns almost immediately to its original shape.
2. Not wiggle when one person moves. While we understand that a lot of the movement of a bed is due to its frame, we know from experience that in other beds, just the makeup of the bed with springs etc , motion on the bed will pull other parts of the structure and result in motion, or what I will call wiggling when two people are in a bed and one moves. I in fact can actually feel a regular bed move from my heart beat. The Astra does not have this motion.
3. Support the body in any position. The Astra Bed seems to accomplish this. Due to my bad back, I move a considerable amount during the night. I will move from my back to either side numerous times. With each roll my body will have different curves on the mattress. It does not seem to matter what position I end up in, the mattress still recovers nicely without pockets.
4. Large enough to fit two adults and two kids to lay on it for TV movie time – We purchased the standard King Size bed. Our other bed was a California King. The standard Astra King mattress is shorter and wider than a California King. We are using the California King bottom springs mounted on top of 2 x6 boards which brings the height of the bed off of the floor. We separated the California King bottom springs about 4 inches beneath a plywood top. We placed the Astra bed on top of the plywood with a space at the head of the bed where we have place additional foam to make up the difference. The result is a California Bed length with the width of a Standard King. Plenty of room for kids next to us or at the foot of the bed to watch movies.
5. Allow air circulation around the bed because we have Hydronic Heating in the floor and the floor cannot be covered. Covering the floor results in no heat in the room. We live in cold wet Seattle – The above description (4) allows for air circulation beneath the bed and warm air to escape into the room.
6. Preferably light to move for cleaning the room and carpets- This is not a light bed, nor portable. The Astra Foam is very difficult to handle due to its flexibility. It has no handles. Its like moving a 250 lb piece of jello. The foam itself is also delicate. It will tear easily if not careful. Don't jump on it! Movie night should not include a trampoline on mom and dad's bed. It would be a good idea to have a frame made that could sandwich the mattress together and allow it to be moved as a unit then when being used as a bed, the top support of the sandwich could be removed to allow use of the Mattress. Maybe a honeycomb type of frame?
7. Will not have aromas of gas off like other synthetic foams – There was only a small aroma after opening the plastic bag that held the foam. I am very susceptible to vapors and aromas. I tried the artificial foam and it was not acceptable. The Astra foam did not have the chemical smell.
8. Have longevity and last us more than a couple of years – this has yet to be determined however the "guarantee is that if there is a problem, Astra will replace it.
9. Mattress durability when being moved – This was covered in item "6" above.
This is not an inexpensive bed. I anticipate notifying Astra of the soft 2 inch thick foam that is not being used anymore and asking to return it for reimbursement since we will not be using it.
The outer cover holding the Latex foam is difficult to move and should have additional edge support with handles allowing the re-positioning of the mattress on top of whatever frame it sits on. I think the zippers around the outside and the cover material itself will eventually tear. It should be made of a sturdier material because the Latex itself is so flexible.
My wife loves the fact that when I get up at night, she does not feel any motion. This allows her to continue her rest.
Overall, we will be keeping the bed. I will probably come up with a different type of bed frame to accommodate a higher bed and solid supports. I looked at the frames available from Astra and opted to not purchase due to the apparent lack of leg support (not enough gussets to eliminate bed motion).
We went out on a limb buying the Astra bed because we couldn't try it first, but it is great!
My wife and I retired in 2014 and decided to add some comfort to our sleep by purchasing a new mattress. Our old mattress was over 25+ years old and had a number of pressure points hurting the backs. I reviewed various mattresses on-line with pros and cons regarding their composition and concluded the latex layered memory foam one was the best for us. I was skeptical in purchasing the Serenity on-line since I never laid on this type of mattress before. After sleeping on this mattress for five weeks, I am happy with my purchase with its comfort (backs feel better refreshed upon awakening) and how the foam quickly responds back upon turning from different positions. The only problem that I experienced was a slight delivery problem which the company quickly and graciously corrected.
Enjoying my Serenity bed so far. I got the medium density variant. I find it much more comfortable to sleep on my side than an innerspring mattress. I don't have any problem shifting position as I sleep on my side, back and stomach during the course of a night.
Downsides are that the mattress is very heavy and unwieldy. Difficult to move without someone to help.
It also has some moderate heat retention. This is both a benefit and a negative in my opinion. I am going to try it for a while with a simple cotton mattress pad/protector. If heat retention becomes a bigger deal, I may try adding a gel mattress topper.
I think everyone should get one of these, they arrive in a tall but moderate size box, After unboxing you cut the plastic cover and it starts to expand to its normal size, I find it VERY comfortable and it keeps me from getting too hot at night. I am sleeping better than at anytime in my 67 years!!!!
View More ReviewsThis is the best mattress I have ever slept on. I know some people give it a bad rating saying it is too firm, but it really is only about personal preference. I have slept on hard beds and this is not one of them. Yes it is firm, you don't feel like you are sleeping on a soft pillow top but I don't think that is best for your back anyway. I had back surgery last year and this mattress addresses issues that no other mattress has, regarding the many issues my back requires. It take a night or two to get used to the difference but once you stick with it, you will be happy you transitioned.
As of today, this mattress is a huge improvement over our last one. It is quite tall and doesn't need a box spring (we have it on a wood platform). The mattress is firm, but given a few minutes, you sink into it a bit, which really makes it quite comfortable to sleep on at night. It doesn't keep cool quite to the extent as I was hoping. It's pretty humid here in the warm Florida Panhandle, but I wasn't expecting miracles. Good value overall for the price tag.
I have owned this mattress for over 1 year and love it. I bought this as a toddler bed when we were transitioning my son from the crib to a bed. This bed is tall enough that you don't need a frame for it. For the time being, we have the mattress on the floor with no frame and don't have to worry if my son falls off the bed. The bed is comfortable for him and adults. I often find myself sleeping in this bed as my son sometimes needs dad with him to go back to sleep. I love this bed and its just as good as my very expensive beauty rest mattress.
Pretty firm. I loved it, my wife hated it. If your looking for a mattress that's super soft like a plush DO NOT buy this. For a firm mattress this thing is incredible.
This mattress may very well be the firmest mattress that I have ever had the displeasure of sleeping on. If you want a firm mattress it would be a great buy. If you are looking for plush you should go ahead and purchase a mattress topper as well.
This is our first memory foam mattress purchase. For the last 13 years we have been sleeping on a pillow top mattress, but that old mattress was getting pretty lumpy and old and I couldn't find the exact same brand to replace it. So we started mattress shopping..... ugh how I hate mattress shopping! After a couple of weeks of research, we settled on this particular mattress (in king size). Delivery was prompt and setup was painless. Open the box, follow the directions to carefully cut away the protective compression packaging and enjoy as your mattress takes shape in front of your eyes. We opened ours in the morning and slept on the mattress that night. It was a different experience at first and frankly couldn't decide whether we had made a good decision or bad. This mattress is really firm, especially if you put the Dreamaway Mattress Protector on it. We have used the mattress for a few months now and I think I'm finally getting used to it. I'm not an especially great sleeper any way, so it is hard for me to claim that I'm sleeping any better or any worse than before. Thankfully the lumps are gone :) and I can move around the bed at night without disturbing the Mrs. We had a really nice bed set, so I saved the box spring and frame and put the new memory foam mattress on top of that. Considering the price paid, ease of setup and pain free ordering / delivery process from Amazon I wouldn't say that I'm unhappy with the purchase. But for me it wasn't the paradigm shifting sleep experience that I was hoping for. One thing I want to stress is that this mattress is very firm, so if you're looking for a softer experience you should consider something else. We haven't slept on it in the summer yet, but so far the mattress temperature is comfortable. As for reports of chemical odors on memory foam mattresses....... this one was minor and gone before we went to sleep on it the first night.
This is an awesome bed! It takes a little getting used to, but once you are, it's great! Definitely recommend two people to unpackage and place the bed, though I did manage by myself, it wasn't the most comfortable experience. My previous foam bed had a lot of off-gassing. With this bed, unless you put your nose right in it, you really can't smell anything.
This is a really good quality mattress. After a year of use there is no dip or sag. Also the corners do not "bend" when you sit on them. I deducted a star because, at first the mattress was just too firm
for us. We were wondering if we had to return this.Luckily we tried a 2" topper from costco ($99) and that did the trick. Now we have a firm base with a plush top. Best of both worlds !
Love the mattress, quality product. I previously slept on a cheap mattress with a nice 4" memory foam pad that was fairly soft, so this is a little firm for me although i'm sleeping well on it. Why I gave it 4 stars is that the listing says medium/soft feel but its no where near soft. Its more medium/firm. I'm going to purchase the extra plush bamboo mattress pad just to soften up a bit because a slightly firm mattress is probably better for me anyway.
I read a lot of reviews before ordering this and I was very concerned about the potential odor from the foam. Thankfully even when I first cut open the bag it comes in there was no odor at all... literally no odor (even with face pressed against the foam). So I guess that pretty much takes care of that.
As for any crease from shipping, it seemed to disappear in about 15 minutes. I did follow the instructions and I even went above and beyond by leaving it sit for 2 days before I slept on it. I don't see or feel any creases or any indication that it was shipped folded.
As for the firmness, it is a bit firm and softens up as you lay on it. It took a week to get used to it but I am very pleased with it now.
I am so happy I didn't waste $3,000 - $5000 on a Tempurpedic at the furniture store. :)
Wish I would have bought one years ago. We both work midnights and when we finally get to crawl in and get situated " lights out " I don't even move. This matress is much cheaper than the pillow top we replaced. I'm going to replace our two childrens mattresses with these. I highly recommend them. No more back pain...that alone is worth it. Excellent product for the money. I don't overheat either, very rested when I wake up.
This mattress is comparable to the Famous Brand memory foam mattress I have used at a friends home. However, this cost half the price. The only drawback is finding bedding that fits the thickness of the mattress...
My other mattress was a spring with box frames. It was over 15 years old and sagging. I think I used it for way too long beyond its usefulness. I should have replaced it years ago. I think the old mattress ruined my back as well. I could not sleep soundly for any longer than 4 hours before my back would start hurting. Then I would just shift and turn the rest of the night. Needless to say I have not slept well in at least 6 months to a year, if not longer. My back only hurt when I would sleep so I could almost definitely attribute it to a deteriorating spring mattress. I decided to make the switch to a foam mattress to try something new. This mattress appears to be well constructed in the materials used and the mattress covering. It is a firm mattress for sure. I have had it for about a week and am still getting used to it. My back still gives me trouble at night but it is markedly better and improving. I think my back is just now resetting itself from years of terrible posture during sleep. The firmness was a concern because I am a side sleeper at times. I have found this mattress not to be an issue for me though. I went with this one because the reviews I saw said it was not as firm as the one with the gel-foam layer and the gel-foam layer one was not recommended by side-sleepers because it is firmer. This was a great purchase in my opinion. My wife likes it and I am getting used to it, and my sleep is improving. The other concern was the heat that some people had mentioned. I have found zero issues with heat transfer. I don't even notice it. The mattress expanded almost immediately after removing it from the bag and was ready in just a few hours really. We slept on it that night.
this is the most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. i had previously purchased one in a full size so when I upgraded my living arrangements i got a king size. the mattress is firm but soft on top and very supportive. get deep pocket sheets for it. you wont be disappointed.
It did take me a long time to shop around to finally make the decision. I shopped for over a year for a new mattress and with my experience with my last mattress I needed to be sure before I spent so much money not to be satisfied. On my last purchase I spent over $2500.00 on a Seally posterpedic job. I thought I was shopping smart and purchased a close out model. I figured since I was shopping at a reputable dealer and purchased a product with excellent reputation I would be happy. I was far from that 6 months later, the mattress did not show any signs of wear. I was able to set a 8 foot level across the mattress with only about a 1/2" of variance across the surface which is with in specification. Even though the product was within the manufactures limits the product did not provide much support, I am 160 pounds at 5'9" and my wife is all of 110 pounds at 5'6". My point is we are physically fit active people and the product had us waking up multiple times through out the nigh and when we had to wake up we were often feeling tired and sore from sleeping on this product. We talked to the dealer to try to warranty the product, since the product was with in the specification and operating within the set of limitations set by the factory I was stuck with it. Well at $2500.00 at 6months old I was shocked that a product that seemed to be a great product at first was failing us so quickly. So with all that said I have had this new mattress for going on 3 weeks now and I must say it has alleviated all the complaints I have described about my previous mattress, I believe that it is too soon to effectively rate this product accurately with out seeing if I will have a problem because of having the previous product only 6 months and being so unhappy overall, having a mattress for 18 months and trying to get a replacement for a year I was happy to get a good night sleep. I did read all of the manufactures guidelines on how to care for it properly and they all are clear and reasonable to get the most out of it. This product sleeps comfortably in relation to temperature, on my conventional innerspring mattress I was a hot sleeper and was constantly throwing the covers off in the middle of the night then waking up freezing cold. With this product I reach my rem sleep very quickly and sleep all the way through the night waking up crisp and refreshed ready to conquer the day! This product supports me and I wake up with no pain or sore muscles. I have had friends that have purchased this same mattress and are still satisfied, I am truly hopping we have the same experience, a warranty doesn't mean a thing if the guidelines protect the manufacture. Not sure about this warranty by reading it I would have to say it may not be much of a warranty, In the event you want to make a claim you have to pay to ship and return ship to you so that they can inspect the product. This leaves me to only guess that if I had to request a warranty replacement it will not be an easy transaction.
I am in love. This is the best thing since sliced bread. My husband was not interested
In buying a mattress on line. It came there was no smell like some viewers mentioned.
It came early which was great. I am telling everyone what a great experience this was.
PS I have never written a review before.
Very comfortable. Came vacuum sealed and expanded to full size very quickly. Not too firm. Does seem to be a little warmer than other mattresses. Can't beat the price though. Make sure you buy extra deep fitted sheets to fit.
We really love this bed despite what everyone is saying here. Yes the bed is firm, but it's a cushiony firm.
Let me describe: the bed has great support. Coming from a nice expensive pillowtop spring bed, this bed is firm. Something that we were looking for after 5 years on that pillowtop. This bed has healed my bad back too!
Feels like sleeping on a Twinkie!!
Great value....comfortable...no-cons for me... It's amAzing that it was delivered in such a small box compared to the expanded size...just open the box , let it expand and air out....( smells like baking cookie crust ...for a few days; )
I carried it up 4 flights of stairs by myself...I sometimes carry my guitar amps (fender-tube) up and down ,,, so the 90+ lbs weight of the bed wasn't an issue... It's just bulky... I weigh over 200lbs and over 6'0 ft... Just to put things in perspective...so if you are out of shape ...pay someone to move it....once it expands.. It's much easier to move around... Just bulky...oh yeah... My place is hot all year long....haven't closest all my windows in 18 years .. The temperature of the bed is balanced... Not hot , not cold....
Even when it over 90 deg in the house...I don't know about durability , but time will tell....
its been a couple of weeks now.. i unboxed it and it unfolded in a couple of hours.. so i put sheets on and slept on it the first night.
I have been having soreness and stiffness for a while now from my former "innerspring" mattress.. and it was a very expensive one.. with 2000 coils etc. but my body was screaming at me every morning!!
So I thought i would give this mattress a try becasue there were so many good comments.
I love it! Yes, the first night it was firm, kinda scary.. but it softens up to you in little bit and then you dont feel "sunk" but I did feel supported. Its been a couple weeks now and I am going to put a 1 inch memory foam topper for a softer pillow top effect, but i do love the level of support and NO MOTION from your partner.. I am sometimes a restless sleeper, getting up and such, and my partner feels NOTHING. I will never go back to an innerspring mattress.. this mattress is the best i have ever had and it didnt break the budget.
Very happy with purchase. Bed is as described. I have slept well on this mattress from night 1. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new mattress. There was no smell and I slept on it 12 hours after opening.
This is our first memory foam mattress, and beyond what everyone else has said (positive), we are completely in love with this item. We replaced a sinkhole mattress (heh) with this, and the price was too good to pass up (I was in the process of ordering a queen when the web page refreshed and showed me the king mattress on sale for less than the queen!).
It IS a firm mattress, but only until your body starts to warm up the foam a bit, then you sink (but not too much!) slightly and suddenly it's heaven. Very impressed, considering it feels exactly the same as the $4500 Tempurpedic model I took a nap on in a local store.
Everyone will like a different mattress, but my advice is to give this a try. It might take a night or five to get completely used to it (bonus if you have a memory foam pillow to go with it!), but it is worth every penny and then some. You simply cannot put a price on a good night's sleep, no matter how cliche that saying is ;).
The adjustment from a spring based mattress to memory foam took some getting used to (more so for the kids, who were perplexed when jumping on it didn't provide the same gleeful launch)...but, 3 months in and the wife and I love this mattress. Price point was hard to beat and we haven't seen any issues with the mattress losing its shape. Very pleased.
Wanted to try a memory foam mattress but didn't like the high price of the name brand sold in most retail stores. Found this online for considerably less and opted for the slight cost increase of the 14in version. Totally happy with this mattress! Slight smell from gases of foam a couple of days that has dissipated and nothing but a great nights sleep for me and my wife!
Firm but very comfortable. Its been a week and we have both slept well for a change. Bed arrived on time and was easy to unpack and set up. Others have stated you have to wait 72 hours after you unpack this to sleep on it, I think it was about 5 hours for us and everything was perfectly fine. I would not hesitate to buy this again.
Love this from the very first night. The only problem is you have to stay clear from the edge as it sinks a little. So thick. We could have bought the less thick as this is a solid mattress - extremely comfortable and firm support.
I have shoulder and back problems. The bed has been good for my back, but terrible for my shoulders. My wife loves the bed so I give it four stars.
I really like this mattress. It is firm and at first I figured perhaps it may be a little to firm for my body. I felt this way for the past 8 months of owning it (even though I've been sleeping fine the whole time) until I went on vacation with my girlfriend to Atlantic City. After staying in a hotel on a softer bed I could definitely feel a difference when waking up. I;m only 31 years old but I could tell my joints were a bet more stiff than I had gotten used to. Overall even though I never owned the cheaper version of this be I'm still very satisfied with my purchase.
WAY too firm. Ended up with neck and back pain.
I've waited 6 months to write a review because I really wanted to have some good perspective. I tend to like a soft mattress and fall asleep best on my side. The first few months were rough; this is a firm mattress and I woke up in pain when I slept on my side, still do. This thing gets even firmer when the temp drops and living in an attic in VT the temp gets into the low 60s at night. With all that said, this is the best mattress I've ever had and look forward to every night's sleep. My wife likes a firmer mattress and had lots of hip pain from our old bed and now she has none. This mattress is best for back sleepers and I have learned to appreciate that and a firmer mattress. I love how it conforms to my body and I'm not disturbed when my night owl wife or restless dog move around. Well worth the money and it should soften up a little over the years. Is not hot at all like some reviews say, but if you need a soft bed look elsewhere or go to a store where you can try it out first.
I've had this mattress for about 10 months now and am fairly pleased with it. It was easy to deploy (impressive to watch once you open the bag). Make sure you have it arranged properly before cutting the bag open. Though a little heavy I was able to deploy my king size mattress alone. It did smell a little for a couple of days but was not intolerable. The price is pretty good and I'm pleased I bought it. I've recommended it to family and friends. I'd actually like it a little firmer but some seem to think it is pretty firm. My only complaint, common to all memory foam mattresses, is that I can't move very well on it. I'm used to my old mattress having a grippable edge to help me adjust but this one has a soft edge with nothing to easily grip. Still pretty pleased with it though. Recommended.
I cannot say enough about this mattress. I had a crappy innerspring that made my neck and back hurt, and I was constantly tossing and turning. I had looked at memory foam mattresses in person and decided that was the way I wanted to go, but thousands of dollars, really? Surely there must be a more economical alternative. My budget was $1000 for a queen mattress. I wanted something less firm, but not too soft. I came across this line and this 14-inch memory foam mattress was the softest of the bunch. And for $600? Ordered! 2 days later I was sleeping like a baby. No more back pain, no more neck pain, no more waking up 10 times every night.
The mattress had no smell right out of the box. The only cons I can think of are that it's extremely heavy and it might be too warm for some people. But I'd buy this mattress over and over again anyway.
As others have said, this mattress is very firm. It will get softer after 24-48 hours, but having tried many memory foam mattresses of this type, it is quite firm. I agree with the description that this mattress is ideal for side sleepers and provides ample support.
Quite a bit stiffer than one would expect from a mattress categorized as "soft-medium", but we shall see if it softens up as time goes on. We had to buy an additional pillow-top cover in order to make this mattress tolerable. It does not get too hot or cold and offers excellent support, but it is stiff unless you are a heavier person. Still seems to be of good quality construction and time will tell how it holds up - will try to return in a year to update.
I add my opinion to the thousands. With a bad neck from a 1982 motorcycle accident, I slept on a bed made from a plywood deck with 4 inches of ordinary upholstery foam for the last 34 years. Extra firm, like the floor. I am a side sleeper, and after passing 55 some time ago, I developed arthritis in my hips, among other places. I had the ultimate surgical repair of my neck in 2010, so my neck no longer required a hard bed with precise pillows. My wife and I slept on the Alden last night, fell asleep immediately, and were reluctant to get out of it in the morning. It was blissful. I got a name brand mattress cover that supposedly provides cool comfort. The mattress seems warmer than 4 inches of foam, but not unpleasantly warm. Use a lighter blanket, or during the winter, set thermostat to 60. I read many of the reviews, including the negatives saying this is too firm. A carpeted floor should be used as a measure of hardness (1) and a sack of goose feathers as soft (10). This mattress would be a 4. Most importantly, it relieved the pressure on my hips for a pain free night. If I did not have a few more years of work, I would spend 12 hours/day in this bed.
This mattress replaced a memory foam mattress that we had purchased 7 years ago from a different online vendor. I researched the highest rated mattresses. (Consumer reviews do help, so please share yours, regardless of your experience.) I learned who the best manufacturers are and how long one can reasonably expect these to last (about half their stated warranty, sometimes less). This was one of two brands that we considered, the other was not in stock and we needed a new mattress, STAT.
Shipping was fast, cost was reasonable, and my back is much improved. If you haven't slept on a memory foam mattress, it's difficult to describe "firm but forgiving." Lots of support, but support that feels like it's made just for you.
This is my 2nd Sleep Innovation mattress from Amazon, the first one was a 12 inch firm. this is a 14 inch med-firm. I absolutely love them. I would recommend the med-firm for people weight under 170lbs.
I purchased this mattress after having been really unhappy with the rock hard firmness of the Sleep Innovations Taylor mattress.
This Alden mattress is described as being medium/soft. There is really nothing soft about this mattress. It is medium/firm, at best. But, I like a firm mattress and this mattress is firm but VERY comfortable. This is a very good deal for a mattress, there's no need to spend thousands on a highly marketed brand.
I will update this as necessary as time goes on.
The box is a bit of a pain to move (roughly 20"x20"x40" and 100 pounds). Once I got it in place, there have been absolutely no issues. Cutting off the shrink wrapping was no problem at all, and it was actually kind of neat to see the item return to its intended shape once out of the shrink wrap. When I cut the first layer of shrink wrap off, it almost sounded like the mattress took a breath.
I had read reviews that mentioned an odor issue at first, but there was no odor on mine even immediately out of the box.
The mattress looked like it was back to its usual shape within an hour, but the material that comes with it says it might take a few days.
Also, this is a fabulously comfortable mattress. For me, it is firm but not so firm that it feels like you are sleeping on a board.
I would highly recommend this product, and I might be purchasing another for my guest bedroom.
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