Ikea vs. Koala
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Ikea
IKEA is well-known for its high value furniture items. Their mattresses also offer low prices, in a variety of styles like spring, foam and latex-foam blend. For budget hunters, IKEA's mattress selection is quite attractive with most customers describing good experiences on initial comfort overall. Those that had issues mostly mentioned issues with durability and some differences in firmness vs. expectations. We'll go through each of their mattresses below.
Koala
The Koala mattress is one of the most popular mattresses in Australia. They were one of the early companies to revolutionise the direct-to-consumer mattress in the box space in the country. They have optimised their mattress designs over the years with 3 well-rated foam mattresses to choose from. Buyers mostly have good things to say for the brand with select negative feedback mostly mentioning delivery and long-term feel mishaps.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Koala in this match up!
Mattress Score
Overall Score:
Ikea: 7.9/10
Koala: 9.4/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Ikea: 7.9/10
Koala: 9.4/10
Price Value:
Ikea: 7.9/10
Koala: 9.2/10
No Back Pain:
Ikea: 7.9/10
Koala: 9.3/10
Price:
Ikea: $79-$999
Koala: $750-$2950
Ikea:
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Koala:
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Ikea's Owner Satisfaction
If you are considering this brand, take a look below for more from customers Unfortunately, they get poor ratings from some customers. Some customers had positive things to say about their new mattress, but others didn't feel good about the comfort.
Ikea's Supportiveness
All sleepers need a supportive mattress and especially back and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers also need a supportive mattress that keeps their spine, hips, and shoulders aligned. These mattresses are above average when it comes to support. However, some have had reported some issues so if you are heavier than most, make sure to do extra research.
Edge Support
Most feel comfortable with the edge support of these mattresses. Some, however, had some complaints about the support.
Ikea's Durability
We all want a long lasting mattress, and when instead our new mattress causes us pain after a year, this is the worst. However, finding lasting comfort nowadays is a real challenge. With more products available than ever, some brands are sacrificing quality. With these mattresses, some reviewers had problems with longevity It doesn't mean that durability issues will happen to you if you buy one of these, but make sure to read up on the warranty and return policies before buying.
Koala's Owner Satisfaction
Sleepers report feeling very comfortable and satisfied with these mattresses, which means when we did a statistical analysis of the review data from customers across the net, we found this brand was reviewed very well. This provides a good foundation to look deeper into this brand -- read on for more specifics and customer reviews.
Koala's Supportiveness
These mattresses are quite supportive versus others in the industry. Their materials are good at aligning the spine and help most folks get comfortable. Customers feel that these mattresses offer support and and don't report loss of support over the short term.
Edge Support
Edge support is important for those that sit or lay close to the edge of the mattress and are used to having a comfortable ledge. These mattresses do a good job providing edge support for sleepers.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
A bowling ball mattress test is a good way of measuring firmness and support. Customers report that these mattresses are evenly supportive throughout.
Koala's Durability
It's a hard prospect finding products that last decades. Brands, by and large, rather go after making good money than building something that lasts a lifetime. That said, there are still remarkable products to be found. These mattresses, specifically, do a great job with durability for most sleepers. They should last up to a decade for many sleepers, though some who are of bigger builds may experience that they will degrade a bit faster.
Browse Ikea Customer Reviews
Good, firm matress [MYRBACKA]
What can I say? Its quite firm, which I like. I find it really comfortable and it seems to be holding up well. Can't really ask for much more from a mattress?
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Not comfort for mattress. [HAMARVIK]
Not comfort and the middle part is going down. We all are having back pain because of the mattress. I have sent an email to IKEA customer service but no reply has been received.
Supportive - but with very soft sides [VATNESTRÖM]
The sides have no support so I cannot sit close to the edge of the mattress; I have to sit well back onto the mattress, which, of cause is better for the mattress - and I have adjusted to sitting this way so, no drama there. The mattress itself is firm and supportive and I find has helped support my back and the pain I was experiencing has diminished which is wonderful, and now I look forward to going to bed. I am finding already this mattress is developing soft spots where I position myself, so, only time will tell as to it’s effectiveness, expectations, and the long term use. Upon unwrapping I found this mattress was already 7 yrs old from the date of manufacture! So, will this reduce the life expectancy??? Again only time will tell?
Very comfortable [HÖVÅG]
I am Loving it, Best Buy.
I love it I think [HÖVÅG]
I love it I think it is the best.
Excellent mattress [FILLAN]
Took awhile to decide which mattress to buy and luckily have chosen well.
Morgedal latex mattress [MORGEDAL]
I'm happy with the new mattress, it's nice and firm and replaces the last latex mattress that I've had for over 10 years.
Not comfor at all [FILLAN]
I bought this few month ago and still evertime i sleep on it i get the worst back pain ever , so i swap between my old comphy matress and this one hoping if i sleep on it more often it will get comphy but it hasn't unfortunately. When i tried the matress they had as a display at the store it was pretty nice and comftable , i dont know why the one i bought wasnt like that .
I’m very happy with this [HAMARVIK]
I’m very happy with this product
Very good firm mattress [VATNESTRÖM]
Very good firm mattress
Super Comfortable [MALFORS]
This is a great mattress, either for long term use or as a spare mattress. It provides great support and is super comfortable. Great value for money.
Bought for a roof top [MALFORS]
Bought for a roof top tent, ideal for this
Not the same [HYLLESTAD]
i bought the same mattress about 4 years ago and we love it so bought the same one again and this one is NOT the same as our last one and NOT the same as the one on the showroom floor,we noticed on another review someone said they were told ikea have a new manufacturer for there beds and thats why they are different and when we asked the salesperson this she said no definately not its still the same people making them but this is not the same mattress as they have on display it is very hard and you cant feel the memory foam at all unlike our first one,they say you can return the mattress within 1 year but you still have to pay for them to pick it up and then still havent got a mattress thats any good for me {unless they are willing to swap it with the one on the showroom floor} as such i truly cant recommend this mattress any more.
Good mattress [HYLLESTAD]
Went with the firm mattress, it is comfy and works well in Summer. Lots of support. The main downside is the toxic smell lasts for a solid 3 months until it is quite weak
Very comfortable [HYLLESTAD]
Very happy with this mattress
A bit hard to start with but now it's perfect [FILLAN]
I always prefer a firm mattress over a soft one. When we are upgrating to a King bed we're on a look out on a good quality King mattress. Trying out all the mattresses in Ikea store and we think the firmness of Fillan is what we're after. The price of this mattress is on the higher end of the Ikea range but considering a long term investment on numerous good nights sleep; it is worth it. The mattress was delivered in early Jan. For the first couple of months the mattress feels quite hard to sleep on. I read the other people's comment knowing it should get softer after a while so I'm keepin my hope up. Now in late March the mattress unbelievable comfortable to me. Every morning wake up feeling fully rested. I used to have occassional shoulder / neck ache in the morning and I haven't experienced one since. I would recommend this mattress.
It is a very high [HYLLESTAD]
It is a very high quality product Just its length is a little short
Amazing sleeps [HOKKÅSEN]
At first, I thought this mattress was to hard, but now it's perfect. I haven't experienced why issues with the sides falling. I do regularly rotate my mattress. I love this mattress, feels like sleeping on a cloud.
Too expensive [MOSHULT]
Too expensive
Soooooo comfortable! [HOKKÅSEN]
bought this bed around 6 months ago - its super comfy, much more than others I've bought elsewhere at a much higher price point. Highly recommend!
The people who sleep on [MOSHULT]
The people who sleep on it said it was great
Good value [HAMARVIK]
Yes happy with the mattress and very easy to handle due to vacuum packaging, very convenient. Unfortunately I find it to short, length wise, for the bed frame, from IKEA as well. Pillows keep slipping down under head board. I find the sizing of mattress IKEA advised is incorrect versus the bedroom frame.
Very comfortable [HÖVÅG]
I bought this three months ago and I’m so glad I did. It’s so comfortable.
Purchased a single mattress but [HYLLESTAD]
Purchased a single mattress but the size seems a little bit small for an adult.
Great Mattress [HOKKÅSEN]
Bought this 4 months ago absolutely awesome I love it.
Thought it was good initially [HÖVÅG]
Bought this mattress in February 2020 a month later we noticed it was starting to split at the seams sent photos and raised a case number they phoned me today to deny claim still waiting on someone to contact me back to explain why. Have spent a lot of money at ikea doing our whole bedroom up this is very disappointing
A little too thin for liking [MOSHULT]
Bought this for my kids and it would do but not for adults
Good for all seasons. [MORGEDAL]
In the Australian Summer, people using this mattress have not been hot or sweating like some other non-gel mattresses.
Very comfy! [HOKKÅSEN]
I bought this a few years ago and gradually over time the mattress has begun to sag drastically at the sides. Very annoying/ugly on top of my Mandal frame unless it’s pushed up against a wall to hide the massive droop. I’d recommend this bed for comfort but not for quality or longevity. Seems although other people have had similar faults, have contacted IKEA about the issue but awaiting response. Super annoying!
Comfy [HAMARVIK]
This mattress is actually very comfortable considering it’s cheap price. I have been pleasantly impressed by how much support it gives.
Nice one! [MALFORS]
Nice one!
good to have [MALFORS]
good to have
Mattress - Spare room [HAMARVIK]
Purchased as we wanted a comfortable, good quality but not too expensive mattress. Read the reviews - and bought one! It has been great, very comfortable.
mattress [MALFORS]
Great mattress, second one that I have purchased.
So comfy [HOKKÅSEN]
I bought this mattress a few months ago and it is perfect. So comfy and really supportive. A great buy.
Not to hard, not too soft [HÖVÅG]
Fir the price, it's actually a really comfy mattress. Yes, you'll need to grap a topper to go with it, hoewever my sheets ACTUALLY FIT ON IT!!!! for that added extra dose of warmth with it, place a blanket underneath on your bed slats for all round indulation and comfort. Plus it's easy enough to transport in a car with out the need for roof racks or a putting into a trailer.
Good basic first mattress for kids [MOSHULT]
This is a good first mattress for young children going into their first “big bed”. It is comfortable, but doesn’t have springs to tempt them to use the bed as a trampoline.
Comfortable [HÖVÅG]
I bought this few months ago and it’s super comfortable
Good quality at affordable price [MALFORS]
Good quality at affordable price
Magic mattress [HAMARVIK]
I was very sceptical of the mattress as it came so compact. But wow..... pop and the mattress was laid out. Super comfy. Our visitors will be happy.
Browse Koala Customer Reviews
Amazing
At first it smelt funky for about 2 days but after that it was fine. It's absolutely amzing quality and comfort
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Koala mattress purchse
Excellent delivery time. I loved the option of the old mattress pickup, even though we didn’t need to use it. And now to the mattress - great to sleep on. We love it. Bye bye feeling the mattress move every time my husband turns over. Thankyou too for the stuffed koala toy - a present for my dog hehe.
Koala mattress
Wow, we love our new mattress, feel like your sleeping on a cloud. Thank-you. Nola
Amazing!!
Very comfortable!!! So worth the money! Delivery was great also
Delicious and comfy mattress
Love our new mattress it’s super comfy, firm and supportive. So happy we bought it!
Amazing
You will absolutely not regret it! Delivered on the 3rd day which was super fast for a regional area. No fuss, no issues! Best nights sleep! Well done Koala!
Great night's sleep!!
Very happy with our new mattress!! My wife doesn't complain of waking up with back pain anymore!
My new Koala.
I have now slept on the Koala for 3 nights and have found it very comfortable and supportive. For the price, I Think it is a very good buy.
King Size
King Size
Awesome
Best sleep ever
Koala king mattress
Koala king mattress
Good bed
Comfortable and quick delivery
Do it
So far so good.
Soooooo comfy!!
I ordered my mattress in the morning and it was delivered at 2pm the same day. It’s sooooo comfy and you never feel another persons movement at all. I love it
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Great
Great
Really good value
Very impressed, good value for money and a really good product
What a relief
New mattress after waaaaay too long. The Koala is just what these aching bones needed
Whats to review
Great mattress, prompt delivery,,,,always a little sceptical ordering without testing but this mattress is a beauty.
Very happy
We originally purchased the queen size mattress. We slept on in for almost 2 weeks, noticing it was 5cms shorter then our previous queen we swapped for a king. Very happy with the king and the swap was made very easy. We originally payed with afterpay, but we were able to repurchase the new mattress the same day the took the queen away and king was delivered 5 hours after ordering. Mattress took some getting used to, as any new mattress would. But all in all very happy with my purchase and the koala team were pretty helpful. Thank you
koala double matress
so far so good after 3 nights
Very comfy! Very great! Recommend.
Very comfy! Very great! Recommend.
Great!
Love the mattress - best we’ve had!
Everything.
Literally everything about this mattress was awesome. Same day delivery with tracking, the affordable price tag and the mattress itself is comfortable.. And the best part? I can't feel it when my partners gets out of bed in the morning. What more could you want!
Please come out with more items!
We bought the mattress not long ago and we love it! It's so comfy and it was so handy that it could be delivered so quick. We just bought the couch which is coming tomorrow and we can't wait to try it out. Please make a matching chaise/ottoman and maybe even some pillows!
Koala 🐨 mattress
Mattress is taking time to adjust to but we are getting there, it has just shown us how old our other mattress was. Sleeping better overall, my back pain has reduced & really loving the ‘non partner disturbance’. Only thing I feel it is missing is the ‘anti roll out’ edge on the mattress so the edge collapses when you sit on the side of your bed. Other then that the service has been great.
Very comfortable to sleep on
Very comfortable to sleep on and light and easy to manage.
Good Value
Mostly lives up to the hype. Is a nice firm piece of foam and generally performs as described, as in, limited disturbance to sleeping partner. Appears close to the suggested hard/soft balance if not a little on the hard side, might body form after a bit longer timeframe. Also appears to not quite ‘breath’ as well as suggested, as in, not quite as ‘cool’ to sleep on as expected. However, this said, it is still quite a comfortable mattress and leaves no ‘sleep pain in the morning.
Quick delivery & great service.
Quick delivery & great service. In terms of mattress, my husband thinks it’s great. I’m still getting used to it. We also get our kids to try it as we consider to get one for them as well.
Very comfortable
Very comfortable
recently purchased a Koala mattress online it was delivered within 2.5 hours
The Koala mattress is very comfortable ,and i will be keeping it forever , thankyou Koala Mattresses
Koala Mattress
I am ex infantry soldier, incomplete paraplegic and double amputee Australian Para Athlete and 50yrs old. I have had many mattress to try and sleep on. This koala mattress is the best I have ever slept on. As an athlete I train hard but as a double amputee I couldn’t sleep on my side because of no legs (=no balance). With the koala mattress I can sleep on my side again and get the best night sleep I have had in many years. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING THIS MATTRESS. Mark Urquhart
They’re not kidding about the 5 star reviews
I wasn’t skeptical, I just couldn’t see how an inexpensive mattress could actually be a game changer. But wow, I get it now. And I’m a normal, real person now giving another 5 star review. I live in Newcastle and I received my new King Sized Koala Mattress the day after I ordered it. I kept in mind it takes up to 30 days to get used to a new, supportive mattress. It’s been a week - my mind is blown, I’ve never woken up as refreshed! After 2.5 years of dating, my boyfriend and I rarely shared a bed. We’re both over 6ft and restless sleepers. We would sink into the middle of my old, too soft, queen mattress. We can both sleep soundly and comfortably on the Koala - no partner disturbance! He’s been over nearly every night for the past week! Koala.... I think you guys will be responsible for my boyfriend and I moving in together (thanks for that ;) )
Well worth it
My husband and I desperately needed a new mattress, so we figured we’d try the Koala because it was a great price, and had a trial period with a money back guarantee. I have back/hip problems and whenever I sleep on a mattress other than my own, I wake up in a lot of pain. The koala mattress arrived much faster than we thought (we live in a rural area) and was very easy to unpack. We love the removable cover and we found it very comfortable to sleep on. The first night I slept on it was the deepest sleep I’d had in a long time and I woke up with no pain! If you’re thinking about trialing the koala, just do it!
Queen mattress
Great mattress, very comfortable sleep. Delivered the next day. Will definitely buy another.
Lived up too expectations!
Read reviews and with 120 days offer we thought what have we got to lose! Ordered Wednesday arvo on our doorstep Friday afternoon and slept on that night! Love it, we were sceptical but have had great nights sleep since and I don’t even know when my partner gets up, numerous, during the night. If you’re thinking of buying a new mattress go for it.
Great service great mattress
Ordered and delivered next day. Very comfortable
Good mattress
Good mattress and very convenient to deliver in less than 24 hours. Informed every step of the way about the status of the order
Koala Matress
Bloody comfy, best matress ive ever had
Koala Queen
The process of ordering was great, and the mattress is fantastic. The only downside was the delivery company. I ordered it to be delivered in a 5-8 time slot and it came at 3:00pm. Luckily I got home from work early.