I need to get a new mattress. I'm a pretty heavy guy, stomach sleeper who sleeps very hot. I currently have about a 5 year old Casper original which is pretty good, but it could be cooler, and has started to sag on my side. I've been looking at the Endy Hybrid, Douglas Summit, Silk & Snow Hybrid/Organic, and Hush Iced 2.0. I basically want maximum cooling that will hold up to my weight. I've seen a lot of people discuss their more basic models, but I've had trouble finding people reviewing the higher end versions. Does anyone have any experience with any of these?
Edit: I do not want a traditional spring mattress, they're not comfortable to me and still hot. I like my Casper and just want something better that has newer technology.
I'm 6'1 and just over 200lbs. A couple months ago I got an Endy Hybrid mattress. For the first week it was perfect but it increasingly has gotten softer and softer to the point now where I feel like I'm sinking too much and it's causing issues with my upper back and shoulder blades.
Can anyone recommend a firmer mattress for someone around my weight?
I’m a veterinary student, AKA, I ain’t got no money. I’m thinking about getting a box bed so I don’t have to worry about delivering a mattress to my gated apartment complex
I ONLY sleep on my side and I also am a touch overweight. I don’t mind firmer mattresses, I can sleep pretty easy on futon or a dorm cot.
Ideally I’d like to not spend more than 700, which I know greatly reduces my options
Thanks for any help!
I know this has been asked many times, but I searched and read the prior posts and still don’t know what to do.
We live in an old house and would not be able to move a traditional king sized mattress into our bedroom, so we are looking at bed-in-a-box mattresses.
We each weigh less than 180lbs, side and back sleepers, no back issues. Our issue with our current mattress is that we feel each other move in the middle of the night. Our mattress is also more than 10 years old and well worn. It also gets hot.
I was about to pull the trigger on DreamCloud Premier Rest with their base, but Reddit has made me very reluctant about dream cloud. Any good experiences with DreamCloud?
Any suggestions or insight would be very much appreciated. Our budget is flexible, I’d be happy under 2.5k, but I can be swooned.
I was so nervous about getting a new mattress to sort out my back pain... and even doubted it was my mattress causing it. However, the math didn't lie- my mattress was a TempurPedic from 2004. After searching on here, I chatted with a guy who suggested DLX mattress. So I watched some YouTube videos about them, read reviews and pulled the trigger. What I like best is that I can mod it. There's a zipper under the pillowtop part I can open and swap out the foam with whatever I want, if or when it gets saggy. But as it is, I'm impressed.
It came in a big box that my cats are still using as the best play fort ever, wasn't too terribly hard to move around or set up. No stinky gasses, no fiberglass and their customer service is phenomenal. Small company in New York. Doesn't get hot, is nice and springy but there's a nice bit of cushion and support that my old expensive hunk of foam didn't have. Back pain is getting better. So yeah... maybe check out DLX. They're not mentioned on here enough. Plus there's a $100 discount when you use the Phoenix coupon code from Mattress Underground.
Here's the video that I watched about it first
I have two Engineered Sleep mattresses and absolutely love them. We sleep very hot and have found their coil mattresses to sleep very cool.
My back is finally killing me, and I'd figured out what to do with my tax return and stimulus.
If money isn't an issue, what mattress should I get? And yes, I believe health is more important than being on a budget.
Do you make money from that link?
No. There isn't a list that you should trust at least. There are many review sites out there that have put together "best of" lists, but these are typically a random assortment of brands that have paid them for the privilege of being on that list.
That said, here are some reasonable ones that are built from quality materials (1.8lb polyfoams and above) and available online.
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The Nest Alexander Hybrid. This is a pocketed coil with a newer hyper-elastic comfort layer on top. The "medium" option is *probably* closer to a medium-soft (although firmness is subjective) and the comfort layer can be switched out over time if this fails after a few years.
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The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid. This is also built from quality materials, but the "medium" option here will be closer to a medium-firm to firm. Built by the same people as the above.
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The Winkbed and/or Bear Hybrid. Very similar constructions here, with the proviso that the Wink has a zoned coil system and the "luxury firm" option there might be a bit firmer than a typical medium.
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Any of the available latex hybrids. These are all largely similar and use some of the same coil units. That said, latex is a distinct feel and not for everyone. I'd *highly* recommend trying this first to see if you like it. If you like it, Arizona Premium Mattress and Flexus are reputable brands. And if you'd like to go with pure latex, SleepEZ is a good source.
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Tempur. Tempurpedic makes an excellent mattress, but like latex... it's a distinct feel and not for everyone.
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If you'd prefer to buy local and only have access to S-brands, I'd be very careful to pick one with a very high coil unit (850-1000). These use some lower quality foams and will lose loft and overall support a bit sooner than a mattress made from higher quality materials. These might still be very comfortable to you, but expect them to soften/flatten by about 20-30% in the first months. I could guess at a few for you, but this would only be guesswork.
I have tried a lot of mattresses over the years and had a lot of trouble finding one that was just right for me as I get pain sleeping. Most mattresses to me feel too firm so I wanted something softer but the softer ones I've tried usually end up being too soft so it's hard to find something very medium feeling. I just finished a 100 night trial with my Silk and Snow memory foam mattress and I've decided to post my findings for comparison on that and the other mattresses I've tried and what I have realized will work or not for people with different weights and sleep positions. I'm 5"8" and 150 lbs and mostly a side sleeper and my husband is pretty much the same but I will post what would work for other weights and sleep positions too. Also, note I live in Canada but some of these mattresses sell to the US too. EDITED TO ADD: None of these mattresses have gone to landfills. I kept and resold some and only a couple were returned that were donated to charities. The exchanged ones at Sleep Country are cleaned and resold as 'floor models'.
Mattresses I've tried:
*Naturelle Dunlop Latex mattress - I ordered this mattress and I got one that had 3 layers, firm on the bottom, medium in the middle and medium on top. It was extremely firm feeling like sleeping on a rock and I couldn't sleep on it without a memory foam topper. They had promised I could exchange the top layer for a softer layer and then suddenly wanted to charge me a bunch to ship the other layer so I put in a complaint about their company and I sold the mattress. **Who I would recommend a latex mattress for: Back and stomach sleepers over 200 lbs. I would recommend getting a soft layer on top or adding a topper especially if you are a side sleeper.
*Original Purple mattress - I bought this from someone selling it and found it comfortable for back sleeping but it was too firm for side sleeping. It slept cold even in the winter, which I didn't like and I also didn't like the stretchy sheets I had to use with it. I sold this one too. **Who I would recommend it for: Back sleepers. I'm not sure how it would be for stomach sleepers but for side sleepers, I've heard only the Purple 4 is cushioning enough.
*Juno mattress - I ordered this one and found the mattress to be too thin and firm. Because it only has two layers it is missing a the transition layer from the soft top to firm bottom so an adult will sink through the top layer to the firm layer unless you are very light weight. I missed my return date for this one and will be selling it. **Who I would recommend it for: children or lightweight teens or adults under 100 lbs.
*Simba 2500 mattress - I got this at Sleep Country and it was close to being what I wanted but I found it felt too soft under my hips as it felt like the lower part of my body was sinking into a hole. Although the mattress was one of the more comfortable ones I've tried, I exchanged this one. **Who I would recommend it for: Side sleepers or maybe back sleepers under 150 lbs who like a softer mattress.
*Casper Nova Hybrid mattress - I got this from Sleep Country too from my exchange. I got what was supposed to be a floor model but it was actually a return. It felt very broken in and too soft compared to the one we tried in the store and was very hot and uncomfortable to sleep on. I sank in way too much and it gave me back pain. It was also a couple inches short lengthwise and widthwise. I exchanged it. **Who I would recommend this for: Side Sleepers under 150 lbs who like something soft. If you are over 150 lbs you will probably find it too soft and hot unless you get a cooling layer added to it.
*Casper Original mattress - I got this from the Casper store and it felt too firm for me side sleeping. I would wake up with numbness and tingling in my arms. It got softer after a few months and more comfortable but it was also a couple inches short lengthwise and widthwise. I returned it. **Who I would recommend this for: Back and stomach sleepers under 200 lbs. This may not be firm enough for stomach sleepers but it too firm for most side sleepers.
*Silk and Snow original mattress - When I ordered this I had high hopes for it as it was supposed to be medium feeling but softer on top for side sleeping with high density memory foam. At first it felt a bit firm, then felt fine, then felt too soft and like my hips and sides sank in too much side sleeping. After trying it for a couple months I started getting lower back pain as it felt a bit too soft. I gave it the full 100 night trial thinking I would keep it but decided to start a return right as my trial ended. **Who I would recommend it for: Side and back sleepers under 150 lbs. My husband found it okay for all positions including stomach sleeping but when I looked at his alignment he definitely sank in more around the hips in all sleep positions and he's about 150 lbs.
*Emma mattress - I ordered this to compare to the Silk and Snow when I had it and I slept on it two days and was in pain everywhere as it was much firmer on top than they advertise and I didn't like the feel of the firm foam on top as it didn't feel like memory foam. I also was getting sick around the same time which made my body more sensitive so I tried it again when I was better and it was still too firm so I returned it. **Who I would recommend it for: Back and stomach sleepers over 150 lbs. It felt too firm for side sleeping.
*Douglas mattress - I ordered this after arranging my return for the Silk and Snow mattress. I tried it for a few months and at first it felt too firm but it gradually got a bit softer and more comfortable as time went on. It has a softer, slower memory foam feel on top which I like and is firmer in the middle and lower layers. I switched to a couple other mattresses after trying this one and got lower back pain on them so switched back to this one and then my lower back pain went away. So I am currently sleeping on this mattress again. It is still a touch firmer under my shoulders side sleeping but has better support than other mattresses for my lower back. The only downside to this is it is hot to sleep on. I have to use it without a mattress protector because the protector trapped the heat too much. **Who I would recommend it for: Side, Back and Stomach sleepers over 150 lbs.
*Endy mattress - I tried this in a store and I found it to be soft on top but firmer underneath like the Douglas. The difference is that this has more of a foam feel on top that bounces back fast versus the douglas has more of a memory foam feel on top that's slower moving which I like more. This mattress is also supposed to be good for average weight sleepers but more for back and stomach sleepers. I wouldn't try this myself for side sleeping as I don't think it would be soft enough.
*Silk and Snow Hybrid mattress - I tried this one in a store and it felt supportive with the springs but it felt soft on top. It's supposed to be a medium firm feel but it felt a bit softer on top than I expected. When I layed on it my hips sank in more just like on the original Silk and Snow mattress which surprised me. I considered ordering this hybrid after returning my original Silk and Snow mattress as they said this one should be a bit firmer and a bit more supportive but I also read reviews saying it might feel a bit firm for side sleeping and that it's better for back and stomach sleeping and heavier weights. So I decided to go with the Douglas instead of this mattress.
*Polysleep mattress - This is a mattress I considered trying but I heard it might be a bit firmer for side sleepers. It's supposed to be better for average to heavier weight back and stomach sleepers. It may work for side sleepers too but I'm not sure. Depending on if I can try one somewhere I have considered getting this one if the Douglas doesn't work out.
Hey guys, my mattress is shit. I always wake up with severe back pain, shoulder pain and basically just pain. I’m a side and stomach sleeper. I’ve been looking at Logan and cove, or silk and snow -organic. I just need something really good. I can’t put up with getting shit quality sleep anymore.
First post as it's the first time I haven't been able to find an existing answer in reddit
As the title says, I'm in Canada & looking to buy a bed-in-a-box mattress that's very firm. I'm moving mid-May which is when I need this (renting furnished now) so just starting the research.
So far I'm looking at Silk & Snow Organic, Douglas (seems reddit thinks it's firmer than the spec), Casper Wave Hybrid... and Hardbed.ca
It's the latter I have questions on as I can't find anything about them except on their own website. Anyone have any experience they care to share? Or options I've missed that would fit my needs?
Came here to recommend Silk and Snow Organic. Very firm mattress.
Hi, u/Fit-Arrival-1117. Brook here from GoodMorning.com. Based on the information you've provided, I would recommend Silk & Snow Hybrid. If you're interested in other suggestions, I recommend Simba or Logan & Cove Luxury Firm.
According to third-party engineer test results, Douglas has a firmness rating of 6.6/10, and the Casper Wave Hybrid also has a firmness rating of 6.6/10 (10 being the most firm). The Silk & Snow Hybrid has a firmness rating of 7.4/10, Simba has a firmness rating of 7.7/10, and the Logan & Cove Luxury Firm has a firmness rating of 7.7/10.
I hope this helps!
I’m in the middle of a search for a boxed mattress and I’d love to hear about people’s experiences with them? What brands are good? Ideally under $1000.
For context, I think I’m a combo sleeper and midweight.
In Canada, The Douglas has been a life saver for my back. King is under $1000
Due to some flooding and moving and kids going to college I've bought 7 beds in a box over the last year and one 7 years before that. All were under $ 500 except 1-and that's my newest and the one I hate the most. My favorite was a Novaform from Costco that was around $500 (but they seem to be made differently now). The Novaform was my first bed-in-a-box and it lasted 6-7 years for me. I'm a bit heavier and tall and I have back problems/scoliosis. But my teenagers have loved every cheap bed-in-a-box that I've bought. I could list the names but they are all from amazon, very inexpensive, all foam, and all had very good reviews on Amazon. So if you are smaller and don't have back or health issues you should be comfortable on any number of beds. I can't speak to the longevity because we've only had these new beds for a year. Costco has a nice selection on-line and a good return policy if you are a member.
With some recent posts it has come to light that some people are experiencing less than the perfect results promised with their new "bed in a box" from various different brands. Now that Casper, Leesa, purple, and the likes have been around for a while lets hear some real feedback.
If you've had your bed in a box for a year + tell us your experience, is it holding up better or worse than expected? If the bed didn't make it a year let us know that too.
It is well known, companies are not honest with their reviews online and it is also well known that mattress shopping can be incredibly frustrating because of that (among other things). Lets create a list of real reviews that cannot be scrubbed by individual companies.
If you choose to leave your experience please use the following guidelines:
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Don't just say its the best, worst, terrible, thing you've ever had and leave it at that. Please elaborate a bit. Did it start off great and then 6-12 months in thing went south? Did it start off great and stay consistent? Is there a huge sag in it? No sag but major soft spots?
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Keep it somewhat limited. We don't need a book, and I'd like this to be a list of real reviews to reference. Walls of text and 2 hour stories will not help the next person.
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Keep in mind when describing feels it is solely your opinion, everyone feels beds differently.
Lets see where this goes and if enough responses come in this could be a valuable resource to those looking to go shop.
Hello Redditors,
I'm in the market for a new mattress and have narrowed my search down to a bed in a box type foam mattress. For the sake of changing things up, I have decided to stray away from the traditional coil spring mattresses ( no particular reason, I want change.) I know a couple of people who have bought foam mattresses online, their biggest complaint is that they find the mattress too firm; I have also read reviews online of the foam mattresses tearing or ripping... I have struggled to find legitimate reviews online that aren't sponsored or biased, so here I am.
-What are your thoughts on the bed in a box style mattresses? Are they worth it? Which brand is the most reputable?
- I've heard pretty good things about Casper; however, they're impossible to find where I live. Does anyone here own a Casper mattress?
Thanks for reading!
Edit: Thanks for all the feedback folks! Looks like I'm going to pay a visit to Costco! thanks thanks!
Casper is supposedly suing any YouTubers who have reviewed their mattresses and not been impressed (and there have been several, according to the video I watched from one of said YouTubers). I'm not too keen on that company from their reviews (and they have been accused of faking many of their reviews to boost the ratings).
A friend of mine really loves a comparable Leesa mattress, and I believe the same one is currently on sale at Amazon. Search "Leesa Original Bed in a Box" for the limited time deal.
This is what I would do. Go get a Costco Membership. Go purchase any mattress from Costco, preferably a Tempurpedic. Costco stands by their satisfaction guarantee, if you don’t like it then return it. If you order online your mattress, then the total cost includes delivery AND pickup (return) if you don’t like it. There is NO TIME LIMIT on returning it. The key word is satisfaction guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied then it qualifies for a return. I’m on my 3rd mattress from Costco in 5 years. I returned a sealy spring mattress 2 YEARS later because I got back surgery and was no longer satisfied with the way it felt. So they let me exchange it for a firm tempurpedic which I love! The 3rd mattress I bought is in the guest room and no complaints on it.
Do your own research, but if you want no limit and no ridiculous fees on exchanges and returns then get a Costco membership and order online. You’ll be able to play musical beds for as long as you like (literally), as long as you’re unsatisfied.
Logan and Cove, Silk and Snow, Hamuq, Endy, Douglas, Dreamcloud, Polysleep...I'm in analysis paralysis on which Canadian brand mattress to get! Back sleeper with lower back pain, wife is a combo side/back sleeper. I'm leaning towards a hybrid though open to try anything. I know it's relatively risk-free to try most these days, but I don't want the hassle so would rather start with something I'd "likely stick with". So...spend my $ for me!
Note: sites like sleeplikethedead are not aimed at the Canadian market so not much help there.
I’m looking for a new mattress for myself, I am 110(f) and I sleep on my back and side mostly, sometimes my bf sleeps over and he’s about 200lbs and sleeps on his side or stomach mostly. I’m more concerned about myself since he doesn’t come over as often. I’m currently sleeping in an 8 year old ikea mattress. I’ve looked into endy because of all the reviews and the current Black Friday bundle deal but I went into sleep country and they said the bloom mist is similar but cheaper and they would match the bundle for me. I’m wondering if there are any more options out there that are more medium-firm to firm?
My friend has really enjoyed her Douglas mattress and they have a bundle deal going right now. I have an Endy and love it. Also upgraded from a very old IKEA mattress and my sleeps are so much better.
Not sure if you know this, but you can haggle at sleep country. I've never liked the box mattress' because they are purely foam and dont have other layers.
I recently got over $1000 off a matress at sleep country because i wouldnt pay the sticker price. Might take you a few tries at different stores, but this was a game changer for me.
a few years ago, there were soooo many mattress in a box brands it became the very problem they were hoping to solve (too many choice in a mattress store, overwhelmed clients... so it became too many box brands, just as overwhelmed clients).
Now the dust has settled a bit, is there a brand that stood out of the lot as higher quality instead of quickly obsolete gadget that doesnt stand the test of time?
thanks a lot
So many to choose from...Endy, Douglas, Polysleep, Silk & Snow, Novosbed.
What are your thoughts, experiences, or recommendations?
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My name is Derek! I have been testing mattresses since 2014 and over the last 6 years I've tested 187 mattresses from virtually every major brand and every major material type (memory foam, latex, coil, hybrid, etc.)
I am the Founder & original owner of Sleepopolis.com, where I operated it from 2014 to 2017.
In the summer of 2021 I launched a new platform to test mattresses at NapLab.com. At NapLab I developed a battery of tests to more objectively test mattresses. We use a thermal camera for cooling tests, an accelerometer for motion transfer, video / photo analysis to take precise measurements for sinkage, compression, and response, in addition to other data-driven tests.
Our aim is to create the most objective data-driven reviews possible so our readers can make the most informed decision about the mattress that's best for them.
In addition to mattresses, I've tested hundreds of pillows, sheets, foundations, bedding, sleep tech, sleep accessories, and other sleep related products.
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Hi, I’m moving to a studio apartment and was wondering what your experience has been with mattresses in a box and what seems to be the best value for your dollar.
I was looking into sales at BJs and Costco, but found that there are mattresses on Amazon that are cheaper. My budget is max $300 for a full size, but I’d be open to a queen. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! TIA.
Hi everyone! I’m new here and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the choices for buying a mattress in a box. I really want something comfortable and durable, but the options are endless, and I’m not sure where to start. There are so many brands and types out there — from memory foam to hybrid — and I’d love some guidance on what might be the best mattress in a box to buy for a good night’s sleep.
I came across this post on “Bedroom Supplies” that had some really solid recommendations for boxed mattresses:
https://bedroom.supplies/best-mattresses-in-a-box/
It definitely gave me a good starting point with some great options, but I’m still a bit confused. I’d like to hear from people who’ve actually tried these out. Real-world experiences are priceless, especially when I can’t test the mattress myself before buying!
If you’ve recently purchased a mattress in a box or have any favorites, I’d love to know what’s working for you. Tips on factors like firmness, cooling properties, durability, or even which brands offer the best support would be incredibly helpful. Thank you in advance!