Hi all—I am looking for a new pillow! I currently have a down one from Brooklinen but it is not supportive at all for me. I've had pretty bad cervical neck pain. I did an MRI and found out I have mild arthritis in my neck. I know a pillow won't solve my pain but hopefully it can at least help!? I've settled on these two pillows and was wondering what you all thought?
I sleep mostly on my side and back. I am also on the smaller side so am not looking for anything with super high loft. Any help would be great! Looking to hear if anyone has any experiences with these pillows or which one they would recommend for me.
Looking to upgrade my mattress for the Labor Day sales. Am currently looking at the Casper Snow Max and TEMPUR-adapt and can’t make a decision, was wondering what people think between the two brands.
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I currently have the Casper Hybrid Wave and it's still giving me lower back pain I have reached 30 days. I'm trying to give it a lil more time to see if my low back gets better. Now, i would like to know if anyone has gone from a Casper to a Tempur pedic pro adapt or breeze medium firm. If so, what are the highlights is it better than Casper or will my lower back pain continue on a Temper.
If you have back pain that soon into using a mattress get off of it.
You really can't compare casper and temper as casper is a memory foam mattress and temper is temper foam.
I bought the casper nova six months ago, which destroyed my lower back. I had to walk around in the middle of the night every night for a few minutes til the pain abated. That is a VERY soft mattress, and it was not supportive for me. The Wave is much more supportive, but the zoning on that mattress is really weird (I felt sort of a hump lying on it) and is not for everyone. I switched to Tempur Luxe Adapt Firm, which contours to every little nook and cranny in my lower back and is very supportive. ProBreeze Medium is very similar to the LA Firm, though I found the Pro Adapt medium a little too soft (for me) and the Firm WAY too firm, and not contouring enough. You should try them out at a Flagship store and see how you feel on them, but regardless of what you pick Tempur-pedics are, in my opinion, much better beds than Caspers.
I stayed at an Airbnb with a super comfortable bed last week. Unfortunately this threw me down the rabbit hole of choosing a mattress.
I’m debating between 2 options. One is to recreate what the Airbnb had- a medium/ firm mattress, with a 3 inch topper on top. The other is a to get a Tempurpedic LuxeBreeze soft (my favorite from testing multiple out, I’m a 190 pound side sleeper)
The financially smart side of me is saying to get the Casper + topper (~1k from Costco and a SOL 3 inch topper) instead of the LuxeBreeze that I liked a little more but not a ton more (-5-6k), especially since I know I liked actually sleeping a full night on the first option. But it was only 2 nights, and I’m worried that I may be missing something (longevity, maybe the LuxeBreeze gets better over time and Casper gets worse, etc)?
Looking at getting a new mattress for the wife and me. I am 155 the wife is 130. The mattress we have now is so uncomfortable and we both wake up with serious side pain. So we will be getting something really soon. We are both serious side sleepers. Right now we are torn between the Casper Dream Max & The Tempur Pedic Adapt pro. Any input on both mattress would be greatly appreciated.
I was curious if anyone had a preference or advice on whether they were comfortable on a Casper than the LuxeAdapt. I bought a LuxeAdapt at the beginning of the Labor Day sale at Mattress firm. I’m starting to wonder if there are any backups in the event that I just don’t like it when it arrives? Also I wish I would have looked more closely and thought more when it came to the price tag on the LuxeAdapt. My first apartment and I feel I might have gone overboard...
For context... I'm 6'0, 190lbs and have some si joint and lower back issues. I now know that I need a firm mattress for my back issues. I looked into building another DIY latex but I'm definitely not finding the $250 3" slabs that I used 8 years ago.
For the past 8 years, I've slept on a DIY Dunlop 12" latex mattress consisting of a 6" extra firm base, 3" firm, and 3" medium layers. It's now time to purchase a new mattress as one of the latex layers has separated/tore and in general feel that it's time to replace as a whole.
I've tried a Casper Wave Hybrid Snow and Avocado Green (firm or non-pillow top) mattress as a replacement but didn't get along with either. The Casper feels nice/plush when initially laying down for 5 minutes but after that, I sink in way too much and get lower back pain every morning as it is really really soft. The Avacado didn't feel as "premium or luxurious" as the Casper Wave but back pain was much less. However, the top comfort layer of latex is so thin, that I could literally feel the coils under my heaviest points when sleeping. They tried sending a 2" topper to use with it but it didn't help much. The zoning of the coils I didn't really like either. I also don't like the thick foam border that the Casper adds for edge stability as it causes me to roll towards the middle when you sleep close to the edge.
All that being said, I am tempted by the Tempurpedic Supreme Firm (all foam) at Costco. It's priced at $2200 and includes a $300 Costco gift card effectively making it $1,900. As with everything in life there are mixed reviews all over the internet for the Costco exclusive "Supreme" model.
It appears to be a mix of the Tempurpedic Adapt and ProAdapt models.
How are the quality of materials, durability long-term of the Supreme and also when compared to the Adapt and ProAdapt models solid officially by Tempurpedic?
Okay so I am SO tired mentally from spending hours reading/watching youtube videos on mattresses and physically from my damn hips and shoulders from this p.o.s. I am sleeping on. The extreme biased reviews on the internet make this decision difficult. I am trying to avoid with the common complaint of returning an online mattress. It sounds like a complete nightmare for every company. First of all, the tempur-pedic pro adapt or luxe adapt "soft" is my ideal mattress, I've seen apparent liquidators on the Facebook market place selling for a half of the cost but I don't know if I trust it. I just love that contouring/sinking in feeling. For whatever reason, it seems like I am the only one that likes that. Most of the reviews I see say "don't worry this mattress won't feel like you're sinking in. I don't want to feel like I'm on top of the mattress. Nonetheless, aside from already trying a tempur-pedic on since they are on display everywhere, I have also tried the nectar lush (mattress one has them on display now). I am curious on other's opinions on the casper wave. I have tried the original and it was way too firm. Everywhere I read however says the wave is extremely "soft." I feel like thats such a broad term. Furthermore, if there was anyone who had a puffy lux experience as well, I can't seem to find much on that mattress at all. Any input/recommendations would be appreciated. This is what I have it down to so far. Just hope I can get a response lol.
Update: bought the puffy lux. After a week I’m just getting non stop back pain. I’m 29 so not some old man complaining here. Don’t understand the reviews of soft, contouring, etc. online. This thing feels like a brick. Nonetheless puffy was offering a complimentary mattress topper, but I think I’m going to go with the lush, having tried a floor model that was new and not broken in and it was significantly softer.
We recently purchased a Casper Original Hybrid mattress, and I’ll review that in another week or so since I’ve only slept on it for 5 nights. So far it’s dreamy.
With that, I’ve come to realize my Tempur Pedic Symphony pillow just isn’t cutting it anymore.
The last few days I’ve come to realize that this pillow ends up hot and it feels hard on my head if I wake up a few hours later. I do like the shape and also the feel of a foam pillow like this. I’ve slept on the symphony pillow for years. This is my third one and it’s about three years old now.
I’m a back and side sleeper.
Tried the Casper foam pillow. It’s great for side sleeping, but a little too tall for back sleeping. Stayed cool too. Luckily my wife is in love with it so it’s not wasted money.
I need suggestions. Other pillows to look at and research.
Thanks!
Like others say - it's so specific. I like med-firm, soft and forgiving, but supportive. I"m also really picky and sensitive. My sister hates that and wants a squishy down-like one. My husband doesn't care and will sleep on anything.
Here are some I tried (I'm back/side sleeper):
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Ghost shredded = just too tall, too firm and not adjustable. Would be much better if there was a zipper and could remove some of the stuffing. It probably would be much better then. I can see where they sewed it up, so wouldn't be too hard to pick apart the seam, take some stuff out, and then resew - but that's a pain if you want to adjust more than once. Nice idea - just needs a small zipper.
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Ghost memory foam = really nice. Everyone in my family uses it, but it's a little too soft for me. Very comfortable, but I sink too far after a while. Very cool temperature wise. This is really a great overall pillow. Not only do my son, daughter and husband have this, I also have them in our guest room. It’s only available in standard size, so a little small on a king bed.
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Ghost faux down = really too soft, like almost no filling at all. Way too squishy. Even for my sister. My 12 yo niece likes it though.
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Helix (free pillows) = Too squishy and flatten out. I don't like these very much.
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Bear (free "cloud" pillows) = pretty good. I slept ok on them. A little flat after a while, but really holds their shape pretty well. Great hugging pillows. I just prefer a more memory-foam feel. It looks like they gave these an facelift since we got ours though, so maybe even better. If you like down alternative, these are good (better than the Helix or Ghost ones).
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Tempur Cloud Breeze Dual Cooling = hated at first (too tall/firm) but it got much better after a stint at the bottom of my pillow pile (maybe it just needed some time or weight to soften it?). Now I think it's really very comfortable, I just hate the slow response time. I adjust my position, and my head rests on the shape of my head from a minute ago. No return if you buy on their website. It does stay cool/cold though, which is really nice!
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Avocado molded = too tall. Like a giant pad of rubber. Little to no sinkage at all. It's actually very comfortable side sleeping - I like it a lot for that. But back sleeping gives me a neck ache. I really wanted to love this one and tried for a week. Will be sending it back. My husband decided he likes it, so we’ll keep it. His shoulders are much broader than mine and his head heavier lol.
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Avocado Green (shredded kapok) = love it. adjustable, smells fantastic. can get a little "hard" after a while, a quick punch "fluffs" it back up.
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Sleep Number Variacool contour = on my old mattress I wasn’t impressed and put it in the closet. While waiting for the Bear (below) to arrive, I took it out again with my new mattress. Whoa it’s perfect! I really like it, a lot. Support for my neck (no neck aches), it’s cool and soft like the ghost. I really like this!
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Bear (cooling foam pillow) = just ordered. Will try it! Update: this is great too!! Very similar to the ghost pillow, except its a queen size (fits my bed better) and it’s a little more supportive/doesn’t compress as much. This is what I was looking for. Super cool and comfortable!
So my goto USED to be Avocado green, followed by the Ghost memory foam or the Tempurpedic. Now it’s the sleep number vs the Bear. Both are awesome and for me, far above anything else. I sort of like the neck support of the contour pillow... But man, I love my pillows now! The avocado green still smells so nice, that’s my body pillow now.
If you like the Symphony, maybe stick with that? I hate the pillow dilemma.
You can also look for discounts on Groupon. There are often Tempurpedic discounts, and Ghost was having a really big discount (which is why I tried so many).
Pillows can be difficult to successfully recommend, so I'd suggest buying from a seller that has several types to choose from and accepts returns/exchanges. Many places don't but clubs like Sam's and Costco generally do (you should verify before purchasing given the current climate.)
Hey y'all, it's just like the title says. Which is more durable? Which bed will last longer before it starts to lose support & change shape? I'd like to find the right bed and not need to buy a new one every year.
Specifically, the Tempur Pedic LuxeBreeze in soft VS the Snow Max in medium soft.
If you think neither, what do suggest for a side sleeper 195lbs, 6ft?
How are they? Can't decide which pillow I should get...
It seems like the main reason why some people who choose Tempur over the mattress-in-a-box brands is due to its long term durability... Which raises the question, if one is moving away in a few years any ways, is that $2000 difference (supposedly for the longer durability) still even worth it?
If you only need a mattress for 3 years, I would go cheaper. Out of the box, more of them seem pretty good. It is just a question of durability. You don’t need durable. If it starts sagging in 3 years, who cares?
Tempurpedic owner here. 5 years in and love it, for what it’s worth to this convo. Every night when I get in bed my brain says, “fuck yeah”
Hi all!
I have read a million reviews and am still struggling to figure out which mattress to get. Quick back story - my partner hates my mattress. I got the nectar original and I think it came defective as the middle is ever so slightly lower than the sides, so he can’t sleep because of the back pain. It does not bother me at all (I am very tolerant of all beds / I can never really tell the difference)
My partner is 6’1” ~180 pounds, I am 5’5” ~112 pounds. I am a side / back sleeper and he is a mostly back sleeper. He has a tempurpedic at his house but we can’t figure out which one it is (could also be an older model of some kind, it doesn’t say on the labels). I like both the tempurpedic proadapt medium wave hybrid and the Casper - but obviously Casper is a bit more budget friendly! In addition, I’m intrigued by the idea of Caspers middle of the bed supportiveness (though idk how scientific this is) Which is a better buy??
Thank you for any help in advance!!
My partner and I have tried many mattresses in store and we are stuck between the two. I’ve obviously read a million reviews and done extensive research. The issue is that my partner and I have very different needs. We are upgrading to a king size. (We live in Montreal)
Here is how we sleep:
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I am 5”2 and 125lb, side sleeper with some shoulder and hip pain, and wake up easily to my partner moving.
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He is 5”11 and 140lb, generally a stomach and back sleeper but changes position often in the night. He is a hot sleeper and occasionally has night sweats.
We walked into the store ready to buy the Casper Wave snow hybrid plush. But we tried other beds and ended up loving the tempur feel in store and got an amazing deal for the Tempur Pro Adapt soft for 3100$.
It’s being delivered this week but now, reading 100 more negative reviews about tempur, I’m having second thoughts.
Has anyone been in the same predicament? This post might be for nothing because we’ll have to try the bed for 3 months anyway. I guess I’m just looking for reassurance in our decision!
I’ll update this post in a few months once we’ve had a chance to break it in.
Thanks!