8.5
I was impressed with the Tempur-Pedic mattresses’ ability to isolate movement, even with the hybrid models. Memory foam absorbs motion better than innerspring mattresses, latex foam or even polyurethane foam. As such, they all passed with flying colors. The thicker the mattress, the better it was at deadening the movement, thanks to those dense memory foam layers.
Unsurprisingly, Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud had the worst edge support of all of the beds in the product catalog, but it wasn’t any worse than your typical bed-in-a-box mattress, especially compared to the hybrid mattresses that come with dense foam around the edges to make them more sturdy. The hybrid mattresses from Tempur-Pedic really shone in this category.
Hands down, the Breeze models make you feel cooler than any of the other beds that Tempur-Pedic makes. They come with cooling covers you can physically feel and phase-change material on the inside of the mattress, and it’s all very effective.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress and beds in the Adapt series don’t sleep hot either. They just don’t work as hard to actively keep you cool.
The only mattress in the Tempur-Pedic catalog that will off-gas is the Tempur-Cloud mattress. It’s the brand’s only bed-in-a-box mattress, and it will omit a new car-like smell once you unwrap it from its packaging. The smell is from manufacturing and compressing the bed into air-tight packaging, and will dissipate once it gets time to air out. The other Tempur-Pedic mattresses will be hand-delivered to you and free of any chemical-like smell.
The most durable Tempur-Pedic mattress models are the ones with a hybrid construction (foam and coils). Steel coils help prevent lumps and sags, making the hybrid Tempur-Pedic mattresses last around eight years or longer. Foam models, on the other hand, should last around five years or more.
You can make the best choice on firmness and construction choices by catering to your main sleeping position and body type.
Side sleepers: Sleepers who stay on their sides usually like medium to soft mattresses, so you have a lot of options when it comes to the Tempur-Pedic mattresses. The softest is the Tempur-Pedic ProAdapt and the LuxeAdapt is a close second, but you’d save money going with the Pro model.
Back and stomach sleepers: These sleepers typically like a medium to firm mattress. With Tempur-Pedic beds, that means you can essentially go with any model that isn’t labeled soft. The medium beds will offer a nice balance of support and pressure relief, while the firm models will provide maximum support.
Combination sleepers: Stick with one of the medium models in the Adapt line, Breeze line, or Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud. They are pressure-relieving enough when you’re on your side and provide ample support when you’re on your back or stomach. However, they do give you a slight “sinking” feel, which will make it a little difficult to switch positions.
People who weigh under 230 pounds can opt for the foam or hybrid models from Tempur-Pedic, it will depend on the amount of support you’re looking for and how much money you want to spend. Still, the foam models will be just fine for petite people under 150 pounds.
For heavier sleepers over 230 pounds, I recommend one of the hybrids in the Adapt or Breeze series. They offer longer lasting support and durability, and will be more comfortable for you in the long run. Unless you’re a hot sleeper, either the Tempur-Pedic Adapt or ProAdapt mattresses will work just fine.
The Tempur-Pedic mattress models are not cheap. At the low end, there’s an entry-level model for those who want to save money but still get a Tempur-Pedic bed, but you’re still going to have to fork out over $1,000 for it. And the more premium the mattress, the higher the cost; the Breeze mattresses are some of the most expensive beds I’ve ever seen. However, you can get your Tempur-Pedic mattress for less if you purchase around a holiday or major promo time.
Prices below are without discounts, which they do offer every now and then:
Tempur-Pedic mattresses are expensive and are often out of budget. However, Tempur-Pedic is currently offering generous Cyber Monday savings on their top-selling mattresses.
The only Tempur-Pedic mattress that will show up compressed inside of a bag is the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud, and it will come with some off-gassing odors. The other mattresses, however, will be hand-delivered to you in their full sizes and all ready to sleep on.
Tempur-Pedic will also offer you the following policies to sweeten the deal:
Rounding out my Tempur-Pedic mattress review, my honest thoughts on the mattresses are this: Save money where you can. If you don’t see the value in the Luxe Adapt model or the Breeze models, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud, Tempur Adapt and Tempur ProAdapt will be your most accommodating and most affordable. They offer a contouring memory foam feel that fanatics have come to love about the material, and Tempur-Pedic is a luxury brand with such a good reputation that some will be willing to pay extra for the name itself.
Let’s take a look at Tempur-Pedic and compare its beds to those from top competitors.
Tempur-Pedic is one of the most popular veteran bedding companies, while Casper is one of the leading bed-in-a-box mattress brands. The Tempur-Cloud mattress is the most comparable in that it’s all-foam, has a medium firmness level and is delivered in a box. However, the Casper Original has more of a neutral-foam feel that’s responsive to pressure while the Tempur-Cloud has a distinct memory foam feel. Tempur-Cloud is also more expensive than the Casper Original by several hundred dollars.
The Purple mattress is a well-known bed-in-a-box brand with a unique feel that’s unlike most other beds on the market. Compared to the popular Tempur-Pro Adapt mattress, Purple is much bouncier and a bit more breathable. It makes you feel like you’re floating, whereas the Tempur-Pedic makes you feel like the bed is giving you a hug. The Tempur-Pedic is more accommodating for all sleeping positions as it’s available in soft, medium and firm profiles. In terms of price, the Purple mattress is going to be more affordable.
I like to think of the Nectar mattress as a budget-friendly Tempur-Pedic dupe. It has a similar dense, slow-responding feel that takes a few moments to adjust under your body weight. It also has a firmer feel, like a lot of the Tempur-Pedic mattresses do. The Nectar is rated around a medium-firm on the firmness scale. It’s a good choice for people who like Tempur-Pedic, but can’t necessarily afford its high price tag.
