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Best Medium-Firm Mattress: Our Experts Test 470+ Mattresses

Derek Hales

Updated

According to a 2025 NapLab survey of 72,000 sleepers, 32% of sleepers prefer a medium-firm feel. It’s the most popular firmness that mattress brands sell and for good reason. This level of firmness creates the right balance of comfort, pressure relief, and support that’s appropriate for most body types and sleeping positions.

In choosing the winners for our best medium-firm mattress list, we considered every medium-firm mattress we’ve ever tested. Below are the 8 best medium-firm mattresses on the market, based on expert testing and objective data.

Best Mattress Throne

Top Pick

Support while sitting on the WinkBed

WinkBed

The Winkbed is our top pick for a medium-firm mattress. It is the highest-performing mattress we’ve tested to date and is available in three firmnesses—soft (4), medium-firm (6), and firm (8).

The 8 Best Medium-Firm Mattresses

  1. Winkbed – Best Overall
  2. Saatva Classic – Best Coil
  3. Leesa Sapira – Best Hybrid
  4. Helix Midnight Luxe – Best for Cooling
  5. Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX – Best Hybrid Runner-Up
  6. Glacier Apex – Best Affordable
  7. Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid – Best Hybrid Runner-Up
  8. GhostBed Luxe Hybrid – Ultra Thick 7.0″ Comfort Layer
  9. PlushBeds Botanical Bliss – Best Organic
Mattress NameOverall ScoreTypeFirmnessPriceRead Review
Winkbed9.49HybridSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)$1,799Review
Saatva Classic9.48CoilSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)$1,853Review
Leesa Sapira Hybrid9.47HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,599Review
Helix Midnight Luxe9.43HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,899Review
Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX9.32HybridSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)$1,899Review
Glacier Apex9.27Memory Foam HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,599Review
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid9.26Hybrid Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)$1,856Review
GhostBed Luxe Hybrid9.15HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,699Review
Plushbeds Botanical Bliss9.15Latex FoamSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6)$2,649Review
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Our Testing & Selection Process

470+

Mattresses Tested
To Date

43

Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress

102

Mattress Brands Tested To Date

Each best list is put through a customized performance analysis with specialized consideration given to our objective & data-driven performance tests. In addition, we consider mattress type, design, materials, value, price, and more.

Performance Testing Factors
Performance Testing Factors

For our Best Medium-Firm Mattress list, we based our selections on the best-scoring mattresses, according to our battery of testing and formulaic-driven scoring.

Our tests analyze performance across 8 critical factors, including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company. In addition, we also test sinkage and bounce (though these are not scoring factors).

Our tests include objective and quantifiable data whenever possible. In addition, we use subjective assessment supported by data to round out our testing process.

Our scores are based on mathematical formulas and equations that utilize inputs from our data-driven testing.

You can see our complete testing and scoring process here.

In choosing the best medium-firm mattresses we looked at the totality of all of our tests, scores, data, and reviews to date. We analyzed this data alongside our established best mattress framework here.

In addition to achieving a high-performance score, all mattresses on this list have a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on the firmness scale).

When selecting the best medium-firm mattresses, we’re looking at a combination of overall scoring performance, firmness, and US availability.

To be included within this list all mattresses:

  • Had to have a medium-firm feel with a firmness rating of 6-6.5 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm.
  • Had to have a performance score of 9.15 or higher.
  • Had to be available for purchase within the USA.

Our Testing Team

Derek Hales

Derek

Lead Tester

Kayla Hein

Kayla

Writer

Kyle Wandelt

Kyle

Tester

Nathan Lang

Nathan

Tester

Samantha Hales 2024 D

Samantha

Data Analyst

Winkbed Mattress

Winkbed Mattress Layers
9.49 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
8.5 Motion Transfer
9.6 Response Time
10 Edge Support
8.3 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
9.7 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company

Best For

  • All-around performance, #1 best mattress tested to date
  • Fantastic edge support when sitting or lying at or near the edge
  • Pressure relief for sleepers of all body weight or sleeping positions

Considerations

  • Deeper sinkage isn’t preferred by all sleepers
  • 120-night trial is shorter than the average
  • Returns are free, but exchanges are $49

Our Verdict

The WinkBed is a 13.50″ hybrid mattress with a quilted cover, foam comfort layer (made of gel foam, poly foam, and support foam) as well as pocketed coil base.

The Winkbed is available in three firmness options—Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), and Firm (8). Winkbed also offers a Plus-sized version. Heavier sleepers, especially over 300 lbs., would be best supported by the Winkbed Plus.

This mattress has very deep sinkage as well as low levels of bounce. For side sleepers especially, deeper sinkage can be really great for contour and support along the spine.

In our performance tests, the Winkbed mattress earned an overall score of 9.49, making this mattress the #1 best mattress we’ve tested to date.

A queen mattress costs $1,799, which is roughly 18% more expensive than the average hybrid. But a premium of 18% is a small price to pay for the highest performing mattress we’ve tested to date, especially considering the dozens of mattresses well over that amount with lower scores.

Click here to read the full Winkbed review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)

Winkbed Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Winkbed Sinkage Test
8.5

Motion Transfer Test

9.6

Response Test

Bounce Test

10

Edge Support Test

Winkbed Edge Support Test
FactorWinkbed
Overall Score9.49
Price (Queen)$1,799
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.70″
Sinkage – FeelVery Deep
Motion Transfer – Score8.5
Motion Transfer – Acceleration8.39 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.6
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.7 sec.
Bounce – Height7.92″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score10
Edge Support – Sitting3.00″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score8.3
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness4.50″
Mattress Thickness13.50″
Off-Gassing – Score9.7
Off-Gassing – SmellModerate
Off-Gassing – Days1 day
Company – Score9.4
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Saatva Classic

Saatva Material Layers
9.48 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
7.4 Motion Transfer
9.9 Response Time
10 Edge Support
10 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
8.8 Company

Best For

  • Plush pillowtop cover with a traditional feel
  • Exceptional cooling, as the coil design limits heat buildup
  • Comes in 3 firmness levels and the height options between 11.5″ and 14.5″

Considerations

  • Coils naturally have more bounce
  • More motion transfer than the average mattress
  • $99 returns if you end up not loving the mattress

Our Verdict

The Saatva Classic has a thickness of 11.5″ or 14.5″, depending on personal preference (price is the same for both thicknesses), and a coil-on-coil construction. The cover is a plush Euro-top cover followed by a small amount of comfort foam and two layers of coils.

The Saatva is available in three firmness levels—Plush Soft (4), Luxury Firm (6), or Firm (8), where 10 is the most firm.

This mattress has moderate sinkage and very high levels of bounce. This combination gives the mattress a more traditional coil feel, with much less foam than the average model.

In our performance tests, not only is the Saatva Classic the #1 coil mattress we’ve reviewed to date, but it ranks among the top 1% of all mattresses tested to date.

For a Saatva Classic, a queen costs $1,853. This is nearly 2X the average coil mattress price we’ve tested (98% more—average coil is $933).

While the price is higher, the performance is fantastic (significantly better than the average coil mattress overall score). This mattress stands alone at the top for its plush, traditional feel, more akin to something found in a luxury hotel than to the majority of bed-in-the-box models on the market today.

Click here to read our full Saatva Classic review.

Type: Coil
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)

Saatva Classic Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

7.4

Motion Transfer Test

9.9

Response Test

Bounce Test

10

Edge Support Test

Saatva edge support
FactorSaatva Classic
Overall Score9.48
Price (Queen)$1,853
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.03″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score7.4
Motion Transfer – Acceleration10.68 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.9
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.4 sec.
Bounce – Height12.53″
Bounce – FeelVery High
Edge Support – Score10
Edge Support – Sitting2.25″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score10
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness7.00″
Mattress Thickness11.50″
Off-Gassing – Score10
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Company – Score8.8
Trial365 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Leesa Sapira

Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Materials
9.47 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
9.5 Response Time
7.5 Edge Support
9.1 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.3 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company

Best For

  • Exceptionally good cooling
  • Higher levels of bounce while still retaining low levels of motion transfer
  • Fantastic pressure relief, despite only having an 11″ thickness

Considerations

  • Has a high level of bounce
  • Sitting edge support is a notably worse than average, 6.25″ sitting sinkage
  • 120-night trial is shorter than the 178-night average

Our Verdict

The Leesa Sapira is an 11″ hybrid mattress with a feel that is surprisingly luxurious. It has a comfort layer made of poly foam and memory foam, with a base of pocketed coils and support foam.

The Sapira is available in a single firmness, 6 out of 10, giving the mattress a medium-firm feel. It has a thin cover, making it an attractive pick for stomach or back sleepers who are looking for less contour.

This mattress has a moderate degree of sinkage and very high levels of bounce (average is 8.85″ and Sapira measured 12.67″). This high bounce makes sex performance strong, making it an attractive option for couples, especially given the low levels of motion transfer as well.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.48, ranking among the top 1% best mattresses tested to date. Looking exclusively at hybrids, the Sapira is also the top 1%.

A queen mattress is $1,599 for the Sapira. This is 5% more expensive than the average hybrid mattress. This is a pretty marginal difference, and when we factor in the higher overall performance of the Sapira, the value is solid.

Click here to read the full Leesa Sapira Hybrid review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Leesa Sapira Hybrid Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Leesa Hybrid sinkage test
10

Motion Transfer Test

9.5

Response Test

Bounce Test

7.5

Edge Support Test

Leesa Sapira Edge Support
FactorLeesa Sapira
Overall Score9.47
Price (Queen)$1,599
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.05″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score10
Motion Transfer – Acceleration4.66 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.5
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.3 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.4 sec.
Bounce – Height12.67″
Bounce – FeelVery High
Edge Support – Score7.5
Edge Support – Sitting6.25″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score9.1
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness4.0″
Mattress Thickness11″
Off-Gassing – Score8.3
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days6 days
Company – Score9.4
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Helix Midnight Luxe

Helix Midnight Luxe 2025 Material Layers
9.43 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
8.4 Response Time
10 Edge Support
7.9 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.1 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company

Best For

  • Incredible cooling performance despite dense memory foam
  • Thick, quality memory foam creates fantastic pressure relief
  • Edge support is extremely robust

Considerations

  • Classic memory foam feel also creates lower bounce and slower response
  • Lackluster sex performance
  • Price tag is higher than average

Our Verdict

The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a 14″ hybrid mattress made up of poly foam, memory foam, and a pocketed coil base. The plush 2.0″ quilted cover is thicker than what you’ll see with the standard Helix Midnight, but it’s also a bit more expensive.

The Helix Midnight Luxe is available in a single firmness level — medium-firm with a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.

This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce. This creates a surface that is stable and allows for a high degree of contour that slowly envelops your body.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.43, ranking the mattress in the 1% of all mattresses tested to date.

The Helix Midnight Luxe is $1,899 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 30% percent more expensive than the average mattress. Opting for the cooling cover does increase the cost up to just slightly above $2K, but what you gain in cooling will certainly be worth the added cost for many sleepers.

Click here to read our full Helix Midnight Luxe review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Helix Midnight Luxe Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Helix Midnight Luxe 2025 Sinkage Test
9.7

Motion Transfer Test

8.4

Response Test

Bounce Test

10

Edge Support Test

Helix Midnight Luxe 2025 Edge Support Test
FactorHelix Midnight Luxe
Overall Score9.43
Price (Queen)$1,899
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.03″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score9.7
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.76 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.4
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height6.74″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score10
Edge Support – Sitting2.75″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score7.9
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness5.0″
Mattress Thickness14″
Off-Gassing – Score8.1
Off-Gassing – SmellModerate
Off-Gassing – Days7 days
Company – Score9.4
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX

Brooklyn Bedding Thermobalance Lx Material Layers
9.32 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
7.8 Motion Transfer
9.7 Response Time
9.9 Edge Support
9.2 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.9 Off-Gassing
8.2 Company

Best For

  • Exceptional cooling and fast material response time
  • Fantastic edge support when sitting or lying near the edge
  • Great pressure relief with a thicker 5.25″ comfort layer

Considerations

  • Higher levels of motion transfer, 11% more than average
  • Higher price, 25% more than the average hybrid
  • $99 return fee

Our Verdict

The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX mattress is a 14.00″ hybrid mattress made of a variety of different foams (latex, memory foam, and poly foam).

The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX is available in three firmness levels — Soft, Medium, and Firm. I tested the Medium and found it to have a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on the firmness scale). This will be most appropriate for a wider range of sleepers.

The Medium version of this mattress has deep sinkage and high levels of bounce. It pairs the deeper engagement with a balanced contour, which makes the Thermobalance fit a wide range of sleeper profiles.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.32, ranking it in the top 3% of all mattresses tested to date.

The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX is $1,899 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 25% more than the average hybrid. But given its incredible overall performance, you definitely get what you pay for with the ThermoBalance.

Click here to read our full Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)

Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Brooklyn Bedding Thermobalance Lx Sinkage Test
7.8

Motion Transfer Test

9.7

Response Test

Bounce Test

9.9

Edge Support Test

Brooklyn Bedding Thermobalance Lx Edge Support Test
FactorBrooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX
Overall Score9.32
Price (Queen)$1,899
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.44″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score7.8
Motion Transfer – Acceleration9.78 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.7
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.6 sec.
Bounce – Height10.04″
Bounce – FeelHigh
Edge Support – Score9.9
Edge Support – Sitting3.25″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score9.2
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness5.25″
Mattress Thickness14.00″
Off-Gassing – Score8.9
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days4 days
Company – Score8.2
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Glacier Apex

Glacier Apex Material Layers
9.27 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
9.0 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
8.4 Response Time
9.9 Edge Support
7.4 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.9 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Best For

  • Low levels of motion transfer, 34% less motion than average
  • Fantastic pressure relief with 6.25″ of comfort material
  • Long 365-night trial period, over 2X the average length

Considerations

  • Low bounce may not be ideal for all couples looking for better sex performance
  • Material responsiveness is good, but not great

Our Verdict

The Glacier Apex is a value-packed hybrid made of memory foam, poly foam, and pocketed coils. It is topped with a Euro cover for a plush feel.

The Apex hybrid is available in a single firmness, 6 out of 10, which gives the mattress a medium-firm feel.

This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce, giving the mattress a fairly restrained feel.

In our performance tests, the Apex earned an overall score of 9.27, ranking the mattress in the top 6% of all mattresses tested to date, an impressive rank for any mattress.

A queen Apex is $1,599, which is 9% less than the average memory foam hybrid, a savings of over $150. This makes the Glacier Apex an outstanding value.

Click here to read the full Glacier Apex review.

Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Glacier Apex Performance

9.0

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Glacier Apex Sinkage Test
9.7

Motion Transfer Test

8.4

Response Test

Bounce Test

9.9

Edge Support Test

Glacier Apex Sitting Edge Support Test
FactorGlacier Apex
Overall Score9.27
Price (Queen)$1,599
Cooling – Score9.0
Sinkage – Depth2.14″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score9.7
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.77 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.4
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height6.02″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score9.9
Edge Support – Sitting3.25″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score7.4
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness6.25″
Mattress Thickness14.25″
Off-Gassing – Score8.9
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days4 days
Company – Score10
Trial365 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Material Layers
9.26 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
7.8 Motion Transfer
8.4 Response Time
10 Edge Support
8.8 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.6 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company

Best For

  • Exceptional edge support and pressure relief
  • Three firmness options
  • Celliant-infused cooling cover, great cooling performance

Considerations

  • Higher levels of motion transfer, 12% more than average
  • Deep sinkage may not be ideal for heavier back or stomach sleepers
  • Priced 22% more expensive than the average hybrid

Our Verdict

The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid mattress is a 14.00″ hybrid mattress made of memory foam, microcils, poly foam, pocketed coils, and a support foam base.

The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid is available in three firmness levels — Soft, Medium, and Firm. In our tests, the Medium version actually had a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on our firmness scale).

The Medium version of this mattress also has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.26, ranking it in the top 6% of all mattresses tested to date.

The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid is $1,856 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 22% more than the average hybrid.

Click here to read our full Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Sinkage Test
7.8

Motion Transfer Test

8.4

Response Test

Bounce Test

10

Edge Support Test

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Edge Support Test
FactorBear Elite Ultra Hybrid
Overall Score9.26
Price (Queen)$1,856
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.54″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score7.8
Motion Transfer – Acceleration9.89 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.4
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height8.94″
Bounce – FeelModerate
Edge Support – Score10
Edge Support – Sitting3.00″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score8.8
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness5.00″
Mattress Thickness14.00″
Off-Gassing – Score8.6
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days5 days
Company – Score9.4
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid

Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid Material Layers
9.15 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
10 Cooling
8.8 Motion Transfer
8.5 Response Time
8.6 Edge Support
7.5 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.6 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company

Best For

  • Exceptional cooling performance with a cool-to-the-touch feel from cooling cover
  • Fantastic pressure relief and 7.0″ comfort layer
  • Slightly less motion transfer than average

Considerations

  • Not ideal for couples with below-average sex performance
  • Price is slightly above-average for hybrids
  • 101-night trial is shorter than average

Our Verdict

The Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid mattress is a 14″ hybrid mattress made of a quilted cover, poly foam, and pocketed coil support base. It has a cooling cover and Euro pillowtop design that gives the mattress a luxury look and feel to it.

The Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid is available in a single firmness level — medium-firm.

This mattress has deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. If you like contour and hug, but don’t want the restrictive feel of traditional memory foam, the GhostBed Luxe is a solid pick.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.15, ranking the mattress in the top 12% of all mattresses tested to date.

The Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid is $1,699 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 11% more than the average hybrid mattress. While the value isn’t incredible, it still performs better than average and earns itself the last spot on the Best Medium-Firm mattress list.

Click here to read our full Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid Sinkage Test
8.8

Motion Transfer Test

8.5

Response Test

Bounce Test

8.6

Edge Support Test

Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid Edge Support Test
FactorGhostbed Luxe Hybrid
Overall Score9.15
Price (Queen)$1,699
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.49″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score8.8
Motion Transfer – Acceleration7.66 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.5
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height6.92″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score8.6
Edge Support – Sitting4.50″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score7.5
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness7.0″
Mattress Thickness14″
Off-Gassing – Score8.6
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days5 days
Company – Score9.4
Trial101 nights
Warranty25 years

Plushbeds Botanical Bliss

Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Material Layers
9.15 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
9.0 Cooling
9.8 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
7.4 Edge Support
7.8 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
7.2 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Best For

  • Exceptional pressure relief and three available firmness levels
  • Very deep sinkage paired with an extremely fast response time
  • Great cooling performance

Considerations

  • Weaker edge support than average
  • Lower bounce is not great for exciting intimacy
  • Off-gassing is a bit slower than average

Our Verdict

The Plushbeds Botanical Bliss mattress is an 11.00″ latex foam mattress made of latex foam and a quilted cover. It is also available in a 9″ version and 10″ version. If organic certification is important to you, the Botanical Bliss is GOTS, GOLS, and GreenGuard Gold certified.

The Plushbeds Botanical Bliss is available in two firmness levels — Medium and Medium-Firm. In our tests, the Medium-Firm version had a medium-firm feel and I would expect the Medium version to be a softer feel (4 out of 10 firmness).

This mattress has very deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. Despite the deeper sinkage, the Plushbeds has a balanced contour, making the Botanical Bliss an attractive option.

In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.15, ranking it in the top 11% of all mattresses tested to date.

The Plushbeds Botanical Bliss is $2,649 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 63% more expensive than the average latex mattress.

Click here to read our full Plushbeds Botanical Bliss review.

Type: Latex Foam
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6)

Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Performance

9.0

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Plushbeds Botanical Bliss sinkage test
9.8

Motion Transfer Test

10

Response Test

Bounce Test

7.4

Edge Support Test

Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Edge Support Test
FactorPlushbeds Botanical Bliss
Overall Score9.15
Price (Queen)$2,649
Cooling – Score9.0
Sinkage – Depth2.68″
Sinkage – FeelVery Deep
Motion Transfer – Score9.8
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.51 m/s²
Response Time – Score10
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.3 sec.
Bounce – Height7.69″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score7.4
Edge Support – Sitting4.75″
Edge Support – LyingFair
Sex – Score7.8
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness5.25″
Mattress Thickness11.00″
Off-Gassing – Score7.2
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days10 days
Company – Score10
Trial365 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Best Mattress By Category

Have a specific mattress type, sleeping position, feature, or firmness in mind? At NapLab we’ve ranked the mattresses we’ve tested in 25 different specialized best lists. These lists can help you identify the mattresses best suited to specific performance criteria.

You can also see our best mattress guide for our overall best-ranked mattresses.

Best by Type

Best in a Box

Best Hybrid

Best Memory Foam

Best Foam

Best Latex

Best Organic

Best Costco

Best Amazon

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab. His insights and work has been featured on ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Freakonomics, CBS News, ESPN, Reader's Digest, Homes & Gardens, New York Post, CNET, & More. Derek has personally tested 580+ mattresses and began testing mattresses in 2014.

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