According to our testing data, the original Birch mattress is more likely to be “worth it” than the Birch Luxe or Birch Elite, based on performance score and price.
| Birch Mattresses | Score | Score Rank | Price/Queen | Price Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch | 9.35 | Top 3% | $1,499 | 2.5% More $$$ Than Average Mattress |
| Birch Luxe | 8.94 | Top 23% | $1,968 | 34% More $$$ Than Average Mattress |
| Birch Elite | 8.71 | Top 44% | $2,999 | 104% More $$$ Than Average Mattress |
The Birch Original has a higher score and scores in the top 3% of all mattresses we’ve tested to date. The price is 24% less expensive than the average latex hybrid.
The Birch Luxe has a slightly lower score, ranking in the top 23% of all mattresses we’ve tested to date. This mattress is also significantly more expensive, but it is still just about average for a queen-size latex hybrid.
The Birch Elite has an even lower score still, ranking in the top 44% of all mattresses we’ve tested to date. This mattress is also significantly more expensive, costing 51% more than the average latex hybrid.

When scoring mattresses at NapLab, we’re looking at the following performance categories:
- Cooling
- Motion Transfer
- Response Time
- Edge Support
- Sex
- Pressure Relief
- Off-Gassing
- Company
Each of these categories is given a numerical score, based on a mix of objective and subjective data.

Based on your personal needs, it’s possible you could draw a different conclusion so be sure to check out the data below to compare.
| Factor | Birch | Birch Luxe | Birch Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Motion Transfer | 9.8 | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| Response | 10 | 8.0 | 10 |
| Edge Support | 8.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Sex | 9.5 | 9.7 | 8.9 |
| Pressure Relief | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 |
| Off-Gassing | 10 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Company | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Both of these mattresses scored well in all categories across the board with all green scores.
Click the link below to read full the full performance review for each mattress.





