WinkBed
WinkBed Plus
| Winkbed Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 9.30 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.37 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Winkbed | 9.82 | Read Review | Check Price |
Winkbed Soft
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4 / 10)
Best For
- Lightweight sleepers, especially 130 pounds or less
- Deeper hug and contour, creates a more enveloped feel
- Side sleepers
Winkbed Luxury Firm
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium Firm (6 /10)
Best For
- Excellent cooling with a fast response time
- Deep contouring pillow-top
- Greater for sleepers of all body types
Winkbed Firm
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium Firm (7 / 10)
Best For
- Heavier weighted sleepers, especially 250 pounds or more
- Less hug and sinkage
- Back or stomach sleepers
Winkbed Plus
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium Firm (7 /10)
Best For
- Sleepers over 300 lbs.
- Excellent cooling with a fast response time
- Contouring pillow-top
Our Verdict
Each of these Winkbed mattresses are high-quality options with fantastic scores in our performance tests. They offer excellent cooling, fast response time, excellent pressure relief, and fast off-gassing.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm has very low motion transfer, while the WinkBed Soft and Plus were a bit higher. Edge support was fantastic on the Luxury Firm and the Plus, but a little worse on the Winkbed Soft (likely due to the softer feel).
The Winkbed soft is best for lighter weight sleepers, but especially lightweight side sleepers.
The Winkbed Luxury firm is a well balanced mattress suitable to the needs of most sleepers. If you’re just looking for a balanced, medium feel, this is it. Works great for all but the heaviest body types and all sleeping positions.
The firm Winkbed is better for back and stomach sleeper, but especially if you’re over 250 pounds.
Lastly, the Winkbed Plus is ideal for heavier body types over 300 pounds. It’s suitable to all sleeping positions for heavier bodies.
In This Comparison
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials
Performance Tests
Here at NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We test 8 different factors that impact the comfort, feel, and value of the mattress. Testing categories include:
| Factor | Soft | Luxury Firm | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Motion Transfer | 8.0 | 9.6 | 7.9 |
| Response | 9.4 | 10 | 9.5 |
| Edge Support | 8.6 | 10 | 10 |
| Sex | 8.6 | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Pressure Relief | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Off-Gassing | 9.4 | 10 | 9.7 |
| Company | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
The table below shows the data we generated to determine these scores.
| Factor | Soft | Luxury Firm | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Queen) | $1,499 | $1,499 | |
| Cooling | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Sinkage – Depth | 3.16″ | 2.38″ | 2.50″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | ||
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.20 m/s² | 5.85 m/s² | 4.42 m/s² |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.5 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.68″ | 9.91″ | 6.75″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ | 2.25″ | 2.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ | 5.0″ | 5.5″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.0″ | 14.0″ | 14.5″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Minimal | None | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days | 0 days | 1 day |
| Trial | 120 nights | 120 nights | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Winkbed Soft vs. Winkbed Luxury Firm vs. Winkbed Firm vs. Winkbed Plus: Which Is the Winner?
The table below shows which of these mattresses is the winner in each scoring category we test for.
| Factor | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 9.95 |
| Best Cooling | Winkbed (all versions), Winkbed Plus | 10 |
| Most Sinkage | Winkbed Soft | 3.16″ |
| Least Sinkage | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 2.38″ |
| Lowest Motion Transfer | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 5.85 m/s² |
| Fastest Response Time | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 0.2 sec |
| Slowest Response Time | Winkbed Sofa, Winkbed Plus | 0.3 sec |
| Most Bounce | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 9.91″ |
| Least Bounce | Winkbed Plus | 6.75″ |
| Best Edge Support | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 2.25″ max sinkage |
| Best for Sex | Winkbed Luxury Firm | 9.1 |
| Best Pressure Relief | Winkbed (all versions), Winkbed Plus | 10 |
| Least Off-Gassing | Winkbed Luxury Firm | None, 0 days |
Between these mattresses, the original Winkbed hybrid won or tied in 11 testing categories.
The Winkbed Plus won or tied in 4 categories including best cooling, slowest response, least bounce, and best pressure relief.
The soft mattress won or tied in 5 categories, with a standout performance for the most sinkage.
These results make the Winkbed Luxury Firm our overall winner.
This comparison is best on our tests of the Winkbed soft, Winkbed luxury firm, and Winkbed Plus. We have not yet tested the Winkbed firm, so we don’t have as much comparative data for that mattress.
Cooling Test
The cooling performance on all of the Winkbed mattresses was fantastic.
| Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max Temp | Ending Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinkBed Soft | 10 | 85.4° | 89.7° | 86.8° |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 10 | 84.0° | 90.3° | 87.6° |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 85.3° | 89.3° | 85.2° |
- Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
- Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
- Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
The hybrid combination of the pocketed coils as well as the breathable foam made these mattresses comfortable to lie on. During the cooling tests I did not notice any major heat retention or cooling issues.
You can check out the thermal footage from each mattress below. In these tests, I lie on each mattress and then take temperature measurements over a 5 minute period.
This footage helps to highlight areas where the mattress stays warmer or other isolated hot spots.
WinkBed Soft Cooling Test
WinkBed Luxury Firm Cooling Test
WinkBed Plus Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
The sinkage levels on the Winkbed mattresses were all deeper than the average amount of sinkage we typically see.
| Sinkage Test | Sinkage Depth | Max Sinkage |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | Extremely Deep | 3.16″ |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | Deep | 2.38″ |
| Winkbed Plus | Deep | 2.50″ |
Based on all of our tests to date, the average level of sinkage is 2.2″.
Images below show the level of sinkage for each mattress.
Soft
Luxury Firm
Plus
As you can see, the Winkbed Soft has the most sinkage thanks to the plush cover and softer firmness.
The Winkbed Plus also has a plush cover, which gives it a deeper sinkage, despite its firmer feel.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm has 2.38″ of sinkage, or just slightly beyond average.
Although we didn’t personally test it, I would assume that the Winkbed Firm would have the least amount of sinkage among these four mattresses. It has the firmest feel and lacks the added plushness of the thicker cover like on the Winkbed Plus.
Motion Transfer
The motion transfer of the Winkbed Luxury Firm is about equal to the average amount of motion transfer we have seen from other mattresses tested to date.
| Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 8.0 | 9.50 m/s² |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 9.8 | 5.85 m/s² |
| Winkbed Plus | 7.9 | 9.67 m/s² |
For reference (based on all of our mattress tests to date), the average amount of motion transfer is 5.83 m/s².
Both the Winkbed Soft and Winkbed Plus experienced almost twice the amount of motion transfer, 9.50 m/s² or greater.
The level of motion transfer is documented in the videos below. The graphs which follow each video visualize the data from our accelerometer tests.
Winkbed Soft Motion Transfer
So the interesting this about the Winkbed Soft is that although it experienced higher levels of motion transfer initially, it actually absorbed the motion quicker than both other Winkbeds we tested. By 0.65 seconds, the energy is pretty much gone.
Winkbed Luxury Firm Motion Transfer
On the Winkbed Luxury Firm, the energy spiked around 2.5 m/s² and continued to travel across the mattress beyond 1 second.
Winkbed Plus Motion Transfer
On the Winkbed Plus, motion transfer levels were higher like the Winkbed Soft, spiking around 4.5 m/s² and continuing beyond 0.7 seconds.
Response Test
The response time on the Winkbed is pretty consistently fast across all mattresses.
| Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 9.4 | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.5 | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
The average response time across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date is 0.56 seconds to be mostly recovered and 0.94 seconds to be fully recovered.
As you can see, the response time of Winkbed is much faster than that, nearly twice as fast.
The response times of each mattress are shown in the video clips below.
Winkbed Soft Response Test
Winkbed Luxury Firm Response Test
Winkbed Plus Response Test
Bounce Test
The level of bounce on the Winkbed Soft and Winkbed Luxury Firm is slightly more bounce than average. The Winkbed Plus has less bounce than average.
| Bounce Test | Bounce Height | Bounce Range |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | Moderate | 9.68″ |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | Moderate | 9.91″ |
| Winkbed Plus | Low | 6.75″ |
The average amount of bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.35″.
The plush cover on the Winkbed Plush deadens a lot of the bounce you otherwise feel on the original Winkbed (Soft, Luxury Firm, and likely the Firm mattress as well).
Bounce levels can also be viewed in real-time via the short video clips below.
Winkbed Soft Bounce Test
Winkbed Luxury Firm Bounce Test
Winkbed Plus Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Moving right along, let’s talk about edge support. The edge support on the Winkbed Luxury Hybrid and the Winkbed Plus is exceptional.
| Edge Support Test | Score | Max Sinkage | Lying Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 9.4 | 4.50″ | Good |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 10 | 2.25″ | Outstanding |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 2.50″ | Outstanding |
On the Soft, it’s a bit more sinkage than I like to see, but still slightly less than the average (across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date).
The average level of sinkage (when sitting right at the edge of the mattress) is 4.67″.
Soft
Luxury Firm
Plus
As you can see in the photos above, the Soft Winkbed just doesn’t have the support that it needs to really maintain the structure at the edges.
Although we don’t have a testing photo, I would expect the Winkbed Firm to have as good or better edge support as the Luxury Firm Winkbed.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm & Winkbed Plus have objectively the best edge support of any mattresses we’ve tested to date.
Sex Test
Among these mattresses, the Winkbed Luxury Firm had the best performance with Winkbid Soft close behind. Both of these mattresses have high levels of bounce, good edge support, as well as excellent pressure relief and cooling.
| Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 8.6 | 8.7 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 10 |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 9.1 | 10 | 10 | 9.0 | 10 | 10 |
| Winkbed Plus | 7.8 | 6.7 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 10 |
The Winkbed Plus has a lower level of bounce, which does hurt the score a bit, but that’s the only category that trailed behind. A score of 9.4 on the Winkbed Plus mattress means it’s good for sex, just not amazing.
Pressure Relief Test
Pressure relief is exceptional on the Winkbed mattresses. Each mattress has a 5.0″ comfort layer, excluding for the Winkbed Plus, which has a 5.5″ layer. The support layer on all mattresses tested here was 9.0″.
| Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 10 | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | 10 | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 5.5″ | 9.0″ |
| Winkbed Firm | N/A | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
Generally speaking, good pressure relief is made possible by a high-quality mattress that has a proper balance of comfort material and support material. This is exactly what we see with Winkbed.
Comfort material is sufficiently thick to allow the body to sink into the mattress providing contour and comfort, but paired with a support layer as well that keeps the spine in alignment.
Off-Gassing Test
Off-gassing on the Winkbed mattress is all pretty good. Each of the mattresses that we tested was fully off-gassed within 2 days of opening the box.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Off-Gassing Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 9.8 | Minimal | 2 days |
| Winkbed | 10 | None | 0 days |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.9 | Moderate | 1 day |
The average period of time it takes to off-gas (based on all of our mattress tests to date) is usually 2.87 days, so this is a bit faster than the average.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm has the best performance as it has no smell at all right out of the box.
The Winkbed Soft has a minimal smell that dissipated within 2 days and the Winkbed Plus has a slightly stronger moderate smell. Even though the Winkbed Plus had a stronger smell out of the box, it actually off-gassed faster than the Winkbed Soft (fully off-gassing in only one day).
Company
Winkbed as a company has pretty favorable terms and conditions. Each of the Winkbed mattresses lists a 120-night trial period with a lifetime warranty and free shipping.
| Company | Winkbed |
|---|---|
| Trial Period | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime years |
| Shipping | Free shipping |
| Returns | Free returns |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Returns are free if you decide you don’t like the mattress. If you want to exchange the mattress there is a $49 fee.
Do note, Winkbed limits customers to one return per customer and household shipping.
How firm is Winkbed?
Winkbed offers a range of firmness options depending on what exactly you’re looking for in a mattress.
| Firmness | Rating | Label | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | 4.0 | Slightly Soft | Read Review |
| Winkbed | 6.0 | Medium-Firm | Read Review |
| Winkbed Plus | 7.0 | Slightly Firm | Read Review |
| Winkbed Firm | 7.0 | Slightly Firm | Not Yet Tested |
How firm is the soft Winkbed mattress?
The Winkbed Soft is the softest firmness available—a 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale. Lightweight sleepers (all positions) or moderately weighted side sleepers may like the firmness of the Winkbed.
How firm is the luxury firm Winkbed mattress?
The Winkbed Luxury Firm mattress is the medium firmness of this mattress, coming in at a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This is a firmness with a pretty wide appeal that suits a lot of sleepers. It will be suitable to most body types (excluding sleepers over 300 pounds) and all sleeping positions.
How firm is the Winkbed firm & Winkbed Plus mattress?
The Winkbed Plus and the Winkbed Firm are both a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This firmness may be a good option for heavier sleepers, back or stomach sleepers, or anyone who just prefers a firmer feel.
Support & Sleeping Positions
If you’re not sure which firmness is best for you, check the tables below. To use these tables, find your body weight and preferred sleeping position.
As you can see, not all firmnesses are suitable for all sleepers. It’s important to know your ideal firmness prior to purchasing a new mattress.
Winkbed Soft
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleeper | Side Sleeper | Back Sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-225 lbs. | Maybe | Yes | Maybe |
| 225-300 lbs. | No | Maybe | No |
Winkbed Luxury Firm
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Winkbed Firm or Winkbed Plus
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
| 150-250 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
Design
The design of all of these Winkbed mattresses is pretty consistent. They are all hybrids that use a blend of poly foam, support foam, and pocketed coils.
| Design | Type | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed Soft | Hybrid | 14″ |
| Winkbed Lux Firm | Hybrid | 14″ |
| Winkbed Plus | Hybrid | 14.5″ |
| Winkbed Firm | Hybrid | 14″ |
Materials
On the inside of each of these Winkbeds is essentially the same makeup.
Soft
- 2.0″ gel foam
- 2.0″ poly foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Luxury Firm
- 2.0″ gel foam
- 2.0″ poly foam
- 1.0″ support foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Firm
- 2.0″ gel foam
- 2.0″ poly foam
- 1.0″ support foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Plus
- 2.0″ gel foam
- 2.5″ latex foam
- 1.0″ support foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
There is 5.0-5.5″ of comfort material followed by 8″ pocketed coils and then a thinner support foam at the base.
One note, the Winkbed Plus is the only Winkbed mattress featured here that uses latex foam. Latex foam has a fast response time and additional cooling properties, as well as a slightly different feel.
Which Winkbed Should You Buy?
As you can see in the tests and analysis above, even though the quilted cover is the biggest difference between these two mattresses, this factor alone has a decent impact on performance, across the board.
Should You Buy the Winkbed Soft?
I would recommend the Winkbed Soft if you’re looking for:
- Deeper sinkage. This mattress has the most sinkage out of all of the Winkbed mattresses featured in this comparison.
- 4 out of 10. The Winkbed Soft has a feel of 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale. If you’re a lightweight sleeper or a side sleeper, you may benefit from the softer feel.
Should You Buy the Winkbed Luxury Firm?
I would recommend the Winkbed Luxury Firm if you’re looking for:
- Well-rounded. The Luxury Firm is the most well-rounded Winkbed mattress in this comparison with excellent performance across the board.
- 6 out of 10. This mattress has a firmer feel than the Soft, but not as firm as the Firm or Plus Winkbed. If you’re looking for a medium & balanced feel, or if you’re just not sure what firmness you need, then the Luxury Firm Winkbed is the right choice.
Should You Buy the Winkbed Firm?
I would recommend the Winkbed Firm if you’re looking for:
- Less sinkage. The Winkbed Firm is presumed to have excellent edge support and the least amount of sinkage among all Winkbeds tested in this review.
- 7 out of 10. This mattress is slightly firmer than the Winkbed Luxury Firm (and quite a bit firmer than the Soft version). If you’re a heavier sleeper, a back or stomach sleeper, or just prefer a firmer feel, the Winkbed Firm could be right for you.
Should You Buy the Winkbed Plus
I would recommend the Winkbed Plus if you’re looking for:
- Support for plus-sized sleepers. The Winkbed plus is designed with heavier sleepers in mind. It has a thicker comfort layer and a firmer feel for adequate support.
- 7 out of 10. The Plus is firmer than the Luxury Firm as well as the Soft, which is a good option for larger sleepers, especially over 300 pounds.
Next Steps
Click here to check the price or learn more about any of these Winkbed models listed in this review. You can choose the different firmness levels in the dropdown to the right.
If you’re not sure which one is right for you, take two minutes to take our Mattress Finder Quiz and allow us to make a free, custom recommendation for you.
FAQ
Winkbed mattresses are designed to last between 12-15 years but may last as long as 20 years. The mattress comes with a lifetime warranty.
Sagging and indentations are a normal part of a mattress’s wear and tear. That being said, the Winkbed lifetime warranty covers any sagging greater than 1.5″ for as long as you own the mattress.
The Winkbed mattress is considered a luxury hybrid. Comparable hybrids would include: Saatva, Bear Elite Hybrid, Nolah Evolution 15, or the Nest Bedding Sparrow.
