NapQueen Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	NapQueen	Average
Overall Score	6.81	8.51
Price (Queen)	$299	$1,037 (Memory Foam only)
Cooling – Score	5.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.13″	2.25″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	8.6	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	8.14 m/s²	8.84 m/s²
Response Time – Score	5.0	8.8
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	1.6 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	2.8 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	4.67″	8.72″
Bounce – Feel	Very Low	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	7.7	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	4.25″	3.89″
Edge Support – Lying	Fair	Good
Sex – Score	6.3	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	7.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.00″	4.32″
Mattress Thickness	11.00″	12.24″
Off-Gassing – Score	6.4	8.0
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	13 days	7 days
Company – Score	9.0	8.8
Trial	100 nights	188 nights
Warranty	10 years	40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years

How is NapQueen Different?

The NapQueen is an 11.00″ memory foam mattress with an overall performance level that is significantly below average, but a price that is also significantly below average. Compared to the average memory foam mattress, the NapQueen saves sleepers $738 on a queen-sized mattress.

Advantages

The primary advantage of the NapQueen is the low price. If you only have $300 and need a mattress with 2-day shipping, the NapQueen is your pick.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has moderate sinkage and very low levels of bounce. It has a dramatic contour and a very classic feel for memory foam.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of the NapQueen mattress are many. It performs below average in almost every single testing category except for motion transfer, where it did a pretty decent job of restricting movements.

The NapQueen has poor cooling. During our tests, I felt a significant level of heat retention around my body.

The mattress retains more heat, doesn’t seem to breathe well, and was significantly warmer than most others we’ve tested. The NapQueen is an all-foam mattress that uses a 3.0” memory foam layer on top.

• 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 (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

All foam mattresses typically struggle to provide sufficient airflow, and that’s exactly what we experienced here. In addition, memory foam also typically retains more heat than other foam types.

The combination of lower-spec foams, a memory foam top layer, and an all-foam design creates more heat retention and cooling issues.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 93.2° F. This is 3.1° warmer than the average of 90.1° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 6.9 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 2.1 degrees cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is poor.

The NapQueen has moderate sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.13″. This is 0.12″ less sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.25″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

The mattress creates a dramatic body contouring hug. NapQueen is an all-foam design that includes a 3.0” memory foam comfort layer and has a traditional memory foam feel.

That means lots of hug, lots of contour, and a very slow material recovery speed. More traditionally formulated memory foam has a more polarizing feel. Some love it, some hate it. To be comfortable on this mattress, you’ll need to really prefer the feel of memory foam with lots of body contouring hug.

The NapQueen has a low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 8.14 m/s². This is 8% less motion transfer than the average of 8.84 m/s².

Memory foam mattresses typically create lower-than-average motion transfer, and that’s exactly what we measured here as well.

The viscoelastic memory foam, slower material recovery speed, and lower bounce work together to greatly reduce and disperse energy on the mattress, resulting in a lower level of motion transfer. While memory foam mattresses have their pros and cons, motion transfer is almost always low.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.2 seconds. Motion declines notably immediately thereafter.

By 0.75 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.14 seconds shorter than the average motion duration of 0.89 seconds.

Both motion duration and motion intensity were better than average. As a result, the total motion transfer experience on the mattress is excellent.

The NapQueen has a very slow material response. In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 1.6 seconds, which is 1.19 seconds slower than the average of 0.41 seconds, based on all of our tests to date.

In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 2.8 seconds, which is 1.78 seconds slower than the average of 1.02 seconds. This mattress uses a thick 3.0” memory foam layer on top.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

This particular type of memory foam has a more classic formulation, which creates a more dramatic hug around the body and more viscoelastic properties. These properties dramatically increase the material recovery speed.

That slower recovery speed makes this mattress considerably more difficult to move around on and change sleeping positions. For many sleepers, this recovery speed dynamic will create more of a “stuck” feeling in the mattress.

The NapQueen has a very low level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 4.67″. This is 4.05″ less bounce than the average of 8.72″, based on all of our tests to date.

All-foam mattresses, but especially memory foam mattresses, typically create less bounce and that’s exactly what we measured here. Memory foam isn’t highly resilient, isn’t springy, is slow to recover to shape, and simply doesn’t return much energy.

This combination of factors means that bounce is significantly suppressed, and we measured it well below average.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

That lower bounce is a major reason that motion transfer is also better than average. However, a lower bounce makes it harder to move around on the mattress and has a negative impact on sex performance. As such, there are pros and cons worth considering.

The NapQueen has good sitting edge support and good lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 4.25″. This is 0.35″ more sitting sinkage than the average of 3.90″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was fair in all sleeping positions. The problem with lying support simply comes down to the memory foam. The memory foam creates lots of contour and lots of hug. In the middle of the mattress, that comfort dynamic is excellent.

The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.

However, at the edge of the mattress, that dynamic is creating a weakening of support, as there isn’t enough material along the edge to fully conform to the body. This isn’t a problem with NapQueen specifically, but rather a problem with memory foam mattresses more broadly.

If there is a silver lining, it’s that sitting support is still good. Even so, for lying support, you’ll want to move a few inches away from the edge to feel better supported.

The NapQueen has mediocre sex performance. On the positive side, noise is minimal and edge support, while not perfect, is good enough. Unfortunately, that’s where the good times end.

Pressure relief is only fair and cooling is poor. The cooling experience on the mattress is among the worst we’ve tested to date.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	5.4	Very Low
Edge Support	20%	8.4	Good
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	7.0	Fair
Cooling	5%	5.0	Poor

That said, where the mattress struggles the most for sex is simply bounce. When it comes to sex, more bounce is almost always better. The NapQueen has just 4.67” of bounce height. This is significantly below average.

That lower bounce makes sex more strenuous and tiring on the NapQueen. It simply requires more energy and effort. Ultimately, sex performance is just pretty bad. This is the 3rd-worst mattress for sex we’ve tested to date.

The NapQueen has a fair level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt a slight to moderate level of pressure points on my body.

The mattress is equipped with 3.0″ of comfort material, which is 1.32″ less comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.32″, based on all of our tests to date.

On all mattress tests, we make it a point to cut the mattress open and examine the material quality. The foam quality on the NapQueen isn’t great, but it’s also not terrible either. We’ve tested others in this pricing category that had notably worse quality.

Even so, I do worry that the relative quality of these foams will mean the mattress has a shorter lifespan. Lower quality foams typically create more sagging and body impressions, which can degrade comfort, support, and pressure relief.

While I am far from satisfied with this level of pressure relief, given the price point, I think it’s a perfectly reasonable quality and performance level.

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.11	0.66

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.06	0.41

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.08	0.62

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be fair.

The NapQueen had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing.

The mattress smelled for 13 days. This is 5.7 days longer than the average smell duration of 7.3 days.

NapQueen mattresses come with a 100-night trial period and a 10-year warranty. Shipping and returns are both free.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	10	$0
Trial Period	30%	8.0	100 nights
Warranty	20%	8.0	10 years
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		North Macedonia

Comparing 110+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 181 nights, 81 nights more than NapQueen offers.

The average warranty is 13 years, which is 3 years more than this mattress, and that’s if we exclude the 41% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Overall, both the trial and warranty are shorter than average, but they does offer free returns. That said, there is a caveat, as all returns require a receipt of donation.

See below for the exact terms, laid out by NapQueen:

We kindly ask for a receipt of donation to be provided for a seamless refund process if the mattress falls short of your expectations. This way, not only can you part ways with the mattress hassle-free, but you’ll also be contributing to a charitable cause. Please ensure to obtain proof of donation from a nearby facility, as refunds cannot be processed without it.

-NapQueen

The NapQueen is available in 5 different height options, ranging as low as 6” all the way up to 14” thick. In our tests, we tested the 10” version.

The 10” option has a medium-firm feel, which is a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale.

It’s possible some of these other height variations will have a softer or firmer feel, but they are all marked as having the same firmness rating, according to NapQueen.

If anything, I would guess that the 6″ and 8″ versions are slightly firmer then the 10-14″ versions.

Support on the NapQueen is fair. During our tests, I felt reasonably well supported, and yet, it’s clear the support experience is far from great.

The mattress is equipped with an 8.0″ support layer. This is 0.08″ thicker than the average support layer thickness of 7.92″, based on all of our tests to date.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	3.00″
Support Layer	8.00″
Firmness	Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Dramatic
Zoned Support	No
Reinforced Edge	No

For a mattress to create ideal support, it must both support the body, keeping the spine in a neutral alignment, while also providing sufficient pressure relief.

While the support side of this equation is fine, the pressure relief leaves much to be desired. My fear is that many will find the lack of pressure relief compounds into support issues.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

The lack of comfort makes it harder to stay in the same sleeping positions for an extended period of time and can cause a more restless sleeping experience. On a more positive note, this mattress has a medium-firm feel, which is ideal for most body types and sleeping positions.

In addition, this mattress does not use any type of zoned support. Instead, we have the same firmness from the head down to the foot of the mattress.

Lastly, but not least, we need to discuss the memory foam feel. Traditional memory foam has a more polarizing feel; some love it, some hate it.

To feel well supported on this mattress, you’ll need to prefer the feel of memory foam, including the dramatic body contouring hug and slower material recovery speed.

Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident that most sleepers will find support on the NapQueen to be fair.

The NapQueen is an 11.00″ memory foam mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. It has a basic design with a thin cover and skips fancy bells and whistles (like handles on the side or cooling covers, etc).

Design Factor	Data
Type	Memory Foam
Thickness	11.00″
Cover Type	Thin
Weight	59 lbs.
Has Handles	No
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	No

Lastly, according to NapQueen, this mattress does not contain fiberglass.

The NapQueen is 11.00″ thick and contains a combination of different foam types. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Layer Specs
Memory Foam	3.00″	Not Available
Support Foam	8.00″	Not Available

The NapQueen has a thin cover. It is pretty basic, with a good amount of stretch to it. This same cover is used on all NapQueen mattresses, regardless of mattress thickness or size.

The sides of the mattress have the same fabric as well, which isn’t ideal for long-term durability. But this more simple design is also part of what keeps the price so low on this mattress.

The comfort layer is 3.00″ thick and made of a single 3.0″ layer of memory foam (gray foam). Again, it’s basic and economical.

The support layer is 8.00″ thick and made of a single 8.0″ support foam layer (white foam). For a low-priced all-foam mattress, this is exactly what I expect to see.

Product Evolution

NapQueen has been around since 2017, getting their start based out of Texas. The company started selling mattresses online around 2020. It does not appear there have been any notable product changes since the mattress launched in 2020.

Other Mattresses to Consider

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Frequently Asked Questions

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