Puffy Cloud Mattress 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 value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

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

Factor	Puffy Cloud	Average
Overall Score	8.74	8.57
Price (Queen)	$1,199	$1,095 (Memory Foam only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.7
Sinkage – Depth	2.37″	2.15″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	9.0	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	7.12 m/s²	8.79 m/s²
Response Time – Score	9.6	9.0
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.8 sec.	0.9 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.63″	9.53″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	8.6	8.6
Edge Support – Sitting	4.50″	4.04″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	8.2	8.4
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.7
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.0″	4.1″
Mattress Thickness	10″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Score	5.6	8.1
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	16 days	7 days
Company – Score	8.7	8.6
Trial	101 nights	178 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	25% have lifetime warranties, average of other 75% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Puffy Cloud Different?

The Puffy Cloud has better overall performance than average and a price tag that is only 6% higher than average (a difference of less than $70 on a queen mattress).

Advantages

Specific advantages of the Puffy Cloud include better cooling performance than average, lower levels of motion transfer, and a faster material response time.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has deeper sinkage and slightly less bounce than average (however still within the “moderate” range.

Edge support is a two-sided coin, offering lying support that is better than the average, but sitting edge support that is slightly worse—4.50″ of sinkage when seated compared to only 4.04″ of sinkage from the average mattress.

Disadvantages

This mattress is only 10″ thick compared to the average mattress that is 12″ thick, which may be a disadvantage to some sleepers. But it’s also important to note that the thinner profile doesn’t seem to negatively effect pressure relief.

This mattress scores a 9.0 in pressure relief, above the average score of 8.7.

The Puffy Cloud off-gasses slower than average and has a shorter trial period (101-night trial compared to the 178-night average).

The Puffy Cloud has excellent cooling performance. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of heat retention around my body.

The Puffy did a surprisingly good job of breathing well and remaining comfortably cool. Typically, all foam mattresses, especially those with memory foam, retain more heat and sleep warmer.

However, that’s not what we experienced or measured in our tests.

• 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

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 88.4° F, which is 1.3° cooler than the average of 89.7°.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

The gel-infused memory foam and cooling cover both live up to the marketing claims made by Puffy.

Based on our objective data, my subjective experience, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident most sleepers will find cooling to be excellent.

The Puffy Cloud has a deep level of sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.37”. This is 0.22” more sinkage than the average of 2.15”, 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 and has the classic memory foam feel.

I don’t feel stuck in the mattress, but the deeper sinkage does create a more enveloping feel with a significant hug.

The thin cover design, as opposed to a quilted cover, allows for a more direct and dramatic body contouring.

Lastly, I also noticed that heavier parts of my body are sinking down notably deeper into the mattress.

For side sleepers this can be ideal and help to achieve a more neutral spinal alignment. However, some back and stomach sleepers may find the sinkage depth is too much.

The Puffy Cloud has a very low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 7.12 m/s². This is 19% more motion transfer than the average of 8.79 m/s².

The Puffy Cloud has a ton going for it that helps reduce motion. That combination of all foam design, memory foam comfort layer, and thin knit cover are all working together to reduce motion.

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 0.15 seconds.

Motion drops significantly thereafter and by 0.65 seconds we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy. Motion duration is about average, but the motion peaks are well below average. Overall, I’m pleased with the level of motion and I expect it will be a non-issue for most sleepers.

The Puffy Cloud has a very fast material responsiveness. During our mostly recovered test, we measured a material recovery speed of 0.2 seconds. This is 0.21 seconds faster than the average of 0.41 seconds.

During our fully recovered test, we measured a material recovery speed of 0.8 seconds. This is 0.1 seconds faster than the average of 0.90 seconds. Often, memory foam will have a slower material responsiveness. However, that’s not what we measured on the Puffy Cloud.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

Even though the mattress uses memory foams the foams are rebounding back to shape at the same speed as many other high-response poly foams. The faster material responsiveness helps prevent any type of a stuck feeling and makes it easier to move around on the mattress. 

The Puffy Cloud has a moderate level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 8.63”. This is 0.90” less bounce than the average of 9.53”.

Ideally, I like to see 8-12” of total bounce height. Puffy Cloud is definitely on the lower end of my ideal range, but still within it. The moderate level of bounce helps to facilitate ease of movement.

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

However, it’s not quite high enough to create the best amorous activity performance. Even so, the more restrained bounce, which is a product of the all-foam design and memory foam comfort layer, is greatly beneficial to help reduce motion transfer.

The Puffy Cloud has a good level of edge support, however, it doesn’t rise to the level of “excellent” or “outstanding”. During our sitting edge support tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 4.5”. This is 0.46” deeper than the average of 4.04”.

Ideally, I want to see 4.0” or less for sitting sinkage. Needless to say, the Puffy was a good bit deeper.

The cover on the mattress is quite slippery, which can make it easier to feel that you’re sliding off the edge while sitting directly on it. That said, lying edge support was notably better.

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

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress I felt well supported in all sleeping positions.

The Cloud does a much better job at edge support when weight is evenly spread out, as it is while lying, compared to sitting edge support where all the weight is localized to a smaller area.

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

The mattress does not have any type of reinforced edge support foam. This is the most likely reason that sitting edge support struggled more.

The Puffy Cloud has a good level of sex performance, but also one that leaves something to be desired. The mattress creates a minimal level of noise, has excellent pressure relief, and feels reasonably cool.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	7.9	Moderate
Edge Support	20%	8.1	Good
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	9.0	Excellent

That said, both edge support and bounce just aren’t incredible for the dance without pants. For edge support we measured 4.5” of sitting sinkage compression, which is far deeper than average.

Bounce is a similar story where we measured 8.63” of total bounce height, which is also notably below the average.

The weaker bounce and edge performance result in a level of amorous activity performance that is good, but also far from great.

Pressure relief on Puffy Cloud is excellent. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of pressure point build-up. The mattress was comfortable in all sleeping positions.

The Puffy Cloud has a simple, but proven all-foam design using a 4.0” comfort layer on top of 6.0” of support foam (same basic design as Ghostbed Classic, Leesa Original, and Casper Original).

Based on all of our tests to date, we see an average comfort layer thickness of 4.1”. Puffy Cloud is 0.1” less than average, but that’s not bad by any stretch.

Ideally, I like to see at least 4.0” of comfort foam and we get that with Puffy. The topmost 2.0” foam layer is more of a modern memory foam. It creates a notable, exacting contouring hug, while still being responsive, reasonably cool, and non-heat reactive.

The core 2.0” is a more typical poly foam and doesn’t have the same type of memory foam feel. As a result, it’s ideal for creating transitional comfort. My only concern is for heavier-weight sleepers.

This is less of an issue with Puffy Cloud specifically and more an issue with 10” mattresses in general. Thinner mattresses typically struggle to provide support for heavier-weighted bodies.

As a result, I would urge caution for sleepers over 250 pounds. For heavier-weighted sleepers, the Puffy Royal or Puffy Lux would be a better choice.

Lastly, I was pleased with our objective pressure mapping tests. In our pressure map tests, we measured a maximum PSI of just 1.20. This is well below any pressure level that could be considered “high”. PSI at or near 2.0 is where pressure points start to feel problematic.

Pressure Map – Side Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.22	1.20

Pressure Map – Back Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.13	1.04

Pressure Map – Stomach Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.13	1.14

Off-gassing on the Puffy Cloud was strong right out of the box and the odor lasted for 16 days.

Compared to the average 7-day off-gassing period, the Puffy Cloud off-gasses slower than average.

Puffy offers a 101-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Shipping and returns are both free as well.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Trial Period	15%	8.0	101 nights
Warranty	10%	10	Lifetime
Shipping	5%	10	$0
Returns	20%	10	$0
Trust	50%	8.0	Good
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Compared to the average company, the Puffy trial is shorter than average (average is 173 nights), but the warranty is longer.

Among all mattresses tested, 24% have lifetime warranties and the average of other 76% of mattresses is 13 years.

The Puffy Cloud mattress is available in a single firmness with a medium feel (5 out of 10).

This firmness would be suitable for a wide range of sleepers, but may not be ideal for heavier weighted sleepers, especially those who sleep on their back or stomach.

The Puffy Cloud has excellent support. In our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress checks most of the boxes I look for. At 10.0” thick the mattress isn’t quite as thick as the average of 11.9”.

As a result, it won’t be an ideal choice for heavier-weighted bodies (especially those over 250 pounds). For lighter and moderate weighted bodies I expect the level of support will be perfectly sufficient.

The table below fully outlines what sleepers may be well suited for this mattress.

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

The fairly thick 4.0” comfort layer does a great job of reducing any potential pressure points.

As a result, there won’t be any compounding support issues on the mattress. Overall, I’m pleased with the level of support, especially given the price point.

Design

The Puffy Cloud is a 10″ memory foam mattress with a medium feel (5 out of 10). It is designed with a balanced, modern memory foam feel and overall performance that is slightly higher than average.

Materials

From top to bottom, there are three layers on the Puffy Cloud. Material layers include:

• 2.0” memory foam
• 2.0” poly foam
• 6.0” support foam

The Cover

The cover of the Puffy Cloud mattress is thin and made of a knit material. It is soft to the touch and has a bit of stretch to it.

One note, previous versions of the Puffy Cloud have a removable cover with a zipper. The present-day version of the Cloud has a non-removable cover. It is designed to be stain-resistant and the manufacturer recommends spot cleaning the mattress for general cleaning and any accidents.

The Comfort Layer

This mattress has a 2.0″ gel memory foam top layer followed by a 2.0″ transitional poly foam. Both of these materials work together to provide a 4.0″ comfort layer.

The Support Layer

The support layer of the mattress is a 6.0″ high-density support foam. This material gives the mattress a stable base and foundation to support the layers above.

Product Evolution

The Puffy Cloud mattress was originally launched back in 2016. It has undergone many design changes since its initial release, one of the most significant being its new name as the Puffy Cloud back in 2023.

We tested this mattress in 2023 as well as an updated version in 2024. The new version of Puffy Cloud launched February 2024.

Here are the differences we noted between the two mattresses.

Specs	Puffy Cloud (2023)	Puffy Cloud (2024)
Thickness	10″	10″
Cover	Thin knit cover, removable	Thin knit cover, non-removable
Comfort Layer	2.0” poly foam 2.0” poly foam	2.0” memory foam 2.0” poly foam
Support Layer	6.0” support foam	6.0” support foam
Contains Fiberglass	Yes	No
Firmness	Medium-Firm (6)	Medium (5)
Overall Score	8.47	8.74

The cover is no longer removable and the top comfort layer now includes memory foam instead of just poly foam.

The 2024 version also has a slightly softer feel and better overall performance compared to the 2023 version.

Last but not least, the discontinued version of the Puffy Cloud contained fiberglass as the fire barrier. The newly designed Puffy Cloud (the one currently being sold) no longer contains any fiberglass.

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