Best For
- Exceptional pressure relief with a 2.5″ quilted cover and 6″ of additional comfort materials
- Excellent edge support with just 2.5″ of sitting sinkage
- Sleepers who want a luxurious pressure relief feel
Considerations
- It’s fairly expensive at $3.3K for a Queen
- Very slow material response time
- Long off-gassing—over 2X longer than average
Our Verdict
The Puffy Monarch mattress is a high-profile luxury hybrid mattress with a 16″ thickness made of memory foam, poly foam, pocketed coils, and support foam. The mattress is topped with a 2.5″ quilted cover and is designed with a luxury feel in mind.
The Monarch has very deep sinkage and very low levels of bounce. You will want to make sure that you like this type of comfort dynamic in order to be comfortable on the Monarch.
It is available in a single firmness, 5 out of 10, which gives the mattress a medium feel.
In our performance test, the Monarch had an overall score of 8.10. This is notably below the average performance score of 8.58.
Given the significantly higher price point ($3299 for a queen), I was really hoping to see higher performance from this mattress to justify the price point. There is no question that the Monarch has an amazingly comfortable feel with outstanding pressure relief.
However, the low bounce creates mediocre sex performance, the slow response makes it more difficult to move around on, and there is a strong smell for 18 days. To be happy with the Monarch you’ll need to be okay with these negatives, while also loving the comfort dynamic that the mattress provides.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs
Performance Tests
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 Monarch | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.10 | 8.58 |
| Price (Queen) | $3,299 | $1,342 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.75″ | 2.13″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.23 m/s² | 8.76 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 1.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 2.4 sec. | 0.9 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 5.12″ | 9.63″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.50″ | 4.01″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 8.5″ | 4.1″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 16″ | 12.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 18 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Trial | 101 nights | 175 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 24% have lifetime warranties, average of other 76% of mattresses is 13 years |
How is Puffy Monarch Different?
The Puffy Monarch is a high-priced luxury hybrid with lower overall performance than average and a price tag that is significantly higher than the average hybrid mattress.
Advantages
Advantages of the Monarch include excellent lying edge support and a super thick comfort layer, which leads to better pressure relief score. Sitting edge support was even better with only 2.50″ of edge compression, an exceptionally low measurement.
The mattress is also backed by a lifetime warranty.
Neutral Factors
This mattress has very deep levels of sinkage and very low levels of bounce. Despite containing latex, poly foams, and pocketed coils this mattress performs more like a traditional memory foam mattress in terms of feel.
Disadvantages
The Monarch also has a very slow material response time. Cooling performance is worse than average, motion transfer levels are higher than average.
Cooling Test
The Puffy Monarch has a good level of cooling performance but fails to rise to the “excellent” or “outstanding” level. During our tests, I felt a slight to moderate level of heat retention around my body.
Baseline Temp.
77.2° F
Max Temp.
91.5° F
Ending Temp.
78.8° F
In our objective temperature testing, we measured a max surface level temperature of 91.5° F, which is 1.8° warmer than the average 89.7° F.
Max Temp.
Ending Temp
- 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
When we look at the material construction it’s not surprising that we see cooling struggle more. We have an incredibly thick 8.5” comfort layer built from memory foam, latex foam, and poly foam.
While some of these layers are beneficial for cooling, including the gel-infused memory foam, latex, wool, and cooling yarn fibers within the cover, these material choices simply aren’t enough to push this mattress to the best levels of cooling.
A thicker foam comfort layer makes it harder for air to travel through the layers, which in turn makes cooling performance more restrained. While the extra thick comfort layer is incredibly beneficial for pressure relief and overall comfort, it is also negatively impacting cooling.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
Based on our objective data, my subjective experience, and an assessment of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling performance is good, but also far from great.
Sinkage Test
The Puffy Monarch has a very deep sinkage. During our tests, we measured 2.75” of pressure point sinkage. This is 0.62” more sinkage than the average of 2.13”.
Sinkage Depth
2.75″
Sinkage Feel
Very Deep
The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.
The mattress creates more of the classic memory foam feel. There is a very slow material responsiveness and an exacting and dramatic body contouring hug.
Heavier parts of the body will sink deeper into the mattress.
During my tests, my midsection in particular felt notably deeper “in” the mattress than other parts of my body. This is neither good nor bad, but it is a more polarizing feel.
To be comfortable on the Monarch you’ll really need to love the feel of memory foam and also love a more dramatic and deeper body contouring hug.
Motion Transfer Test
The Puffy Monarch has a low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured 9.23 m/s². This is 6% more motion transfer than the average of 8.71 m/s².
Max. Acceleration
5.07 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-4.16 m/s²
Accel. Range
9.23 m/s²
The Monarch’s incredibly thick 8.5” comfort foam layer reduces the bulk of energy and motion on the mattress.
In addition, the memory foam layers within the comfort layer in particular are the biggest contributors to reducing motion transfer.
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 from 0 to 0.15 seconds.
Motion drops off thereafter and by 1.01 seconds we return to near-zero levels of energy. While I am pleased with the low total motion intensity, I’m not thrilled that the motion takes a full second to fully dissipate.
Given the quantity of foam in the mattress I expected the duration to be far quicker. Even so, I don’t think motion transfer will be a problem for most sleepers.
Response Test
The Puffy Monarch has a very slow material responsiveness. During our mostly recovered test, we measured a 1.2-second recovery speed, which is 0.79 seconds slower than the average of 0.41 seconds.
Mostly Recovered
1.2 sec.
Complete Recovery
2.4 sec.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
During our fully recovered test, we measured a 2.4-second recovery speed, which is 1.5 seconds slower than the average of 0.90 seconds.
There can be absolutely no sugarcoating it; the Puffy Monarch has an incredibly slow response time.
The specific material choices within the mattress, especially the more traditional memory foam layer, takes significantly longer compared to the average mattress in order to fully recover back to its original shape.
This slow response makes it more difficult to move around on the mattress, change positions, and inhibits sex performance. While the extra thick 8.5” foam comfort layer and memory foam are wonderful for pressure relief, they are greatly impacting responsiveness.
Bounce Test
The Puffy Monarch has a very low level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 5.12”. This is 4.54” less bounce than the average of 9.66”.
Max. Depth
4.69″
Max. Rebound
0.43″
Total Bounce
5.12″
Max. Sinkage Depth
Max Bounce Height
The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.
As in so many other performance areas for the Monarch, the extra thick 8.5” comfort layer is the biggest contributor to the low bounce. All of the foam simply absorbs the bulk of the energy and does not return a significant level of bounce.
The limited bounce is absolutely helping to reduce motion transfer. However, it’s also the primary reason for the weak sex score and greater difficulty in moving around on the mattress.
Edge Support Test
The Puffy Monarch has an excellent level of edge support. During our sitting edge support tests, we measured 2.50” of sitting sinkage compression. This is 1.51” less sitting sinkage than the average of 4.01”.
Max Sinkage
2.50″
Lying Support
Outstanding
Even when I was sitting directly on the edge I felt well supported and there was no collapse of materials.
The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
Sitting, 200 lbs.
Lying edge support was also impressive. While lying directly on the edge of the mattress I felt well supported in all sleeping positions.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
The Monarch has many attributes that help to improve edge support, including a 16” total material profile, thick 7.5” support layer, and 6.0” tall and 3.5” wide support foam that encases the entire perimeter of the mattress.
This perimeter support foam is having a sizable impact on overall edge support performance.
Sex Test
The Puffy Monarch has fair sex performance. On the positive side of things, noise is minimal and both sitting edge support and pressure relief is outstanding.
| Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | 65% | 5.7 | Very Low |
| Edge Support | 20% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Noise | 5% | 10 | Minimal |
| Pressure Relief | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Cooling | 5% | 8.0 | Good |
Slightly worse, but still good we have cooling. And finally, we have bounce, or rather a complete lack thereof.
The Monarch has just 5.12” of total bounce height. This is 4.54” less bounce than the average of 9.66”. Ideally, we want to see 10” or more for sex, as bounce at that level creates a robust and engaging amorous activity surface.
The Monarch is extremely far from that mark and as a result the dance without pants performance greatly sufferers. The low bounce makes sex more strenuous and difficult.
Pressure Relief Test
The Puffy Monarch has an outstanding level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no pressure points anywhere on my body.
Comfort Layer
8.5″
Support Layer
7.5″
Quite to the contrary, the mattress is exceptionally comfortable in all sleeping positions. The Monarch is equipped with 8.5” of comfort foam layers. This is 4.36” more comfort material than the average of 4.14”, based on all of our tests.
All of that extra foam pays huge dividends when it comes to creating pressure relief. In our pressure mapping tests (see below), we measured a max PSI of 1.20. This is incredibly low. A PSI of 2.0 is considered high and none of our 3 tests were anywhere close to that mark on the Puffy Monarch.
All that said, the feel of the mattress is distinctly memory foam, despite the fact that it contains a layer of latex and other poly foam layers.
The mattress creates a dramatic body contouring hug around the body. The memory foam forms closely to the exact shape of your body.
Some will love this feel and others won’t, so you really want to make sure your body is comfortable with this type of pressure relief and comfort dynamic.
Pressure Map – Side Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Side Sleepers | 0.17 | 1.20 |
Pressure Map – Back Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Back Sleepers | 0.11 | 0.97 |
Pressure Map – Stomach Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach Sleepers | 0.11 | 0.87 |
Off-Gassing Test
Off-gassing on the Puffy Monarch is strong right out of the box. The odor lasted for 18 days.
Initial Smell Strength
Strong
Off-Gassing Period
18 days
For comparison, the average off-gassing period is 7 days.
While this may not be a huge issue for everyone, sensitive sleepers might want to keep it in mind as long off-gassing can extend the time before you can use the mattress with full bedding.
Company
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.
How firm is Puffy Monarch?
The Puffy Monarch has a firmness of 5 out of 10 with a medium feel.
This is slightly softer than the most common firmness, 6 out of 10. Given the fantastic support and pressure relief of this mattress, I think many sleepers will find this firmness to be suitable, assuming the deeper sinkage is not an issue.
Support & Sleeping Positions
The Puffy Monarch has outstanding support. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions.
The Monarch is built with a 7.5” support layer, consisting of a 6.0” pocketed coil unit and a 1.5” support foam on the foundation of the mattress. This is just slightly thinner than the average 7.9” support layer thickness, based on all of our tests.
Despite this fact, it didn’t seem to impact support performance to any degree. This is most likely due to the total profile of 16.0”, which is 4.0” thicker than the average total mattress height of 12.0”.
All of these extra material layers create ample support, pressure relief, and comfort for body weights of all sizes. I am exceedingly impressed with the material quality and the totality of this mattress.
Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best 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. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
While the response, limited bounce, and less-than-great cooling impact the total score, for those who simply love the feel of memory foam contouring the body and desire an ultra-thick luxury mattress, you may be able to overlook its shortcomings in those other areas. With respect to support, the Puffy Monarch is fantastic.
Design
The Puffy Monarch is a 16″ thick hybrid mattress with a medium feel. Within the Puffy lineup, the Monarch is the most expensive, luxury pick, designed for sleepers who want the best that Puffy can offer.
Type
Hybrid
Thickness
16″
Firmness
5
Here is a quick price comparison between all current Puffy mattresses:
| Mattress | Overall Score | Price | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffy Monarch | 8.10 | $3299 | This is it. |
| Puffy Royal | 8.53 | $2399 | Read Review |
| Puffy Lux | 8.49 | $1499 | Read Review |
| Puffy Cloud | 8.74 | $1199 | Read Review |
Materials
The Monarch is 16″ thick, containing a plush 2.5″ cover, three comfort layers, and two support layers. From top to bottom, the materials are listed below:
- 2.5” quilted cover
- 1.0” latex
- 2.0” memory foam
- 3.0” poly foam
- 6.0” pocketed coils
- Edge support foam perimeter, 3.5” wide / 6.0” tall
- 1.5” support foam
The Law Tag outlines the full breakdown of materials included in this mattress.
- Materials
- 100% Polyurethane Foam Pad
- Innerspring Unit
- Cover Top
- 48% Polyester
- 47% Polyethylene
- 5% Elastane
- Cover Botton
- 45% Polyester
- 32% Rayon
- 20% Latex
- 3% Aramid
- Side
- 99% polyester
- 1% elastane
- Manufactured by: 37601-24327
- Date of Delivery: N/A
- Finished Size: Queen 60 x 80 x 16 in.
- Net Weight of Filling Mat: 71 lbs
- Manufactured for: Puffy Mattress 13070 Saticoy St. North Hollywood, CA 91605
- Date of Manufacture: 06-11-2024
- Model: Puffy 16” Monarch Queen
The Cover
The Puffy Monarch has a plush 2.5″ quilted cover. Cooling yarn is knitted into the cover, which does help with performance.
The layers that make up the plush, lofted cover include a 0.5″ alpaca wool filling, a 0.5″ layer of heat-resistant fibers, 0.5″ memory foam, and a 1.0″ soft poly foam.
The Comfort Layer
The comfort layer includes three layers of foam. Directly below the cover, we have a 1.0” latex foam. The latex is hole-punched, a process common with latex foams, that helps with breathability and material response time.
There is also a 2.0″ memory foam and 3.0″ poly foam. The poly foam serves as a transitional layer between the comfort material and the support material below.
The Support Layer
The support layer is made up of a 6.0” pocketed coil system followed by a 1.5″ support foam, providing 7.5″ of total support.
Along the edge of the mattress is a more supportive perimeter foam. This edge foam is 3.5” wide and 6.0” tall.
Product Evolution
The Puffy Monarch was added to the collection at the beginning of 2024 and since its release, there have been no design or material changes made to the mattress.
Other Mattresses to Consider
Not sure if the Puffy Monarch is the right pick for you? Check out these three other top-rated hybrid mattresses for high-performing alternatives you may want to consider.
For Performance
Winkbed
9.82 Overall Score
The Winkbed hybrid is the highest-performing mattress tested to date (250+ tested). It has a 5″ comfort layer with deep sinkage and a moderate level of bounce. For exceptional performance at a value price ($1499 for a queen), the Winkbed is hard to beat.
For Firmer Feel
Leesa Sapira
9.48 Overall Score
The Leesa Sapira is an 11″ hybrid with a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10). It has moderate sinkage, very high levels of bounce, and a well-balanced performance. For a hybrid a little firmer than what the Puffy Monarch has to offer (and a lower price tag—queen is $1699), the Leesa Sapira is a solid pick.
For Firmness Options
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
9.31 Overall Score
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress is available in three firmness levels, soft (4), medium-firm (6), or firm (8). It has moderate sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. Across the board, this mattress has a balanced feel with no major weaknesses or disadvantages to note and would be a great option for a wide range of sleepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Puffy Monarch mattress below and get the answers you’re looking for.
Here are the current prices, with any sales or promotions reflected below:
Twin: N/A
Twin XL: $1999
Full: N/A
Queen: $3299
King: $3799
Cal. King: $3799
Split King: $3998
*Note: Sales prices are subject to change without notice or warning.
Unfortunately, no, I don’t think the Monarch is a particularly good value. The Puffy Monarch is the highest-priced Puffy mattress currently in their lineup and yet it offers the lowest performance among all Puffy mattress. While the thick 16″ profile does offer some advantages with support and pressure relief, it also has a sex suppressing low level of bounce, slow material response, and longer off-gassing period. For a better-value hybrid, I would recommend the Puffy Lux.
Puffy mattresses offer a 101-night trial period where you can try out the mattress. At any point, you can return the mattress for a full refund with no return shipping charges applied.
