Hi there -- We've got that in this comparison here: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=sealy-posturepedic-plus-hybrid-high-point-soft&mod=sealy-posturepedic-plus-foam-high-point-ultra-soft The Ultra Soft has a little more softness as well as even more cushioning and conformance. And of course, having no springs, it has little to no bounce. Perhaps most surprisingly though, in spite of having more memory foam, it has a tad less memory feel overall, which is on account of the memory foam it uses having faster recovery properties than the memory foam used on the Soft. I hope that's helpful.

Hi there, here are all of the Tempur models that we rated as softer than Medium (5). As you can see, there are a few that are Medium-Soft (6), and two that are Soft (7): www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?softness=6&softness=7&softness=8&softness=9&b=tempur-pedic Of the two softest, the ProAdapt Soft and the LuxeAdapt Soft, they are close enough to be classified the same, however the LuxeAdapt is a little softer than the ProAdapt (about 0.3 points on our rating scale) and also has slightly deeper cushioning (more conformance, etc.). In terms of which would be best for side sleepers, all of the ones in that list above will generally work well for side sleepers from both a spinal alignment and pressure relief standpoint. Our ratings vary a bit by weight, but overall the LuxeAdapt is the strongest performer across the board. Beyond that though, picking which one is best for you will depend the other characteristics of the mattress. The easiest thing is simply to look at our side by side comparison of these four models (I excluded the Active Breeze, since that one has a different value proposition at a very different price point), which I created for you here: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=tempur-luxeadapt-soft&mod=tempur-pro-adapt-soft&mod=tempur-luxeadapt-medium-hybrid&mod=tempur-proadapt-medium-hybrid The LuxeAdapt Soft is on the far left and the ProAdapt Soft is next to it, since those are the two that seem like the two best finalists for you. I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed This helps immensely! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to reply and do this! I will check it out! You are 1st class!

@@BlackHawkPSU Glad we could be of help!

Great to hear it, and thanks for letting us know! In case you weren't aware, GoodBed is actually the largest independent consumer review platform for mattresses, so that would actually be the most valuable place to share your experience, especially since there isn't much consumer feedback on this brand yet. If you're willing, here's where you can leave a review of that particular model: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/mattress/dlx-mattress-classic-12-medium/ I hope that's helpful.

Very glad it was helpful for you -- thanks for letting us know!

Yeah, we talk about edge support in detail at 11:24 in the video. As we describe, the edge is much better along the sides of the mattress than it is at the head or foot. Hope that's helpful.

My pleasure Claire! Unfortunately, Tempur doesn't offer a wall-hugger option in their line-up right now. Worse yet, this feature has really lost popularity amongst adjustable base makers in recent years because it makes the base harder to ship. So off the top of my head I can't think of any good options that have this feature. If you found one though, please let us know!

Hi, thanks for your comment. In my experience (and trust me, I have WAY too much experience with this...), most people who ask me "what's the best mattress" are asking for a recommendation that is specific enough they can go buy it with confidence, without having to develop the expertise to make a choice on their own. Whether they realize it or not, for this purpose, what they need is a specific model, not a manufacturer. In any case, you are certainly right that some people are really asking about "quality" -- as in, which company makes the highest-quality mattresses. This question is hard to answer for other reasons. The paucity of product specs does add to the challenge, for one. But given our unique position and capabilities, we can sort through that part. The bigger problem though is that quality exists in many different forms at many different price points. And equating value across these different forms and price points is inherently subjective, not objective. Going back to the product specs, I do feel your pain on those and wish they were more widely available - especially foam densities. We've heard many excuses for not divulging these types of specs: "It's proprietary." "Such details will only further confuse the consumer." "That's not how we're telling the story." Etc. All I can say is that the good news is that in the past 5-10 years, it actually has gotten better. The most promising sign of all is that sharing product specs has even proven to be a competitive advantage for a number of brands. If more consumers vote with their wallets on this point, more brands will divulge this info in the future. I hope that's helpful.

​@@goodbed Yeah I get those people exist. I guess I just don't get them because that's basically an impossible question to answer. There rarely is a "best" anything, as personal as a mattress. It's like asking what's the best car? There is no one answer, at least not without getting a ton of personal info first, and even then I could steer you in the direction of a few models, but it'd still be up to the person to choose for themselves (I might have a perferance, but it could be different from theirs, for various reasons). I could maybe see manufacturers claiming that specs confuse people...For instance some might equate foam density to overall foam feel, even though that's not always the case. Personally I don't think that's a reason to not provide specs though. That's a simple enough problem to solve with basic marketing or market/sales education. I can't stand the low to non-existent transparency in mattress and furniture markets. I want the same level of info available as there is in tech, firearms, cars, tools, etc. The various levels of specs and material quality become selling points, I don't see why it would be any diffferent in mattress and furniture sales.

​@@BigBear-- FWIW, I think what makes it different is that in this category, the specs simply don't mean that much to the average consumer. With cars, fuel efficiency means something to an average consumer, as does 0-60 acceleration time, and the like -- I understand what it's measuring and why it matters to me. With mattresses, coil count may mean a little to some consumers (though most people can easily be misled by it), foam density means next to nothing, and ILD means pretty much zero. Even knowing what materials are inside the mattress means very little unless it's something they can really understand -- eg, wool. And that's about it for mattress specs. Salespeople could help translate this information, but many of them are wildly under-trained. And even if they know how to educate people on the specs, the average consumer isn't looking to learn, so it may not be the best way for them to sell anyway. And on top of that, there's the problem that the consumer probably doesn't trust them in the first place... For our part, we've spent the past 15 years trying to educate consumers and provide them with the most accurate information possible. We will keep trying, but at the moment, people have to look pretty hard to find us. As a result, most people just end up relying on bogus "best mattress" lists that are based on nothing more than which brands paid the most to be on them. Sorry for the sad, but true, story.

Hi Mitch -- You can see our full ratings for the Brenham Soft here, including Edge Support: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/sealy-posturepedic-plus-hybrid-brenham-soft/#goodbed-ratings We didn't have time to test the edge as extensively on the Doctor's Choice Euro Top but my recollection is that it is pretty comparable. In both cases, the softer foam on top will weaken the edge a little, but underneath that they each have solid edge support (albeit different from different methods, as you pointed out). If nothing else though, I'd probably give the edge (no pun intended) to the Doctor's Choice Elite on account of its tape edge construction (vs the "waterfall" edge on the Brenham). This provides a slight improvement to the quality of the edge, particularly when lying down. Separately, I should mention that assuming you're going to purchase either of these at Denver Mattress, make sure to take advantage of our $50 cash back offer that we mention at the end of the video. It comes from us, so it's on top of any holiday discounts or sale prices, and by using it you'll be supporting the work we do. In case you haven't already seen it, here's all you need to do: www.goodbed.com/cashback-code/126/ I hope that's helpful.

There is more softness on the pillow top, but the cushioning depth overall is the same. And on the margin, the lack of memory foam and increased body surface area exposure (created by the undulations in the quilting) actually give the pillow top a very small edge in the cooling department. However the difference is very subtle -- although they fall into different rating categories (one is a 6 and the other a 7), they are separated by only 0.2 in our actual assessments. Here's a full comparison of the two mediums: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=brooklyn-bedding-aurora-medium&mod=brooklyn-bedding-aurora-luxe-cloud-medium I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed Fantastic help - thanks so much!

@@beauduplantis2257 My pleasure!

To that end. I'm generally a hot sleeper to begin with, and now moving to FL. My weight hovers in the 350-370lb range. Can you offer any recommendations for a mattress (I generally prefer firm, on top of the mattress feel. And mostly a back and side sleeper (don't worry too much about the side part, I'd still rather have a firm over a medium feel)). Any additional cooling features are a plus...but not a must if there's a better overall option. Though would be nice...

Hi there, thanks for your question. I'm afraid I couldn't really say why they chose to do things the way they did. However, I do recommend that a mattress topper should be used as a last resort if needed to make your mattress work, not as the original intent. Using a mattress topper can be fine, but it is certainly more awkward than simply using a mattress on its own. It also has secondary negatives, like weakening the edge of the mattress, sliding around, pushing up on the edges, etc. So IMHO, if you want memory foam and a quilted surface, a better alternative would be to simply look elsewhere. There are literally more than 100 models on the market that use memory foam as their principal comfort material and have a quilted surface. You can see those here and filter them down to your heart's content to find a short list that gives you exactly what you want: www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?surface-type=1&comfort-type=6 I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed Thanks for your quick reply and great reviews. You have earned a like and new subscriber. Keep up th good work!

@@mitch1766 My pleasure, and thank you for your support!

Hi there -- Thanks for your question. Since you seem mathematically inclined, let's go through the math. First, the coil density is 815, so in terms of the extent to which coil count affects supportiveness, that's the first number you ought to focus on. 815 is right in the middle of the normal range, which goes from maybe 600 to 1100. Be careful with some of the coil counts you see. Many manufacturers like to count their "edge coils" in their coil count -- that makes their total coil counts misleadingly high and is one reason we focus strictly on coil density of the central sleep surface when we evaluate coil units. Beyond that, of course, coils aren't created equally. They can be strong or they can be flimsy. So what you really care about is the total amount of steel in the coil. This is reflected by coil gauge -- ie, the thickness of the wire (the lower numbers are stronger). These can be as flimsy as 16 or more. And at the other end, the strongest we tend to see is 12.5 to 13, which is often reserved for mattresses made specifically for heavy sleepers. The T3 coils have the same amount of steel as a 12.25 gauge coil, meaning they'd be about the thickest coil on the market. These are then alternated with either "firm" coils (13.75) or "plush" coils (15.25). This means that the effective average gauge here is 13 for the Firm and Medium models, and 13.75 for the Plush models. The Firm version is certainly stronger, but either way, the BR Black coil unit is definitely on the beefy end of the spectrum. In terms of any complaints you've seen about premature sagging, a general statement that applies to ALL mattresses on the market is that at least 90% of the time this has nothing to do with the coil unit and is strictly driven by foam on top of the coils. In the case of the Beautyrest Black, barring extreme outlier cases (eg, some weird manufacturing defect in the coil unit), I'd feel quite confident saying that number is 100%. I hope that's helpful.

​@@goodbed Thank you so much for that detailed breakdown. This level of detail is the stuff I love nerding out on, and hate how little detail manufacturers typically provide for the materials they use. I'm currently in the market for a new queen mattress, and I was wondering if you can throw any recommendations my way for things to try out. I'm 6'2", hover in the 350-370lb range, primarily a back and side sleeper, prefer a "on top" type of sleeping experience, and generally prefer a firmer feeling mattress. I also tend to sleep hot, and prefer maximum cooling if possible (another reason I avoid full foam mattresses). One of the mattresses we own is a Pro Adapt Firm Tempur-pedic (the version that came out some years ago with a cooling top), and I still hate the sunken in feeling, low responsiveness, and how hot it sleeps after the initial 10-15 minutes of coolness. I've been shopping around, trying out some mattresses, but it's very tough finding the Firm or Extra Firm versions of various mattresses to try out in person. Also this mattress will be for our FL home, not the north east which is where I'm originally from (north eastern PA, and NYC). Thanks!

@@BigBear-- Glad to help! Not many people like to nerd out on mattresses, but you're in good company here. :) Re: the criteria you provided, I just plugged those filters into our search tool and came up with 4 options that look like a solid starting point. You can see them here, and feel free to tweak the filtering criteria as you like: www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?support_s1_sp_back=back&support_s1_sp_side=side&support_s1_w_heavy=heavy&cushioning=1&cooling=8 I created a side-by-side comparison of these, and also added an S&F Ultra Firm that I think merits consideration in your case. Looking at these options, I might lean toward the Helix Plus on account of the coil unit, which we call HD, but is very close to what we'd consider UHD. www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=real-bed-real-bed&mod=dlx-mattress-classic-12-medium&mod=dlx-mattress-classic-12-firm&mod=helix-plus&mod=stearns-foster-lux-estate-ultra-firm-tight-top Also, it's worth noting that if I lower the Cooling threshold just slightly, it will bring in some models that use a bit of memory foam (not nearly as much as the ProAdapt, but I'm I'm assuming you must like a little memory foam based on the fact that you own a ProAdapt). This includes several in the Beautyrest Black collection. Here's a comparison of those options: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=beautyrest-black-l-class-firm&mod=beautyrest-black-series-3-extra-firm&mod=beautyrest-black-b-class-extra-firm&mod=beautyrest-black-series-1-extra-firm&mod=beautyrest-black-c-class-extra-firm I hope that's helpful.

​@@goodbed Thank you for that. I have tried a few mattresses in stores so far. The ones that I have liked so far are: - Beautyrest Black L-Class Firm I liked the overall feel, but was intrested in testing out a C-Class firm or extra firm. - Beautyrest Black Series-3 Firm Found it a bit too soft, and would really want to try the extra firm. - Stearns and Foster Estate Ultra Firm Liked this, maybe slightly on the firm side for me, which is why I'm dying to try the Lux Estate Ultra Firm. Seems like that might be a great fit from my research, but I'm having a hard time finding one in store to try. - Kingsdown Santino Hybrid Ultra Firm Really liked the overall feel - Aireloom Equinox Luxury Firm - Aireloom Equinox Extra Firm Was having a hard time deciding between the Luxury Firm and Extra firm, store was about to close, so would like to come back and try them again...but I did like them overall, had good edge support as well. - Avacado Green Firm (Standard) Found the Green mattress way too soft. Like a water bed with a really broken in or loose top. I also remember trying the Serta Arctic line a while back, and really liking the Firm, I remember specifically because I found it surprising that a full memory foam mattress could have that feeling of sleeping on top of the mattress rather than sinking into concrete. I also really loved the prolonged cooling effect. However that was in a really well air-conditioned store, with no sheets or covers over me. So I wonder if it wouldn't eventually warm up and sleep hot anyway after some period of time of laying on it (20-30 minutes). As for the Pro Adapt that we own, it wasn't my primary mattress. I would just occasionally sleep on it when visiting/staying at our NY place. Enough to know I don't particularly like it. It's not that I got bad sleep in it per say, I just hated most aspects of falling asleep in/on it, or trying to turn, as that would wake me up. I also HAD to have the AC blasting on hyper speed to even begin to tolerate how hot it slept. 😅 I really like the Kingsdown Santino, and the Aireloom Equinoxes, it's just until trying them in store, I never really heard about them. I would have to research them a bit more to understand their construction, materials, etc. I'm really drawn to the Stearn and Foster brand for some reason...I really wish I could try the Lux Estate Ultra Firm, it seems it might have just a bit more contouring ability than the regular Estate, while still being as firm underneath, which might be perfect for me. I'm also dying to try the Beautyrest Black Series-3 Extra Firm, for a similar reason. That it would have the contouring ability of the Firm, but just a bit more firm feel overall. With the online brand mattresses like the Helix, and others. It's almost impossible to find them anywhere to try. Particularly their firm and HD models. Making it hard to commit to ordering one blind, over mattresses I get to try in person. Though the Satvaa HD has been recommended to me multiple times. I might have to put the mattress search on hold, as there are few stores in my current area in PA. However there are a TON of mattress stores in our area of FL, between Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte, and Fort Myers. So I think it might be worth waiting until I'm down there to start shopping around again. It's just with the 4th of July sales, I thought it might be a good time to buy now. Thanks again for your help!

​@@BigBear-- To see which one you might like best, I think it will be helpful to see the mattresses you mentioned side by side This should give you a clearer picture of everything you've experienced so far, what you like, and what to expect on the ones you haven't tried yet. Here are the mattresses that you've tried and liked the best next to the ones that you mentioned wanting to try: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=beautyrest-black-l-class-firm&mod=stearns-foster-estate-ultra-firm-tight-top&mod=beautyrest-black-series-3-extra-firm&mod=beautyrest-black-c-class-extra-firm&mod=stearns-foster-lux-estate-ultra-firm-tight-top Here are the ones you mentioned were too soft, along with one other you mentioned that I'm sure you'll find too soft as well, the Saatva HD: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=beautyrest-black-series-3-firm&mod=avocado-green&mod=saatva-hd And finally, with regards to the Arctic, I don't think you would have liked that one in the end. We found that to have slightly deeper cushioning than the ProAdapt Firm: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=serta-arctic-premier-firm&mod=tempur-pro-adapt-firm Re: the Kingsdown and Aireloom models you mentioned, we don't know much about those so I wouldn't recommend them. Lastly, if you do decide to wait till you're down in FL, a small plug for our partner City Mattress. They're one of the best mattress retailers in the country, which is why we selected them as our partner, and our readers have always had a consistently positive experience there. If you shop there, we have a cash back offer that you can use to get an extra $50 cash back on your purchase. It comes from us, so it's on top of any holiday discounts or sale prices (basically free money for you), and by using it you'll also be supporting the work we do. I hope that's helpful.

Hi, yes we do. You can find that review here: www.goodbed.com/reviews/brooklyn-titan-mattress-review/

Hi there, Thanks for your kind words! The High Point Soft is a 7 (out of 9) on our cushioning depth scale, which is indeed pretty deep. You can see more info about that model here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/sealy-posturepedic-plus-hybrid-high-point-soft/#goodbed-ratings In terms of options that would be better for you, I started a search for you by entering in the parameters you provided along with some others that I extrapolated from the fact that you liked the High Point. Basically, I searched for options that: * would be a good spinal alignment and pressure relief match for a side sleeper who weighs 250+ * do NOT have deep cushioning * are Medium-Firm or firmer * have at least some amount of memory feel Here are those results: www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?support_s1_sp_side=side&support_s1_w_heavy=heavy&pressure_s1_w_heavy=heavy&softness=2&softness=1&softness=3&softness=4&cushioning=1&cushioning=2&memory-feel=3&memory-feel=2 As you will see, this gives you a reasonable list, but you have lots of other filters available, and can easily change the ones I entered if I misinterpreted anything. Once you have a short list you like, you can add each of them to an in-depth side-by-side comparison to see how they line up. I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed Thanks a lot! Looking to go with a Stearns and foster Medium Tight Top!

I’m about 215 pounds. I think the Stearns and Foster Medium tight top will work for me as I’m working with Mattress firm, and do not want to break the bank. Thanks again!

Hmm. I think if you want more support than you should probably look towards the Purple Luxe line. If you want comfort AND support I’d recommend the Rejuvenate Premier Purple. Of course, you would have to lay on it first, though. But that’s only if you’re willing to spend a lot of money and want the luxurious feel. Totally up to your taste, but honestly you spend half your life on a mattress, so you gotta make it a good one, so I’m just giving you that recommendation.

Oh, and for Beauty Rest? I can’t help you there. Sorry. Hope you find your perfect sleep!

@@The_EmployeeLC thanks for the recommendation I’ll look into both lines in the “purple” . I’m trading my beauty rest in this week. I broke my neck when I was in my early 20’s so I do need something firmer but not to firm that it hits pressure spots. Thanks again

Hi there -- Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure where you got that impression, however our Memory Feel ratings are all based entirely on the feel of the memory foam, not the amount of it. The amount of memory foam plays into the feel of course, but often it's not as important as the nature of that memory foam and how responsive it really is. This is why sometimes a mattress with, say, one inch of high-density, slow-responding memory foam can be rated to have more Memory Feel in our assessments than a mattress with, say, 3 inches of quick-recovery lower-density memory foam. I hope that's helpful.

It can be a bit difficult at times. Is there anything in particular that we can help clear up?

@@goodbed appreciate your offer but I’ve heard differences and levels of firmness depending on the bed/coils/ your weight and even what levels of firmness go to depending on model-pro/breeze/pro breeze and your ambient room temp. More that can be gotten to in a chat and a simple question . I need to square up what two different shops are telling me. I’ve taken pictures, heard new info from you that neither salesman have stated. It all seems purposely confusing. Appreciate your vid. Gives me a couple more questions for the bed store. Man I hate shopping for beds.

@@GIBKEL No problem. Glad we could provide some helpful information at least. We feel your pain and are here if you need us.

Hi there -- Yes, I actually do think that would be a pretty close proxy! You can see our assessments for the Plank Luxe Hybrid here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/plank-luxe-hybrid/ I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed thank you so much for the reply, that actually helps me make a decision. I’ve been watching your reviews as I’m bed shopping and really appreciate the level of detail you go into. I watched your Plank review before this one, seems like it’s exactly what I’m looking for.

​@@forgettablelisa My pleasure! I'm so glad our reviews have been helpful for you. One more thing I should definitely add: If you do decide to buy something from Brooklyn Bedding (eg, the Plank), and you purchase through our links in such a way that we earn a referral credit, we give you 3% cash back on the purchase amount. That's on top of their sale prices, so for you it's just free money. In case you didn't already see this on our website, the instructions for how to do that are here: www.goodbed.com/cashback-code/215/ Let us know if we can be of any more help.

Hi Joshua, TBH I can't tell if this is sincere or sarcastic, but if you have any questions about that analogy, I'm happy to help clarify. If you've ever compared the hand feel temp of a marble countertop and an unpolished wood surface in the same room, you'll definitely know what we mean. I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed I can appreciate what you're doing with these videos it's just that explanation seemed very much out of your rear end.

@@JoshuaCollins Fair enough! Sometimes people like to understand why things work, and in this case I personally find that to be a helpful and relatable analogy to understand the physics of why denser materials are better conductors (and therefore feel cooler to the touch). Clearly it's not helpful for everyone though! 😆 Nonetheless, we sincerely appreciate the feedback. Have a great evening.

@@goodbed In the interest of why things work, here's the primary reason why marble feels cooler than wood: Density does have an effect, but it is more related to the material’s heat capacity (the amount of heat required to change its temperature). Denser materials like marble can store more thermal energy than less dense materials like wood. However, in the context of feeling cooler, thermal conductivity is the more significant factor. So, it is primarily the thermal conductivity of marble that is responsible for it feeling cooler than wood. The moore you knooow.

​@@JoshuaCollins Yes, thank you. Always happy to engage with folks on the science of mattresses! I do understand of course that the real driver of feeling cooler is the thermal conductivity, not the density, as mentioned in our comment above. But of course, the context here was explaining why the manufacturer's use of a "higher-density yarn" might result in a cover that feels cooler. To this end, I thought the analogy of comparing marble and wood - two familiar materials that have both disparate density and proportionately disparate conductivity - was a straightforward and relatable way to explain this. Admittedly, I skipped some of the scientific nuance by not getting into the connection between density and thermal conductivity, but this was simply in the interest of keeping the explanation more concise, and making it clear and understandable for as wide an audience as possible. I hope that's helpful - thanks again!

Hi Heidi -- Yes, the Contour Elite had some cushioning depth and conformance once you got into it, but it was pretty firm on the surface. Neither of the Loom & Leaf's will be that firm, especially on account of the quilting (which the Contour Elite did not have). But on balance, the L&L Firm will probably be more similar. Here's a side by side comparison of all 3 that I think you may find helpful: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=tempur-contour-elite&mod=loom-leaf-firm&mod=loom-leaf-relaxed-firm

@@goodbed thank you! Huge help on picking a firmness !

​@@HeidiLovesNYC My pleasure! One thing I should add to save you some extra money is that if you do decide to buy a L&L, and you purchase through our links in such a way that we earn a referral credit, we give you 2% cash back on the purchase amount. That's on top of the sale prices, so it's basically free money. In case you didn't already see this on our website, the instructions for how to do that are here: www.goodbed.com/cashback-code/208/

@@goodbed i will! I still have to choose this over Tempurpedic, can you sway me in one direction or the other knowing what I like ? I will definitely use your links . I lean towards the loom and leaf at this point. I don’t like the tempur luxe models - I think they will turn to quick sand too fast. Just my opinion

​@@HeidiLovesNYC ​ Sure. To start with, either of those options is going to have a fairly similar all-foam construction with higher density memory foam providing the bulk of the comfort material. And actually we provide cash back on either one as well (though Saatva is 2% and Tempur is 3%). In my view probably the single biggest difference here is that the L&L has that quilted cover, which will give it a bit more of a traditional feel right up at the top of the mattress. This quilting will also help a little with cooling, since it won't contour your body quite so closely. The other difference is that the L&L models have less "memory feel" than most of the Tempur models, which I assume is what you are wanting to avoid with your "quick sand" point. That said, I did also hear you say that you wanted to replicate the feel of the Contour Elite. If you wanted to replicate this as closely as possible, that would point to something in the Tempur family. Partly this is because all the Tempur models are going to have a smooth top, just like the Contour Elite. And partly this is because they're all going to have more memory feel, like the Contour Elite. I'd also give a slight nod to the Tempur line in the pressure relief department, though the L&L's have good pressure relief too. Does that help?

Hi Kari -- Yeah, as we talk about in the video, that particular model is for a pretty specific type of sleeper who wants to really max out the cushioning depth and conformance. For people who don't like or want this, such as yourself, it will feel like this particular model doesn't have nearly enough support. The Premier Firm is quite a bit different in this regard.

@@goodbed Thank you! Would the premier firm or the Plus soft be more supportive for side sleeping?

@@blessedmamato3 Both of those models are good for side sleeping, and they have fairly similar overall feels as well. So it will really just come down to your needs and preferences on the margin. The Premier will have a little bit of memory feel, for example, and perhaps slightly better pressure relief. But if you also spend a lot of time on your back or stomach (especially the latter), then I'd probably lean toward the Plus. Here's a full side-by-side comparison of all our assessments of these two models: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=purple-restoreplus-soft&mod=purple-restorepremier-firm

@@goodbed Thank you! Any thoughts as to the spring with a hat or the zoned springs holding up better?

@@blessedmamato3 I don't have big worries about either one in terms of how they'll hold up, but certainly there is less long-term durability data available for the new foam-hat coils. So on that basis, I'd give a slight nod to the Restore Plus Soft.

Hi Joel -- The Saatva has way more bounce. Here's a full side-by-side comparison of the two: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=serta-iseries-hybrid-1000-medium&mod=saatva-custom-slim-luxury-firm Just to be clear, bounce is a "preference"-based characteristic, which means there is no universal better or worse in either direction - only better or worse for your personal preferences. I hope that's helpful.

Hi Joel -- The construction of these models was such that all of them had a very similar amount of bounce. You can see a side-by-side comparison of them here: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=serta-icomfort-hybrid-cf1000&mod=serta-icomfort-hybrid-cf2000&mod=serta-icomfort-hybrid-cf3000-medium&mod=serta-icomfort-hybrid-cf3000-plush&mod=serta-icomfort-hybrid-cf4000-firm

Hi there -- I'm afraid that wouldn't do anything to solve the problem of the unsupportive layers above that. You could put a brick wall under the mattress and it wouldn't help. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'd hate even more to see you throw good money after bad. I hope that's helpful.

​@@goodbed I only just barely sink to the bottom wooden slats. It feels like there is not enough thickness of base foam with the mattress only 5.5 inches total. My thinking was to add 3-4 inches of an extra firm topper beneath the mattress for support rather than sinking to the wooden slats below. It would be like having 2 inches of memory foam on top, 3.5 inches of support foam, and 3-4 inches of firm base foam from the topper at the bottom. In other words it would be like adding another firm support layer at the bottom. Do you think that would work? How firm would the base foam need to be into order to add thickness to the base?

@@bmp713 Oh, perhaps I misunderstood. If you are trying to make the mattress more pressure-relieving because you are bottoming out, that actually would be something you can improve. Your mattress is very much on the thin side, so bottoming out is quite possible. If you were to add a relatively firm base foam layer (eg, 40 ILD or firmer) below your current mattress, this would NOT prevent you from sinking into the mattress (if anything, you will sink more). So any spinal alignment problems you may be having would probably not be solved by this. But it might relieve pressure points by preventing you from reaching the wood slats under your mattress. I hope this is helpful.

​@@goodbed Thank you. It is so counterintuitive but makes sense. I am trying to figure out a temporary solution while shopping for a new mattress. I am 220, a side sleeper with worsening nerve damage on my arms, shoulders, and upper back. I just had major spinal cord compression surgery and my cheap 5.5 inch mattress is a big part of the problem. I have been researching and trying new mattresses for weeks but keep hearing conflicting information in reviews, and most affordable models, especially hybrids are online only so I can't try them. I tried many others but all created too much side pressure either being too firm, sinking too far, or the foam was too tightly contouring. I feel like I need a more responsive foam but not sure if springs or foam are better for the base layer to balance enough pressure relief with preventing excessive sinking. Tuft & Needle, Siena, Leesa and a few others seem to advertise more responsive foams with less of the tight contouring but most I can't even try being online only. What brands and models under $400-800 do you recommend that might have more responsive foam that do not have the tight contouring melting feel? Why do you think a spring base or foam base would have a better balance of pressure relief without excessive sinking? Would a spring base have less of the tight contouring compared to an all foam base? Is there a difference in sinkage depth between bases using springs versus foam? Are the springs generally the same firmness across all spring models?

This model came out in 2023. Given Stearns & Foster’s typical product development schedule, this means it’s still relatively early in its lifecycle. Hope that’s helpful.

@@goodbed Do you see a lot of difference between this model and the 2024 BR series 3 medium mattress? I laid on both in store and they felt very similar. Any key differences or longevity concerns on the Stearns vs. the BR? The Stearns is a little less expensive.

@@java620 We'd actually put these in similar categories with regards to durability and longevity. The major difference is going to come in looking at their respective coil units - Stearns uses a "coil-in-coil" design and the Beautyrest uses a "triple-stranded" coil on their Black models - but we think both are high quality options. There's not a clear winner here in terms of raw specs. And just to double-check our reasoning, here's a quick comparison of those models with specs: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=beautyrest-black-series-3-medium&mod=stearns-foster-lux-estate-medium-tight-top

@@goodbed thanks!

Hi Lisette, this model would be OK for a heavier back/side sleeper, but as I just explained in your comment on our other video, IMO the best option for that would be this one: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/stearns-foster-reserve-medium-tight-top/ You can see how they stack up against each other here: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=stearns-foster-lux-estate-medium-tight-top&mod=stearns-foster-reserve-medium-tight-top

Hi Lisette -- These 5 models can all work well for heavier side/back sleepers: www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?support_s1_sp_back=back&support_s1_sp_side=side&support_s1_w_heavy=heavy&b=stearns-foster However, IMO the best all-around option for a heavier side/back sleeper (in terms of spinal alignment, pressure relief, etc.) would be this one: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/stearns-foster-reserve-medium-tight-top/

@@goodbed but can I use in an adjustable frame too?

@@lissettealvarez5753 Yes, absolutely. All of these models are adjustable base compatible.

@@goodbed I understand that Stern & Foster doesn't have the adjustable frame, I have to use Temper Pro Smart Base?!?!?

@@lissettealvarez5753 Yes, it's true that Stearns & Foster recommends this base. However, the mattresses are equally compatible with other adjustable bases on the market. So you do have some flexibility on that.

We doubt this would be a problem, no. The air vents should still function with most mattress protectors, as the water impermeable membrane on these is typically limited to the top surface and not the sides. Hope that helps!

@@goodbed I'm not a mattress expert nor am I saying anything negative about the mattress. I do though think the ventilation holes on the side of the mattress are there to expel air as you sit or lay down rather than for cooling purposes.

​@@brendanschuierer4678 Yes, you are correct. And of course, the benefit of being able to expel air is that warmer air inside the mattress can more easily escape and be exchanged with cooler air from outside the mattress. As a more general statement, air flow is the single most important factor in the design of a mattress that will determine whether it sleeps cooler or warmer. I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed You are the expert my friend. Do you know if the "Stearns & Foster" mattress's sold by Costco are of the same quality. Thank you for a great review.

@@brendanschuierer4678 We haven't looked at those models but from what I understand they are not the same and even use a different coil unit.

We wouldn't say that one is necessarily better than the other, no. Both use similar materials, including layers of memory foam, latex, and underlying pocket spring systems. There is a slight difference between the pocket spring systems (the Stearns is a coil-in-coil design and the BR Black is a braided coil), but we think both of these are quality options. The differences here are largely going to come down to personal preferences. Here are both models broken down in -depth: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=stearns-foster-lux-estate-medium-tight-top&mod=beautyrest-black-series-2-firm