Can you help narrow down my choices?

Hello all!

My wife and I are in need of a queen mattress and after a lot of looking around and reading on this site we’ve narrowed it down to 3 choices.

#1 DLX Premier Hybrid

#2 My Green Mattress Natural Escape

#3 Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid (Price is really great on this one)

Any additional insight on these 3 beds would be really appreciated. We are both side sleepers mainly, I’m #200, my wife is #135.

The past few yrs we’ve slept on a Nolah Original memory foam mattress and a Bear Elite Hybrid, both were meh. Only real issue we’ve had is my shoulder pain on the Bear. I also feel both mattress didn’t last very long and began to sag even with weekly mattress rotation on each.

Best weeks sleeps we’ve had in awhile was on an unknown firm mattress in an ABNB.

Hey there boiledpeanutking,

Welcome to the community. You have 3 interesting choices, but I like it. A perfect example of how 3 very different designs may be comfortable and accomplish their intended solution.

Based on your needs as side sleepers and your experience with previous mattresses, and my own experience, here my take on this

The @DLX Premier Hybrid stands out for its excellent pressure relief, especially in the soft and medium firmness options, which is ideal for side sleepers like you and your wife. It offers strong edge support and a responsive feel, though it does have slightly higher motion transfer, which could be noticeable if one of you moves a lot during the night. Its split firmness option is a bonus for couples with different comfort preferences.

The @My_Green_Mattress Natural Escape is a solid choice if you’re looking for durability and eco-friendly materials. It has a medium-firm feel with zoned support coils and organic latex, which provides good support and responsiveness. While it may feel a bit firm initially, especially for lighter sleepers, it tends to soften slightly over time and is known for resisting sagging.

Lastly, the @BrooklynBedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid offers great value, with a lower price point and features like copper-infused foam for cooling and antimicrobial benefits (I am not a big advocate of cooling materials, foams, infusions, but that is just my take on all of that). It performs well in terms of motion isolation and pressure relief, but some have mentioned they find it firmer than expected. It is definitely the budget play here and Brooklyn Bedding does a nice job with their mattresses (I own 3).

Given your shoulder pain and concerns about sagging, the DLX Premier Hybrid or the Natural Escape would likely be the better long-term investments. The DLX comes in a latex version if you like the feel of latex.

If you and your wife have different feel preferences, then the DLX may top the list. Fortunately, you have a lot of choices in this category. Just remember, your foundation will be the key for your mattress to maintain proper support. Please dont skimp in that area. @MattressFoundations has a tank of a foundation, so you may want to take a peek at the Terra and use it as the benchmark.

I cant stress enough that a poorly selected pillow for your mattress combination, is a recipe for shoulder, neck and back pain. I have often stated that 1.5" off in loft can cause you to wake up feeling quite sore.

It is not that just one of these 3 components are important, the all are, so plan this in the budget if you have one as it is super important.

All the best,

Maverick

Hi @boiledpeanutking,

Thanks for including the DLX Premier Hybrid in your shortlist. You’ve got some great options on your list, but of course, we’re here to shamelessly plug our mattress a little :smile:

The biggest difference with the DLX Premier (and the LatexLux version) is the zipper access to the 3" comfort layer. After you sleep on it for 30 nights, if it’s not quite right, we’ll work with you to change out that layer out one-time at no charge. And down the road—say 5 to 7 years—if the mattress starts feeling a little softer, you don’t have to toss the whole thing. You can just replace that 3" layer. We sell replacements, but the design is universal, so you could use any 3" layer from other suppliers too.

Also want to reiterate @Maverick’s point about support. If your past mattresses wore out quickly, the foundation or base might have contributed to that.

And about that shoulder pain: believe it or not, your pillow might be the biggest culprit. I’m a side sleeper and I sleep with a thicker, firm pillow. If I use one that’s too soft or thin, I wake up with shoulder numbness or tingling in my arm. It’s wild how much difference a pillow makes.

Appreciate you considering DLX, and no matter which route you go, hope you both end up sleeping better

If you have any questions, feel to connect with us here or email us at: [email protected].

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Thank you both for the reply!

I think I’m sold on trying the DLX. It’s been my top pick but I needed some convincing.

How do you go about picking out the right pillow? :joy:

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When you’re picking a pillow, it really helps to know how your body settles into your mattress. Some mattresses soften up quickly, while others stay firm for a long time. If you’re a side sleeper, try lying down and measuring the distance from your ear to the mattress surface. Then add about 1-2 inches to account for how much the pillow will compress under your head. You can even do this on your current mattress, just keep in mind how much your shoulder sinks in.

If you’re planning to get a new mattress and expect the feel to be a lie more on top of it rather than sinking in, you can estimate pillow height based on that.

When I got my mother-in-law her DLX Premier Hybrid (firm/medium split), I brought over about 7 pillows from home. She’s 87, 5’3", 175 lbs, and ended up liking the firm side. I just kept swapping pillows until her head and neck looked aligned when she was lying on her side. It has maintained it firmness for almost 2 years. I check to flip the insert, but it never seems to need it.

If you’re okay with adjustable pillows, those are a great option. I recently got a latex one filled with little cube-shaped pieces, all uniformly cut ( I have a theory about that in a pillow) super comfortable. I ordered it from @EuropeanSleep. Brooklyn Bedding also makes a nice shredded foam pillow (a mix of latex and memory foam). I haven’t tried the Coop cut latex pillow, but I’ve heard good things. The Cozypure noodle pillow is another solid choice, but I’d recommend getting a bag of extra fill. Their idea of “overstuffed” wasn’t quite enough for me. Once I added more, it went from soft to nicely supportive.

For reference, I’m 6’ and 220 lbs, and I need and like a lot of support. I usually avoid shredded pillows with random cuts, down alternatives, or anything too soft and squishy. The Malouf Dough series also makes some really nice supportive pillows. Wool pillows are really good too, they do compress and get firmer, if you get the right height, you will sleep cool and comfy.

Hope this helps.

Maverick

Thank you for the help and input!

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I’m chiming in late to recommend the DLX Premiere Hybrid. We’ve been sleeping on our DLX for 16 months and it’s been the perfect sleep solution for us. Comfort, support and build quality beyond compare.

Wishing you the best!

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