I have worked my way down to three seemingly high-value mattresses and would like some feedback on what you guys think would be the best choice for long term value.
I like the qualities of latex, but my most important factors are durability and price.
I live in a small city without much access to “high end” bedding retailers and the one or two we have simply don’t seem competitive on price (2-4x as much cost for the what seems to be basically the same product), so I’m pretty much settled on purchasing online.
I’m a large-framed guy (210-220, 5’11") and I share sleeping arrangements with a smaller partner (115-124, 5"1), both in our early 30s. She’s had some minor back issues since she was a teenager. We both sleep in multiple positions (front/side/back for me - side/back for her) and I prefer my mattresses soft, so I’m probably looking for something about 25 ILD. Latex seems to be the ticket to get the plush feeling I want while still providing appropriate support for her back. I also tend to overheat at night, so the cooling properties are appealing to me.
1) DreamFoam Ultimate Dreams Latex Mattress
At $540 (after discounts), I keep coming back to this one because of the price. Seems like most users have a very good experience, here, but a few of the complaints seem like they could be issues with the quality of the foam base.
2) Arizona Premium Mattress Company Adjustable Ultra Plush
This is an all-natural mattress with different options for the base on each side and a shared top-layer. We do not tend to sleep on evenly-delineated sections of the bed, so I’m not convinced of the value of different bases. Should I expect the different bases to be highly noticeable if you’re spread out across them?
3) Spindle Abscond Natural Latex Mattress
Again an all-natural latex mattress, obviously, but this one is constructed of three layers of latex for more adjustable comfort and their 1-year comfort exchange option is nice insurance that you end up with a great mattress.
So the questions I have are:
How much difference should I expect in the durability of the foam base of the dream foam? Is it likely to significantly shorten the useful life of the mattress?
and:
Will the split base used in the Arizona Premium mattress be very noticeable when you cross the boundaries?