6’1", 165lb male (BMI 21.8), side sleeper, zip code 26062
I’m currently looking to replace an almost 13-year-old BedInABox memory foam mattress. I’m looking at hybrids as I like the memory foam feel but am hoping to find something that sleeps a little cooler.
I know Serta’s reputation here, so I’m leery of making the purchase. However, I’m just as worried to buy one online sight unseen. I plan on reaching out to a few manufacturers, but I’m not sure what information I should be looking for to sway myself one way or the other. I was also unable to try out a latex mattress, which I’d like to consider because of their durability and better temperature regulation. I’m just not sure how a “lifelong” memory foam sleeper will adjust.
What information from a manufacturer should make me comfortable purchasing online instead of a mattress I liked in-person (albeit from a questionable brand)?
Will I notice a significant difference with a softer latex coming from a memory foam mattress?
Any other mattresses similar to the Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid 3000 Plush that I should be aware of?
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Thanks for your interest in DLX. I’m happy to help and will do my best not to miss anything.
Beyond the issue of sleeping warm, if the BedInABox mattress was comfortable for you, it might not be worth switching in terms of comfort. Why not consider buying another BedInABox? Keep in mind that transitioning to a spring or hybrid mattress will result in a significant difference in comfort, which may take some time to adjust to.
Latex generally tends to sleep cooler because it is more uplifting and resilient, meaning you sleep on it rather than in it. This characteristic promotes better airflow and cooler sleep. However, coming from a memory foam mattress, latex might feel too firm and require a more significant adjustment period compared to switching to a hybrid mattress.
To answer your question, “Will I notice a significant difference with a softer latex coming from a memory foam mattress?”: most people with similar experiences find even soft latex less comfortable because it offers a different feel—you sleep more on it than in it. This doesn’t mean soft latex isn’t a good product or that it won’t work for you; it’s just that, given your experience with a BedInABox mattress and your preference for models like the Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid or Tempur-Pedic (aside from the price), it might not be the ideal fit.
If you liked the Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid and the Tempur-Pedic but found the price too steep, it seems you have a preference for memory foam in the top layers, closer to the sleep surface, paired with a smooth, unquilted cover. There are options out there that offer a similar feel, but based on what you’ve shared, I’d say there’s a lower likelihood of success with the other mattresses you mentioned. Perhaps @Maverick knows of some MUG members who make mattresses similar to Tempur-Pedic or Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid.
Thanks for the feedback. I was actually able to try a latex mattress today at the Original Mattress Factory store (Mattresses - Serenity Latex Mattress). You’re description is pretty accurate - it felt supportive yet floaty. It was comfortable but certainly not what I’m used to. Of course, I’ll have to decide for myself if that change is worth the cooler sleeping. I tried their hybrid as well, but found it less comfortable. Perhaps because they use a more traditional spring instead of pocket coils? I’ll probably go back to give everything a second try at both stores.
With latex already having a bouncy feel, from what I’m reading, a hybrid latex mattress will be even bouncier? That might make my decision between a memory foam hybrid and a full latex, since the full latex was plenty bouncy.
I dont think trying to replicate a mattress is worth the effort. Just buy the original.
If you get the copy, it wont be that close to the original anc you will be kicking yourself for not buying the original. If it is a bit more expensive, just do Doordash for a few weekends and get whst you want.
Id go with Tempurpedic Luxe Adapr Firm, Luxe Adapt Medium Hybrid or Luxe Adapt Soft.
I get that for sure, but the other regret I don’t want is buying a mattress that fails in 4 years because it’s of (allegedly) poor quality. If Serta had a better reputation or the Tempurpedic was half the cost, it would be a simple decision for me.
If it is a tempurpedic you are after, than look at tempflow. Better quality, much cooler and customizable. DLX had a memorymax memory foam mattress too, not exactly the same as tempurpedic, but a nice memory foam comfort layer.
While I get what you’re saying and agree it’s not something to be cheap about if possible, there’s going to be a happy medium between a $400 mattress and a $4,000 one. Based on the $2 a day math, I could just buy the Serta I liked every 3 years if it wears out. Trust me, though; I’m not driving a $60,000 car.
Besides, I am leaning away from memory foam just because of the temperature issues. Reading other posts on the forum, even the claimed cooling powers of the Tempurpedics seem to be mostly marketing. It’s not clear how much of a difference the Tempflow air channels make, but their prices are even higher. I know latex will be somewhat new to me, but I was comfortable on the one I tried in-store. Planning on going back to try everything one more time when I have the availability.
LOL, That is almost how I looked at it when buying my Plank Luxe. The Shifman I was set on was 14k. I had never seen the Plank Luxe, but it was 1400. It was listed as the firmest mattress in the market, and we wanted firm. The shifman was a beauty though. But then I thought, let me try the plank, I could buy a new one every 2 years over the next 20 years for the same money, if I like it. If my preferences change, when I am a really really old man, my wife and I can buy something different, so the Plank Luxe could be just a disposable mattress so to speak. Well, it has been two years, and you could not rip that plank luxe away from my wife, even though we are both “against the rule sleepers on a firm mattress” side sleepers, we just love it. Might we have loved the Shifman as much, perhaps, but we are still 12,600 ahead of the game, and our plank luxe looks as feels as good as the day we got it home.
