Hi everyone! I’m hoping some fresh eyes can help me out because I’ve been going back and forth for weeks on end and I think I’ve officially fallen down the research rabbit hole.
About me:
- 29, female, 138 lbs, thin/average build
- Mostly a side and back sleeper. When I do end up on my stomach I’m not fully flat, I hug a queen size pillow under my hip, leg and torso
- No back issues. The only pain I deal with is occasionally waking up sore in my shoulders and neck
- I’ve slept on an all foam mattress for 10+ years, so I’m used to that sinking in feeling, but I’d like to get away from polyfoam because of the heat
- Budget is under $2k. Under $1.5k would be even better, but I worry about quality at that price. There do seem to be a lot of sales going on right now though and I’d like to take advantage of that
What I’ve tried in person:
- Avocado Green with the pillowtop, medium: I really liked the feel, and it’s the only latex mattress I can try locally. I’m hesitant because of the reviews about sagging and people saying it feels firmer at home than in the store. I also bought an Avocado pillow and I’m returning it because it’s way too hard for me, which makes me a little nervous about the mattress too.
- Bear Natural: it was good/alright, and I liked the price point better.
- I also tried a bunch of “mainstream” mattresses, like Serta, Tempur-Pedic (way out of my price range), Helix (I liked the Sunset Elite, but again too $$$$), Purple (hated it), and Stearns & Foster (they were okay I guess). My mom had the 2018 Beautyrest Black and I loved it.
What I’m considering:
- A Talalay latex mattress, since I’ve read it tends to feel plusher than Dunlop. I’ve never actually tried Talalay though because I haven’t been able to find a local store that has one in the showroom
- Harvest Green: there aren’t many recent reviews and I can’t tell if that’s a good sign or a bad one
- Sleep EZ hybrid latex
- Engineered Sleep Duo Latex Plus: I like that the top can be swapped out instead of the entire mattress
- Naturepedic Serenade: I have a hard time imagining what it would feel like
- Leesa x West Elm Natural: since it has both latex and memory foam, I wondered if it might be a safe bet given what I’m used to
My questions:
- Would a regular/tight top mattress plus a separate topper be a good alternative to a pillowtop? Are there downsides to going that route?
- For my size and sleep positions, would you lean Talalay or Dunlop for the comfort layer, and roughly what firmness?
- Is there anything on my list you’d cross off or move to the top?
I know mattresses are personal and comfort is subjective, but every time I read a bad review I change my mind again. Any help would be so appreciated!