Ultimate Dreams 13" Gel Memory Foam Mattress - First Impressions

[phoenix]

Hi tcat007,

But the UD 13" Gel at Amazon ($816), which appears to be the equivalent of BB Cool-Lux ($1,234), is considerably less at Amazon; from the pictures and description I can’t see much difference (1/2" more base layer on the Amazon version).

BB has about 4 or 5 different types of memory foam that they use in their mattresses so the type of memory foam in each may be different (you could ask for specifics), the thickness of the 5 lb memory foam is different (the BB Cool Luxe has 2.5" vs 2"), and the base layers (1.5 lb density vs 2.17 lb density) are different. I don’t know if the covers are different but the Cool Lux uses a knit cotton cover. They will certainly tell you about any other differences between them when you talk with them on the phone. They also have different return policies.

While “comfort” is subjective … most of the people who have purchased the Amazon 13" Gel mattress have said that it is about the same softness level as the Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe … perhaps just a little firmer. The BB Cool Luxe may be a little softer yet.

I’ve read memory foam and latex both lose the smell after a day or two. Or does one have more or less of an odor? I can still smell the Latex after 3 weeks, but is weak and doesn’t bother me.

It can sometimes vary from mattress to mattress but in most cases any smell dissipates to low levels in a few days or less or in some cases a few weeks (depending on the mattress and on the sensitivity of the person). They could probably tell you if their customers have made more “odor” comments about one or the other but I don’t think this would be a factor in most people’s purchase decision between them.

Didn’t think selecting a mattress would be so much work… either option have a lot of positive reviews. So many thanks to Phoenix, where do you find the time!

Ironically enough … I don’t sleep much since I started this website

I can try the Tempurpedic Cloud-Luxe locally, if we like it, we should like the UD 13" Gel, right?

Both mattresses use the Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe as a reference but they are slightly different.

You are choosing between “good and good” and both would make good choices if the Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe is suitable for your body type and sleeping positions in terms of PPP so your final choice would really depend on the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.

Phoenix