Sneaky tactics of mattress salesmenChoosing a mattress is an expensive decision and the last thing you want to do is spend more than you���ve budgeted. Read moreMattress buying guideYou should think about buying a new mattress if you wake up tired or achy, you tend to sleep better at hotels than at home, your mattress looks... Read moreHow to Buy a BedWalk into a mattress store and you'll be bombarded with options: plush vs.firm, foam vs. Read moreSneaky Little Ways To Save CashPhoto: Steve Mason/Getty Images Turns out the expiration or generally accepted toss-by date on certain products is total BS. Serta tops latest Consumer Reports mattress rankings , April 20, 2015 YONKERS, N.Y. — Serta took top honors in the updated mattress ratings released by Consumer Reports, the consumer products evaluation organization. And online mattress retailers Casper and Tuft & Needle received high ratings for their specialty sleep models. Serta’s Perfect Day iSeries Applause model was rated No. 1 on the innerspring list, while the Serta iComfort Savant EverFeel mattress rated No. 1 on the memory foam list.
A total of five Serta models were included on those lists, the highest total for any company. In its May 2015 issue, Consumer Reports lists ratings for 18 innerspring mattresses, 18 memory foam mattresses, and three adjustable air mattresses. The Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Trust Cushion mattress was No. 2 on the innerspring list, followed by the Charles P. Rogers Powercore Estate 5000, the Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Hybrid Jeffreys Bay, and the Charles P. Rogers St. Regis Pillowtop. In the No. 2 position on the memory foam list was the Spring Air Back Supporter Natalie, followed by the Tuft & Needle Ten, the Casper 10-inch, and the Bob’s Discount Furniture Bob-O-Pedic 11-inch Firm. The Sleep Number i8 Bed toped the adjustable air list, followed by the Sleep Number c2 Bed and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Choice Supreme. Ikea had four beds on the innerspring and memory foam lists, while Simmons had three beds (two Simmons Beautyrest models and one ComforPedic model) on the lists.
Stearns & Foster had three beds on the innerspring list, while Sealy had two beds on the two lists, and Tempur-Pedic had one, which was rated in the No. 18 position, the lowest spot on the memory foam list. Other brands listed on the innerspring list included Duxiana, The Original Mattress Factory, Saatva, Macy Bed, Shifman and Ashley Sleep. Other brands listed on the memory foam list included Sleep Innovations, Novaform, Night Therapy, Spa Sensations and Ara. Bedding insiders warn that the Consumer Reports mattress ratings must be viewed with caution, since many features of mattresses are difficult to quantify and evaluate. Consumer Reports presents test results for these features: Side sleeping, back sleeping, durability, stabilization, resists bounciness, eases movement, and retains warmth. It did not specify the nature of the tests in its latest report. “At Consumer Reports, we test for attributes such as back and side support because a mattress that feels comfortable in the store may not be supportive enough night after night,” the story on the mattress ratings says.
“So use our Ratings to find the most supportive options, then lie on the mattresses, if possible, to find the one that is most comfortable for you.” The mattress story is headlined, “The Myth of the $5,000 Mattress.” It backs that up by saying that “the spin” is that “spending thousands guarantees blissful sleep,” while “the reality” is that “You can get great, supportive bedding for less than a grand.” Consumer Reports evaluates sofas Top 25 furniture manufacturers Tempur Sealy CEO offers plans in wake of Mattre... Tempur Sealy will sell Mattress Firm franchisees Uptick in bedding advertising on way? View All Conversation Videos Serta iComfort Savant III 12" Plush Gel Memory Foam Mattress Luxuriously soft plush feel Advanced support your body needs Enhanced with an extra-thick layer of exclusive EverFeel® Triple Action™ Gel Memory Foam A Mattress Firm Salesperson can assist with product info and recommendations
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As part of our Red Carpet Delivery Service, we will contact you to schedule delivery whenever it's convenient for you. While we install your new mattress, we will also haul your old mattress away. *Not available in all areas. **Same day delivery available in stores and next day delivery available online.I received a free Tuft & Needle mattress for review. Welcome to a new era in mattress shopping. The days of going to a mattress store, lying on dozen’s of beds for 10 minutes each and being thoroughly confused with names, models, features, fillings and warranties are over. There are new online start-ups, including Tuft & Needle, that are disrupting the mattress industry and doing a phenomenal job! Tempurpedic was the first company to introduce consumers to memory foam. For years Tempurpedic was the only game in town until slowly other companies started getting in the memory foam game. However, prices didn’t change all that much and if they did, there was a big sacrifice in quality.
Fast forward a decade and there are now all sorts of online mattress companies emerging that are proving to be a quality mattresses. Tuft & Needle is the first online bed start-up company bed that I have tested. For context, I have been through dozen’s of beds looking for the right amount of support and comfort and so far have not been 100% with any of my mattresses to date. I currently sleep on a king size organic latex mattress from Savvy Rest which is a great mattress but cost me over $3,000. For comparison, you can get a king size Tuft & Needle mattress for $500 including delivery! Below is my experience with Tuft & Needle from the ordering process to how it sleeps. What irritates me most about mattress shopping is the over abundance of choices. There’s so many options that you end up getting analysis paralysis. With Tuft & Needle, they only make 1 mattress. No different levels of firmness, no pillows, sheets or other accessories. Why should you be satisfied with only 1 choice?
Well, for starters, it allows Tuft & Needle to focus on making 1 really exceptional product instead of multiple mediocre ones. Additionally, if for any reason you don’t like the mattress, they offer a 30 day no hassle return. And really the return process couldn’t be simpler. According to their website, you can donate it to a local charity and then send them your receipt as proof for a full refund. No need to ship back to the company: To return your mattress, we work together to donate it to a local charity or non-profit. Once your mattress is donated, send us a scanned or photographed copy of your donation receipt via email and we’ll process your refund in full. We’re experts at finding donation locations. If you’re unsure of where to donate or need help, just let us know by phone or email [email protected]/* */;
we’d be happy to help find places! If we can’t find a donation location, then we’ll coordinate with a 3rd party pickup service free of charge. The order form is literally 1 page and you just enter your name address and credit card info. You then get follow up confirmation and tracking information (shipped via fedex). It took about 1 week from hitting “order” to the mattress arriving at my doorstep. Tuft and Needle is headquartered out of Phoenix so if you’re in the area, you can test out their bed by making an appointment on their website and going to their local showroom. Below is a video of me unpacking the Tuft & Needle mattress. I received full sized mattress because it fits well on my Lovesac Sactional couch which I use to test beds. For context, the box containing the full size mattress weighs about 50 lbs. so it’s fairly easy to drag into your bedroom for setup and there’s not much packaging left over after you’re done. I tossed my 14 lb. bowling ball on the mattress to see how much give it has.
Here are some pictures to illustrate the softness of the Tuft and Needle Mattress I had my first night’s sleep on the Tuft and Needle mattress 3 days ago. This may sound funny but I didn’t sleep well the first night because I couldn’t get over how comfortable it is! It is like sleeping on a marshmallow, not that I’ve ever slept on one but I can imagine this is how it would feel. Like I said I’m primarily a side sleeper and the Tuft&Needle mattress was perfect for it! There are some reviews online saying the mattress is too firm but I couldn’t disagree more. In fact, it feels a little than my organic latex bed from Savvy Rest. I’m a side/stomach sleeper so I’m a bit more finicky than a back sleeper in terms of need for softness. I have been waking up each time with absolutely no neck or hip soreness. You sink into the bed but it bounces back and rolls with you as opposed to a typical memory foam mattress that takes time to regain its shape. Check out the Consumer Reports Tuft and Needle Mattress review.
Consumer reports ranks the Tuft and Needle above 37 other memory foam mattresses rated! It is rated higher than the Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme. I had my wife and daughter take naps on the bed and they both love how it feels. My 7 year old daughter wanted to replace it with her old mattress right away. I honestly see no downside to giving this mattress a try. It is unlike anything I have tested out in the stores and the quality is right up there with mattresses costing at least twice as much. It is the highest reviewed mattress on Amazon right now with 757 customer reviews which says something. Given their generous and hassle free return policy, I strongly recommend giving this mattress a try. Having owned this mattress for almost 3 months, I would say that this is a good mattress for stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers can be the most finicky when it comes to comfort and the level for firmness of the Tuft & Needle is perfect! Disclosure: We aim to highlight products and services you might find interesting, and if you buy them, we may get a small share of the revenue.