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 We receive free products to review and participate in affiliate programs, where we are compensated for items purchased through links from our site (at no cost to the buyer). See our disclosure page for our list of comped products and affiliate programs. Saatva is one of the few companies that sells an innerspring mattress exclusively online. It does offer great value (See how Saatva compares to leading brands HERE), but I do have a few complaints as well. If you are used to innerspring mattresses (and many people are), you will probably be right at home with the Saatva. It has a smart construction that has that traditional spring feel while being available at a very affordable price. It has nice bounce and you definitely feel that you are sleeping “on” the mattress rather than “in” it. Having said that, it’s not going to be for everyone, as there are certain type of feels that some people prefer more (like a slow-moving memory foam feel).
Read further for my full Saatva mattress review. Who Should Be Interested In Saatva? You Want To Buy Online– Buying a mattress online is becoming more and more popular, and Saatva is one of the few innerspring companies that sells online. You Want Good Value– The online-only business model let’s Saatva compete very well on price compared to more mainstream innerspring brands (think Beautyrest or Stearns & Foster) You Hate Sleeping Hot– Saatva is an innerspring mattress with bio-based foam on top. It does not sleep hot at all. You Want A Mattress With Great Construction and Support– I won’t get into the nitty-gritty details of the construction, but the “coil-on-coil” system the company uses is a major step up from other innerspring competitors at the lower price range. Get Saatva at Factory Direct Prices Why You Might Not Want To Look At Saatva You Want A Memory Foam Feel– Those who are used to memory foam or are seeking out that memory foam feel will not get experience from Saatva.
I would look at other alternatives if this applies to you. You Like To Sink Into The Mattress– Because it isn’t pure foam, you don’t really get the feeling where the mattress envelops around you. You feel you sleep “on” the mattress, rather than “in” the mattress. You Absolutely Need To Try The Mattress Out In A Store– Saatva is available only online, so you won’t know the exact feel beforehand. See how Saatva compares to leading mattress brands Saatva Motion Transfer Test One thing that people worry about with spring mattresses is motion transfer. This is a concern if you’re sleeping with a partner, especially if one of you is known for moving around throughout the night. The Saatva performs well for motion transfer, see the video below: Saatva Firmness and Feel Most people have not slept on a hybrid mattress before, and even if you have, each hybrid is different; some feel more like a spring mattress, while others feel more like a memory foam mattress.
Watch the video below to get an idea of the feel and firmness of the Saatva (the Luxury Firm is shown). The Company Is Somewhat “Greener” Than Most– The company uses bio-based foams and recycled steel. There Will Be A Shipping Charge– Note that Saatva does charge for shipping at the end of the buying process, so make sure to note that as you’re comparing prices with other mattress companies The Bed Is Slightly Firmer Than The Average Bed– The “luxury firm” is what 90% of people buy. It is very comfortable, but is probably slightly on the firmer side of the spectrum. Saatva is one of the first mattresses I reviewed, and interestingly still remains among my top reviewed mattresses. An advantage of Saatva as well is that they have been around for a number of years, so you have the benefit of other user reviews to help you make your decision. Get the best deal on Saatva About the Author Joe Auer Joe has been working in the mattress industry for a number of years and is an active reviewer on Mattress Clarity.