Mattress company Intellibed calls their Gelee H4 mattress “pure luxury,” as it provides the “most luxurious experience” out of their three Gelee H-model mattresses. The Gelee brand is meant to be Intellibed’s more affordable line of high-quality beds. The Gelee H4 is a hybrid mattress built with the company’s proprietary Gel Matrix, coils, and a memory foam topper. The company says this combination of materials allows sleepers to have spinal support and pressure relief.
But is the Gelee H4 mattress the right one for you? To help answer that question, I personally tested it out and assessed various components, like its construction, firmness and feel, to see what kind of sleepers it’d work best for.
Keep on reading for my full Gelee H4 mattress review or if you’re short on time, jump down to my mattress review summary.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
90 Nights
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Trial Period
90 Nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Trial Period
90 Nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Is the Gelee H4 a Good Mattress for You?
The Gelee H4 is a hybrid mattress with a softer feel. This type of bed creates a better sleeping experience for some people more than others, so take a look below for a quick overview of who might enjoy this mattress.
Who I recommend the Gelee H4 mattress for
- First off, I’d recommend the Gelee H4 to anyone looking for a plush, sinking-in type feel in a bed. It’s super cushiony and provides great pressure relief.
- I think the Gelee H4 works great for both back and side sleepers. I felt comfortable in both sleeping positions with my spine in alignment and getting the needed body contouring.
- Lastly, the Gelee H4 is a nice match for hot sleepers. It has cooling features, like the phase change material cover and air-promoting coils, to make for a cool sleeping experience.
Who I don’t recommend the Gelee H4 mattress for
- This mattress may not be right for stomach sleepers. It’s too soft of a bed to support these types of sleepers’ hips and keep them elevated. Instead, stomach sleepers will want to look for firmer options, like the ones in our roundup of best mattresses for stomach sleepers.
- If you like to feel more “on top” of a bed than “in it,” then I don’t think the Gelee H4 is the right choice for you.
- Lastly, although a great deal for its materials and being a luxury hybrid bed, the Gelee H4 at full price does run on the more expensive side when comparing it to other online mattresses. But keep in mind we have coupons to help save you money. Gelee also offers similar models for significantly less money too.
How Firm is the Gelee H4 Mattress?
Now that we’ve gone over some basics, let’s get into the finer details of the Gelee H4 — starting with its firmness level.
As with any feel factor, firmness is subjective, and can change a lot depending on your body weight, size, and shape. That’s why I always incorporate a few different opinions into this section. In addition to my own personal thoughts on the Gelee H4’s firmness level, I’m also going to draw on the perspectives of my coworkers.
The score below is the average of all our different ratings!
I rate the Gelee H4 as 5 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale. When compared to the industry standard of 6.5 for medium firmness, this bed is softer than average. This mattress has a doughy foam feeling when you lay down on it, but it still feels like a very supportive bed.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
90 Nights
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Trial Period
90 Nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Trial Period
90 Nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Gelee H4 Mattress Performance
Now let’s go over a few performance factors of the Gelee H4, including support in different sleeping positions, pressure relief, and performance for couples.
Testing the Gelee H4 Mattress in Different Sleeping Positions
Sleepers with different body types will need different amounts of support, so I want to cover how the Gelee H4 performs for different weight classes in different sleeping positions below.
Is the Gelee H4 a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 lbs)?
- Light Back Sleepers – I think these sleepers would really enjoy the Gelee H4. It’s supportive and allows your hips to sink in just the right amount.
- Light Side Sleepers – Light side sleepers should feel great on the Gelee H4. I think the plush topper will contour nicely around these sleepers’ hips and shoulders.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – The Gelee H4 is too soft for these sleepers. It won’t keep their hips lifted in line with their shoulders, which can lead to back pain.
Is the Gelee H4 a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130 – 250 lbs)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – These sleepers should feel really comfortable on the Gelee H4! Its slow-moving foam will do an excellent job filling in the space at their lumbar regions, bringing support and pressure relief to their spines.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – I think these sleepers will get the pressure relief they need at their shoulder and hip on this mattress.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – This bed is also too soft for average weight stomach sleepers. It will allow their hips to sink too far into the mattress, which can cause pain over time.
Is the Gelee H4 a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 lbs)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers should feel supported and comfortable on the Gelee H4.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – I think side sleepers between 250 and 300 pounds should get nice pressure relief and support from the Gelee H4. However, those over 300 pounds may want to look for a bed specifically designed for them in order to get optimized sinkage.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – This mattress is too soft for these sleepers. I’d recommend these folks check out some other options in our best mattresses for heavy people instead.
Gelee H4 Mattress Pain Relief Performance
How well a bed relieves pressure is very important for a lot of sleepers out there. Whenever I test a bed, I want to see its pressure relief, or how well it could alleviate tension in areas like the shoulders, hips, and lower back.
I test pressure relief out by using a pressure map. The pressure map tracks the force my body exerts on the bed, creating a colored “map” of any pressure points that are triggered. Areas of low pressure are indicated in blue to green, and areas of high pressure are marked in orange to red.
Back Pain – The pressure map results show the Gelee H4 is great for side sleepers and back sleepers with back pain. These sleepers’ spines should stay in alignment on this bed. However, stomach sleepers with back pain will want to look for a firmer mattress to get relief. I’d recommend checking out our roundup of best mattresses for stomach sleepers instead.
Shoulder Pain – Based on these results, I’d recommend the Gelee H4 to side sleepers and back sleepers with shoulder pain. The map shows low pressure around the shoulder and elbow areas when side sleeping, so it could be a nice fit for back or side sleepers with sensitive shoulder joints. Stomach sleepers with shoulder pain should look for a firmer mattress.
Hip Pain – Similar to the shoulder pain results, I think the Gelee H4 would be a great choice for back and side sleepers with hip pain. The map shows low pressure around the hip area in these sleeping positions. The ultra plush memory foam in this bed not only provides pressure point relief for these sleepers, but it also helps promote spinal alignment. Stomach sleepers with hip pain will likely not enjoy this mattress as it will cause their hips to sink in too far. I’d recommend one of our best mattresses for hip pain instead.
Gelee H4 Mattress Performance for Couples
The best mattress for couples typically has a combination of motion isolation, responsiveness, cooling features, and strong edge support. I’ll explain more below about what those terms mean and how the Gelee H4 performs in each category.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer is how movement carries from one side of the bed to the other. This is especially important if you share the bed with a partner or a pet and don’t want to be awakened by their movements throughout the night.
To illustrate motion transfer, I dropped a 10 lb steel ball from heights of 4 inches, 8 inches and 12 inches and measured the disturbance it caused: the bigger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
These are great results for motion transfer. What this shows me is most people could sleep on the Gelee H4 with their partner or pet and not be too disrupted by their movements.
Sex
The best mattress for sex is usually responsive and easy to move around on. While the Gelee H4 isn’t very bouncy, it is responsive thanks to its coil system and is easy to change positions on. This means it should be good for sex.
Cooling
People sharing a bed are going to overheat faster than someone sleeping alone, so couples often prefer cooling mattresses. Due to its strong cooling components (that I’ll go over more soon), I think the Gelee H4 would be a great option for couples that are hot sleepers.
Edge Support
Edge support is a measure of how supported you feel on the sides of your bed. Strong edges make a bed feel larger, which is great for couples. It’s also important for people who like to sleep toward the edge of the bed.
In my opinion, the Gelee H4 has great edge support. I credit this to the mattress’ structured edge, which adds support to the entire perimeter of the bed.
What is the Gelee H4 Mattress Made Of?
The Gelee H4 is a 13” mattress with the company’s gel matrix, coils, and more. Here’s the breakdown of the mattress’ layers:
Cover – The Gelee H4’s cover has phase-change cooling fabric, which is great for hot sleepers. It’s also soft to the touch.
Comfort Layer – Below that is Gel Matrix foam. This is super doughy and squishy feeling. The company says the “revolutionary Gel Matrix” helps keep spines aligned while being pressure-relieving.
Support Layer – Next is a layer of ultra-plush HD memory foam. This provides more contouring and comfort.
Base Layer – 8” of individually wrapped coils sit at the bottom of the bed. These make the mattress durable and breathable by allowing airflow. They sit on a final layer of stabilizing base foam to keep everything in place.
There’s also a foam edge surrounding the entire mattress that keeps it supportive and durable.
Gelee H4 Mattress Unboxing and Off-Gassing
Unlike a lot of bed-in-a-box mattresses, the Gelee H4 ships to your door in a box uncompressed. Because of this, it won’t have the same off-gassing and decompression period after you unwrap it like other online mattresses.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
90 Nights
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Trial Period
90 Nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Trial Period
90 Nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
My Final Thoughts about the Gelee H4 Mattress
Well friends, we made it through all the tests and trials for this mattress. After going over the details of the Gelee H4, I want to summarize my findings below. Hopefully, this can help you decide whether the Gelee H4 is the right new mattress for you!
My favorite things about the Gelee H4 mattress
I really do feel as though the Gelee H4 lives up to its promise of luxury. It’s extremely cushioning and comfortable. I really like how it works for both back and side sleepers and provides them the pressure relief and support they need. I also enjoy how cooling this mattress is.
My Gelee H4 mattress complaints
I personally didn’t feel great on my stomach on the Gelee H4, as it didn’t do a good job keeping my hips elevated to the needed level. I also find the high-quality Gelee H4 to be on the more expensive side. Budget shoppers may want to look at the other Gelee models or check out our roundup of the best cheap mattresses instead.
How Much Does the Gelee H4 Mattress Cost?
As mentioned, price can be a deal breaker for a lot of shoppers out there. Take a look at the chart below to find all the pricing information for the Gelee H4 and click for coupons as well to save some extra money.
Prices listed are before any offers or discounts on each size.
Size Dimensions Price Twin XL 39” x 80” x 13” $2,499 Full 54” x 74” x 13” $2,699 Queen 60” x 80” x 13” $2,799 King 76” x 80" x 13” $3,299 Cal King 72” x 84” x 13” $3,299
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
90 Nights
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Trial Period
90 Nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 5/10
Trial Period
90 Nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Gelee H4 Mattress Policies and FAQs
What’s the shipping, trial period and limited warranty information?
The company starts their delivery charges at $269. The Gelee H4 ships to your door in a box uncompressed. Average delivery time is 14 business days after shipping’s confirmed. The company will perform a full service set up, which includes setting up your mattress. Gelee asks you take at least 30 days to try out the mattress and if you decide to return it before then, you’ll be responsible for the return shipping. The company also asks you to use a mattress protector in order for the mattress to be eligible to be returned. It comes with a 90-day trial period and a 10-year warranty.
Where is Gelee based?
The company’s based here in the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Are there other Gelee models?
Yes, there’s also a Gelee H3 and an H2. The H4 is the most luxurious, expensive, and biggest model of the three. It is also the only one with phase-change cooling fabric.
Does the Gelee work with an adjustable base?
Yep - the company says it works with an adjustable base or boxspring. In fact, they sell them too.
Gelee H4 Mattress Vs
Alright, now that we’ve dug into the Gelee H4 mattress, let’s compare it to some of its biggest competition on the online mattress scene: the Sealy Posturepedic Paterson and the Saatva Classic.
Gelee H4 vs Sealy Posturepedic Paterson
- The Sealy Posturepedic was designed with advice from orthopedic specialists to help sleepers with their sleep posture and promote wellness.
- The Sealy Posturepedic is a firm mattress and would be a better fit for stomach sleepers than the Gelee H4. The Gelee H4 is a better choice for side sleepers.
- Both beds are hybrid mattresses.
- See the full Sealy Posturepedic review for more details.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Along with offering a feel similar to a classic innerspring mattress, we think the Sealy Posturepedic brings sleepers a dreamy blend of pressure relief and support.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Along with offering a feel similar to a classic innerspring mattress, we think the Sealy Posturepedic brings sleepers a dreamy blend of pressure relief and support.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Sealy Posturepedic
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Sealy Posturepedic
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Sealy Posturepedic
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Gelee H4 vs Saatva Classic
- The Saatva Classic is an innerspring mattress and is better fit for stomach sleepers.
- The Saatva Classic comes in three different firmness levels: plush soft, luxury firm, and firm. So buyers can choose their preference.
- The Gelee H4 is a better option for side sleepers since it offers a cushiony, sinking-in feel.
- Read our full Saatva Classic review for more information.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We were skeptical of buying a mattress on line but it could not have gone any smoother. Anthony answered all of our questions during our many phone conversations. Delivery was prompt and went without a hitch. Best of all the mattress is so comfortable! I haven't had such a good night sleep in years. Highly recommend this.
The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We were skeptical of buying a mattress on line but it could not have gone any smoother. Anthony answered all of our questions during our many phone conversations. Delivery was prompt and went without a hitch. Best of all the mattress is so comfortable! I haven't had such a good night sleep in years. Highly recommend this.
The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We were skeptical of buying a mattress on line but it could not have gone any smoother. Anthony answered all of our questions during our many phone conversations. Delivery was prompt and went without a hitch. Best of all the mattress is so comfortable! I haven't had such a good night sleep in years. Highly recommend this.
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Other Models from Intellibed
The Gelee H4 mattress also has stiff competition with its Intellibed mattress brand sibling: the Intellibed Matrix Grand mattress.
Gelee H4 vs Intellibed Matrix Grand
- The Intellibed Matrix Grand is also a luxury mattress built with pocketed coils and plush foam. However, the Matrix Grand is significantly more expensive than the Gelee H4.
- Both beds are good for side and back sleepers.
- The Intellibed Matrix Grand has more of a medium firm feel, compared to the softer Gelee H4.
- See our full Intellibed Matrix Grand review for more details.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Intellibed Matrix Grand is a luxury mattress made with multiple layers of pocketed coils and plush foam for a total of 8 layers! All of these materials combine to make a mattress with outstanding support for great pressure relief.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Intellibed Matrix Grand is a luxury mattress made with multiple layers of pocketed coils and plush foam for a total of 8 layers! All of these materials combine to make a mattress with outstanding support for great pressure relief.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Intellibed Matrix Grand Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
90 nights
Shipping Method
Flat-rate shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
20-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Intellibed Matrix Grand Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
20-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Flat-rate shipping
Trial Period
90 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Intellibed Matrix Grand Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
90 nights
Warranty
20-year warranty
Shipping Method
Flat-rate shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Still not sure if the Gelee H4 mattress is the best bed for you? Take a look at our performance ratings below to decide.
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Materials
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Comfort
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Cooling
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