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Not every mattress brand relies on fancy bells and whistles to deliver a good night’s rest. Tuft & Needle keeps things simple with its original all-foam mattress, providing a straightforward and reliable pick for a wide range of sleepers.
Promising cooling comfort, gentle pressure relief, and strong motion isolation, the Tuft and Needle Original mattress caught our attention as a practical, no-fuss option. So, we put it through a full round of rigorous testing in our Charlotte, NC, studio to see if it delivered.
Our team of certified sleep science coaches and expert testers has been reviewing mattresses and sleep products since 2014, helping over 145,000 people find the right bed for their needs. With over 500 mattresses tested using our proven methodology, you can rest easy knowing that we back up everything we say with real data and hands-on experience.
We also consulted with Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, for additional medical insights and to ensure our recommendations align with the latest in sleep science.
Keep reading to see how the Tuft & Needle performed in key categories like pressure relief, cooling, edge support, motion isolation, and more.
Our Tuft & Needle Review, Summarized
After getting hands-on with the Tuft & Needle mattress, I found that it was a great, softer option for back sleepers. It also impressed me with its motion isolation and responsiveness, so couples and combination sleepers should also find a lot to love about the affordable Tuft & Needle. Unfortunately, it lacked a bit of oomph in the cooling and edge support categories, meaning it might not be the best fit for hot sleepers and those with mobility concerns.
The Tuft & Needle is a budget-friendly, softer-than-medium-firm memory foam mattress. During testing, our team appreciated how supported and comfortable they felt lying on their backs. The Tuft & Needle also has exceptional motion isolation and responsiveness, making it a solid choice for combo sleepers, couples, and those who share their bed with a pet.
What our tester says:
“I found that the Tuft & Needle was surprisingly easy to move around on. I had to push into it a little bit to switch from my stomach onto my side, but I was able to roll from my side to my back easily.” -Kenny Timper, staff writer and certified sleep science coachOur Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of certified sleep science coaches personally tests each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time lying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on each mattress.
Tuft & Needle Sleepopolis Scores
Our Scoring System
We rate each mattress on a scale from 1 to 5 to reflect its overall quality. The number is comprised of individual scores from hands-on testing of materials, firmness, pressure relief, motion transfer, cooling, responsiveness, and more. Learn more about our methodology.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Overview
The Tuft & Needle is a budget-friendly, softer-than-medium-firm memory foam mattress. During testing, my fellow mattress testers and I appreciated how supported and comfortable we felt lying on our backs. It also stood out for its exceptional motion isolation performance and surprisingly strong responsiveness, making it a solid choice for combination sleepers and those who share their bed with a restless partner or pets.
However, the Tuft & Needle Original’s somewhat lackluster cooling and edge support performance hold it back from earning a perfect overall score. If you’re someone prone to sweating at night or need a sturdy perimeter to bear down on in the morning, you will likely want to look elsewhere.
Who I Recommend the Tuft & Needle For
- Back sleepers should generally feel comfortable on this mattress, especially if they prefer a softer sleep surface.
- At only $895 for a queen-size bed, budget shoppers seeking an uncomplicated and comfortable memory foam mattress will appreciate the Tuft & Needle Original.
- Couples should love the Tuft & Needle Original’s above-average motion isolation.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Tuft & Needle For
- People with mobility concerns who need a strong perimeter to push down on when getting up in the morning will not find that stability here.
- The Tuft & Needle is too soft and short to be supportive enough for stomach sleepers.
- While not excessively prone to overheating, hot sleepers would likely fare better on a mattress with additional cooling features.
Tuft & Needle Comparison
- Saatva Classic – Cooling memory foam
- Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress – Affordable hybrid alternative
- Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid – Premium hybrid model
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| Rating | ||||
| Firmness | Firm: 6/10 | Multiple Firmness Options | Medium-Firm: 6.5/10 | Soft: 5.5/10 |
| Material | Foam | Innerspring | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cooling | — | — | — | — |
| Best For | Back Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers |
Tuft & Needle Value
Before any discounts, the queen-size Tuft & Needle is $895, making it a great budget option. At a price much cheaper than many of its competitors, this mattress offers an impressive blend of support, motion isolation, and responsiveness.
The brand also offers a 10-year warranty, a 100-night sleep trial, and hassle-free returns within that trial period, providing buyers with additional peace of mind.
What Is the Tuft & Needle Made Of?
The Tuft & Needle Original is a no-frills all-foam mattress consisting of three layers of memory foam. The top two layers of memory foam are softer and conform to your body to cushion pressure-prone joints, while the dense bottom layer gives the mattress shape and support.
Cover – The top layer of the Tuft & Needle consists of a soft, breathable fabric cover. During testing, I didn’t find it particularly cool to the touch, but it was comfortable to lie on.
Comfort Layers – The comfort layers of the Tuft & Needle feature a more adaptive foam they call “flex foam,” and a ventilated layer of foam called “release foam.” The flex foam responds to your body weight, offering support as you settle into its layers. Meanwhile, the release foam provides additional pressure relief and features an open-cell construction that allows heat to dissipate.
Support Layer – The final layer of the Tuft & Needle Original mattress is an ultra-firm, durable memory foam layer for added stability. The support layer makes up most of the Tuft & Needle’s 10-inch profile.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Firmness
The firmness and feel of a mattress are different for everyone. The overall feel of a mattress depends on personal qualities, such as body weight and sleeping position. We invited testers with various body types and sleep preferences to lie on it on their backs, sides, and stomachs to assess the firmness of the Tuft & Needle mattress. Every tester rated the firmness level according to our mattress firmness guide, and we averaged their individual scores to determine an overall firmness rating.
During testing, we landed on a firmness rating of 6 out of 10 for the Tuft & Needle Original model. My fellow mattress testers and I found it slightly softer than the industry standard of medium-firm, or 6.5 out of 10.
In most positions, I found it firm to support me and keep my spine in a healthy, neutral position. However, I could feel myself sinking into its foam layers a bit, especially while resting on my stomach.
Its softness is most noticeable when sitting along the edge of the bed. When sitting on the sides and corners of this mattress, its foam layers compressed and nearly flattened under my concentrated weight.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Performance
We use a consistent methodology to assess performance in key criteria whenever we test a new mattress. We focus on the attributes that matter most to shoppers using our thorough review process. See our in-depth test results for the Tuft & Needle below, where we evaluate factors such as cooling, edge support, pressure relief, and more.
Pressure Relief Performance
The right mattress should provide ample contouring to prevent pressure buildup in sensitive areas, including the shoulders, hips, and lower back. If your mattress doesn’t offer enough pressure relief, it could lead to stiffness and soreness later on.
While testing the Tuft & Needle, we used a tactile surface mat to measure how the mattress distributes weight in both the back- and side-sleeping positions. The mat generates a color-coded image, or map, with blue and green zones indicating minimal pressure and yellow and red showing high-pressure buildup. These visuals help us determine how well a mattress reduces tension for different body types and sleep positions.
The pressure map also shows us the average PSI (pressure per square inch) in both positions. The average PSI measurements for side sleeping and back sleeping are 14.58 and 12.43, respectively. In other words, any number below that is generally a good indicator of solid pressure relief.
The Tuft & Needle displayed a PSI of 11.32 for side-sleeping and 9.02 for back-sleeping, both of which are great results. That said, while one of my fellow in-house mattress testers was lying on her side during this test, she noted a hint of pressure buildup in her shoulders and hips, which hurt the model’s overall pressure relief score.
In my opinion, lying on your back is a joy on this mattress, so it’s no surprise her PSI reading in that position was low. We gave this mattress an overall pressure relief rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation refers to how well a mattress traps movement on one side of the bed and prevents it from rippling across the surface. People who sleep with a restless partner or pet typically need a mattress with low motion transfer (or exceptional motion isolation). My fellow mattress testers and I gave the Tuft & Needle a near-perfect 4.7 out of 5 in this category.
Ripple test: During the ripple motion transfer test, one of our in-house testers lies next to a bin full of water on the mattress. Next, the tester moves around and changes sleeping positions next to the bin of water to see if the liquid ripples, splashes, or spills onto the mattress.
While performing this test on the Tuft & Needle, I was surprised to see how gently the water sloshed around in the container. When getting in and out of bed, the water barely rippled. There was more noticeable movement in the basin when I tossed and turned next to it, but I still had to put in a lot of effort to get it to budge.
Motion transfer test: The partner motion transfer test helps us gauge how well a mattress would perform for couples. During this test, two testers lie on the mattress. One tester wears a blindfold and lies still on their side of the bed. Meanwhile, their colleague rolls around and gets in and out of bed on the opposite side. The blindfolded tester raises their thumb whenever they detect movement on their side of the bed.
While blindfolded, I could barely tell what my fellow mattress tester, Sosha Lewis, was doing next to me. I only raised my hand twice during this test. I could feel Sosha toss and turn next to me very slightly at one point, but that was it. I could not tell that she got in and out of bed. Based on my experience, I think the Tuft & Needle mattress is a strong option for couples who are easily disturbed by each other’s movements.
Responsiveness
We measure responsiveness to see how quickly a mattress returns to its original form after adding and removing weight or changing positions on it. Snappy responsiveness and ease of movement are essential for combination sleepers (or those who frequently change sleeping positions to get comfortable), as a slow-moving mattress can make it harder for them to move around and leave them feeling trapped in its layers.
Generally, hybrid mattresses are more responsive than their memory foam counterparts, thanks to the bouncy innerspring coils in their construction. That said, I found that Tuft & Needle was surprisingly easy to maneuver on, which is why I gave it a 4 out of 5 in this category.
Switch test: For this test, a mattress tester lies on the bed and notes how difficult it is to switch between different sleeping positions. During the switch test, I found that the Tuft & Needle was surprisingly easy to move around on. I had to push into it a little bit to switch from my stomach onto my side, but I was able to roll from my side to my back easily.
I noticed some sinkage around my lower body, hips, and shoulders, depending on my sleeping position. I think average and lightweight sleepers will probably find it easy to move around on this mattress.
Sinkage test: Our sinkage test involves placing a 53-pound kettlebell on the mattress. Next, we use a ruler to measure the sinkage. During this test, I measured 3.75 inches of sinkage on the Tuft & Needle mattress, which placed it in the moderate sinkage category. For reference, light sinkage is up to 2.5 inches, moderate sinkage ranges from 2.6 to 4 inches, and deep sinkage is 4.1 inches or more.
Based on these results, I think lightweight and average-weight sleepers will experience some cushioning and contouring in high-pressure areas like their shoulders, hips, and lower backs. Meanwhile, sleepers with larger bodies may experience excessive sinkage, which could negatively impact support.
Bounce test: During the bounce test, a mattress tester climbs a ladder 6 feet above the mattress and drops a 25-pound steel ball. A yardstick on the wall helps us measure how high the ball bounces and determine how responsive the mattress is.
The ball bounced 20 inches on the Tuft & Needle, placing it in our high bounce category. The Tuft & Needle bounce beat our average of 15.8 inches by nearly 10 inches. For reference, low bounce is anything under 8 inches, moderate bounce ranges from 8 to 12 inches, and high bounce is above 12 inches.
Overall, this corroborates what I found during the switch test on the Tuft & Needle mattress. The high bounce confirms that the Tuft & Needle Original is a bit more responsive than some of the soft, slow-moving memory foam models I’ve tested.
Cooling
A mattress with effective cooling capabilities can be a game-changer if you tend to sleep hot. All-foam models often trap more heat than models with innerspring coils due to the natural lack of ventilation and airflow.
In this category, the Tuft & Needle mattress performed about average. I gave it a 3 out of 5 for cooling after spending some time with it.
Thermal gun test: Our first cooling test is the thermal gun test. For this, I used a thermal gun to measure the surface temperature of the Tuft & Needle before and after lying on it for five minutes. After my five-minute power nap was up, I saw that it had increased by 10.4 degrees, which is decent for a memory foam model, but nothing super impressive.
Feel test: After wrapping up the thermal gun test, I physically felt the mattress beneath me to see if it retained heat. I could feel that the bed warmed up where I had lain, and I’m not surprised that its all-foam construction exhibited more heat retention than other types of mattresses.
During the thermal gun test, I didn’t notice it warming up beneath me, and its cover felt cool and breathable when I felt it before lying on the bed. All of that said, I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to hot sleepers based on my final test results.
Edge Support
Edge support refers to how well the mattress’s perimeter maintains its structure when someone is lying or sitting on it. A sturdy perimeter is essential for couples, larger sleepers, and individuals with mobility concerns. A mattress that is highly supportive along its sides allows you to sit or lie on the far reaches without feeling unsteady. It also provides an uncompromising surface to push down on when getting up in the morning.
Edge support is also a good indicator of durability and longevity. As Dr. Dasgupta explains, “Consistent corner-to-corner support is a good sign that a mattress will maintain its shape and quality over time. Generally speaking, reinforced edges are less prone to sagging over time.”
I gave the Tuft & Needle a 2.8 out of 5 in the edge support category, primarily for its performance on the seated test, which I explain in more detail below.
Tape measure test: During the tape measure test, we stack weights directly onto the edge of the mattress and measure how much the bed sinks under each load. We repeat this process three times with increasing weight loads: 99 pounds, 154 pounds, and 198 pounds. The testers then record the level of sinkage under each stack of weight using a tape measure.
This test evaluates how well the mattress supports weight along its perimeter. The 99-pound stack represents lightweight sleepers, the 154-pound stack represents average-weight sleepers, and the 198-pound stack represents heavyweight sleepers. The Tuft & Needle sank 3.5 inches, 5.5 inches, and 7 inches, in each of these categories, respectively.
Based on these test results, we think that this mattress would be more supportive for lightweight sleepers. These sleepers should get ample support while enjoying some cushioning around their hips, shoulders, and lower backs. This mattress could also work for average-weight sleepers. However, stomach sleepers with larger bodies may experience excessive lower-body sinkage, which could lead to spinal misalignment and pressure buildup.
Seated test: For the seated test, I sat along the corners and sides of the Tuft & Needle Original mattress. I sat down and stood up multiple times to evaluate how easy it was to get in and out of bed. I also paid attention to how secure I felt while sitting on the bed.
Unfortunately, the edge support while sitting was nonexistent on this mattress for me. I pretty much bottomed out as soon as I sat on the sides and corners of the bed. Based on this, I would not recommend average-weight or heavier sleepers getting this mattress if they have mobility concerns or rely on a sturdy edge to tie their shoes and get ready in the morning.
Full body test: Finally, I lay along the perimeter of the Tuft & Needle mattress to see if I could comfortably rest without fear of rolling off the side of the bed. My experience lying down on the edge of the mattress was much better than sitting down on it.
I noticed some sinkage when I lay on the perimeter of the mattress, but it wasn’t enough to feel unsupported or uncomfortable. I didn’t feel like I was going to fall off.
Mattress Performance for Couples
The Tuft & Needle mattress can be a good option for couples, especially in a queen-size or larger. Its strong motion isolation absorbs movement and minimizes sleep disturbances, so your partner will not feel much motion traveling across the surface. The mattress was also surprisingly responsive, making it appealing for sexually active couples and those who move around a lot at night to get comfortable.
However, edge support was not the bed’s strong suit. If one partner wakes up earlier and sits on the edge of the bed, it will drastically alter the mattress shape and cause a noticeable disturbance.
Other Performance Factors to Consider
We just covered a lot of ground about the Tuft & Needle mattress, but there are a few other factors to keep in mind before deciding to trade your old mattress for this one.
Sex
The best mattresses for sex are highly responsive and easy to move around on. The Tuft & Needle is a surprisingly responsive memory foam model, making it a viable option for sexually active couples. That said, its weaker cooling and edge support scores bring its overall sex score down to 3.2 out of 5.
Noise
The Tuft & Needle mattress is made of 100-percent memory foam, meaning it contains no innerspring coils that could potentially creak and squeak. I didn’t hear a peep come out of this mattress during testing.
Durability
Despite the Tuft & Needle mattress only earning a 2.8 in edge support, I believe it should last for at least 10 years for most sleepers, especially those who don’t share their bed with a partner. With a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year limited warranty, you can sleep a little more peacefully knowing that defects and premature sagging are covered.
Tuft & Needle Performance Scores
| Test | Product Score | Average Score |
| Firmness | 6 | 6.7 |
| Pressure Relief Side | 3.75 | 3.5 |
| Back Pressure Relief | 4 | 4 |
| Motion Isolation | 4.7 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cooling | 3 | 3.9 |
| Edge Support | 2.8 | 4 |
| Bounce Height | 20″ | 16.3” |
| Sinkage | 3.75″ | 3.7” |
| Sex Score | 3.2 | 4 |
| Noise | 5 | 4.5 |
| Off-Gassing | 5 | 4.2 |
| Trial Period | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Warranty | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Full Rise | 5 | 4.7 |
| Unboxing/Moving | 5 | 4.4 |
Tuft & Needle Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Because body weight has a substantial impact on how a mattress feels, our in-house team obtains feedback from mattress testers across a range of body types. Generally speaking, mattresses will feel softer to sleepers with bigger bodies, as they are more likely to sink further into the layers.
As Dr. Dasgupta explains, “Sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds are likely to find a mattress more firm because they will not get as much contouring. Likewise, a firmer mattress might sink deeper for those who weigh 230 pounds or more, which would make it feel softer.”
Before we dive into our recommendations, though, we want to recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 230 pounds).
As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average-weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average-weight sleepers and sink into the mattress more. As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers likely need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Tuft & Needle a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – People in this category who prefer a supportive, all-foam surface should enjoy sleeping on the Tuft & Needle mattress. However, these sleepers might not sink in as much as those in the average and heavy-weight categories, meaning they might not find the same contouring as those individuals.
- Light Side Sleepers – These sleepers may not get as much contouring as average-weight sleepers; however, they should still enjoy some nice cushioning around their hips and shoulders. I would recommend this mattress to lightweight side sleepers who prefer a more supportive surface.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – Lightweight stomach sleepers should get plenty of support around their hips and lower body, which is important for spinal alignment. These sleepers should have no trouble at all getting comfortable on the Tuft & Needle mattress.
Is the Tuft & Needle a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers who prefer the additional cushioning and slow-moving feel of memory foam will love the Tuft & Needle mattress. While testing this mattress, I got enough support to maintain spinal alignment while still enjoying some nice pressure-relieving cushioning in my lower lumbar area.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – Sleepers in this category should sink further into the memory foam than lightweight sleepers and enjoy more cushioning around their shoulders and hips.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – The Tuft & Needle mattress could work for average-weight stomach sleepers. However, during testing, I noticed that I sank a little more around my hips than I did while lying on my back. I would only recommend this model to sleepers in this category who prefer a notably soft mattress.
Is the Tuft & Needle a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 230 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I don’t think heavy back sleepers will get enough support around their lower lumbar spine on this mattress. This could lead to pressure buildup and pain down the line.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – The Tuft & Needle could work for some side sleepers in this category who prefer a mattress with tons of cushioning. These sleepers will sink further into the memory foam and experience more contouring around their hips and shoulders. That said, they might not get enough support to keep their bodies in healthy alignment.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – I would not recommend this mattress to heavy stomach sleepers. These sleepers will experience too much sinkage around their hips and lower body, forcing their spines out of alignment.
Tuft & Needle Pricing and Sizing
The Tuft & Needle Original mattress is just $895.00 for a queen-size mattress before any discounts. To save more, check out our coupons to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Twin | $645.00 |
| Twin XL | $695.00 |
| Full | $795.00 |
| Queen | $895.00 |
| King | $1295.00 |
| California King | $1295.00 |
Tuft & Needle Policies
Warranty: 10-year warranty
Sleep Trial Period: 100-night sleep trial
Shipping/Returns: Free shipping (except Hawaii and Alaska). California residents are eligible for free removal of your old mattress. Hassle-free return policy and full refunds within the 100-day trial.
Customer Feedback: This mattress earned an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on the Tuft & Needle website based on 35,872 customer reviews.
Tuft & Needle Customer Reviews
Dawn S.
“My husband calls me The Princess & The Pea, but he’s just as bad. We are the only people who ever returned a Tempurpedic back in the old days when that was the only one of its kind (and cost thousands). This is my third Tuft & Needle—not replacing, they last forever—for the guest room. We love the Original. Sleep’s cool, very supportive but soft and cozy. 15 years of loving a mattress! Never change it, please!”
Cassandra C.
“It has been about one month since I have been sleeping on my T&N mattress. So far, so good! It is the perfect amount of firmness to softness. It was a seamless order and delivery process. I highly recommend.”
Ann S.
“This mattress is a marvel! It feels soft when you first lie on it but its support is quite strong. This is my second one. I had thought I preferred a very firm mattress but this one won me over. It is apparently the firmest one T&N makes.”
Tuft & Needle Original vs. Similar Beds
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| Rating | ||||
| Firmness | Firm: 6/10 | Multiple Firmness Options | Medium-Firm: 6.5/10 | Soft: 5.5/10 |
| Material | Foam | Innerspring | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cooling | — | — | — | — |
| Best For | Back Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers |
Still weighing your options? If the Tuft & Needle mattress isn’t the right fit, there are other great options out there. Read on to see how the Tuft & Needle compares to other high-quality mattresses below.
Tuft & Needle vs Nectar Classic
The Nectar Classic is another popular all-foam bed-in-a-box. Our mattress testers praised its cooling abilities and well-rounded medium-firm (6.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale) feel.
- Price: At $1,615 for a queen-sized mattress before any discounts, the Nectar Classic is more expensive than the Tuft & Needle. However, the Nectar’s sale price is frequently under $700
- Sleeping position: During testing, our in-house team preferred the Nectar Classic for back and stomach sleeping. I would say that Tuft & Needle has a slight edge over Nectar when it comes to side sleeping, thanks to its slow-moving foam that can accommodate even lightweight side sleepers.
- Cooling: The Nectar has a clear edge in this category, thanks to its noticeably cool-to-the-touch cover layer.
- Body weight: Both mattresses should work nicely for lightweight and average-weight sleepers. The Nectar is a little firmer and thicker, so it has a slight advantage over the Tuft & Needle for sleepers with bigger bodies. That said, sleepers over 230 pounds would probably fare better on something more supportive than either bed.
Read more in our full Nectar Classic mattress review.
Tuft & Needle vs Silk & Snow Hybrid
If you prefer the responsive support of a hybrid model, the Silk & Snow Hybrid is a fantastic option at a comparable price point. The Silk & Snow Hybrid is a bit firmer than the Tuft & Needle Original at 6.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale.
- Price: The Silk & Snow Hybrid is a little more expensive than the Tuft & Needle at $975 before discounts. However, it frequently goes on sale for just over $800.
- Sleeping position: The Silk & Snow Hybrid’s supportive innerspring coils make it a better fit for back and stomach-sleeping, while the soft contouring of the Tuft & Needle makes it ideal for side-sleeping.
- Cooling: The ventilated innerspring coils of the Silk & Snow helped it earn a 4.5 out of 5 in this category, making it a much better option for hot sleepers.
- Body weight: Both mattresses should be a good fit for average-weight sleepers. Since the Tuft & Needle is softer, it is probably going to feel more comfortable to lightweight sleepers. Meanwhile, heavier sleepers will benefit from the supportive coils in the Silk & Snow Hybrid.
Read more in our full Silk & Snow Hybrid mattress review.
Tuft & Needle Original vs. Other Tuft & Needle Models
The Tuft & Needle also makes other mattresses, including hybrid models. See how the Tuft & Needle Original compares to one of the brand’s more popular hybrid beds below.
Tuft & Needle Original vs Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid
At 14 inches tall, with layers of memory foam and innerspring coils, the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid (replacing the original Tuft & Needle Hybrid) aims to be a more luxurious model than its original all-foam model. It’s also softer than the original Tuft & Needle mattress at 5.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale.
- Price: At $1,995 before discounts, the Mint Hybrid is more expensive than the original Tuft & Needle mattress.
- Sleeping position: The softness of the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid makes it a better fit for side sleepers, especially those with sensitive joints. However, back and stomach sleepers would benefit from the firmer surface of the original Tuft & Needle.
- Cooling: The Mint Hybrid performed much better than the Tuft & Needle Original in this category, earning a perfect 5-star score. The Mint Hybrid is a much better fit for hot sleepers.
- Body weight: The soft surface of the Mint Hybrid is ideal for lightweight sleepers. Average-weight sleepers who prefer a softer surface should enjoy either mattress. Neither mattress is going to be the best fit for heavier sleepers.
Read more in our full Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid mattress review.
Tuft & Needle FAQs
Is the Tuft & Needle toxic?
No, all the foams used in Tuft & Needle mattresses are CertiPur-US certified, which ensures that they’re free of harmful toxins and chemicals.
Do I need to flip my T&N mattress?
This mattress isn’t meant to be flipped, but you can certainly rotate it if you’re noticing any uncomfortable sagging.
Do I need a box spring with a T&N mattress?
Nope! The Tuft & Needle mattress works fine on the floor, on a bed frame, or on a box spring, it’s just up to your personal preference. However, if you do want to put it on a box spring, the brand sells one!
How long should I let my T&N mattress expand?
I’d recommend letting your Tuft & Needle mattress expand for at least a few hours and overnight if possible. It will continue to expand for upwards of 72 hours, though you should be good to sleep on it after eight.
Do T&N mattresses go on sale?
The Original Tuft & Needle doesn’t usually go on sale, but two of the brand’s other models — the Mint and the Hybrid — are often discounted around major holidays.
How much does Tuft & Needle shipping cost?
Tuft & Needle mattresses ship for free.
How fast does Tuft and Needle ship?
Tuft and Needle mattresses usually arrive within 3-7 business days after your order is placed
Where can I try a Tuft and Needle mattress?
You can take advantage of Tuft and Needle’s 100 night in-home trial period to test out the bed before deciding whether to keep it or return it.
How long is the warranty on a Tuft and Needle mattress?
Tuft and Needle mattresses come with a 10 year warranty.