Written by Nichole Mondshein, Lead Reviewer
If you’re looking for a high-quality memory foam mattress, you may want to consider the TEMPUR-Cloud. The TEMPUR-Cloud is a bed by Tempur-Pedic — one of the most popular bedding brands today. Perhaps best known for its many memory foam mattresses, the company also sells pillows, sheets, bases, and more. This particular mattress is built with layers of the brand’s proprietary TEMPUR-Material™ and is designed with deep pressure relief in mind.
Personally, I could use some pressure relief, so I put this mattress to the test, assessing its construction, feel, and how it compares to some of its biggest competition on the market. By the end, you should know if this bed is right for your unique needs.
Short on time? Skip to my review summary at the end.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
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Financing options are available for this mattress.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Overview
The TEMPUR-Cloud mattress is the brand’s most affordable option at $1,999 before discounts. The Cloud is Tempur-Pedic’s most basic bed, meaning you won’t get the bells and whistles of the more luxurious models, like the TEMPUR-ProBreeze or TEMPUR-Adapt. However, if you’re looking for something that offers excellent support and pressure relief with none of the frills, the TEMPUR-Cloud might be the bed for you.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Video Review
Want to see the TEMPUR-Cloud in action before reading my full review? Check out the video review to watch us perform specialized tests in categories such as cooling, support, materials, and more.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Sleepopolis Score
I found that the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress excels in pressure relief, support, and motion isolation. This mattress is ideal for people with back pain or couples with restless partners. However, the less-than-stellar responsiveness and average edge support probably won’t land as well for combination sleepers and seniors.
What is the TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Made Of?
True to its name, the TEMPUR-Cloud uses memory foam to give its surface layer a cloud-like feel that conforms to your body and offers gentle pressure relief. Though the TEMPUR material is certainly soft, the construction rounds out with a layer of dense premium foam to bring some much needed stability to the structure.
Cover – The TEMPUR-Cloud cover features a 360° stretch fabric that allows the material to move with the sleeper. It is also moisture-wicking to help keep temperatures low at night. After testing the TEMPUR-Cloud, I wouldn’t say this mattress cover is noticeably cooling, but it did feel lightweight and breathable overall.
Comfort Layer – Beneath the stretch cover, you’ll land on a section of TEMPUR® material, which feels and acts like memory foam. This means the material has a super-slow response to pressure for deep body contouring at the shoulders, hips, and lower back. In my experience, I didn’t sink too far into the mattress right away. Instead, it felt firm at first, and then it slowly adapted to my body and offered pressure relief around my lower back, where I needed it most.
Transition Layer – Up next, we find another layer of TEMPUR® material, but this one is slightly firmer than the one above it. It mainly functions to help ease the sleeper into the sturdy base below.
Base – As I mentioned up top, the foundation of the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress is made with a thick layer of dense memory foam. This material has a quick response to pressure, so it works to curb the deep sinkage of the top two layers and bring some stability and shape to the structure.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Firmness
Firmness level is one of the most important factors to consider during your hunt for a new bed. As with any feel factor, firmness is a subjective measure that could change depending on your body size, shape, or weight. Therefore, my observations could very well differ from your own.
After trying out the TEMPUR-Cloud for a bit, my colleagues and I decided to give it a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 1 is ranked the softest and 10 is the most firm. When compared to the industry standard of 6.5 for medium firmness, it seems this bed is just a touch firmer than average.
Although you definitely get some deep body-contouring and pressure relief from the top layers of memory foam, the base layer of high-density poly foam creates enough firmness to place the mattress right above medium-firm.
To be clear, someone with a different height and body type than me might find the TEMPUR-Cloud to be a true medium-firm bed. Fluctuations aside, know that the denser foam below does a decent job of bolstering the top foam layers, helping to curb the sinkage before it becomes too dramatic.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Sleeping Position and Body Weight
We 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 250 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 tend to sink into the mattress more.
As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the TEMPUR-Cloud a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light back sleepers tend to feel mattresses a tad firmer than advertised, so I think this bed would be a great option for these folks. While it may feel a bit firmer than it would to average-weight sleepers, light sleepers should feel plenty of plush comfort and pressure relief.
- Light Side Sleepers – These sleepers will really enjoy the TEMPUR-Cloud bed. Light side sleepers should feel the memory foam layers contour around their shoulders and hips.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – Light stomach sleepers need more support than the TEMPUR-Cloud offers and should lean towards a firmer mattress.
Is the TEMPUR-Cloud a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130 – 250 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – I think average weight back sleepers will really enjoy this mattress. It should allow for some sinkage and fill in the space in these sleepers’ lumbar region, providing plenty of relief.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – The TEMPUR-Cloud might feel just like a cloud to average-weight side sleepers! They’ll likely experience more sinkage than back sleepers, treating their shoulders and hips to plenty of pressure relief.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – I recommend stomach sleepers look for a firmer mattress than the TEMPUR-Cloud. Stomach sleepers need a sturdy build to keep their spines in healthy, straight alignment.
Is the TEMPUR-Cloud a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers may sink straight through the plush, cloud-like build of this mattress. These sleepers should opt for a much firmer bed, which they can find in our best mattresses for heavy people roundup.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – This bed will likely feel softer to these sleepers, so they might get more body contouring around their joints than average or lightweight sleepers. However, I still think these sleepers might sink straight through the bottom layer because it is too thin.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – Similar to heavy back sleepers, stomach sleepers in this category will not get the support they need and sink too far into the layers of this mattress. Additionally, I don’t think this mattress is thick and firm enough to keep their spines in a neutral, healthy position.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Performance
After getting an idea of mattress’s firmness, you’ll want to look at a few more characteristics. To really determine whether a bed is a good fit for you, it’s important to consider how it performed in cooling and responsiveness, how it relieved pain and pressure, and how it might feel for couples sharing the bed.
TEMPUR-Cloud Pain Relief Performance
When we talk about pain/pressure relief, we’re referring to a bed’s capacity for alleviating tension at the shoulders, hips, and lower back. To see how well the TEMPUR-Cloud does just that, we’re going to test it out with a pressure map.
Basically, I roll out a pressure-measuring mat on the bed, hop aboard, and let the device do the rest. As I move around, the gadget tracks the force I’m exerting on the bed, producing a colored “map” of pressure. Blue and green indicate areas of low pressure, while yellow and red indicate areas of high pressure.
I thought the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress felt fantastic on my back. As I sank into the top layers of memory foam, I could feel the material filling in the space in my lumbar region for some lovely pressure relief. Folks with lower back pain might be especially well-suited to this mattress. On the other hand, this mattress is not a good option for stomach sleepers with back pain. These sleepers need a firmer, sturdier bed to prevent their hips from sinking, which can lead to even more back pain.
The TEMPUR-Cloud also felt great on my shoulders when lying on my side. As I pressed into the structure, the memory foam layers contoured to my shoulders and hips, providing them with cushiony support as I sank deeper and deeper into the bed. However, I could still see this bed being too firm for lightweight sleepers and folks with severe joint pain. I would still recommend a softer mattress to these individuals.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer refers to how much movement you will likely feel from one side of the bed to the other. If you sleep with a wiggly pet or have a partner who tends to toss and turn throughout the night, you’ll want a bed that can effectively trap motion. Prioritizing low motion transfer, or what we also call good motion isolation, can help you sleep soundly, no matter who’s moving around next to you.
Human Test
For the first motion transfer test, I lie on the mattress with a colleague, switch between different sleeping positions, and see how much they feel my movements from their side of the bed. During this test, my colleague and I take turns moving around on the bed while the other stays still to estimate how much motion someone might detect while sleeping with a partner or pet.
The TEMPUR-Cloud did an excellent job here. I don’t think you’ll feel your partner move around too much on this mattress. During testing, I couldn’t really feel my colleague moving around on the bed. I also had trouble detecting major movements, like getting in and out of bed.
Water Test
The next test is the “water test.” For this test, my colleague and I place a full glass of water on the mattress and see how much the liquid moves around with us. If the water has zero to little movement, it’s safe to say that the mattress has low motion transfer, which is what you want to see.
All foam beds are known for performing well on this test, and the TEMPUR-Cloud was no exception. I didn’t see much movement in the glass when conducting the water test, which is exactly what I expected from a bed like this.
Seismometer Test
Next, to best illustrate motion transfer, I dropped a 10-pound 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.
The TEMPUR-Cloud had excellent motion transfer results, which tells me you shouldn’t be too disturbed by your partner’s movements in the night. Memory foam is typically fantastic at absorbing and isolating motion, so I’m not too surprised to see these results. Long story short, couples with restless partners should be pleased with this mattress.
Responsiveness
On the other hand, mattresses with excellent motion isolation often suffer in responsiveness. This mattress has great motion-isolating properties thanks to its classic memory foam feel. But all that slow-moving foam also makes it a poor mattress for sex because it’s more difficult to move around on and doesn’t feel as bouncy. To make the case even worse, this all-foam mattress has deep sinkage throughout, including on its edges. You might want to check out our best mattresses for sex for more responsive alternatives.
For these same reasons, I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to combination sleepers. Combination sleepers need a responsive mattress to quickly change positions on at night. If the bed is not responsive, these sleepers might find themselves struggling to move around and get comfortable at night.
Cooling
To test the cooling capabilities of the TEMPUR-Cloud, I used our thermal gun. A thermal gun is a device that uses color-coded imaging to measure how much and how quickly a mattress heats up when someone lies down on it.
If it heats more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, I consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling. After lying on the mattress for five minutes, the TEMPUR-Cloud’s surface temperature increased by over 11 degrees.
If sleeping cool is high on your priority list, you may want to look elsewhere. Memory foam mattresses tend to retain heat, and the TEMPUR-Cloud is no exception. The foam traps heat as your body gets hugged by the bed, making it softer and more conforming, but also limiting airflow between you and the mattress. I do not recommend the TEMPUR-Cloud for hot sleepers. I’d recommend checking out our best cooling mattresses page instead.
Edge Support
The TEMPUR-Cloud mattress has average edge support. This is not uncommon, as most all-foam mattresses are going to have problems with sturdy borders. Overall, I think the perimeter of the TEMPUR-Cloud is a bit unwieldy and could cause too much sinkage for folks with mobility issues who need to bear down on the mattress to stand up.
When I tested the edge support on the TEMPUR-Cloud, I didn’t feel like I was falling off while sitting on the edge. However, it is a shorter bed, and when you push down to stand up, the memory foam feels squishy and sinks with your hands, making it an issue for folks who need extra support from their mattress to get out of bed in the morning.
The corners of the mattress had the same issue. If you typically sit on the corner of the bed to put on socks and shoes, you’ll probably find it challenging to do so on the Cloud.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Performance For Couples
As I mentioned earlier, I think this mattress is a great bed for couples with restless partners. The TEMPUR material offers great motion isolation, meaning you shouldn’t be able to feel your partner get in and out of bed or toss and turn throughout the night. However, it’s not very responsive, meaning it’s not the best option for sex. Its average edge support might not be the best for couples who use the entire surface area of the mattress, either.
My Final Thoughts about the TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
After learning about everything from construction to firmness, pressure relief, motion transfer, and more, it’s time to ask yourself: Is the TEMPUR-Cloud the one for you? To help you make that decision, I’m going to leave you with a short summary about what I liked and didn’t like about the bed.
Who I Recommend the TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress for
- If you enjoy the traditional, slow-moving feel of memory foam, you’re likely to enjoy the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress. This bed features a contouring material that brings an overall comforting vibe. And at the same time, this bed isn’t too soft.
- I think side and back sleepers would appreciate the layers of memory foam in this bed. This cushiony, body-molding material allows side sleepers to sink in for deep pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.
- I would recommend this bed to anyone with lower back pain. The plush mattress will contour to the lumbar region, providing much needed pressure relief.
- I also think couples would benefit from this bed. The TEMPUR-Cloud mattress’s memory foam build is great at absorbing movement, like your partner’s tossing and turning.
Who I Don’t Recommend the TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress for
- This bed is too soft for most strict stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers usually need an extra-firm mattress to help keep their hips from sinking out of alignment with their shoulders. If that’s you, I’d recommend checking out one of our best mattresses for stomach sleepers.
- I don’t recommend the TEMPUR-Cloud for heavier folks. These sleepers need a firmer mattress with a bit more support and should take a look at one of our best innerspring mattresses.
How Much Does the TEMPUR-Cloud Cost?
Of course, before you purchase a new mattress you’ll want to look at how much it costs. Take a look at our up-to-date pricing chart below, and make sure to visit our Tempur-Pedic coupon page for a nice discount.
Prices listed below will be before discount or offer for each size.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
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| Twin | 38″ x 74″ x 10″ | $1,899 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ x 10″ | $1,899 |
| Full | 53″ x 74″ x 10″ | $1,899 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ x 10″ | $2,199 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ x 10″ | $2,599 |
| California King | 72″ x 80″ x 10″ | $2,599 |
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Policies and FAQs
Does Tempur-Pedic offer a mattress warranty?
Yes, the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Does the TEMPUR-Cloud come with a sleep trial?
Yes! Tempur-Pedic offers you 90 nights to try out the TEMPUR-Cloud in your own home.
How does the TEMPUR-Cloud ship?
Your new mattress will ship for free right to your front door. The TEMPUR-Cloud is a bed-in-a-box, so you will have to unbox it yourself.
How long does TEMPUR-Cloud last?
The Tempur-Cloud mattress should last you 5–7 years, depending on how you sleep and whether or not you share your bed with a partner.
Do Tempur-Pedic mattresses sleep hot?
Since Tempur-Pedic mattresses are built with memory foam, they do tend to absorb and trap body heat. However, the brand sells plenty of models that come with special cooling properties to mitigate this issue.
Does TEMPUR-Cloud need a box spring or bed frame?
Tempur-Pedic says the TEMPUR-Cloud needs a solid, elevated surface. It’s compatible with an adjustable base, a flat foundation, or a platform bed. The company does not recommend putting it on a box spring or the floor.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Comparison
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| TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress | Purple Mattress | Casper The One Mattress | TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt Mattress | TEMPUR-Adapt Mattress | |
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| Firmness | Firm: 7/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Firm: 7/10 | Soft: 5/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 |
| Material | Foam | Hybrid | Foam | Foam | Foam |
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| Best For |
Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors, Couples
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Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers,
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Back Pain,
Seniors, Couples |
Back Pain, Hip Pain, Joint Pain, Seniors,
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Back Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers, Seniors |