Wolf is an American mattress brand that’s been selling mattresses since 1873. With its red stitching, white cover, and blue sides, this bed flexes its homegrown credentials and ships for free within the contiguous United States. Wolf offers four mattress models, each sporting a memory foam hybrid construction. I personally tested Wolf’s most premium bed, the 14-inch Plush Pillow Top model, for a variety of performance factors, such as cooling, edge support, pressure relief, and more. I also took a deep dive into the materials, construction, and Wolf’s company policies to provide you with everything you need to know before clicking “add to cart.”
I’m a certified sleep science coach and have three years of testing experience with Sleepopolis. I work with a team of sleep experts in our Charlotte, NC, studio to evaluate mattresses using our medically approved testing methodology. We’ve tested more than 330 mattresses, so we’ve seen our fair share of excellent and poor results. Based on our testing data, we’re able to make recommendations to sleepers based on their body type, sleeping position, and sleep preferences.
Our team also works with a network of medical professionals, including board-certified doctors, registered nurses, physical therapists, and sleep experts, who review our findings for accuracy. Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, partnered with our team to create our testing methodology and also supplied us with expert advice based on his experience in the medical field.
When I tested the Wolf mattress in the Plush Pillow Top model, I found an ultra-soft feel provided by four thick layers of foam. While there’s plenty of sinkage and cushioning, the individually wrapped coils helped lift my body and prevent me from sinking in too far. I also found some excellent motion-isolating abilities, which makes the mattress a good option for couples.
This is one soft mattress, its pillow top wrapping you in a marshmallowy hug as soon as you lie down on its surface. This makes it a good fit for side sleepers, who need plenty of softness at the shoulders and hips. However, the innerspring coils at the bottom of the bed also provide enough support for back sleepers.
What our tester says:
“When I tested the Wolf mattress in the Plush Pillow Top model, I found an ultra-soft feel provided by four thick layers of foam. While there’s plenty of sinkage and cushioning, the individually wrapped coils helped lift my body and prevent me from sinking in too far. I also found some excellent motion-isolating abilities, which makes the mattress a good option for couples.” – Riley Otis, staff writer and certified sleep science coach
Wolf Mattress Overview
The Wolf Plush Pillow Top mattress is a hybrid bed containing CertiPUR-US certified foams that are free from heavy metals, harmful chemicals, and ozone depleters. I found this bed to be extremely soft — one of the softest I’ve ever tested. It lands at a 5.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, making it best for side and back sleepers who prefer a plush, cushioning sensation along their entire body.
As a bed-in-a-box mattress, the Wolf comes with free shipping and arrives compressed in a box at your doorstep. All you have to do is open the box, puncture the plastic wrap, and allow it to fully inflate. This process takes anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, and you may notice a slight stench coming from the bed. This is called off-gassing and is completely normal. The foams are simply releasing trapped air, and the smell will dissipate once it has fully risen.
The Wolf is 14 inches tall and has a tufted pillow top that contains gel memory foam for some initial cooling. When I first felt the bed, I immediately called out its cool-to-the-touch feel, which felt really nice on my skin. I was also impressed with the 5-star score it earned on our motion isolation test, which suggests that light sleepers should have no issue sleeping through the movements of a restless partner. When we combined all our testing scores together, the Wolf earned an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars.
Wolf Mattress Sleepopolis Score
Wolf Value
When we talk about value, we simply mean whether or not the bed is priced fairly considering the quality of its materials and overall mattress performance. Since the Wolf’s foams earned a CertiPUR-US certification, they’re higher quality than average and don’t contain any fiberglass or ozone depleters. However, while the bed has a solid support system made from individually wrapped innerspring coils, we found that the support doesn’t quite extend to the very edge of the mattress, which could be an indicator of durability. With a limited lifetime warranty, I think the bed will last several years, but I’d be mindful of any premature sagging.
That said, given that it’s a luxury mattress, I think the Wolf is a good value. It’s pretty affordable, with a queen mattress costing $1,499. Many luxury mattresses with similar materials and constructions are priced well over $2,000 for a queen, so Wolf’s pricing is very reasonable. Based on the mattress’s performance in our testing, I think this price matches the overall quality of the bed.
What Is the Wolf Made Of?
We assess mattress materials by cutting into the side of the bed and examining each layer. We then compare what we see inside with what’s on the brand’s website.
When I cut into the Wolf mattress, I found an extremely plush pillow top that rests on four layers of foam and a layer of pocketed innerspring coils, which means they move independently from each other rather than as one unit. The mattress stands 14 inches tall. This is taller than average, so you may need a pair of deep-pocket sheets to go along with it.
Cover – A stretch knit cover that feels soft and cool to the touch.
Pillow Top Layer – A layer of cooling gel-infused foam quilted into the cover to create a plush pillow top.
Comfort Layers – Two 1-inch layers of blue colored memory foam that have a slow response to pressure and offer initial pressure relief.
Transition Layers – Two layers of white polyfoam that have a quicker response to pressure and ease the sleeper onto the layer of coils below.
Support Layer – A tall 8-inch layer of individually wrapped coils that act as the main support system.
Wolf Mattress Firmness
When it comes to mattress firmness, we know not every sleeper has the same preferences. What you may consider very firm may feel super soft to another sleeper with a different body type or sleeping position. That’s why we ask multiple expert testers to provide their own firmness rating, and then average them all together to create the final firmness score. We rank firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. A score of 6.5 out of 10 marks a true medium-firm mattress, which is the most popular feel and firmness level.
The 14-inch Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Plush Pillow Top model falls at a 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, making it a very soft mattress. While the bed offers solid support from the coil layer, its feel mainly comes from the plush pillow top and four layers of foam. It’s more pressure-relieving than supportive, making it a great choice for side sleepers.
When I tested the Wolf’s firmness level, I felt more “in” the bed than “on” the bed. It’s one of the softest beds I’ve ever tested in the studio, and I really enjoyed the cushioning that cradled my hip and shoulder joints when back and side sleeping. I also liked this bed when back sleeping, as the pillow top layer filled in the space at my lower back and offered lumbar support.
Wolf Mattress Performance
A mattress’s construction and firmness are both important factors to consider, but there’s more to a mattress than just that. With the help of my colleagues Sosha Lewis and Erin Chiles, I tested the Wolf mattress in our Sleepopolis studio to evaluate it for pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, cooling, and edge support.
We collected data based on both subjective and objective tests to better understand how the bed performs for different types of sleepers. Below, I’ll explain each test and how the Wolf performed.
Wolf Pressure Relief Performance
When it comes to pressure relief, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, our chief medical advisor, says memory foam is one of the best materials. Its soft, slow response to pressure allows the sleeper to sink in and experience some cradling and cushioning around their pressure points. The Wolf mattress contains plenty of soft foams, so I had high expectations for its ability to relieve pressure.
To get a deeper understanding of the bed’s compatibility with different body types, I invited my colleague Sosha Lewis to help me out. Since I weigh less than 130 pounds, I fall in the lightweight sleeper category. This means I typically experience mattresses as firmer than average because I don’t sink as far into the layers. Sosha is an average-weight sleeper, which includes anyone between 130 and 230 pounds. She experiences mattresses as slightly softer than I do and sinks further into the bed.
We tested pressure relief on the Wolf by rolling a specialized mat onto the surface of the mattress and then lying on it in the side- and back-sleeping positions. The mat is able to sense where more or less pressure is building along the body and then translate the results to a color-coded graphic using thermal imaging. Areas displaying blue and green indicate low pressure buildup, while yellow and red indicate a rise in pressure. This gives us an idea of how evenly weight is being distributed.
When Sosha and I tried the Wolf, we gave it an average pressure relief score of 4 out of 5 stars for both side and back sleeping.
When I lay on my side, I felt really comfortable. The plush mattress offered cushioning at my hips and shoulders, and I didn’t feel any pain or pressure as I sank into the bed. I had a weightless sensation — it felt like lying on a marshmallow. Sosha also felt comfortable on her side and felt good spinal alignment; however, she noticed a tiny bit of pressure building at her hips and shoulders. This is likely because she sank further into the bed than I did. We think lightweight and average-weight side sleepers will find a lot to love on this mattress, but heavier sleepers may require more firm support to prevent too much sinkage.
When I rolled onto my back, I felt like the mattress was giving me a full-body hug. The foam cushioned every part of me, but I did notice my hips sinking in further than my shoulders, which put a bit of strain on my back. However, I still felt comfortable enough to be able to sleep in this position for prolonged periods of time. Sosha had a similar experience, feeling her hips sink in more, but she still thought her spine was neutrally aligned and didn’t experience any uncomfortable pressure or strain on her body. We think this bed is a good choice for back sleepers, but those with preexisting back pain may want a firmer mattress with less sinkage at the hips.
Wolf Motion Isolation
This section is especially relevant to those who sleep with a partner. Motion isolation refers to the bed’s ability to absorb motion on impact and prevent the sleeper on the other side of the bed from feeling it. When a bed has low motion transfer, both sleepers can toss and turn without waking up their partner. Dr. Dasgupta says motion isolation can also be an indicator of the materials and construction quality. We assessed motion isolation using a ripple test and a partner test, and the Wolf earned an impressive 5-star rating in this category.
To conduct the ripple test, we placed a large container of water on one side of the mattress and then switched between sleeping positions. We observed how much our movement impacted the water in the container and whether it rippled or splashed. When I climbed into the Wolf, the water didn’t move at all. Switching between sleeping positions caused some slight rippling across the surface of the water, but the ripples never turned into full-blown waves, nor did the water creep up the side of the container. I gave the bed 5 stars for this test because these are exactly the results I want to see.
Next came the partner test. This was similar to the ripple test, but we used a real human instead of a water tub. I lay on the bed with my eyes closed while Sosha got in bed next to me and moved around. I then raised my hand whenever I could feel her. I could slightly detect her getting into bed, but only because the mattress was adjusting to the weight of two sleepers. When she switched from her side to her back to her stomach, I could barely tell she was there. There was the tiniest bit of motion traveling to my side, but it was so slight that I don’t think it would wake anyone up, even if you sleep lightly. This is some of the best motion isolation I’ve ever seen during testing, so I gave this test 5 stars as well.
Based on the 5-star motion isolation, I think this bed is a great choice for restless sleepers who sleep with a partner. You’ll be able to move around as much as you want without worrying about disturbing your partner’s slumber.
Wolf Responsiveness
When we talk about responsiveness, we simply mean how quickly the bed returns to its original shape after pressure has been applied. In our experience, slow-moving memory foam is typically less responsive since it’s designed to remember the shape of the sleeper. We performed four tests to evaluate responsiveness and create an overall score of 3 stars.
Switch test: This test is pretty simple. I lay on the mattress and transitioned from my back to my side to my stomach and observed how easy it was to transition. I paid attention to whether there was any bounce that assisted my movement, or if I felt trapped in the mattress layers. Since the bed is so soft, there was a lot of sinkage that prevented me from seamlessly moving from one position to the next. I had to put in more effort to move around, especially because the pillow top had tufting that trapped me a bit. It wasn’t impossible to move around on — I could definitely make it happen without breaking a sweat — but people with mobility issues may struggle to easily switch positions.
Responsiveness test: Next, I placed a 53-pound kettlebell on the bed for seven seconds and then pulled it straight up. A stopwatch measured exactly how long it took for the Wolf to return to its original shape, which was well over five seconds. This means the bed has a slow response to pressure and doesn’t help spring the sleeper from one position to the next.
Sinkage test: For this test, I grabbed the kettlebell again and placed it at the center of the bed. I used a ruler to measure how far it sank in and found 5.3 inches of sinkage. We classify sinkage over 4 inches as “deep sinkage,” so you’ll likely feel more “in” the bed than “on” the bed.
Bounce test: Finally, we dropped a 25-pound steel ball onto the Wolf from 6 feet above the mattress and used a yardstick on the wall to measure how high it bounced. The ball rebounded 24.5 inches into the air, which is classified as “high bounce.” However, based on the above responsiveness tests, you’ll still need to put in effort to move around on this bed. It’s bouncy if you jump on it, but it doesn’t necessarily spring you from one sleeping position to the next.
Wolf Cooling
If you’re a hot sleeper who often overheats at night, you should pay extra attention to this section. If your bed doesn’t help regulate temperature, you could suffer from night sweats. We evaluated the Wolf’s temperature regulation using a thermal gun test, a cover test, and a feel test to create an overall cooling score of 4 stars.
Thermal gun test: This test allows us to collect quantitative data that shows how the mattress responds to body heat. I first grabbed a thermal gun to record the initial temperature of the Wolf before anyone had touched it. Then, I lay on the mattress for 5 minutes before recording the bed’s temperature again. If the temperature increases by fewer than 5 degrees, we consider it to have excellent cooling. An increase of 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, and more than 15 degrees indicates poor cooling.
The Wolf mattress went from 73.5 degrees to 79.6 degrees. This is a 6.1-degree temperature increase, which earned the mattress 4 stars. This suggests it has solid cooling abilities, especially for a bed that contains so much foam. Memory foam has a reputation for trapping heat, so above-average cooling abilities are always a pleasant surprise.
Cover test: Before lying on the bed for the thermal gun test, I felt the initial temperature of the mattress with my hand. I thought the Wolf’s cover had a great, cool-to-the-touch feel that provided a soothing sensation when I first lay down. It wasn’t just cool, it was almost cold.
Feel test: As I lay on the mattress for 5 minutes during the thermal gun test, I paid attention to how the bed felt beneath me and whether I could feel it warming up. I thought the initial cool sensation stayed present the whole time I was on the bed. While the mattress warmed slightly, it still felt cooler than temperature-neutral, and I didn’t experience any discomfort. With some mattresses, you can really feel that 6-degree temperature increase, but I didn’t notice the Wolf heating up by much.
Based on these tests, I think the Wolf is a great choice for hot sleepers looking for a cooler night’s sleep. The initial crisp feel should provide some relief when you first lie down, and you shouldn’t have to worry about overheating throughout the night.
Wolf Edge Support
When a mattress has strong edges, the perimeter of the bed is just as supportive as the very center. This can be important for couples, as it allows them to fully spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress, which can make it feel larger. It is also important to people with mobility issues because they often rely on strong edges they can bear down on when getting in and out of bed. The strength of the edges can be a durability indicator, as weak edges are more likely to sag over time. When I tested edge support on the Wolf mattress, I used a tape measure test, a seated test, and a full body test to create an overall score of 3 stars.
Tape measure test: For this objective test, we placed stacks of weighted plates directly on the edge of the bed and measured how many inches the layers collapsed. We created three weighted stacks to represent different types of sleepers — a 99-pound stack, a 154-pound stack, and a 198-pound stack. From lightest to heaviest, the sinkage went from 4.5 inches to 4.8 inches to 5.5 inches. This is more sinkage than we typically expect from mattresses containing innerspring coil systems, especially since Wolf claims these are reinforced edges. When we combined the ratings from all three stacks, the Wolf received an average score of 3.3 stars for this test.
Seated test: Next, I sat down on the edge of the bed with my feet on the floor and stood up several times. I paid attention to how supported I felt and whether I was about to fall off. The first thing I noticed was that I immediately sank through the foam layers and could feel the pocketed coils compressing as well. The bed is quite tall at 14 inches, so it was difficult to sit and have my feet touch the ground. For reference, I am 5’5″ and my feet only touch the floor if I scoot until my bottom is almost off the bed. In this position, I felt very unstable and like I was slipping off. When I scooted back a bit, I felt slightly more secure but not completely supported. I gave the seated edge support test 2 stars.
Full body test: Finally, I lay down directly on the edge of the bed in the back, side, and stomach-sleeping positions and observed my stability. I felt much more supported lying on the edge than sitting on the edge. I felt most secure when sleeping on my back, as my weight was evenly distributed. Stomach-sleeping support was okay as well, but I felt pretty unstable when lying on my side. I was concerned about toppling over and falling off the bed in this position. I think you can lie near the edge of the Wolf and feel supported, but not on the edge itself, so I gave the mattress 3 stars for this test.
Wolf Mattress Performance for Couples
If you sleep with a partner, the most important categories to consider are cooling, responsiveness, motion isolation, and edge support. Based on the Wolf’s performance in these categories, I think it’s a decent choice for couples, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
The Wolf really stood out for its 5-star motion-isolating abilities. This means couples should be able to sleep through the night without experiencing sleep disruption from a tossing and turning partner beside them. I also think couples will appreciate the 4-star cooling this bed offers, as it can prevent them from overheating throughout the night.
The bed fell a little short on our responsiveness and edge support tests, in which the mattress earned 3 stars. If you and your partner like to sprawl out and sleep right up to the edge, you may not find the best support and could find yourself gravitating toward the center of the bed. Additionally, sexually active couples might find it hard to easily transition between positions and may feel stuck in the soft foam layers.
Other Performance Factors to Consider
While the mattress performance tests above are important to a majority of sleepers, there are a few additional tests we perform to give you the largest scope of the bed’s abilities.
Sex
We create our score for sex by finding the average of the responsiveness, cooling, and edge support tests. The best mattress for sex is usually responsive enough for couples to move around and switch positions easily. Cooling is also important, as your body temperature typically rises during sex, and strong edges let you use the entire surface of the bed instead of just the center. Based on the 4-star cooling, 3-star responsiveness, and 3-star edge support, the Wolf earned 3.3 out of 5 stars for sex. While this isn’t a terrible score, it may not be the best bed out there for sexually active people.
Noise
I tested the Wolf’s noise level by compressing its layers, switching positions, and jumping on the bed. Regardless of how aggressively I pushed on the bed, it remained completely silent. There was no creaking from the coils or air releasing from the foam, so I gave it 5 stars for noise. You’ll be able to move around on this bed as much as you want without being awakened by squeaky springs.
Base Compatibility
Wolf claims this bed is compatible with an adjustable base, so I put it to the test using an adjustable base in our studio. When the base was in TV/reading mode, there was a small gap where the bed and base didn’t quite meet. The coils did an okay job of bending, but I could tell they were preventing the bed from being fully flexible. The mattress did better in the Zero-G setting, but the pillow top became bunched in the middle because the quilted foam had nowhere to go. When I elevated my legs or head a bit, the bed moved fine. However, it was the combination of the two that the mattress struggled to achieve. I ended up giving the base compatibility 3 stars.
Durability
Mattresses are a big purchase, so you’ll want to be able to use it for many years without needing a replacement. We evaluate mattress durability by looking at the quality of the materials, the support layer, the edge support, and the mattress warranty. High-quality materials are less likely to deteriorate over time, and strong support that extends all the way to the edges prevents premature sagging. The warranty also lets us know how long the brand expects its lifetime to be.
Overall, I think the Wolf is a moderately durable bed. The foams used are all CertiPUR-US certified, so they’ve met strict standards against harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and ozone depleters. The support system is an 8-inch layer of coils, and I thought they did a good job adding stability to the bed. However, I was less than impressed with the edge support. Since this bed has so many soft layers, I could see it sagging over time. That said, Wolf offers a limited lifetime warranty, so it will protect you against manufacturing errors.
Wolf Performance Scores
| Test | Product Score | Average Score |
| Firmness | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Pressure Relief Side | 4 | 3.5 |
| Back Pressure Relief | 4 | 4 |
| Motion Isolation | 5 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 3 | 4.2 |
| Cooling | 4 | 4.1 |
| Edge Support | 3 | 4 |
| Bounce Height | 24.5 | 16.3 |
| Bounce Rating | High | Moderate |
| Sinkage | Deep | Moderate |
| Sex Score | 3.3 | N/A |
| Noise | 5 | 4.5 |
| Off-Gassing | N/A | N/A |
| Trial Period | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Warranty | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Full Rise | N/A | N/A |
| Unboxing/Moving | N/A | 3.5 |
Wolf Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Your sleeping position and body type are directly related to how a mattress will perform for you. For example, what feels soft to a heavy stomach sleeper may feel too firm for a lightweight side sleeper. It’s dependent on your weight distribution and whether the mattress is increasing or relieving pressure buildup. Below, I’ve broken down each weight class and how the bed will likely feel in different sleeping positions.
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 often need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Wolf a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – These sleepers will find lots of cushioning at their hips and shoulders, as well as nice lumbar support. They’ll find enough support to keep their spine aligned, even if their hips sink in a bit.
- Light Side Sleepers – This bed should feel great for these sleepers. They’ll sink in enough to find relief at the hip and shoulder joints, yet won’t sink in far enough to disrupt spinal alignment.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – This bed is likely too soft for stomach sleeping. These sleepers should seek a firmer bed with more lift at the hips.
Is the Wolf a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers will sink into this bed, but will also find enough support from the coil layer to promote proper spinal alignment. However, those with back pain may need a firmer bed with more support.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – Most average-weight side sleepers should experience nice body contouring in this position, as their hips and shoulders will find plenty of cushioning.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – This bed is too soft to properly lift the hips in line with the shoulders in the stomach-sleeping position.
Is the Wolf a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 230 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – The Wolf mattress isn’t supportive enough for heavy sleepers in any sleeping position. They should seek an ultra-supportive mattress with more lift.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – See above.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – See above.
My Final Thoughts About the Wolf Mattress
Let’s quickly break down some of my favorite things about this mattress, as well as some negative callouts.
Who I Recommend the Wolf For
- The 5-star motion isolation prevents restless sleepers from disturbing their partner’s sleep.
- Side sleepers can find plenty of cushioning at their body’s sensitive joints to prevent pressure buildup.
- People seeking a soft mattress will love the marshmallowy hug this bed provides.
- Back sleepers should find enough lift to keep their spine aligned while still allowing for cushioning and sinkage at the hips.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Wolf For
- Sleepers weighing over 230 pounds won’t get enough lift and support to keep the spine aligned, and may feel themselves “bottoming out.”
- Combination sleepers may find it difficult to transition from one position to the next due to the soft foams that slightly trap them.
Wolf Pricing and Sizing
Most shoppers take a look at the price tag before checking out, and this is especially important for major purchases like mattresses. Below, I’ll break down the Wolf 14-Inch Memory Foam Pillow Top mattress’s price for each available size. Keep in mind, this is before discounts or sales, so you may get this bed for even cheaper.
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $1,349 |
| Twin XL | $1,339 |
| Full | $1,449 |
| Queen | $1,499 |
| King | $1,699 |
Wolf Policies
It’s important to read the fine print when buying a new mattress to ensure you’re getting the best experience for your money. Let’s take a quick glance at Wolf’s company policies.
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Sleep Trial Period | 101 nights |
| Shipping/Return Policy | Free shipping within the contiguous United States. Returns are available 30 days after delivery and within the sleep trial period. |
| Unboxing | The mattress arrives compressed in a box at your door, ready to be unwrapped and inflated. |
| Full Rise | It takes between 24 and 48 hours for the bed to completely expand. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 stars based on 27 customer reviews |
Wolf vs. Competitor
The Wolf isn’t the only soft hybrid mattress on the market. Let’s compare it to another similar mattress, the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
Wolf vs Nectar Luxe Hybrid
Like the Wolf, the Nectar Luxe Hybrid is a soft mattress that falls at a 5.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale. This bed also stands 14 inches tall, but it doesn’t have a pillow top like the Wolf. We found better performance from the Wolf across all categories, but Nectar has better company policies, such as a 365-night sleep trial period and lifetime warranty.
- Price: At full retail, the Wolf is almost $900 cheaper than the Nectar. However, once Nectar’s ongoing sale is applied, the Nectar is $100 cheaper than the Wolf.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are ideal for side and back sleepers.
- Cooling: The Wolf performed better than the Nectar on our cooling tests.
- Body weight: Neither mattress is supportive enough for heavy sleepers in any position.
Read more in our full Nectar Luxe Hybrid mattress review.
Nectar Luxe Hybrid Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Models from Wolf
In this review, we tested the Wolf’s 14-Inch Plush Pillow Top model. However, Wolf also offers a 12-inch Medium Firm model, a 13-inch Luxury Firm model, and a 13-inch Plush model. While we haven’t tested these in the studio, we can provide some insight into their performance based on our expert knowledge of mattresses.
Wolf 14-Inch Plush Pillow Top vs Wolf 13-Inch Luxury Firm
If you’re not a fan of pillow tops and want more support, you may want to try the Wolf’s Luxury Firm model. Like the Pillow Top model, this bed has a hybrid construction made from layers of foam and an innerspring support system.
- Price: The Luxury Firm model is slightly cheaper than the Plush Pillow Top model.
- Sleeping position: Both beds are suitable for back sleepers. The Luxury Firm model is better for stomach sleepers, while the Plush Pillow Top is better for side sleepers.
- Cooling: These beds should have similar cooling abilities based on their materials and construction.
- Body weight: The firmer support from the Luxury Firm model may make it a better option for heavy sleepers.
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of certified sleep science coaches personally test 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 the mattress.
FAQs
Where is the Wolf mattress made?
The Wolf is made in the USA and ships from one of two factories located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or East Windsor, Connecticut.
Does the Wolf mattress have a sleep trial period?
Yes, Wolf offers a 101-night trial on all mattresses.
Does the Wolf mattress come with a warranty?
Yes, Wolf offers a limited lifetime warranty on all mattresses.
What type of bed frame should I use with a Wolf mattress?
According to Wolf, its mattresses can be used on flat foundations, platform beds, slatted bases, or adjustable bases. However, we think this bed isn’t the best choice for adjustable bases if you’re planning to use it in TV or reading mode, as it doesn’t perfectly conform to the base.
How firm is the Wolf mattress?
We tested the 14-inch Plush Pillow Top model and thought it was very soft, landing at a 5.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale.
