Mattress Comparisons
Comparing two products can sometimes help you realize things better, and it’s always great to do it if you have dilemmas or second thoughts.
We appreciate bed comparisons, and we tend to include these types of reviews every once in a while. We know how helpful it is (especially when you shop online) to read an honest review. Comparing two beds with equally good qualities can be hard, but it’s even harder not to know where to invest your money.
This is why we decided to write an article on this topic – what you need to focus on and know before you spend your money.
Why Comparing Mattresses is Important
Buying a new bed isn’t the most fun thing to do. You have to find exactly what you need within your budget range, and at the same time, the company should offer free shipping, a decent warranty time and great customer support.
Comparing is essential for many reasons.
Some people decide to shop from an online store and when you cannot touch the mattress and see it with your own eyes, it’s crucial to find a detailed review that will point out everything you need to know. This is especially helpful when you have a couple of options in mind.
Now that you found an excellent mattress for an excellent price, there might be things that you won’t be so sure about such as the motion transfer or the quality of the fabrics.
This is why you should have several other options that will help you compare them all and see which one is the best for you.
Comparing will help the buyer see what are the crucial differences between two (or more) potentially great options.
Sometimes even if you see the bed in a store or showroom, you can’t be sure that you got every info about it; salespersons will tell you the best things, like why it’s excellent for you and so on, but they will never tell you the cons.
A comparison is a good and honest source of all the info you should know as a buyer.
This way you can learn whether the reviewers had any discomfort, if they felt overheated, how good the motion transfer is etc.
Testing a bed in the showroom can trick you into thinking that it’s extra comfortable, supportive and that it feels fantastic when you lie down.
But, it takes more than just one quick test to see if it’s suitable for your needs.
Sometimes the best and most expensive bed can be a real disappointment; you can feel pressure, sinking, discomfort if you sleep in a particular position and so on.
No matter how much knowledge you have when buying a new mattress, a comparison review will always give you an eye-opening knowledge that should help you make your final choice.
Pick a Bed that Fits Your Sleeping Position
Side
It’s important to know that sleeping on your side should not cause you any pressure in your hips and knees and your spine should be in a natural position.
But, in most cases, the wrong mattress and firmness will cause pressure to these points. Side sleepers should stick to foam or hybrid beds with more than one foam layers (latex or gel-infused) that are soft to medium firm.
Usually, soft or medium firmness is great for this sleeping position. Side sleepers will cause compression to the layers, so it’s essential that your joints and muscles aren’t struggling with a firm surface below.
The contouring should be excellent; your shoulders should be kept balanced so your spine can remain in a natural position.
Are you a side sleeper? Read our most recommended beds here.
Back
If you usually sleep on your back, then you need a moderately firm or firm bed to keep you on top of the first layer.
Back sleepers wouldn’t enjoy sleeping on mattresses that sink extremely, causing them to drop into the core.
The body weight needs to be properly distributed when you lay on your back, which is crucial for you remaining on the top.
Back sleepers (no matter how heavy they are) aren’t causing deep compression as side sleepers; their body needs to be fully supported without significant sinkage that usually happens with soft layers.
A quality-made firm mattress will keep your spine aligned and your entire body cradled.
Hybrid constructions that offer excellent edge support and comfort are the best choice for back sleepers; make sure you can easily adjust your spine and that you don’t have to move constantly to find the best position.
Stomach
Just like back sleepers, stomach sleepers too, need a moderately firm (or firm) mattress that will keep their weight adequately aligned and their spine in a natural position. Stomach sleepers are at a bigger risk; a soft construction with foam layers that respond to your body and sinks will cause you more harm than comfort.
The moment your body starts to drop into the layers, your spine loses its alignment, and the entire pressure is transferred to your lower back.
Stomach sleepers tend to keep their arms wrapped around the pillow or below your body, so it adds pressure to your shoulders.
A firm sleeping surface that has great edge support (in both hybrids and foam constructions) that keeps you on top, without causing you any sinkage, is the best choice for this sleeping position.
What You Should Compare
Price
In most cases, this is the biggest factor that leads towards the final decision of buying a new bed. Comparing the prices (along with the constructions and what the company offers is very important.
Most buyers face serious challenges when they find their perfect mattress, but the price is far above their budget.
The more complex the construction, the higher the price will be.
Keep in mind that if you need a queen size made of gel-infused foam, pocketed coils, cooling cover and stable base enriched with large springs, you should be prepared to spend more than thousand dollars.
You cannot expect excellent support or comfort from a cheaper option.
If you see this shopping as a long-term investment, then you should know that going for the lower price will cost you twice as much because you’ll have to change it after a little while.
Quality of Materials
This is something we always point out as a crucial thing. Having more options is always handy when you come across a company that you know was sparing on materials (no matter how good their beds look).
The higher the quality materials, the better comfort, contouring, and cradling you’ll have.
Let’s See Every Type Individually:
- Memory Foam
- Hybrid
- Latex
- Coils (Innerspring)
If you seek a specific construction for a specific sleeping position always pick several options that you know for sure will offer the best quality that will last for years.
A mattress made with poor materials may not come across as bad looking or uncomfortable, but their durability will tell you more than any design.
Also, a company that offers high-quality also offers you protection from chemicals, smells, and allergies (a significant thing for many people).
We don’t say that companies that offer lower prices use worse materials, but always check what fabrics were used and compare several options.
Warranties
Most companies offer at least one decade of warranty (in most cases for manufacturing issues). We have come across companies that offered short warranties (for several years only), and even though this isn’t a crucial point, it changed our minds and here’s why:
The longer the warranty is, the more you can trust the company. Simple as that.
Some companies offer fifteen to twenty years of warranty, while you can come across companies that invest time and quality materials and offer a lifetime warranty (of course, the investment, in this case, is going to be bigger).
Compare the warranties of your several favorites just in case. Since this is a long-term investment, you wouldn’t want to spend more money on repair in the next ten years (especially if you paid thousands of dollars for your bed).
Our Final Thoughts
Comparing one or two mattresses is an excellent method that helps you make up your mind and see all the pros and cons that previously didn’t make a clear picture for you.
When making comparisons make sure you check the firmness, layers and materials, how long its warranty lasts and of course the price.
A comparison should help you learn everything that perhaps the salesperson doesn’t tell you (or everything you weren’t able to spot when you were checking the bed in a store or showroom).
