Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

madredditscientist OP t1_itqi0ut wrote

We see many requests for good mattresses here, so I compiled a list of the most popular brands on Reddit. The idea is to have two dimensions for popularity: discussion volume and sentiment.

Source: https://looria.com/reddit/mattress/brands

Methodology: A machine learning method called Named Entity Recognition "NER" applied to comments and posts on r/mattress until two years back. I then ran sentiment analysis on the data to find out if it's a positive or negative opinion (after filtering out ambiguous mentions).

Any ranks surprise you? Any positive or negative experiences?

70

BallsOutKrunked t1_itqjtsu wrote

We've got an avacado that's been super comfortable. Part of what motivated us is that the company seems to treat its workers well, made in the USA, in Los Angeles if memory serves.

22

justjdi t1_itql8b3 wrote

Purple saved my back!

15

sigh_choo t1_itqmteb wrote

We purchased the Helix for our son's bed and it also arrived with pillows. šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ‘šŸ½

1

NuII_Gravity t1_itqsh72 wrote

Have a nest plush hybrid and I love it, just adding to the mentions

1

GraceStrangerThanYou t1_itqup99 wrote

I have a custom latex mattress (Arizona Mattress Company, not Sleep on Latex) with a Brooklyn Bedding mattress pad and I'm very happy with both so this tracks for me.

3

benefit_of_mrkite t1_itqx8nk wrote

Replying to madredditscientist (#220,880)

Iā€™d be ok with a mattress that lasted 15 -25 years as long as it provided a good nightā€™s sleep. Iā€™d trade BIFL status for sleep. And as someone shopping for a new mattress thereā€™s so much disinformation out there and brands that own other brands.

58

scheuskeudie t1_itqyspu wrote

If you want to significantly prolong the life of your mattress, get a protector that blocks moisture from your sweat from permeating through the mattress and causing wear.

77

SmokeySFW t1_itr5ap7 wrote

I wish i could sleep on one of the nicer Purple mattresses for a week or so to try it out. They feel so nice in the store and their pillow is easily the best I've ever owned.

8

BurnerForJustTwice t1_itrafyr wrote

Replying to fuckthatguyoverthere (#222,755)

Iā€™ve heard of horror stories regarding Tempurpedics longevity and them honoring their warranty. Also, in my experience, the tempurpedic I had really messed up my back. Had to literally throw the $4000 I spent on it away because I woke up feeling like I was 80 years old. I just bought a $1500 traditional mattress from Costco and now I feel not a day older than 60.

11

BurnerForJustTwice t1_itrawkb wrote

Replying to benefit_of_mrkite (#223,489)

The tempurpedic I had also got hot. It was promoted as having cooling gel too. And it was top of the line.

Memory foam will get hot. Itā€™s because of how it works and how itā€™s made. When you compress the foam, it becomes closer to being a solid, therefore will hold heat longer/better than a spring mattress where there is greater airflow.

16

Im_Old_In_Town t1_itrhj9b wrote

We have a zinus as one of our guest beds. We get compliments on how comfortable it is every time someone sleeps on it.

Iā€™ve only slept on it a few times myself but I wonder why so many have had bad experiences.

7

lifewithoutlabor t1_itrobuc wrote

I have to say after tons of scouring the internet to decide on a new mattress and having to filter through all the BS ads and fake reviews - I ordered a sleep on latex and I absolutely love it.

19

mtgmike t1_itrr87f wrote

Ive posted this a couple of times, but I feel compelled anytime mattress talk comes up. My wife and I both have back issues(nothing crazy, just typical middle age) and we love a really firm mattress. Really firm. Neither of us can sleep on the floor with just a blanket under us, but its close.

I found foam factory online, and talked to them at length. We got two twin xl's(we have adjustable bases) for something ridiculous like $350 TOTAL. We got the firmest foam they offer and plain covers. I think the thickest they offer is 6". We have had them 3 or 4 years at this point and we still love them. Mine is softer than her at this point(im 6'6" and 230) but that is to be expected. Anytime someone new comes over and they lay on either side they still jump up and say its way too stiff for them.

I think most people would be way better off getting these as a base and then another memory foam topper 2-3" from foam factory as well. You would still be cheaper than any of these other popular brands. They are really more of a bulk supplier with an old school website but I m so happy with them Ill recommend them always.

2

maybenomaybe t1_itrz0sj wrote

I absolutely love my Ikea HOVAG mattress.

It has a 10-year guarantee which is certainly not for life, but at 179 GBP, I could buy several of them for the price of one of these other mattress brands.

9

domo_roboto t1_its9xc9 wrote

As a side and back sleeper, my back seems to prefer spring mattresses. So I was pleasantly surprised to find that IKEA spring mattress was great for me.

1

Lurkington123 t1_itsaela wrote

Replying to lifewithoutlabor (#225,724)

Iā€™ve been obsessively doing the same thing for a few months and landed on Sleep on Latex as well but still havenā€™t pulled the trigger. Their prices are insanely cheap for a good mattress so Iā€™ve always been sceptical but I hear nothing but good things about them. Did you go with medium or firm?

12

lifewithoutlabor t1_itseu7v wrote

Replying to Lurkington123 (#228,170)

I was skeptical too but honestly it was the best decision. I went with medium! Itā€™s still a little firm for me because I am a side sleeper so I would recommend the soft-medium if you are as well. Iā€™ve had it for a year so far and still love it. Also get a good mattress protector. The cotton cover is really nice but I wouldnā€™t want it to get messed up in case I spill anything on the bed.

Also I left it for 24 hours to expand after I took it out of the vacuum seal bag. So would recommend to do that as well.

9

thaeyo t1_itsklhr wrote

Iā€™m surprised the Purple sentiment isnā€™t higher, but agree that IKEA is a great value.

3

n_choose_k t1_itsksqd wrote

Replying to madredditscientist (#220,880)

I have no idea why Sleep Number would be so low. I have had mine for ten years and it's as good as the day I bought it. Cured my sciatica after a week, as well. I recommend them to ever single person that ever talks about getting a new mattress.

15

WarwornDisciple t1_itskx2k wrote

I dont think I've ever known what kind of mattress I've owned beyond the dimensions lmao

1

darkhelmet1121 t1_itsmi7r wrote

Replying to madredditscientist (#220,880)

I don't know about any of the internet brands. I bought a custom made traditional mattress from The Original Mattress Factory in Raleigh nc. Approx $1700 got a king deluxe orthopedic pillow top with box spring and 2x latex foam pillows (already had a frame)

3

poprof t1_itsn2vz wrote

Replying to BurnerForJustTwice (#224,305)

Had this same experience - slept on my sons tempurpedic-like bed (maybe nest brand? In donā€™t remember) and woke up with horrible back painā€¦hasnā€™t really gone away in several months

2

hessmo t1_itsnb7c wrote

Iā€™m shocked to not see tuft and needle on there.

11

GraceStrangerThanYou t1_itso5p2 wrote

Replying to n_choose_k (#229,442)

I've only slept on one Sleep Number bed and it leaked and went flat at night and then kept reinflating itself noisily. I can't imagine wanting to buy a mattress with parts that need to be repaired like that. Seems like a hassle.

5

VHS_tape_measure t1_itsukn4 wrote

I have a Stearns and Foster which I absolutely love, and have gotten compliments from guests as well. Surprised to see itā€™s not on this list

3

thebakersfloof t1_itsw5eo wrote

Replying to benefit_of_mrkite (#222,857)

I have a Bear mattress that I love. Not sure longevity of it since it's only been like a year, but the price was good, it's incredibly comfortable, and I don't wake up hot.

That said, I have a cooling mattress cover on it (Tempurpedic, highly recommend), percale sheets, and a breeze comforter from Buffy with a eucalyptus cover. And a fan on me all night. This combo has been incredible for some of the deepest and most restful nights of sleep I've ever had.

12

ChicagoTRS1 t1_itsz3hx wrote

I have a Winkbed plusā€¦love it

1

SelfBoundBeauty t1_itt3liv wrote

I made my own using the Arizona Mattress Company. Custom built for me and if a piece wears out (no sign of it so far) or my needs change, I can seek out a piece instead of the whole thing

2

Aristo_Cat t1_ittan70 wrote

Replying to Im_Old_In_Town (#225,006)

I actually just won a lawsuit against them, would never ever recommend a Zinus mattress to anybody. The mattresses have a fiberglass cover around them that spontaneously sheds fiberglass fibers into the surrounding area.

9

Aristo_Cat t1_ittaqt4 wrote

I got a latex foam hybrid from Arizona Premium Mattress and will never go back

1

answerguru t1_ittaqu0 wrote

Replying to hessmo (#229,746)

Agreed. How long do you find they last? I think mine is going on ~7 years and I feel like it's wearing out. Slept on the identical mattress in my parent's guest bedroom and it felt much more firm.

3

ilikemilkandcookies t1_ittbztk wrote

Is this spam? The websites for Brooklyn bedding, big fig, sleep on latex and winkbed all kind of look the same šŸ‘€

2

Sabrina912 t1_ittc4hd wrote

Happy to see SleepEz relatively high on the mentions and sentiment. Love the bed, the customizability, service from the company, and a damn good price point for what has so far been a very durable and comfortable mattress.

3

Mittens138 t1_itthqms wrote

Purple sleeps hot, and the fabric top pilled up a ton. Not worth it IMO

1

perezisawesome t1_ittjatv wrote

My nectar works well enough. Works well enough for my scoliosis.

1

otiliorules t1_ittktd5 wrote

Replying to poprof (#229,715)

I hated mine for 2 months or so. I had neck pain that entire time with almost no reprieve. Was convinced to stick it out and now Iā€™m sad whenever I donā€™t get to sleep on one.

1

M0NEYMASTER t1_ittlcq4 wrote

Does stearns and foster fall under sealy?

1

Way2Saucy4U t1_ittmwhm wrote

I bought a Kingsdown and itā€™s the most comfortable mattress Iā€™ve ever slept on. Enjoy it more than the Sterns & Foster we had.

2

pyxyy t1_ittoks6 wrote

I love my purple mattress but Iā€™d be interested in a non toxic one in the future

1

Infinite_Erosion t1_itu1k81 wrote

Good to know, ill make sure to never buy a mattress from bylooria.com.

0

omgitskae t1_itu402s wrote

Replying to benefit_of_mrkite (#222,727)

The mattress industry is a shit show. Just donā€™t buy bed in a box, these bands are deceptive, offer terrible products, and offer no support for their customers. They literally outright lie about some of their claims, like them saying they donate returned mattresses to charity - they donā€™t, they get resold by contractors on social media through companies like Share Town for profit.

Iā€™m looking for a new mattress myself and will likely go with either beautyrest or tempurpedic.

12

PalPubPull t1_itu4os4 wrote

My wife and I love the nectar mattress we got, had it almost 2 years now. For what it's worth, there's a positive review.

1

mmpgh t1_itublcd wrote

We got a "cheap" Brooklyn mattress for the spare bedroom. When covid hit our house, I slept there. Our main mattress is an older Leesa and wow I really really liked the Brooklyn. The only downside was it's edge rigidity was lacking and I almost fell out, but I was constantly moving around because fever and body temp swings.

1

sleepsucks t1_itue54x wrote

Replying to Lurkington123 (#228,170)

I bought a sleep on latex firm thinking I love hard beds. Itā€™s a touch too firm. Wouldā€™ve gone with medium in hindsight. Iā€™m a side sleeper and wake up with my arm asleep sometimes.

3

catinnameonly t1_itug2r2 wrote

Wow Tuft & Needle not even on here. Iā€™ve had mine for 10 years and itā€™s still in perfect shape with too adults on the heavy side.

3

Codename3Lue t1_ituhzyr wrote

I have a sleeponlatex mattress going on 4 years now. The mattress is incredibly comfortable, more comfortable than anything else I have ever laid on. I only have amazing things to say about it (other than good-luck moving it). The price point is extremely competitive also.

1

Substantial_City4618 t1_ituitm7 wrote

So there is another actual BIFL mattress that is comfortable and long lived. I think they have mattresses that are 50-75 years old that are still serviced.

The brand is HƤstens

The slight problem is that theyā€™re very expensive to being prohibitive. Check them out if money isnā€™t an issue.

1

Devilsclarinet t1_itumdbm wrote

I love my Casper. We had a warranty claim on a 2 year old mattress as carpet installers moved the mattress and ended up folding it in an odd fashion causing the foam top to de-laminate. Sent Casper a picture and 2 days later a new mattress was on our porch. Both mattresses have been extremely comfortable and using the mattress protector should last a very long time

1

BigKookie t1_itupxfw wrote

I'm suprised Novosbed isn't mentioned on this...

1

fat_cat_guru t1_ituqn4o wrote

Getting a Big Fig has been the besssst investment of my life. I have not woken up sore and its firm and supportive yet plush. I loooooooove it.

3

jlbob t1_itus1uy wrote

I get it these are current opinions but many of these companies haven't been around for 5 years, how the hell is the BIFL? r/GoodValue sure but BIFL? Are we lowering our standards?

1

Xalowe t1_ituvut8 wrote

I use a Zenhaven latex mattress from Saatva. Had it for five years and itā€™s held up great. Itā€™s a little firm even on the softer side (itā€™s dual sided), but longevity is no concern at all so far. Itā€™s VERY heavy though, and definitely not easy to move without help.

1

BoTheJoV3 t1_itv1hle wrote

Where is original mattress factory? If you live in US those beds are banging

1

sleepsucks t1_itv1jvj wrote

Replying to greenglass88 (#236,155)

Can you ask her if that made her bed too warm or too soft. I have a horrible memory of soft toppers making me feel like I'm suffocating. I also live in a very warm apartment, we have all our windows open all the time as it is.

1

Alternative-Skill167 t1_itv3ry9 wrote

Would those ā€œmost mentionsā€ be due to higher marketing from those companies?

Iā€™ve only heard about Casper, Purple, and Tempurpedic because of their ads all over the internet

1

kiwimistic t1_itvyg6y wrote

Bought a king sized sleep number with adjustable bases for $130 at an auction. We HAD to upgrade our foam mattress (not memory foam) and I spent months looking at what would be best. Jumped on this because.. sleep number.. duh right? Came with all of the original receipts, found out itā€™s from 06. Still works great and is amazing for me and my fiancĆ© who are very different sizes. And it fits our very clingy dogs too

1

Argyrus777 t1_itwlp56 wrote

No stearns&foster? Those things look like it belongs in a celebrity mansion

1

vMambaaa t1_itzaquh wrote

Replying to jlbob (#252,929)

i donā€™t have a problem with products that are more expensive and thus quality in here, more so posts that say ā€œlooking for a computer monitor under $200ā€ or ā€œbest product for x dollarsā€ doesnā€™t fit at all.

2

jlbob t1_iu05vrp wrote

Replying to vMambaaa (#256,582)

I'm 100% with you there, but even then electronics aren't BIFL. Personally, I'm waiting to see a BIFL dinner recommendation here.

This sub has gone downhill over the past few years.

1

ChooksChick t1_iu0ey9i wrote

Replying to omgitskae (#234,909)

Bought a Stearns & Foster flippable 23 years ago and promptly put it in a waterproof, bedbug protection zippered cover. It's as fresh as a daisy and still the best bed I've slept in after all that time.

I shudder to think what it'd cost to replace it today, though.

2

kidNurse t1_iu0tq9t wrote

If you want TRUE BIL, consider the mattress is made up of components. I bought a mattress from a local company in my town that has a zip off top and all components inside can be exchanged. Say, for example, something happens and I need to move to a firmer or softer mattress, the company will come out and exchange the internal components for a mere $200!!! Replacing the pillow top is less than $100 for a queen. The mattress framing needs never to be replaced so that's a whole lot of waste kept out of the system. More people need to look at this type of system. PLUS I'm supporting local businesses.

1

kazzlewazzle t1_iu0x1sv wrote

Iā€™ve had a sleepez latex mattress since 2013. Just as comfortable as the day I bought it, and I have joint/pain issues from autoimmune disease. Has made it through 4 moves. Even when I go to high end hotels, I miss my mattress.

1

PizzaTacoCat312 t1_iu4imo6 wrote

I love my purple mattress. Unfortunately for them I think you need to buy the purple hybrid premier 3 or 4 to really get the benefit out of the hyper elastic polymer layer they use. They are expensive, but it's by far the best most comfortable mattress I've laid in. It doesn't sag over time like other mattress either.

1