The market offers numerous mattresses that promise cooling benefits, with several being tested and liked albeit not as much as the leading options.
The Casper Snow Hybrid, priced at $2,495, stands out with its cooling capabilities, an expectation set by its “snow” moniker. This hybrid mattress, combining poly foam, memory foam, and pocketed coils, offers targeted support to alleviate pressure at the hips, waist, and lower back, making it suitable for back and stomach sleepers. Initially, it may arrive slightly misshapen with a faint plasticky scent, but these resolve after two days, allowing the mattress to form its intended shape.
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, available for $1,999, is characterized by firmness due to its patented AirCradle memory foam and central cushioning designed to support the lower back. Despite incorporating a triple-phase LuxeCool system and cooling gel-infused memory foam, its cooling effect is less pronounced. The mattress’s firm nature was noted, though its cushioning did not align well for individuals with certain body dimensions.
Offered at $334, the Wayfair 10.5-Inch Plush Cooling Gel Hybrid Mattress consists of five layers of memory foam, featuring a memory foam pillow top aimed at pressure point relief and motion transfer reduction. This mattress includes a breathable knit cover for enhanced cooling and comes with a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty, though its cooling impact is not as pronounced as some other options.
The Wayfair Sleep 8-Inch Medium Cooling Gel Memory Foam mattress, priced at $204, provides a cost-effective solution. It includes 8 inches of memory foam, blending cooling gel, charcoal, and green tea-infused foams to enhance freshness and odor control. The jacquard-designed top layer is designed to maintain airflow and minimize motion transfer.
Lastly, the BedJet 3, offered at $387, is favored by WIRED reviewer Christopher Null (rated 8/10 by WIRED). This climate-control device uses a blower to channel hot or cool air beneath the bed covers, suitable for those satisfied with their current mattress but seeking temperature regulation.
