Best TEMPUR-Pedic Alternatives

Our Expert’s Take

Like the brand’s other models, the Helix Midnight Luxe is a hybrid mattress that combines proprietary foam with a layer of individually wrapped coils in the support layer. We found the foam to be slow-moving and pressure-relieving, which makes it a good match for side and back sleepers. They should get plenty of contouring at their shoulders and hips, where they put the most pressure. At the same time, the coils provide enough support to prevent them from sinking too far into the mattress.

We ranked the Helix Midnight Luxe around 6.5/10 on the firmness scale, which is perfectly medium-firm. The top comfort layer is made with a quilted pillow-top and Helix Responsive Foam, a proprietary material that is firm and responsive. Next up, there’s a layer of Copper Gel Memory Foam to help keep the mattress from overheating. Next, there is a layer of Memory Plus Foam which exhibits a typical slow-moving foam feel, and beneath this layer, there is a support layer made from hundreds of individually wrapped coils. The coils also rest on a layer of DuraDense Foam that helps prevent the coils from digging into your box spring. 

TEMPUR-ProAdapt vs Helix Midnight Luxe

Due to its construction and feel, the Helix Midnight Luxe is a sound alternative to the Tempur-ProAdapt mattress, particularly the medium hybrid model of the Tempur-ProAdapt. The Tempur-ProAdapt is the mid-level model in the Tempur-Adapt lineup. It places two layers of Tempur material over more than 1,000 spring coils. The coils provide lots of support, while the comfort layers have the slow-moving feel of memory foam. 

What We Love About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• The Helix Midnight Luxe keeps a low temperature, thanks to its layer of springs, the gel-foam layer, and a cover that’s soft and breathable. According to our thermal camera, the mattress temperature raised by 4.3″ after our tester rested on it. This is more than the Nectar, but still a low enough increase to earn the Helix Midnight Luxe a 4.5/5 on our cooling test.
• The Helix Midnight Luxe has a medium-firm feel, as well as some responsiveness. It should be easy to change positions in bed.
• The Helix Midnight offers a pleasant combination of both pressure relief and spinal support.

What to Keep in Mind About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• Heavier people, or those who weigh more than 230 lb, may “bottom out” on the Helix Midnight Luxe. If you fall into this category, you may want to consider getting one of the best mattresses for heavy people.
• It’s not as slow-moving as the TEMPUR-ProAdapt mattress. If you want more of that traditional memory foam feel, you should opt for the TEMPUR.

What Customers Say

On Helix’s website, the Midnight mattress earns a score of 4.4/5. Many positive reviews say the mattress is “perfect” for side sleeping and feels very comfortable. Some customers decided to return the mattress because it wasn’t supportive enough.

Read our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review.

Our Expert’s Take

The classic Saatva mattress is a popular innerspring bed that does a great job of sleeping cool. It’s produced by the Saatva brand, which makes high-quality, luxurious mattresses and sells them online. The Saatva comes in three firmness options (Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm) as well as two heights (11.5” and 14.5”). This allows sleepers to customize the mattress to their sleep position(s) and other preferences, which makes the Saatva a versatile bed that could appeal to a variety of sleepers.

The Luxury Firm model of the Saatva is a particularly good choice for back sleepers. We ranked this mattress around 7/10 on the firmness scale, or a bit firmer than average. It layers a soft pillow-top over contouring micro-coils and sturdier support coils, which are firm, bouncy, and supportive. Because of this construction, the mattress offers back sleepers an excellent balance of comfort and spinal support. The soft pillow top relieves pressure around the hips, while the coils provide excellent lumbar support and promote proper spinal alignment. In fact, we’ve ranked the Saatva Luxury Firm as one of the best mattresses for back sleepers, one of the best orthopedic mattresses, and a solid mattress for back pain relief.

TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze vs Saatva

With that said, we think that the luxurious Saatva mattress is a good alternative to the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze mattress. As the name suggests, the LuxeBreeze is a luxurious TEMPUR-Pedic mattress that focuses on keeping sleepers cool throughout the night. It’s made with soft TEMPUR material but also is made with Pure Cool Plus material that dissipates heat throughout the night, a feature similar to Saatva’s cooling-infused memory foam layers. Though the LuxeBreeze mattress is all-foam, it has a layer of Hybrid Material (in the Medium Hybrid firmness mattress) which gives the mattress a bouncy feel and also adds some pressure-relieving capabilities. Much like the Saatva, the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze comes in three firmness levels: Soft, Medium Hybrid, and Firm.

What We Love About the Saatva

• The Luxury Firm model is great for most side sleepers, but if you’re a heavier person, you may prefer the Firm model.
• The Saatva costs significantly less than the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze, and it’s just as durable. We expect both mattresses to last at least a decade.
• Saatva offers free white glove delivery, which means a team of delivery professionals will remove your old mattress and place the new one on your bed frame.

What to Keep in Mind About the Saatva

• It’s much more responsive than the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze. If you want more of a “quicksand” sort of quality, you may want to opt for a TEMPUR-Pedic mattress.
• It’s not the softest mattress on the market, so if you want something more plush, we recommend looking for one of the best soft mattresses.

What Customers Say

On Saatva‘s website, the mattress earns an average customer review score of 4.8/5. Customers said it was super easy to order their mattresses, and they had no issues with the white glove delivery. Some people said the mattress wasn’t supportive enough, so they ended up returning it.

Read our Saatva mattress review and Best Coil Mattresses list.

Our Expert’s Take

The Nectar mattress is an all-foam mattress that layers breathable foams to create a medium-firm feeling mattress that contours the body. It’s the most basic of the mattresses from the brand but still offers some similarities to the higher-end TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses for a fraction of the price. Nectar even offers a 365-night sleep trial, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping and returns for customers, so if you’re reading this review and yearning to try this mattress, you’ve got all the incentive to do so. 

On our mattress ranking scale, we ranked the Nectar a 6.5 out of 10, which is a perfectly medium-firm mattress. On top of that, the Nectar has some pretty simple but useful features. For example, on the very top of the mattress is a polyethylene Cooling Cover. Polyethylene is a breathable material that helps keep the mattress cool to the touch. Then, there’s a 3” layer of gel foam in the comfort layer. It’s a soft foam that contours and takes the shape of your body. Underneath that, there’s a layer of Soft Conventional Foam that acts as a transition layer. Lastly, in the support layer, there is 7” of high-density foam that helps with lumbar support and helps keep the mattress durable. Overall, this mattress is cooler than other foam mattresses and offers the typical memory foam feel that will allow you to sink slightly into your mattress and offer a bit of pressure relief. 

TEMPUR-Cloud All-Foam vs Nectar

In comparison to the TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses, the Nectar is a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress. They both feature an all-foam construction without coils, and the TEMPUR-Cloud and Nectar have the same effect of combining comfort and support for sleepers. The top layer of the TEMPUR-Cloud is made from pressure-relieving memory foam, with a layer of firmer memory foam underneath. This is followed by a base layer of high-density foam. The TEMPUR-Cloud is a medium-firm mattress, much like the Nectar, and it also relieves shoulder and hip pressure for side sleepers.

What We Love About the Nectar

• The Nectar is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress that we’re comparing it to. Needless to say, it’s sold at a great value and should last between eight and 10 years.
• If you suffer from body pain, especially in the hips and shoulders, the Nectar mattress may help alleviate the pain since it contours the body.
• We test the cooling capability of the Nectar using our handy thermal camera. Our findings indicated that the mattress only rose 1.9 degrees after one of our testers had beein lying on it for several minutes. This’t indicates that the bed has great breathability, and led to us giving it a 4.5/5 on the cooling test.

What to Keep in Mind About the Nectar

• Heavier people, or those who weigh more than 230 lb, may “bottom out” on the Nectar. If you fall into this category, you may want to consider getting one of the best mattresses for heavy people.
• Since the Nectar is medium-firm and contouring, stomach sleepers probably won’t feel supported, and might want to opt for a firmer mattress. 

What Customers Say

On Nectar’s site, customers rated the Nectar 4.7 out of 5 stars with over 57,000 reviewers chiming in at the time of writing. Folks loved that this mattress was great at alleviating back pain, but other folks didn’t think that the Nectar was soft enough.

Read our Nectar mattress review.

Our Expert’s Take

The DreamCloud Premier is a luxury hybrid mattress that gives sleepers a balance of comfort and support with its plush pillow top and layer of coils that offer support. The cover is made from a breathable cashmere-blend material, and its comfort layers consist of a Plush Euro Top Cradle layer on the top, followed by a Euro Top Support Layer that creates a soft feel. Below that, there is a thick layer of memory foam and a layer of support foam. Lastly, in the support layer, there are individually wrapped coils that promote airflow. Hot sleepers should feel cool and comfy on the DreamCloud Premier.

TEMPUR-ProBreeze vs DreamCloud Premier

Out of all of the TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses, we think that the DreamCloud is the most similar and a great alternative to the TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress. The DreamCloud Premier is as cooling as the TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress, but it costs about $2,000 less. Both mattresses are also great for back sleepers and offer a plush feeling on the top.

Unlike the TEMPUR-ProBreeze, the DreamCloud Premier has coils in its support layer. This makes the mattress feel more responsive, which is good news for people with mobility issues. The DreamCloud Premier doesn’t offer as much body contouring as the TEMPUR-ProBreeze, but it still works well for side sleepers with hip pain. The plush pillow top cushions joints and helps alleviate shoulder tension.

What We Love About the DreamCloud Premier

• It costs about $2,000 less than the TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress.
• It has a cooling cover that feels particularly breathable, and the coils promote airflow.
• Because it has a classic medium-firm feel, it works well for both back and side sleepers. The supportive coils help keep the spine in the proper alignment, while the pillow top cushions joints.

What to Keep in Mind About The DreamCloud Premier

• It doesn’t have the same “quicksand” sort of quality that TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses have. You’ll still feel plenty of body contouring, but you won’t “sink” inside the foam layers.
• The DreamCloud Premier is bouncier than the TEMPUR-Pedic ProBreeze mattress, which means it doesn’t isolate motion as well. If you share a bed with a partner, you may feel their movement come over to your side of the bed.
• The DreamCloud Premier is a bed-in-a-box mattress, which means it has a 48-hour off-gassing period. The TEMPUR-Pedic ProBreeze mattress is never compressed into a box, so you can sleep on it right away.

What Customers Say

On DreamCloud’s website, the Premier mattress earns a customer review score of 4.5/5. Customers raved about the comfy pillow top and soft cashmere-blend cover. Some people decided to return the mattress because they thought it felt too soft.

Read our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review to learn more about this cooling hybrid bed.

Our Expert’s Take

The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is available in three firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm. If you’re a side sleeper, you’ll likely prefer the soft or medium models. Back sleepers tend to prefer the medium option, while stomach sleepers enjoy the firm model. But no matter which one you choose, you’ll feel the zoned support. This layer feels firmer toward the center of the mattress and softer near the head and the foot. This helps sleepers maintain the proper spinal alignment throughout the night, which helps alleviate back pain.

TEMPUR-Cloud All-Foam vs WinkBeds GravityLux for Back Sleepers

Because of the all-foam construction of the GravityLux, we think it should be a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud All-Foam mattress. The GravityLux has a Soft version of the mattress, which may suit lovers of the plush feel of the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress, however, we ranked the TEMPUR-Cloud 6.5/10 on our firmness scale which makes it a perfectly medium-firm mattress, so the medium model of the GravityLux could be a great choice too. Both the GravityLux and the TEMPUR-Cloud should offer some great pressure relief for side sleepers and should allow back sleepers for a good night’s rest. One difference between the two mattresses though, is that the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress feels much cooler than the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress, so if you’re a hot sleeper, this is the better option. The GravityLux contains proprietary AirCell memory foam, which is ventilated for extra airflow. Since the TEMPUR-Cloud is made from standard TEMPUR foam, it does trap some heat while you lay on it.

What We Love About the WinkBeds GravityLux

• It’s available in three firmness levels, so it works for a wide variety of people.
• It sleeps cool at night, thanks to the ventilated memory foam.
• The WinkBeds GravityLux is great for people with back pain, because the zoned support layer helps sleepers maintain the proper spinal alignment.

What to Keep in Mind About The WinkBeds GravityLux

• The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress isn’t as slow-moving as a TEMPUR-Pedic mattress, though it still offers plenty of pressure relief.
• The WinkBeds GravityLux is a bed-in-a-box mattress with a 48-hour off-gassing period.
• Even the firmest option is not supportive enough for people who weigh more than 230 lb. If you fall in this category, you may want to consider the WinkBed Plus instead.

What Customers Say

On the WinkBed website, there are dozens of five-star reviews. People praised the mattress’s cooling features, comfort and motion isolation. There are no published reviews with less than a five-star rating, so we are unable to highlight any customer complaints.

Take a look at our full WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review. Not sure the WinkBeds GravityLux is for you, check out our best mattresses for back pain for other great options.

Our Expert’s Take

The Nolah Original mattress has a classic slow-moving feel like many of the TEMPUR-Pedic models. However, Nolah is sold at a fraction of the price and doesn’t trap as much body heat. For reference, a queen size Nolah mattress costs about $1149.00 before discounts, while the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress of the same size costs about $1999.00. The Nolah Original mattress contains proprietary AirFoam, which is ventilated for extra airflow. This helps prevent sleepers from overheating at night, and it feels slightly more responsive than TEMPUR material.

TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid vs Nolah Original

Despite the all-foam construction of the Nolah, it’s still a fairly responsive feeling mattress, and that’s why we think it should be a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid mattress. They are both plush-feeling mattresses, in fact, we ranked the Nolah 6/10 on our firmness scale which is slightly softer than average, and we ranked the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress 6.5/10, which is perfectly medium-firm. The biggest difference between the two mattresses is that, as the name suggests, the TEMPUR-Cloud is a hybrid mattress and features a layer of coils, and the Nolah is made of all foam. Either way, both mattresses will offer some great pressure relief, especially for side sleepers. Another major difference is that much like the All Foam version of the TEMPUR-Cloud, the mattress doesn’t sleep cool, but for the Nolah mattress, the ventilated AirFoam layer offers some heat dissipation for hot sleepers.

What We Love About the Nolah Mattress

• The proprietary AirFoam material feels cool and breathable, so it’s great for hot sleepers.
• The thick comfort layers isolate motion well, making it a great option for couples.
• It costs significantly less than most TEMPUR-Pedic models.

What to Keep in Mind About the Nolah Mattress

• Though it does have a classic memory foam feel, it’s not as plush and slow-moving as a TEMPUR-Pedic mattress.
• It isn’t as durable as most TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses. We expect the Nolah Original to last between seven and 10 years, while most TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses should last at least a decade.
• The Nolah mattress has a 48-hour off-gassing period.

What Customers Say

On Nolah‘s website, there are dozens of five-star customer reviews. People praise its cooling features, comfort and customer service terms. There are no featured reviews that gave less than five stars, so we are unable to highlight any customer feedback.

Read our full Nolah mattress review to learn more.

Our Expert’s Take

The Leesa Reserve is a high-end hybrid mattress with three firmness options. Our testers tried out the medium-firm (6.5/10) model. Still, the hybrid design and multiple firmness options make the Reserve likely suitable for most sleeper types if they remember to match their sleeping needs (for example, side sleepers like softer firmness, as stomach sleepers like firmer support) to the right firmness option.

When trying out the medium-firm model, our testers found it offered great orthopedic support, giving the Reserve a 4.5/5 for the category. In addition, our testers found quality edge-to-edge support, giving the mattress a 4.5/5 for not sagging or compromising support on the bed’s sides. Most notably, couples who seek a durable bed or struggle sleeping next to each other can appreciate the Reserve’s quality motion isolation and sturdy build, with our testers giving the bed a perfect 5/5 for its motion transference and 4.5/5 for its durability. Despite having multiple cooling features, our testers gave the Reserve a 3.5/5 for cooling, which is decent, but considering the price, hot sleepers may want to consider beds more specialized in temperature control.

The Leesa Reserve has a seven-layer hybrid build, specializing in pressure relief and support, with testers noting that “fans of memory foam will appreciate its signature contouring feel”. On top of the Reserve is a cooling cover top layer and ultra-dense memory foam layer that adapts to your body’s profile while delivering that “sinking into comfort” feeling of classic memory foam. Underneath this is a layer of contouring memory foam and an additional layer of high-density foam to further cushion. Then, a transitionary foam layer separates and balances the upper foam layer’s cushioning and the bed’s innerspring layers at its base. At its foundation are a layer of 1,032 individually wrapped coils and a high-density foam base that work together to create a sturdy support base while maintaining quality edge support. 

Due to its multiple orthopedic supporting features, the Leesa Reserve offers a pressure-relieving, slow-moving memory foam feel without problematic sinkage. While the price reflects its luxury mattress status, the Reserve by Leesa could be the perfect choice if you’re seeking a hybrid that can relieve pressure while simultaneously supporting your body for a restorative night’s sleep. 

TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt vs Leesa Reserve

The TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt and the Leesa Reserve are both relatively expensive luxury mattresses. The Reserve costs a few hundred dollars less, depending on whether or not there’s a promotional discount. The main difference is that the Reserve is a hybrid, while the Tempur-LuxeAdapt is an all-foam bed. Typically, this means that the Reserve would likely offer more sturdy support, bounce, and breathability due to its innerspring layers. However, the all-foam design of the TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt may make for superior motion isolation and be a preferable choice for ultra-fans of memory foam beds. Moreover, both offer three firmness options, which make both beds fairly versatile, yet hybrids almost always offer more accessibility for all sleeper types than all-foam mattresses due to their blend of material components. 

What We Love About the Leesa Reserve

• The Reserve by Leesa has three firmness options, allowing back, side, stomach, and heavyweight sleepers to all likely find their right fit.
• Our testers found the Reserve to have excellent edge support, with one tester writing, “I’m a bigger guy, but the mattress did not compress too much under my weight. It should work well for couples looking to maximize their sleep surface.”
• Back sleepers who enjoy a memory foam feel can reliably sink into the Reserve’s upper foam-based comfort layers while experiencing quality spinal support.

What to Keep in Mind About the Leesa Reserve

• As a luxury mattress, the Leesa Reserve carries a price tag that reflects as much. While the hybrid mattress is a great choice for people seeking a quality bed, budget-minded shoppers may want to consider a more affordable mattress.
• The Reserve offered quality cooling (3.5/5), but this score should have been higher considering the price. That said, hot sleepers prioritizing temperature regulation may want to seek a bed with better cooling.

What Customers Say

The Reserve by Leesa is a brand-new hybrid luxury mattress with only two reviews on its official website, resulting in 5/5 stars.  

Read our full Leesa Reserve mattress review.

Our Expert’s Take

Although the Sedona Elite is Brooklyn Bedding’s most luxurious mattress, the Aurora Luxe is a pearl in the brand’s crown when it comes to cooling. The bed starts with the brand’s proprietary TitanCool cover, which is soft and cooling. You can elect to add the optional Cloud Pillow Top for extra plushness and comfort. The Aurora Luxe also has layers of CopperFlex Foam (foam infused with copper for heat dissipation) and memory foam for contouring and pressure relief, along with Gel Swirl Memory Foam for cooling. The support comes from 8″ zoned coils and a base layer of high-density foam. Overall, the bed stands at 13″ tall.

Now, the highfalutin-sounding nature of the Aurora Luxe’s materials might have you bracing yourself for sticker shock. On the contrary though, Brooklyn Bedding runs its own mattress factory, eliminating some of the manufacturing costs traditionally passed onto customers. Granted, Aurora Luxe is still a luxury mattress with a higher price tag than the brand’s more humble beds, such as the Signature Hybrid, but you’re getting great value and a bed that should last up to 10 years at least.

TEMPUR-Adapt Medium vs Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

The impressive construction is what makes the Aurora Luxe a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Adapt Medium mattress. Both mattresses feature unique cooling materials, with the TEMPUR-Adapt mattress being described as “cool to the touch” by the brand itself. The TEMPUR-Adapt model comes in a Medium and Medium Hybrid feel, and the Aurora Luxe comes in three firmness options. The Medium option that we tested is rated a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, or medium-firm. However, it’s worth noting that the Brooklyn Aurora Luxe does not have the typical slow-moving memory foam feel on the top that the TEMPUR-Pedic brand is known for.

What We Love About the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

• The coils promote airflow while the foam layers are equipped with heat-dissipating and moisture-wicking materials, helping the bed earn 4 out of 5 points for cooling from testers.
• The Aurora Luxe is constructed in Brooklyn Bedding’s U.S.-based factory, for a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective product that should withstand up to 10 years of heavy use.
• Couples who want the best mattress for sex often seek a bed that’s bouncy and responsive, and the Aurora Luxe checks that box: You can seamlessly move and switch positions without feeling stuck in slow-moving foam.

What to Keep in Mind About the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

• Like many online mattresses, upon opening the bed-in-a-box Aurora Luxe it emitted an off-gassing smell that took about 48 hours to dissipate.
• Stomach sleepers, especially those with heavier body types, tend to need a firmer, more supportive mattress to help keep their spines aligned at night. The Titan Plus from Brooklyn Bedding might be the superior choice.

What Customers Say

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe averages 4.7 out of 5 rating among more than 3,500 reviews at publication time. Most of the praise highlights that the mattress is an “upgrade,” a supremely comfortable one, at that. A good negative sentiment was that the Medium firmness was too firm, which tracks, as the Medium is closer to a medium-firm on our scale. 

Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe review.