Tuft and Needle Mattress Review 2022

Some sleepers just want a mattress that offers reliability and comfort without a high price tag — no hoopla. That’s the charm of Tuft and Needle! The Tuft and Needle Original mattress is simply one of the best mattresses for all sleeper positions on a budget. The mattress is worth it, especially if you’re seeking a comfortable bed with a neutral-foam feel. And you can be sure that Tuft And Needle’s affordability does not diminish their mattresses’ quality and support.

To find out exactly what the Tuft and Needle Original Mattress is made of and what it offers, we had our team members try it out themselves and even cut it open to see its construction. To learn more about this mattress and why you should or shouldn’t buy it, continue reading!

OVERVIEW

Tuft & Needle Original

Tuft & Needle is quite possibly the most popular budget mattress online. The bed is comfortable and accommodates all types of sleepers.

SLUMBER YARD RATING

4.1 out of 5

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How Does The Tuft And Needle Mattress Feel?

If you can picture a softer, more neutral foam, that’s what Tuft and Needle Original feels like. It’s accommodating, comfortable, and kind of bland –– but in a good way. It’s one of those beds that basically anyone can get comfortable on because it’s so neutral.

Tuft and Needle is about a medium on the soft-to-firm spectrum. It’s softer than Avocado Mattress but firmer than Nolah Mattress. It’s in that sweet spot that caters to the preference of most people. We’d consider Tuft and Needle to be more of a medium+ in that it’s slightly firmer than a true medium, but it will soften as you use it.

The Tuft & Needle mattress won’t be the most pressure-relieving material in the world, but it’s suitable for combination sleepers who want to rotate positions with ease. We wouldn’t consider Tuft Needle to be a plush soft mattress, but remember that firmness relies greatly on your particular body type.

Body Type Analysis

Your body type has a huge impact on how you perceive a bed. The more weight you apply, the softer the bed will seem. Being an all-foam mattress, we can only recommend Tuft and Needle to petite and average-size individuals.

Petite

When you start shopping for a new mattress, you need to factor in your weight to find the most comfortable bed for you. If you’re petite (less than 150 pounds), your body will put less pressure onto a mattress and it will feel firmer. With that in mind, we think that the Tuft and Needle Mattress is a good option for lighter people.
Average

If you have an average body type (150-230 pounds), you’ll put a bit more pressure on a mattress but usually not to the point where it will feel too soft. Our review team writes reviews from the lens of an average-sized person, and we think Tuft and Needle could work for you if you’re in this range.
Heavy

Heavier individuals (more than 250 pounds) will apply more pressure to a mattress and thus will experience it to be softer in general. Additionally, the heavier you are, the more stress you apply to a mattress. This is the reason we recommend heavier folks to look into hybrid or innerspring mattresses, which tend to be more durable and supportive over the long run.

What Our Experts Have To Say

As a smaller size sleeper, the Tuft & Needle mattress is perfect for me. It’s comfortable and I find the firmness profile to be just right.

McKenzie Dillon
Combo Sleeper
I’m a little bigger than the average person so Tuft & Needle isn’t a great fit for me. I’ve found that hybrid beds better support my body type.

Owen Poole
Side Sleeper

Tuft and Needle Sleeper Type Analysis

You might not realize it, but the way you sleep can significantly impact how comfortable you perceive a mattress. That’s because mattresses support your body based on how you’re lying. Overall, most average-sized people will find Tuft and Needle mattresses comfortable, no matter what sleeping position you prefer.

Side Sleepers
We found that Tuft and Needle is a good bed for side sleepers. Some might find it to be a little too firm from the get-go, but the bed will soften and end up being a lot more comfortable for sleeping on your side. Considering that the average American weighs about 200 pounds (according to the CDC), we think this bed will be fine for a good number of side sleepers.
Back and Stomach Sleepers
In general, back and stomach sleepers prefer firmer beds. While Tuft and Needle isn’t the firmest bed, it is suitable for average or petite back and stomach sleepers.
What you’re looking for as a back or stomach sleeper is comfort down your spine. If you feel pressure in your low back, there’s a chance that the bed is too soft. Ultimately what you’re looking for is how comfortable you feel when you wake up in the morning. In this matter, we believe Tuft and Needle does a nice job of supporting your hips and keeping your spine in proper alignment.
Combo Sleepers
Because it’s so responsive, this also makes for an excellent mattress for combo sleepers. You can easily switch positions on the bed without hardly any effort at all.

Tuft And Needle Construction

The Tuft & Needle bed is a 10” all-foam mattress with only two layers, hence the reason that a queen size is around $600. Here’s how the layers break down:

tuft and needle mattress review construction and foam layers — Construction breakdown of the Tuft and Needle mattress

Top layer: 3” layer of proprietary Tuft and Needle Adaptive Foam for comfort and temperature regulation
Bottom layer: 7” layer of dense polyurethane foam for support

Okay, just because this mattress only has two layers doesn’t mean it’s a bad bed. In fact, there’s a heck of a lot of people that like Tuft and Needle (apparently, 95% of people keep the bed, according to the company).

Tuft and Needle upgraded the mattress cover. Previously, it was somewhat transparent and allowed you to see the foams underneath. Most people didn’t care, but others felt like it cheapened the mattress. The current cover has a texture that is soft to the touch and made of polyester and micro polyamide.

While the cover is removable and there’s a zipper on the underside of the bed, you really shouldn’t remove it, not even for cleaning. In fact, if you’re concerned about keeping your mattress clean and want to protect it against stains or the oil from your skin, purchase a mattress protector—Tuft and Needle sells one on its website. Alternatively, you could spot clean whenever stains do arise.

Is Tuft And Needle A Good Mattress For Couples?

Besides the feel, firmness, support, and temperature of a bed, there are two other elements that couples should know when buying a new mattress. In our opinion, however, these following two factors aren’t nearly as important as what we discussed in the top portion of this review.

Edge Support

Like many other all-foam beds, the Tuft and Needle mattress doesn’t have fantastic edge support. It’s not the worst we’ve seen, but it’s nothing to write home about. Edge support matters if you are sharing a smaller mattress or need access to the entire top of the mattress.

Responsiveness

The other nice thing about Tuft and Needle bed is that it’s incredibly responsive, meaning it reacts almost immediately to pressure. It’s not like a memory foam mattress that leaves behind a body impression. Instead, it snaps back into shape quickly.

Responsiveness is important because it’s an indicator of how easy it will be to rotate sleeping positions on the mattress. If you’re currently sleeping on a memory foam bed such as Nectar or Novosbed, you’ve probably noticed that it takes more effort to switch from your back to your side to your stomach and so on. This can leave you feeling restless since you had to exert more effort to change positions.

Motion Isolation

If you have a partner who gets up before you or tosses and turns at night and wakes you up, then you need a bed that’s got solid motion isolation. Luckily for you, the Tuft and Needle mattress is good at deadening movement. It’s not the best for motion isolation and light sleepers, but you should be fine. All in all, it’s pretty good for a bed that doesn’t have memory foam.

Temperature Regulation

We would say this bed is temperature neutral. It doesn’t have any phase change cooling materials like the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora or Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt. Still, it won’t sleep nearly as warm as your traditional memory foam mattress. Most warm sleepers will be able to sleep on the Tuft and Needle bed with little issue.

The cover and the top layer of the adaptive foam are breathable, helping keep the temperature neutral. Again, not a proper cooling mattress, but for the price, can you complain?

What Does The Tuft and Needle Mattress Cost?

If you’re looking for a budget mattress, it’s hard to do much better than Tuft and Needle. This is a good mattress with a nice price tag. Here’s a look at the MSRP for Tuft and Needle mattress:

Size	Price (MSRP)
Twin	$645
Twin XL	$695
Full	$795
Queen	$895
King / Cal King	$1,095

If you’re shopping for a new mattress, search around for a discount. Tuft and Needle often runs specials during major holidays like Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas. The best way to make sure you don’t miss out is to visit the Tuft and Needle website often or our Deals Page, where we list the most recent promos from brands.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Reviews Verdict

The Tuft and Needle mattress might not be perfect, but there is a lot to like about this bed. It’s comfortable, accommodating, and reliable. You know exactly what you’re getting with the T&N mattress, and that’s why people value it. Not to mention the money. If you’re a sleeper on a budget, the Tuft and Needle bed is a good choice for you.

This bed is all about value for the money. There’s nothing wholly unique about the bed, but anyone on a budget should put Tuft and Needle on their shortlist of beds to consider.

Overall Rating

4.1 ^{out of 5}

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Tuft And Needle Mattress Alternatives

These mattresses are all similar to the Tuft & Needle Mattress but at varying price points.

	Mattress Type	Firmness	Temp	Body Type	Thickness	Starting Price
Tuft & Needle Original	Soft Foam	Medium	Neutral	Under 230 lb	10inch	$895^* *Queen mattress
Casper Element	Soft Foam	Medium	Neutral	Under 230 lb	10inch	$595^* *Queen mattress	Read Review
Puffy Lux	Memory Foam	Soft	Neutral	Under 230 lb	12inch	$1799^* *Queen mattress	Read Review
Cocoon by Sealy Chill	Memory Foam	Firm	Cooling	Under 230 lb	10inch	$1239^* *Queen mattress	Read Review

Tuft And Needle vs. Casper Mattress

Tuft and Needle and Casper are similar in many ways. Both mattresses have a soft neutral-foam feel and sleep temperature neutral, making them an appealing choice for most people. But the most significant difference between these beds is cost, with Tuft And Needle being a far more affordable option. Find out more in our Tuft and Needle vs Casper comparison.
Tuft And Needle vs. Purple Mattress

While both brands are prominent in the bed-in-a-box space, there isn’t a ton of similarity between them. For example, Tuft and Needle mattresses have a soft neutral-foam feel, whereas Purple beds are made with the company’s proprietary gel-like Hyper-Elastic Polymer. In terms of cost, Tuft and Needle is a lot cheaper than Purple. Dig into the specifics in our Tuft and Needle vs Purple comparison.
Tuft And Needle vs. Layla Mattress

As you know by now, Tuft and Needle mattresses are made from soft neutral-foam and have just one firmness level. Layla mattresses, on the other hand, use fluffy memory foam and offer two different firmness levels — on the same bed! That’s because Layla mattresses can be flipped to sleep on either the “soft” or “firm” side. Both brands are well-priced, but you’ll save a bit more money if you buy a Tuft and Needle mattress. Read more in our Tuft and Needle vs Layla comparison.

Comparing Other Tuft And Needle Beds

The Mint is Tuft and Needle’s higher-end mattress, but it’s still priced affordably. It’s thicker and softer than the original model but is still made entirely of foam. Essentially, what Tuft and Needle did is add a middle transitional layer, so you don’t feel as much of the support foams. This made the mattress softer and, therefore, more predisposed to being attractive to side sleepers.

We like the Mint mattress and have included it on multiple best lists. Because it’s softer, Tuft and Needle added more graphite into the top layers so that it would draw heat from the surface more efficiently.

The Mint mattress has an MSRP for a queen size just shy of $1,000, which means it’s about $300 more expensive than the original mattress. Is it worth upgrading? That depends on the person. If you’re a strict back or stomach sleeper, probably not, unless you weigh 115 pounds. If you’re a side sleeper in search of a plush mattress, then, yes, it probably is worth considering.

Tuft And Needle Company Policies

Like nearly all mattresses sold online, Tuft and Needle ships in a box for free and will typically arrive at your door within a few days of placing the order. Here’s a look at some of the company’s other policies, all of which align with the industry standard.

Risk-free trial period: 100 nights
Warranty: 10 years
Shipping: Free
Returns: Free

Clearly, the majority of people keep their new mattresses; otherwise, Tuft and Needle, Purple, and the other mattresses that we’ve reviewed couldn’t afford to offer free shipping, trial periods, and free returns. Tuft and Needle says that 95% of people keep their bed.

How We Test The Mattresses

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My Slumber Yard has been around since the beginning of the bed-in-a-box craze. Our team has personally tested over 175 mattresses so far, and we keep more than 150 beds in our office so we can compare them (and take afternoon naps).
When testing mattresses, we evaluate the following factors:
- Construction: We cut mattresses open to see what’s inside and how it’s made.
- Feel: We check if it has a stuck-in-the-mud memory foam feel, or if it’s more of a neutral foam or a plush pillow top, etc.
- Firmness: We have our own firmness scale and evaluate how that may vary depending on your body and sleeper type.
- Pressure relief: We test what’s the sweet spot for different body and sleeper types.
- Edge Support: This is important for couples who share a bed. Would you roll-out of the bed, or can you sleep confidently close to the edges?
- Motion Isolation: We use the water glass test to see how the bed fares with motion transfer. This is another important factor for couples that don’t want to wake up one another when they move.
- Temperature Regulation: We use a temperature gun to evaluate if the bed warms up, stays neutral, or actively cools while you are sleeping.
- Noise: This could be an issue in beds with coils or innerspring.
- Off-Gassing: Some beds could have a smell for a few weeks after unpacking, and we try to warn you about it.
- Company policies: We also take into account policies such as shipping, returns, trial period, and warranty.
- Value: We look at a bed’s price in the context of what it offers in terms of features and quality of materials and construction.

Is Tuft and Needle a good mattress?

Yes. If you’re looking for an all-foam mattress that’s reliable and comfortable, then Tuft & Needle should be on your short list. The best part is, it’s one of the most affordable mattresses on the market.

Do Tuft and Needle mattresses sag?

In addition to providing support, the durable and dense polyfoam layer of the Tuft and Needle mattress is supposed to help keep it from sagging. Note: the 10-year limited warranty on the bed does cover sagging.

Does Tuft and Needle ever go on sale?

Like other mattress brands, Tuft and Needle often goes on sale multiple times during the year. Additionally, discounts during holidays are commonplace.

Is the Tuft and Needle mattress too soft?

Despite being an all-foam mattress, the Tuft and Needle mattress is a medium on our scale. The top layer of foam is soft, but it’s still not the most pressure-relieving mattress in the world. The Tuft & Needle bed is not too soft.

Is Tuft and Needle good for stomach sleepers?

Since the Tuft and Needle mattress is a medium firmness, it’s suitable for the average stomach sleeper. It does a nice job of supporting your hips and spine at night. That said, if you’re a heavy person, it might not provide enough support for you.