Sealy vs. Tempurpedic: Which Bed Should You Buy?

Sealy® Response Performance Euro Top Mattress

Sleeping cool is achievable with this mattress. The breathability has to do with the cover, convoluted Posturepedic Support Foam, and coil system.

But without the AC, you might wake up one summer morning with a sweaty haunch.

Sealy® Hybrid Performance Mattress w/ CopperChill™

Sleeping cool is equally important. For you to enter REM sleep, your body’s temperature has to drop. Thankfully, Sealy’s ComfortSense™ Gel Memory Foam does an excellent job of making this a possibility.

The copper-infused foam absorbs body heat and spreads it across the entire sleeping surface. This cooling effect is more noticeable if you don’t have a sleeping partner.

TEMPUR‐Cloud® Prima Mattress

People who have never tried TEMPUR® mattresses share the same misconception that they get hot fast. However, those who have tried surely cannot deny that it is way too different compared to regular memory foam. The open-cell structure of the TEMPUR® is superior in terms of comfort and breathability. Adding to that is a cover that is cool to the touch!

Then again, heavy sleepers might still warm up a bit if their weight causes them to sink a little deeper into the foam. As their bodies sink deeper, they will experience less surface airflow.

TEMPUR‐Adapt® Classic Legendary Pressure Relief

This hybrid is a lot cooler than the Tempur-Cloud Prima mattress. Thanks to its coil system, it promotes strong airflow to help the bed maintain a comfortable temperature. But if you are a heavy sleeper, the bed’s dense memory foam layers could spell trouble for you.

So if you tend to sleep hot either due to your weight or medical condition, you might want to consider the TEMPUR-Breeze mattress. Such a model features a groundbreaking technology that helps sleepers to feel eight degrees cooler all night long.

Sealy® Response Performance Euro Top Mattress

The firmness of this mattress is primarily found in the foams and not in the innerspring unit.

Don’t get me wrong: this bed provides great support to the heavy regions of the body.

However, beefy lads might find themselves a few steps away from sleeping in a nimbus cloud.

Sealy® Hybrid Performance Mattress w/ CopperChill™

This mattress is ideal for people who carry a lot of weight and those who suffer from chronic back problems.

The Response Pro™ HD Zoned Coil System presents a big leap forward when it comes to proper spinal alignment and reinforced support on the heaviest parts of the body.

While the gel memory foam and comfort foam gives you a slight degree of hug, the bed will retain a firm sleeping surface to give you that “sleep on top” feeling.

To summarize, the bed does a fantastic job at offering full-body support with ease of movement. You can switch to a different position anytime.

TEMPUR‐Cloud® Prima Mattress

TEMPUR is explicit about the firmness of their beds. As for the Cloud Prima, it is rated medium-soft.

Does it provide orthopedic support? Yes, of course! I have read many consumer reports that it has eased chronic back pains and alleviated pressure points in sensitive areas.

However, stomach sleepers who weigh more than 150 pounds and back sleepers who weigh more than 250 pounds will need a firmer, more supportive mattress. Otherwise, you might feel as though you are sinking in a melting marshmallow.

While the deep contouring offers orthopedic benefits for its sleepers, the bed will sink quite a bit and restrict movement for heavy people. If I compare it to the Sealy® Response Performance Euro Top Mattress, I’d say this bed is a lot more restricting!

TEMPUR‐Adapt® Classic Legendary Pressure Relief

TEMPUR claims that this particular model provides “legendary” pressure relief and believe me, they are not bluffing! It is a tad firmer than the Cloud Prima.

On a 1 to 10 firmness scale, I would give this a 5.

If you are heavy, its deep contouring foam layers will cause you to sink after a few hours and this will hinder your movements when you change positions.

On a positive note, the coil system prevents you from sinking a fair amount.

Sealy® Response Performance Euro Top Mattress

As discussed earlier, the open coil system of the bed is surrounded by a reinforced foam border, better known as the Solid Edge HD foam encasement. This edge support system aims to deliver better seating and an expanded sleep surface.

Unfortunately, this feature is not as effective in the long run. Several consumers have reported that the edges of their bed eventually sagged. Whenever they sit on the corners, a quarter of the bed sinks in and causes their bottoms to hang on the edge.

Although the edge support can be rather discouraging, I think you will like the motion isolation of the bed. This bed provides satisfactory results with motion isolation. You can try tossing a bowl into the mattress and you will see that it won’t cause the other side of the bed to jiggle.

Sealy® Hybrid Performance Mattress w/ CopperChill™

This hybrid mattress boasts exemplary edge support, which is attributed to the DuraFlex™ Coil Edge System. Instead of foam that could droop and lose its tautness, the Hybrid Performance uses high-density, flexible coils.

The coils surround the mattress to give you more usable and consistent comfort across the sleeping surface. Of course, it is also a factor that increases the durability of the bed.

Moreover, the Response Pro™ HD Zoned Coil System delivers top-notch motion isolation. The impact made in a few coils will not affect other areas. If you will be sharing a bed with your partner or pet, you will not be disturbed by the movements they make.

TEMPUR‐Cloud® Prima Mattress

This bed is perfect if you share it with a midnight snacker, night owl, or early riser. When it comes to motion isolation, TEMPUR® mattresses are definitely hard to beat and the Cloud Prima is no exception.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t say the same thing when it comes to edge support. There is no reinforced foam or dense coil system that acts as the bed’s border. As time goes by, you will notice more sinkage as you get on and out of the bed. You will feel less stable sitting or sleeping near the edges, especially if you weigh 250 pounds or more.

TEMPUR‐Adapt® Classic Legendary Pressure Relief

Motion isolation is a major strength of this mattress, but it is so-so in terms of edge support.

Regardless, this bed performs slightly better than the Cloud Prima due to the pocketed coils and the high-density foam encasing the coils.

Sealy®

Sealy is confident of its products that each of its mattresses comes with a 10-year warranty. However, the company refuses to sell its mattresses directly to consumers for some reason unbeknownst to many. The products are available for purchase from authorized online retailers and brick-and-mortar showrooms only.

For US consumers, Sealy offers a 100-night sleep trial. You only need to pay for the shipping fees. Some retailers may extend the trial period up to 20 days more. If you find the bed unsatisfactory, you need to consider the return policy at the online or local retailer where you made your purchase.

TEMPUR-Pedic®

You can order your TEMPUR mattress through Amazon and other online marketplaces. There are also brick-and-mortar showrooms across the United States. The company offers a 90-night sleep trial and between 90 nights, you can return the mattress for a full refund. The delivery fee is free if you live in the contiguous US. A shipping fee of $600 is charged if you live outside the country.

Moreover, TEMPUR offers a 10-year warranty, but you will be responsible for the shipping fee and other associated charges. Defects covered under the warranty include premature sagging that measures at least three-quarters of an inch deep.