If you’re looking for a budget-friendly mattress that offers ample comfort and support, the Tuft & Needle could be a good choice. A queen-size costs $895.00, and that’s before discounts!
But is this value mattress the best pick for you? To help you find out, I spent four hours testing this mattress to assess its firmness, feel, motion isolation, and more. Read my Tuft & Needle mattress review for the full scoop.
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Tuft & Needle Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Price Range
$645 – $1295
Tuft & Needle Mattress
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$645 – $1295
Tuft & Needle Mattress
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$645 – $1295
I Recommend The Tuft & Needle For…
- Shoppers who don’t want to break the bank. A queen-size mattress costs $895.00 before discounts and sales.
- Back and side sleepers who weigh less than 230 lbs. This mattress should offer plenty of support for most lightweight and average-weight folks.
- People looking for a guest room mattress. This bed works for a variety of people and doesn’t cost and arm and a leg.
I Don’t Recommend The Tuft & Needle For…
- Fans of slow-moving memory foam beds. Although this mattress contains memory foam, it lacks that traditional “sinking” feeling.
- People who weigh more than 230 lbs. Bigger people, like myself, won’t get the necessary lumbar support. Check out my list of the best mattresses for heavy people for some better options.
- Stomach sleepers. The Tuft & Needle isn’t firm enough to support most stomach sleepers.
How Firm Is the Tuft & Needle?
The Tuft & Needle has a firmness of 6.5/10. That’s the industry standard for medium-firm. The top layer is pretty soft, but when you press into the mattress, you should get some firmness from the support layer.
As I’ll discuss below, the Tuft & Needle might feel softer or firmer depending on your weight. Lightweight sleepers might not press in so far, so the Tuft & Needle will probably feel softer to them. At the same time, heavyweight sleepers (like myself) might press farther into the Tuft & Needle and find it to be a bit firmer.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Test Performance: My Overall Rating
Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress in categories such as materials, comfort, cooling, and support. Hover over the icons to learn more about these different topics, or scroll down for a more detailed analysis on each one.
Tuft & Needle Performance in Our Tests
Support
In the support test, I gave the Tuft & Needle a score of 3.5/5. Though it should work well for people who weigh less than 230 lbs, it’s not supportive enough for heavier people.
I’m a bigger guy (about 6’7″ and 270 lbs), and when I tested the mattress, I felt some significant pressure on my joints. If I slept on the Tuft & Needle mattress for nights on end, I would probably develop lower back pain. For that reason, I couldn’t give this bed a perfect support score.
Edge Support
The Tuft & Needle does not have the best edge support. When I sat and rested near its edge, I felt like I might fall off. For that reason, I gave it a subpar score of 3/5.
If you share a bed with a partner and want to utilize the full surface area of the bed, I recommend checking out my list of the best mattresses for couples.
Cooling
The Tuft & Needle is not the coolest-sleeping mattress. Because it’s an all-foam mattress, some particularly hot sleepers might wake up feeling a little stuffy. I personally didn’t feel hot while sleeping on the Tuft & Needle, but I didn’t feel cool either.
Motion Transfer
I tested motion transfer in two ways. First, I placed a glass of water on the bed and pressed my hands all around it. I didn’t see a lot of water ripple in the glass, which tells me that the Tuft & Needle mattress isolates motion well.
I also tested it out with my coworker, Tony. I rested on one side of the bed while Tony tossed and turned on the opposite side. I could tell there was some movement, but I didn’t feel a lot of motion come over to my side of the bed. That’s why the Tuft & Needle earned high marks in this category: 4/5.
Durability
The Tuft & Needle is a simpler value mattress and does not feature the most durable materials. Considering its more streamlined design, I expect the Tuft & Needle to last about five years.
Tuft & Needle Company Policy Scores
Trial Period
Tuft & Needle offers a 100-night sleep trial period. This allows you to sleep on your mattress for 100 nights so you can decide if it’s the right mattress for you.
If you want to return the Tuft & Needle mattress within your 100-night trial period, you can initiate a return through Tuft & Needle and receive a full refund for your purchase. Although, if you ordered a Tuft & Needle mattress and had it delivered to Alaska or Hawaii, Tuft & Needle does not refund the original shipping fees
Warranty
The Tuft & Needle mattress comes with a 10-year limited mattress warranty. The mattress company will repair or replace your bed if it has any manufacturing defects that are covered by the warranty, such as premature indentation and sagging or tears in the fabric cover. Make sure you keep your receipt in case you need to file a claim later.
Two-Hour Nap Test
When I do the nap test, I try out the bed mattress in all three sleeping positions. When I slept on my back, my hips sink in quite a bit, and I felt some strain on my spine.
I felt some pressure on my joints when I slept on my side. Like I mentioned earlier, this mattress isn’t ideal for heavier people like myself. If you’re a smaller person, you should get the pressure relief you need.
I also didn’t get enough support when I slept on my stomach. I felt my hips sinking out of alignment.
When I woke up from my nap, I didn’t feel hot, but I didn’t feel particularly cool either. This may not be the best option for people who tend to overheat.
Tuft & Needle – Other Factors To Consider
I won’t stop there! Here are a few other things I considered while testing the Tuft & Needle mattress.
Off-gassing
The Tuft & Needle is a bed-in-a-box mattress and, yes, there was some off-gassing when I unboxed it. Off-gassing refers to the slight chemical smell emitted when compressed mattresses are unrolled. It’s completely normal, and the smell dissipated after 48 hours.
Noise
The Tuft & Needle is an all-foam mattress, so I didn’t notice any significant noise when I moved around and changed positions.
Sex
If you want the best mattress for sex, it’s a good idea to find something bouncy and responsive. Based on this, I think the Tuft & Needle should be a good pick for amorous activities. It’s responsive and should make it easy to move around during those intimate moments.
Mattress Height
The Tuft & Needle mattress is 10″ thick, which is typical for a mattress in this price range. Because it’s on the thinner side, it won’t last as long as a luxury mattress will.
Price
Before discounts, a queen-size Tuft & Needle mattress costs $895.00. This is much cheaper than other beds you’ll find on the market, but it’s important to remember that you get what you pay for. This mattress lacks the bells and whistles found in higher-end beds, and it won’t have as long of a lifespan.
Sleeping Position and Weight
The Tuft & Needle mattress should work well for most lightweight and average-weight people. Back and side sleepers who weigh less than 230 lbs won’t compress the top layer very much, so they’ll feel some nice pressure relief and spine support.
I felt some pressure along my hips and shoulders when I rested on my side. Like I mentioned earlier, I’m a bigger guy, and that caused me to sink into the top layer quite a bit. I also needed more support when I rested on my back and stomach. Overall, this isn’t the best option for heavyweight people like myself.
| Body Weight | Side | Back | Stomach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (under 130lbs) |
excellent | excellent | good |
| Average (130-250lbs) |
good | excellent | unpleasant |
| Heavy (over 250lbs) |
unpleasant | unpleasant | unpleasant |
| Body Weight: Light (under 130lbs) | |
|---|---|
| Side Sleeper | excellent |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | good |
| Body Weight: Average (130-150lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | good |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Body Weight: Heavy (over 250lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Back Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Stomach Sleeper | unpleasant |
Heavyweight Tester – 6’7″, 270 lbs
“Overall, this bed wasn’t a great fit for me. I felt some serious pressure in all three sleeping positions. If you weigh more than 250 lbs, I would look for a more supportive mattress.” — Marten
Average-weight Tester – 5’3″, 150 lbs
“I felt nice and supported when I rested on my back and side. The thick comfort layer cushioned my joints and the dense support section helped me maintain the correct spine alignment. I felt my hips sink out of alignment when I slept on my stomach, though.” — Elisa
Lightweight Sleepers – Under 130 lbs
Lightweight back sleepers should feel plenty of support and pressure relief on the Tuft & Needle mattress.
Similarly, lightweight side sleepers won’t compress the mattress’s comfort layer very much. So these sleepers should feel comfortable and supported on the Tuft & Needle.
Even lightweight stomach sleepers might get enough support under their hips. I actually found it to be one of the best mattresses for teenagers and best mattresses for kids.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Construction
Now, let’s peel back the cover of the Tuft & Needle and see exactly what’s inside. I’ll look at each layer and explain exactly what it does for the mattress’ performance.
Cover
The Tuft & Needle features a thin cover that is also soft and breathable. It should let plenty of air pass through the top of the mattress.
Comfort Layer
The Tuft & Needle features one comfort layer of responsive foam. It’s soft and slightly bouncy, so you shouldn’t feel like you’re “sinking inside” the mattress.
Underneath, there’s a layer of adaptive foam, which contours the body and offers spine support.
Support Layer
The Tuft & Needle boasts a thick piece of base foam in its support layer. This dense foam helps lightweight and average-weight people maintain the correct spine alignment while back and side sleeping.
If you need more support, you may want to consider getting the Tuft & Needle Adjustable Frame.
How to Try and Buy the Tuft & Needle Mattress
There are a number of Tuft & Needle showrooms located throughout the United States. To find the closest one to you, visit Tuft & Needle’s website.
But if you don’t want to deal with pushy salespeople, you can order your mattress online and enjoy a 100-night sleep trial period. Plus, you can save some money with Mattress Clarity coupons.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Size Options and Price
If you want to see the most up-to-date size and pricing information for the Tuft & Needle, check out the following chart. Please note: Prices do not reflect seasonal discounts.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 39″ × 75″ | $645.00 |
| Twin XL | 39″ x 80″ | $695.00 |
| Full | 54″ x 75″ | $795.00 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ | $895.00 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ | $1295.00 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ | $1295.00 |
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Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
How Does the Tuft & Needle Compare to Other Mattresses?
Interested in a little comparison-shopping? Let’s talk about how the Tuft & Needle compares to other popular bed-in-a-box mattresses: Casper and Nectar.
Product
Type
Score
Tuft & Needle vs Casper
The Casper mattress is one of the Tuft & Needle’s biggest competitors. While it’s also an all-foam mattress, its construction is slightly different. In its second layer, the Casper features a Zoned Support system. This is a layer of memory foam that’s firmer toward the center and softer toward the head and foot of the mattress. It’s intended to make the mattress feel firmer when you’re back and stomach sleeping and softer when you’re side sleeping.
Overall, these are both mattresses with a balanced foam feel, and they make it easy to move around at night. However, I thought the Casper was firmer than the Tuft & Needle mattress and felt more supportive while I was back sleeping.
The Tuft & Needle is also more affordable than the Casper mattress. This isn’t surprising, considering that the Tuft & Needle is designed to be more of a streamlined value mattress.
Read the full Tuft & Needle Vs Casper comparison.
Tuft & Needle vs Nectar
If you’re taking a look at the Tuft & Needle, you might want to know how it compares to another popular all-foam mattress like the Nectar. The Nectar mattress features three layers: gel memory foam over hi-core memory foam over a base layer. The memory foam gives it a different feel than the Tuft & Needle; it exhibits that classic slow-moving feel while the Tuft & Needle has more of a balanced foam feel.
In terms of firmness, the Tuft & Needle and Nectar are basically the same. When it comes to price, the Tuft & Needle is the more affordable mattress.
Read the full Tuft & Needle Vs Nectar comparison.
FAQs
Are the Tuft & Needle mattresses any good?
I have tried all the Tuft & Needle mattresses and can say they are, in fact, good! The Tuft and Needle Original mattress will be a good pick for lightweight people and those who want to spend less money on their mattress purchase. The Tuft & Needle Mint will be a great choice if you need something thicker and softer. The Tuft & Needle Hybrid will work for larger people and those who need more support overall.
Does the Tuft & Needle need a box spring?
No, the Tuft & Needle does not require a box spring. You can use a box spring with the mattress, but it is not really necessary.
Where are the Tuft & Needle mattresses made?
All the Tuft & Needle mattresses are made in the USA.
Is Tuft & Needle non-toxic?
The Tuft & Needle mattresses are indeed non-toxic. Three independent certification boards have certified the brand’s mattresses.
Can you flip a Tuft & Needle mattress?
No, you cannot flip a Tuft & Needle mattress. It should only lie with the support layer on the bottom and the comfort layer on top. Flipping the mattress will not give you the comfort or support you require.
Tuft & Needle Mattress Review: Video Overview
