Sleep Number P-6 vs. M-7
Product
Firmness
Score
Product
Firmness
Score
Product
Firmness
Score
Key Similarities
- 12″ mattress profile
- A variety of standard sizes – including FlexTop
- Individual or dual air chamber option with DualAir™ adjustability
- FlexFit™ Adjustable Bases
Key Differences
P-6
- Traditional plush-style design mattress top
- 3” of proprietary PlushFit foam
- Mattress fabric is made with a breathable rayon/polyester knit blend with moisture-wicking technology for a cool sleep surface
- 5 zones specifically designed to contour to your head/neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, and feet $3199.00 for a Queen
Sleep Number 360 p6 Smart Mattress
The Sleep Number P-6 is the nicest model in the Performance Series set of Sleep Number beds. It not only offers** **3? of comfort foam to help relieve pressure along the body, but its knit blend will keep people cool by wicking moisture away.
Product Details
Material
Other
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
100 nights
Warranty
15-year limited warranty
Shipping
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price
$3199 – $4399
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed should be comfortable for anyone struggling with hip pain since it contours the hips and keeps them supported.
Joint Pain
This bed offers the needed pressure relief to help alleviate joint pain.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
M-7
- Unique soft flat cover in a grey color – no pillow top (mattress top)
- 2” foam layer underneath air chamber(s)
- 4” gel memory foam layer with CoolFit technology above air chamber(s)
- Mattress fabric is made with a rayon/polyester blend fabric that is designed to be soft and breathable
- Sleep IQ Technology included $3999.00 for a Queen
Sleep Number 360 m7 Smart Mattress
The M-7 Sleep Number bed offers a unique blend of customizable firmness and soft cushion with its 4” layer of gel memory foam.
Product Details
Material
Foam
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
100 nights
Warranty
15-year limited warranty
Shipping
Flat-rate white glove delivery
Price
$3999 – $5799
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Hip Pain
This bed should be comfortable for anyone struggling with hip pain since it contours the hips and keeps them supported.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
What I Found From Several Live Chat Sessions
After speaking with Sleep Number Customer Service representatives, I learned about a few extra details and clarifications that may help you decide between a P-6 or a M-7 mattress.- Mattress Top: Because of the memory foam layer in the M-7 mattress, the mattress tops will feel significantly different in these mattresses. The P-6 is a traditional plush mattress top and the M-7 is softer and flatter (and also grey in color!).
- Firmness: The P-6 will be a firmer mattress than the M-7. This is because the M-7 has 4” of gel memory foam, which is less dense than the 3” of PlushFit foam used in the P-6 mattress. There is an additional 2” layer of foam underneath the air chambers in the M-7 to increase sturdiness, but you will mostly be feeling the memory foam in that mattress.
Which Should People Pick?
P-6 if…
- People Want a Traditional Mattress Top. The P-6 has a rayon/polyester knit blend with built-in moisture-wicking technology. Not only will this will help keep you cool at night but it has more of a pillow top feel than the memory foam of an M-7 mattress.
- People Want To Spend Less. There is a $900 price difference between Queen size P-6 and M-7 mattresses. Those who are 100% sure they want a memory foam mattress should consider the M-7 otherwise it’s worth taking a hard look at the P-6 as a way to save costs.
M-7 if…
- People Like Memory Foam. There is 4” of gel memory foam above the air chamber(s) in the M-7 mattress. One Customer Service representative told me that the M-7 is usually only recommended for people who sleep on memory foam and who are looking to make it adjustable – by adding one of Sleep Number’s FlexFit adjustable bases.
Both if…
- Someone Is A Hot Sleeper. The P-6 is made with moisture-wicking fabric that will pull heat away from the sleeper and keep them cool at night. The M-7 gel memory foam is made with CoolFit technology to keep the foam cooler. Both will keep you cool, but a Sleep Number team member told me that since memory foam tends to feel warmer, the cooling technology will help balance it out and prevent people from sleeping hot.
