Spindle Vs Zenhaven- Which Should You Choose?

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Zenhaven and Spindle are two fairly similar mattresses that use natural materials and still have an affordable price tag.  While at first glance, there are a lot of similarities, there are also some subtle differences that you should know if you are deciding between the two.  I’ll go through those in this mattress comparison to help you make a more informed decision.

Key Similarities

  • Both are all latex mattresses that are very durable.
  • Both are very heavy and dense mattresses.
  • Both mattresses are breathable / sleep cool.
  • Both use natural wool under the cover.
  • They are two of the best latex mattresses out there

Key Differences

  • Zenhaven uses talalay processed latex, while Spindle uses Dunlop processed latex.
  • Zenhaven is flippable, with two firmness options in one; Spindle gives four comfort level options
  • Spindle comes in three separate layers and you can replace one of the layers if need be.
  • Zenhaven comfort layers are zoned to be firmer under the heavier parts of the body.
  • Spindle is $2299.99 for a Queen, while Zenhaven is $3295.00 for a Queen

Feel Differences

The videos below will show off the general feel that people can expect from both mattresses.  People can see just how similar they are.

Which Is Better, Flippable Or Having Multiple Comfort Level Options?

One big difference between the two mattresses is that Zenhaven is flippable, with two different firmness levels in one, while Spindle offers four comfort level options.  In theory, Zenhaven is a good choice if people really don’t know how firm they want their mattress to be.  That is because they have two chances to get it right.  If people are pretty confident they know what firmness level they want, then perhaps Spindle will give them a better chance of getting the right comfort level.  I can’t say one is better than the other, but it’s important for me to note this difference here. RELATED: Top Mattress Picks

Is Dunlop Or Talalay Latex Better?

I’ve seen good arguments made from both sides of this argument.  Of all the different latex mattresses I’ve tried, I can’t say that I have a personal preference.  I don’t think the differences are actually that big at all in reality either.  If people want to do a ton of research, then they should by all means go ahead and looking into the major differences between these two types of latex, but I wouldn’t make it a big determining factor.

Who Should Pick Spindle:

Those Who Want To Save More Money– If someone really can’t decide between the two, Spindle at least gives them the chance to save a few hundred more dollars on their purchase. People Who Have A Clear Idea Which Firmness Level They Want– Spindle gives people four comfort level options, so if they are quite certain which firmness level they want, Spindle might be a good match.

Spindle Mattress

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Spindle is an innovative, all-natural latex mattress that has a great combination of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.1/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping minus HI and AK

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Soft: 5.5/10

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

10-year warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1749 – $2599

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Average Customer Rating
5.0/5
Watch Our Video Review

Spindle Mattress

spindle mattressnerd

Spindle is an innovative, all-natural latex mattress that has a great combination of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.1/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

10-year warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Soft: 5.5/10

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping minus HI and AK

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1749 – $2599

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Average Customer Rating
5.0/5
Watch Our Video Review
spindle mattressnerd

Spindle Mattress

Spindle is an innovative, all-natural latex mattress that has a great combination of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.1/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Soft: 5.5/10

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

10-year warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping minus HI and AK

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1749 – $2599

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Average Customer Rating
5.0/5
Watch Our Video Review

Who Should Pick Zenhaven:

Those Who Are Not Sure Which Firmness Level They Want– The fact that Zenhaven is flippable means people get two chances in one mattress to get the right firmness level for them. People Who Want A Little More Back Support– The zoned construction of the comfort layers give the Zenhaven a little bit of an edge in terms of back support in my opinion. You can see how this back support compares to competition in our other Zenhaven mattress comparisons like Zenhaven vs Purple.

Zenhaven Mattress

zenhaven

Zenhaven is an all-natural latex mattress that is innovative and has an excellent match of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.2/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1995 – $4390

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.9/5
Watch Our Video Review

Zenhaven Mattress

zenhaven

Zenhaven is an all-natural latex mattress that is innovative and has an excellent match of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.2/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1995 – $4390

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.9/5
Watch Our Video Review
zenhaven

Zenhaven Mattress

Zenhaven is an all-natural latex mattress that is innovative and has an excellent match of comfort and support.

Clarity Score 4.2/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Latex

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$1995 – $4390

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type side sleepers
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.9/5
Watch Our Video Review

Which Should People Choose?

There’s a lot to like about both of these mattresses, so I don’t think people can really go wrong either way.  They both have really good return policies, so I would say people should go with their gut and not worry about it too much.

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Joe Auer

Joe Auer

Founder/Managing Editor

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Joe is the founder of Mattress Clarity and has been reviewing mattresses and other sleep products for more than five years. Joe knows a lot about mattresses, having tested more than 100 personally. Through his experience, he has developed a straightforward and practical approach to making mattress recommendations.

Joe does not believe there is one best mattress for everyone and that a more tailored approach is often the most helpful to mattress shoppers. He tries to make clear what types of sleepers a particular mattress would be good for. He also notes what considerations people should make when looking at a particular type of bed.

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