Best TEMPUR-Pedic Alternatives (2025)

The Tempur-ProAdapt is the mid-level model in the Tempur-Adapt lineup. It places two layers of Tempur material over more than 1,000 spring coils. The coils provide lots of support, while the comfort layers have the slow-moving feel of memory foam. Due to its construction and feel, the Helix Midnight Luxe is a sound alternative to the Tempur-ProAdapt mattress, particularly the medium hybrid model. We chose the Helix Midnight Luxe as our favorite alternative for this mattress because it earned a 4/5 or higher in edge support and pressure relief.

Similar to Helix’s other models, the Midnight Luxe is a hybrid mattress that combines proprietary foam with a layer of individually wrapped coils in the support layer. Our testers found the foam to be slow-moving and pressure-relieving, which makes it a good match for sleepers looking to ward off aches and pains. Based on their feedback, we gave the Midnight Luxe a 4.2/5 in the pressure relief category.

“The Midnight Luxe subtly conformed to my hips and lower half,” said mattress tester Cait Giddings. “I didn’t feel any pressure building up.”

We also asked tester Emily Schroeder, who has personally owned the Helix Midnight Luxe for 6 months, about her experience with the mattress. She vouched for its pressure-relieving abilities, saying that it helped alleviate some of the aches and pains around her upper body and neck. “I’ve noticed that I wake up less in the middle of the night and it is easier for me to fall asleep,” she said. “I also no longer wake up with neck pain.”

At the same time, the coils provided enough support to prevent our testers from sinking too far into the mattress. They were so impressed by the Helix Midnight Luxe’s consistent support that they gave it a near-perfect 4.5/5 in the edge support category. In other words, sleepers should be able to sprawl out to the far reaches of the mattress without feeling unsteady or falling off.

“I was surprised by how solid and structured the edge of this bed felt,” Cait said. “I didn’t feel like I was sliding off at all when lying along its sides—and I felt like I was barely making a dent when I sat on the sides.”

The Helix Midnight Luxe is a well-rounded mattress, but its performance suffers in motion isolation. Our testers gave it a 3.83, which is about average. We don’t anticipate this being a problem for most sleepers, but if you or your bedmate is particularly sensitive to movement, I would look for something with better motion dampening. 

I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to lightweight sleepers. Our mattress testers placed the Midnight Luxe on the firmer side of our scale at 7.5 out of 10. Sleepers in this weight category will likely feel more “on top” of this mattress and will not get the contouring they need to relieve pressure around their joints and other sensitive areas.

Interested in learning more about the Midnight Luxe? Check out our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review before you buy. If you’re interested in something on the softer side with better motion isolation, check out the Helix Sunset instead.

As the name suggests, the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze is a luxurious TEMPUR-Pedic bed that aims to keep sleepers cool at night. The LuxeBreeze features the brand’s proprietary Pure Cool Plus material that dissipates heat throughout the night, similar to how the Saatva Classic’s cooling-gel-infused memory foam layers draw heat away from the body. We chose the luxurious Saatva mattress as a good alternative to the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze mattress because of its impressive performance in cooling and pressure relief, which earned it a 4/5 or higher in each category.

We were impressed by how well the Saatva Classic dispersed heat during testing. We gave it a 4/5 in the cooling category because of its dual coil layers that facilitate airflow and gel-infused memory foam layer that helps cool things down further. My fellow mattress tester, Livvi DiCicco, also owns the Saatva herself and loves how cool and comfortable it is to sleep on.

“I wouldn’t say I felt any noticeable heating as I laid down, even as the pillow top slowly contoured to my body,” she said. “I was actually even a bit cold.”

We asked Melanie Kassel, certified sleep science coach and Saatva owner, about her experience with the mattress. Some of the things she loves most about it are its cooling features and pressure relief. “It’s definitely cooler than the all-foam beds I’ve owned,” she said. “I also feel much more buoyed by the springs while still getting some nice pressure relief from the initial foam layers.”

Like the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze and other TEMPUR-Pedic models, the Saatva Classic also provides excellent pressure relief. We gave it a 4.2/5 in this category, as my fellow mattress testers and I experienced consistent pressure relief in all sleeping positions.

“I felt great on my back on this mattress,” said mattress tester Matt Schickling. “I could actually feel the pressure relief on my lower back, which is rare. I felt aligned in my hips and shoulders and didn’t feel any pressure on my neck either.”

However, there are a couple of things to consider before purchasing the Saatva Classic. Since the Saatva has two layers of innerspring coils, it is quite bouncy. While this is great news for combination sleepers who need a surface that’s easy to maneuver on, couples and folks who sleep with their pets might prefer something that can dampen motion more effectively. We also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to someone who prefers a soft, cushiony feeling from their bed, as it is quite firm at 7.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale.

Are you set on the Saatva? Head over to our full Saatva Classic mattress review to see how it performed on all of our tests. If you’re interested in finding a softer cooling mattress, check out the Nectar Luxe.

The Nectar mattress is an all-foam mattress with multiple layers of contouring memory foams that conform to the body to create a hugging sensation. When you hold it up against TEMPUR-Pedic’s mattress lineup, it makes an excellent alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress. Both mattresses are medium-firm beds and feature an all-foam construction that offers the right balance of motion isolation, comfort, and support for a wide variety of sleepers. While testing the Nectar, I fell in love with its cooling, motion isolation, and back-sleeping pressure relief and awarded it a 4/5 or higher in all three of these categories.

In my testing, I found that cooling is where the Nectar Classic shines most. My fellow mattress testers and I gave it a perfect 5/5 in this category because of its cool-to-the-touch feel and impressive performance on our thermal gun test. We measured the temperature of the Nectar’s top layer before and after lying on it for 7 minutes and found that it only went up by 3.9 degrees, which is remarkable for an all-foam mattress.

“I think the Nectar has excellent cooling,” said mattress tester Livvi DiCicco. “The Classic didn’t heat up much at all after lying down on it. I can feel that it absorbed some heat after lying on it because it is warmer to the touch, but it’s hardly noticeable.”

Motion isolation was another area of excellence for the Nectar. Livvi and I gave it a 4.67/5 in this category because we could hardly feel each other’s movements while lying on the mattress together.

“I’m normally someone who feels every little movement, even on a bed with perfect motion isolation,” she said. “But the Nectar is definitely one of the best I’ve tested in this category. I didn’t feel Kenny switching between different sleeping positions at all. I only noticed when he got out of bed.”

We also invited Dr. Hannah Habeeb, DPT, PT, to test the Nectar Classic with us and share her thoughts on which sleepers would benefit the most from this mattress. Based on her assessments, we think the Nectar is a home run for back sleepers—earning it a solid 4 out of 5 in the back-sleeping pressure relief category.

“I think this bed would be good for a back sleeper,” she said. “It’s conforming to my lower back and prevents too much dipping at the hips. I would recommend this to back sleepers the most.”

However, there are some sleepers I wouldn’t recommend the Nectar Classic to. First, I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to folks who need a bed with a strong perimeter to bear down on in the morning. Since the Nectar lacks the same edge support that many hybrid and innerspring mattresses do, I fear it would likely sink in too much to provide sleepers with mobility concerns enough stability to stand up in the morning.

I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to stomach sleepers. Based on Dr. Habeeb’s feedback during testing, I don’t think this mattress would provide enough support around these sleepers’ hips to keep their spines in healthy alignment.

“I can feel my hips sinking into the mattress, causing my back to arch,” she said. “I could see pain forming after a while of lying in the stomach-sleeping position.”

Does the Nectar sound like it’s the mattress for you? Check out our full Nectar Classic mattress review to learn more about it. If you’re a stomach sleeper looking for a more supportive all-foam mattress, check out the Saatva Contour5 instead.

The DreamCloud Premier is a hybrid mattress that balances comfort and support with a breathable cashmere-blend cover, plush Euro top, and layer of innerspring coils. Out of all of the TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses, the DreamCloud is the most similar to the TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress. The DreamCloud Premier provides the same high level of temperature regulation as the TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress but costs about $2,000 less. Our reviewers gave the DreamCloud Premier a 4/5 or higher in cooling, motion isolation, and pressure relief.

During our cooling test, our mattress testers found its cashmere-blend cover to be breathable and comfortable and awarded it a 4/5 in this category. When we measured its temperature before and after lying on it for 7 minutes, we found that it went up by 7 degrees, which is solid considering we expected its plush Euro top cover to trap more heat.

“Despite the 7-degree increase, I still think this is a great mattress for hot sleepers,” said mattress tester Marten Carlson. “I never felt like I was overheating on the DreamCloud.”

Our testers were equally impressed with the bed’s motion isolation, awarding it another 4/5 rating. To test this, Marten placed a glass of water in the center of the mattress and then rolled around on the bed next to it to cause a disturbance.

“I didn’t see too much wobbling from the glass or the water inside,” said Marten. “This tells me that the DreamCloud should cut down on motion transfer. If you have a restless partner who keeps you awake at night, this could be a good option.”

We also asked Jared Meyers, someone who’s owned the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid for a year, to weigh in on his experience with the mattress. He was also pleased with the bed’s motion-isolating abilities. “I think the DreamCloud has the perfect amount of softness,” he said. “Its plushness absorbs motion and prevents me from feeling my pets roll around on the bed at night.”

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid also excels in pressure relief, earning another 4/5 in this category.  Our mattress testers loved that its pillow top provided a cushiony feel while being supportive enough to prevent them from bottoming out. 

“I tried out every sleeping position on the DreamCloud Premier, and I think its materials make it great for back sleepers especially,” said Marten. “Side sleepers should also enjoy the DreamCloud Premier as well. However, the bed still isn’t supportive enough for stomach sleepers, who should look for something on the firmer side.”

I’ll back Marten here and say I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers will need a more supportive mattress to keep their hips aligned with the rest of their body at night. A dip around their hips could lead to discomfort and pain over time.

Our testers also weren’t impressed with the DreamCloud Premier’s edge support. They only gave it a 3/5, because it wasn’t quite as supportive as other hybrid mattresses. I wouldn’t recommend this bed to folks who need a strong perimeter to bear down on in the morning for balance. 

Is the DreamCloud your dream bed? Learn more about it in our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review to find out for yourself. Are you a stomach sleeper looking for something more supportive? Check out the Titan Plus Elite for a luxurious hybrid option.

The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is available in three firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm and offers sleepers zoned support. Because of the all-foam construction of the GravityLux, we think it should be another great alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud All-Foam mattress—particularly for those who suffer from back pain. The GravityLux has a Soft version of the mattress, which may suit lovers of the plush feel of the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress. Our mattress testers loved the GravityLux for its superior cooling, motion isolation, response, and pressure relief—and ultimately awarded it a 4/5 or higher in each of these categories.

With the GravityLux, WinkBeds aims to give sleepers who want the contouring of memory foam with none of the heat retention, and our testers found that it does a pretty good job of delivering on this promise. Our testers gave it a 4/5 in cooling for its impressive construction that features a Tencel cover with gel-infused foam and an aerated memory foam comfort layer. They were also impressed by its solid performance on our cooling tests.

“I didn’t feel like I was overheating on this mattress after lying on it for 7 minutes,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis. “It usually doesn’t take long for all-foam mattresses to trap heat, but this one stayed pretty neutral throughout.”

Our mattress testers were also particularly impressed with the GravityLux’s ability to dampen motion, awarding it a near-perfect score of 4.6/5 for motion isolation. In our couples test, where one person lies blindfolded on one side of the bed while the other moves around on the opposite side, we found that movement transfer was minimal. The person lying still could barely feel any motion from the other side of the bed.

“I could feel slight movements like when my partner got into the mattress, but overall, I’d say it wasn’t very noticeable,” said Sosha. “When my testing partner shifted around next to me, I thought it felt very faint.”

The GravityLux is also a great mattress for sleepers with back pain. During our pressure map test, in which we roll out a specialized mat onto the mattress to get a reading of where pressure builds up on our testers’ bodies, we saw that our mattress testers across different weight categories experienced the least amount of pressure buildup on their backs. Sosha, for example, had an average PSI of 12.47 on her back on this mattress, which is well below the average of 15.1

“I feel great on my back on this mattress,” she said. “I think back sleepers will love this bed. I feel really balanced and my hips are nicely elevated.”

The real crown jewel of the GravityLux, however, is its responsiveness. The comfortable cushiony feeling of all-foam beds usually comes at the cost of maneuverability. Thankfully, that is not the case here. Our mattress testers found it incredibly easy to move around on the Gravity Lux and awarded it a perfect 5/5 score in our response category. Combination sleepers should find it easy to switch between sleeping positions on this mattress.

There are a couple of things to be mindful of before buying the GravityLux. People who prefer the slow-moving feel of memory foam should look elsewhere, as the GravityLux doesn’t offer as much sinkage as other all-foam models. I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to sleepers with bigger bodies. Despite having more support than your average memory foam mattress, sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds will likely sink too far into the bed’s layers to find it comfortable.

Ready to get your hands on the GravityLux? Head over to our full WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review to get all the details about it before you buy.

The Nolah Original mattress has a classic slow-moving feel like many of the TEMPUR-Pedic models. However, Nolah is sold at a fraction of the price and doesn’t trap as much body heat. For reference, a queen-size Nolah mattress costs about $1,449 before discounts, while the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid mattress of the same size costs about $2,199. Despite the all-foam construction of the Nolah, it’s still a very responsive feeling mattress, and that’s why we think it should be a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid mattress. The Nolah Original also scored a perfect 5/5 across numerous categories, including response and motion isolation.

As mentioned, we chose the Nolah Original as our best TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid alternative because it offers the same sinkage and contouring that the TEMPUR material is known for while still being a highly responsive mattress. In fact, our mattress testers gave it a perfect 5/5 for response because of how easy it was to maneuver and switch between different sleeping positions.

“The Nolah Original was very easy to switch positions on because it feels very flat and firm,” said mattress tester Kayla Godfrey. “When changing positions, it’s like rolling around on a yoga mat.”

Our testers also gave it a perfect 5/5 for motion isolation. It’s rare for a mattress to be both responsive and good at isolating motion, but this bed offers couples the best of both worlds. If one partner is a restless sleeper, they can toss and turn easily on their side of the bed without disturbing their bedmate, which we consider a win-win. Our mattress testers put this theory to the test during the couples test, where one tester lies still on one side of the mattress while the other moves around on their side to see how much movement travels between them.

“I could barely feel the movement while awake for this test, so there is no way I would feel this movement asleep,” Kayla said. “The ever-so-slight movement I felt was probably because of the base rather than the mattress.”

Even with its perfect 5/5 ratings across multiple categories, the Nolah Original may not be ideal for everyone. It’s on the firmer side for a memory foam mattress, scoring an 8 out of 10 on our firmness scale, so it might not be the best choice for lightweight sleepers. They’re likely to feel more like they’re resting on top of the mattress rather than sinking into it, which can result in less pressure relief and joint support. Similarly, I wouldn’t recommend this bed to side sleepers with sensitive joints for the same reason.

Want to know more about the Nolah? Check out our full Nolah Original mattress review to see how it performed on all of our tests. If you’re looking for something with a softer feel, check out the Nolah Signature instead.

The TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt and the Leesa Reserve are both relatively expensive luxury mattresses. The Reserve typically costs a few hundred dollars less, depending on whether or not there’s a promotional discount, but they’re both in a similar price range. The main difference is that the Reserve is a hybrid, while the Tempur-LuxeAdapt is an all-foam bed. Our mattress testers appreciated the Leesa Reserve’s motion isolation and sturdy edge support, awarding it 4.5/5 or higher in both categories.

In fact, my fellow mattress tester Marten Carlson, gave the Leesa Reserve a perfect 5/5 in the motion isolation category. Like the TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt, the Reserve’s thick layer of memory foam absorbs a lot of the motion on top of the mattress. This is great news for folks who sleep with a restless partner, as they should be able to sleep undisturbed by their bedmate’s movements at night.

“This mattress does a great job of dampening motion,” said Marten. “I didn’t see a lot of motion transfer during our tests, making it a great pick for couples.”

Edge support was the Leesa Reserve’s second strongest suit, earning a near-perfect score of 4.5/5. Marten was especially impressed by the reinforced coils around the perimeter.

“I felt secure sitting and lying near the edge of this mattress,” said Marten. “I’m a bigger guy, but the mattress did not compress too much under my weight. This bed should work well for couples looking to maximize their sleep surface and folks with mobility concerns who need a strong surface to bear down on to get up in the morning.”

However, there are some areas where the Leesa Reserve falters, namely its cooling and price. Our testers gave it a 3.5/5 for cooling, which is about average. If you sleep extremely hot at night, be warned that the memory foam layers will retain some heat. I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to budget sleepers. It’s a luxury mattress, and that’s reflected in the price.

Still have some reservations about the Reserve? Check out our full Leesa Reserve mattress review to learn more about it before buying. If you’re interested in the Leesa brand, but are looking for something more budget-friendly, check out the Leesa Original.

Although the Sedona Elite is Brooklyn Bedding’s most luxurious mattress, the Aurora Luxe is a pearl in the brand’s crown when it comes to cooling. It comes with a GlacioTex cooling cover that removes excess heat from your sleep surface, and you can add an optional pillow topper for extra plushness and comfort. The Aurora Luxe has layers of breathable memory foam and coils for equal parts comfort and cooling. This impressive construction is what makes it such a great alternative to the TEMPUR-Adapt Medium mattress. Both mattresses feature unique cooling materials, with the TEMPUR-Adapt mattress being described as cool-to-the-touch by the brand itself. Alongside cooling, our mattress testers awarded the Aurora Luxe a 4/5 or higher in motion isolation and pressure relief.

During our assessments, our mattress testers fell in love with the Aurora Luxe’s temperature-regulating features. They appreciated how cool to the touch the GlacioTex cover felt while lying on the mattress. After measuring the temperature of the bed’s surface before and after lying on it for 7 minutes, our testers found that it only increased by 5.9 degrees. Their feedback coupled with the Aurora Luxe’s results on the thermal gun test, earned it a 4.5/5 in the cooling category.

“The mattress didn’t feel like it was heating up,” said mattress tester Cait Giddings. “The cover of the mattress feels crisp and slippery. I didn’t notice any change in it after 7 minutes.”

Our mattress testers also loved how well the Aurora Luxe isolated motion. They gave it a 4/5 in this category because of how well it performed on our couples test, in which two mattress testers lie next to each other on a mattress to see how well it dampens movement. One tester lies still with a blindfold on one side of the bed while the other gets in and out of bed and tosses and turns on the other side.

“I could feel my fellow tester climb into bed and switch positions but it didn’t feel disruptive,” said Cait. “As a moderately deep sleeper, I would have no trouble sleeping through the small ripples of movement created by my fellow tester moving around on the bed. The bed did a good job of quelling the effects of her movement.”

Our testers gave the Aurora Luxe another 4/5 in the pressure relief category because of its impressive performance on our pressure map test, in which we roll a specialized mat onto the mattress and have testers of various weights and sleep preferences lie on it to identify where pressure builds up the most on their bodies. We were especially impressed by its performance in the back-sleeping position.

“I feel very evenly supported across my back and my spine,” said mattress tester Matt Schickling. “This is one of the better beds I’ve tested as far as pressure relief goes. I’d feel good recommending this to back sleepers with bigger bodies.”

It’s difficult to find fault with the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, but there are still a couple of things to keep in mind. First, I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to stomach sleepers. The Aurora Luxe isn’t firm enough for these folks. In this position, you’ll likely feel your hips sink out of alignment, which can lead to lower back pain. This also wouldn’t be my first choice for people with bigger bodies. Those who weigh more than 230 pounds may sink too far into the bed and develop back pain. These sleepers need a more supportive mattress to keep their spines aligned.

Are you ready to get your hands on the Aurora Luxe? Check out our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review to learn more about it. If you’re someone who needs a more supportive mattress, I would recommend looking at the Titan Plus.