Tempur-Pedic and Tuft and Needle are two very popular but quite different mattress companies. Tempur-Pedic really created the memory foam mattress category and Tuft & Needle was one of the very first of the batch of online-only startups to see great success. We’ve received several emails asking us to compare the two companies, so I’ll do my best to go over the major points of similarity and differences in this article.
Tempur-Cloud vs. Tuft & Needle
Compare the Tempur-Cloud and Tuft & Needle mattresses below to see which may be best for you!Product
Firmness
Score
Tempur-Cloud vs. Tuft & Needle
Compare the Tempur-Cloud and Tuft & Needle mattresses below to see which may be best for you!
Product
Tuft & Needle MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Score
Key Similarities
- Both are well established and respected companies
- You can read thousands of reviews of both companies
- Both have all foam mattresses (except for the Tempur-Flex collection)
Key Differences
- Tuft and Needle has three model, while Tempur-Pedic has a multiple collections of mattresses, each with different feels and firmness levels
- Tuft And Needle is less expensive than any of the Tempur-Pedic mattresses
- T&N is more resilient/bouncy than any of the Tempur-Pedic models (with the possible exception of the Flex collection)
- Tuft and Needle uses a specialty polyfoam in the comfort layer, while Tempur-Pedic uses memory foam
- Tempur-Pedic performs better at motion isolation (because of the high-density memory foam it has)
- Most Tempur-Pedic models are thicker overall than the Tuft & Needle
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Construction Differences
You need to decide the exact type of feel you are looking for, because the foams used in these two mattresses have very different qualities. The Tuft and Needle mattress uses a specialty polyfoam in the comfort layer that has good pressure relief but is fairly bouncy/resilient. This makes it easier to move around in the mattress and you have a more sleeping “on” the mattress feel where you don’t sink into it too much.
All Tempur-Pedic mattresses have slow-moving memory foam in the comfort layer. Especially with the softer models you sink into the mattress quite a bit as it envelops you. This is a much different feel from what the T&N provides.
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Feel Differences
The videos below show off the generally what you can expect from the mattresses. The Tempur-Pedic video is for the Cloud Supreme, but it gives a good idea of what you can expect from most of the other models too.
Motion Isolation Differences
The videos below show how well the Tuft and Needle and the Cloud Supreme do with motion isolation. The Cloud Supreme will give you a good idea of how all the Tempur-Pedic models do in general. Tempur-Pedic is probably the king of motion isolation because of their use of high-density memory foam.
You Might Want To Pick Tuft And Needle If:
- You Are On A Budget– Tempur-Pedic mattresses do not come cheap. Tuft & Needle sells a Queen for $895.00, which represents a really good value for those on a budget.
- You Want An “On” The Mattress Feel– If you want a foam feel but don’t want to sink into the mattress too much, Tuft and Needle will probably be a good choice.
- You Want A Slightly Firmer Than Average Mattress– There is one comfort level available and it is slightly firmer than average, so make sure that is what you want before ordering.
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
$$$$$
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$$$$$
You Might Want To Pick Tempur-Pedic If:
- You Like Slow-Moving Memory Foam– The Tempur-Pedic mattresses have a classic memory foam feel, so make sure that’s what you want before buying.
- You’re Not Sure Which Firmness Level You Want– Tempur-Pedic has a line of mattresses ranging from extra firm to extra soft firmness levels. If you aren’t exactly sure what you want, then you can go to a store and try them all out.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
90 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
The Tempur-Cloud promises to provide the soft comfort consumers have come to expect from Tempur-Pedic mattresses, but for a more affordable price.
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
90 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
The Tempur-Cloud promises to provide the soft comfort consumers have come to expect from Tempur-Pedic mattresses, but for a more affordable price.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
90 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Which Should You Choose?
These mattresses are very different from one another. It really comes down to your budget and what type of feel you are looking for. Both are great companies, so you will be in good hands either way.
