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Hypnos vs Aspire Mattress Reviews

Compare Hypnos and Aspire mattresses side by side: owner satisfaction, support, durability and price, based on aggregated customer reviews.

Checked byBecky Reeve, Staff Writer, Mattress Expert
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Brand

Hypnos

Overall score4.6/5
Price range£478 – £4,599
Brand

Aspire

Our pick
Overall score4.7/5
Price range£205 – £299

On aggregated owner reviews, Aspire scores higher: 4.7 against 4.6 out of 5.

Head to head

Both ranges are sprung throughout, so the difference is in the comfort layers on top and in price. Only Hypnos offers latex, in 14 models. Hypnos runs from soft-medium to extra firm, and Aspire runs from medium to medium-firm. Hypnos covers more of the firmness scale, which helps if two sleepers need different feels. Aspire is clearly the cheaper way in; Hypnos's range starts well above it. At the top end Hypnos goes further still. Hypnos's owner score rests on far more reviews (697 against 130), so treat Aspire's number as the less settled of the two.

How they differ

HypnosAspire
Mattresses we list356
Price range£478 – £4,599£205 – £299
Owner rating4.6 out of 5 (697 reviews)4.7 out of 5 (130 reviews)

Mattresses only. Ratings are the review-weighted average across each brand’s mattresses on UK retailer sites. Prices read 17 October 2026.

Hypnos

Hypnos is one of the oldest and most prestigious mattress manufacturers in the UK, founded in 1904. The company have perfected the creation of handmade luxurious pocket spring mattresses and are renowned as “one of the most comfortable beds in the world”, achieving the Royal Warrant and represent a highly regarded symbol that showcases the very highest standards in excellence and quality giving the owner of the title the ability to truly claim they are the best of british.

Aspire

Aspire is a UK manufacturer based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, founded in 2013 as Aspire Furniture Ltd. The company has grown steadily by combining traditional upholstery skills with modern design at accessible pricing. All Aspire mattresses and beds are handcrafted in the UK, and the brand sells direct through its own website as well as through Amazon, eBay, B&Q, Very and other major retail partners.

What separates Aspire from many mid-market rivals is the combination of genuine British manufacturing with multi-channel retail distribution. Designer collaborations with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Catherine Lansfield bring aesthetic value that is rare at this price tier.

Hypnos owner satisfaction

Owners of Hypnos mattresses mostly rate them well. The praise is mainly for the comfort, and plenty say they sleep better, wake with less back pain or found the price worth paying. One owner wrote “Firm is comfortable without being hard”; another, replacing a Hypnos after fifteen years, found the new one “just as comfortable”. The main complaint is tension, with a firm sometimes harder than expected and a medium sometimes softer, and a smaller number report early settling or a wool smell in the first few weeks.

Hypnos supportiveness

Hypnos mattresses are renowned for their supportiveness, offering a variety of different mattress tensions ranging from soft through to firm. The Hypnos lineup typically features pocket springs as a support layer which is thankfully one of the best bases you can get in mattresses. As a result, these mattresses are some of the best in the industry and with the wide range of tensions, there is something for everyone. Consider a medium tension mattress for back and side sleepers of most weight classes while a firmer might be more suitable for back sleepers or those with a heavier build.

Hypnos durability

Hypnos mattresses have a huge benefit over many of the competition when it comes to durability. That’s because they have a very no-compromise approach to their range of mattresses, giving you the best in materials and not working to the same sort of budgets as other mattresses. Featuring numerous natural materials and handcrafted in the UK, most mattresses are guaranteed for 10 years which is market leading and exceeds the average life expectancy of a typical mattress from other manufacturers. Additionally many of the lineup are 2-sided, meaning you get the comfort layer on both sides of the mattress which gives you twice the surface area, increasing durability and ensuring even settlement over time.

Hypnos best offers

We've managed to find the following top deals from across the web on Hypnos mattresses.

Aspire owner satisfaction

Owners mostly rate Aspire mattresses as comfortable and good value for the price. Firmness is the usual complaint, and it runs both ways: several found the Natural Cashmere models firmer than expected, while a few found the Pocket+ models softer than expected. The multi-channel distribution means buyers can compare offers across several retailers, which tends to keep pricing honest. The Yorkshire manufacturing heritage and Union Jack labelling give buyers visible confidence in where the product comes from.

The main area where Aspire is still building is customer service infrastructure. The brand has scaled quickly and the returns and support processes are still catching up with the growth rate. In our experience the process works, but it can take longer than at more established rivals.

Aspire supportiveness

Every Aspire mattress we list is pocket-sprung, whether Natural Cashmere or rolled Pocket+. Spring counts run from 1000 in the Pocket+ models to 3000 in the Natural Cashmere and Silk, which on paper is a sound specification for the price point. Owners describe the support much as you'd expect from that build: one Pocket+ owner found theirs “quite soft on the top surface and then firmer springs”, while a Natural Cashmere 2000 owner said theirs does “slope away if you sit on the edge of the bed”. Back sleepers and combination sleepers across average weight ranges are well served throughout the catalogue. Side sleepers should focus on the softer pocket spring options.

Heavier sleepers benefit from the stronger spring units in the upper tiers of the range. The overall support profile sits at mid-market rather than premium, which is appropriate for the pricing and honestly positioned by the brand.

Aspire durability

Aspire manufactures in Yorkshire with traditional upholstery techniques and invests in training local craftspeople, which supports consistent build quality across the product range. The materials are reasonable grade for the mid-market tier, and the multi-channel distribution means warranty claims can be handled through whichever retailer you purchased from.

Durability at the mid-market tier is typically average rather than exceptional. Buyers looking for 10-year-plus longevity should consider whether the premium heritage specialists offer better value over time. For the intended use case of a well-made mid-market British mattress at accessible pricing, Aspire delivers what the positioning promises.

Aspire best offers

We've managed to find the following top deals from across the web on Aspire mattresses.

Owner reviews of Hypnos mattresses

5 Teresa Y

I tried this Hypnos mattress at our local store and knew instantly, that having looked for some time for a wool mattress that this was the one. The sales person at the store was very informative and there was currently a competitive price on it. It is an expensive mattress but learning about the credentials of Hypnos and how many hours of a life are spent sleeping, it seemed a sound investment. Bensons really provide a good service, taking away our old mattress, and the crew who delivered it were friendly and professional. The mattress initially felt hard, but that is to be expected with a new bed. I have been rotating it once a week and can feel that it is beginning to relax. It feels higher than our previous mattress and quite luxurious. One of the factors that drew me to a wool mattress was to have cooler night sleeps. As its winter I've yet to test this out. Overall I am really pleased with this mattress, and am sleeping much better than previously. The only negative is the wait for delivery which was around 2 months! However I believe that this is because it is a quality product with hand made attention. Finally the follow up email communications with Bensons has been great, which makes you feel that you are a valued customer.

5 Petra

I waited approximately 6 weeks and several mattress turns before my review for my Hypnos Earth 01. I changed my original mattress from Bensons for this one, big upgrade £ wise. I wanted a firm mattress with a soft outer. I took the advice and swapped for the Hypnos 01 Firm instead of Extra firm. The mattress is super comfortable just dips a little when in it (I weigh 9.5 stone). I have never slept better so now I can justify the outlay! No getting used to it at all, I drop off so quickly and stay asleep all night. On reflection I would have ordered the Extra firm as this mattress is well padded with my theory being it might last longer but I know diddly squat about mattresses to be honest. Really impressed with Hypnos though, lovely quality. Onto Bensons; they were so helpful. On changing my mattress to communications generally just excellent. From customer services, the delivery coordinator and the delivery guys. It really blows your mind when you get really good service these days, they follow through on everything. My sister in law recommended them, she wouldn't use any other company and I see why! Highly recommend and many thanks to you all. A happy sleeper ????

1 Amanda G

Exchanged our mattress to the medium tension this was the biggest mistake we've ever made. Warning to everyone this states medium but it is so soft instantly I was in so much pain with my back cannot sleep on it at all £2700 down the drain. we are not heavy people and even after a short time there is dipping. My husband has been persevering on it to see if we just needed to adjust but definitely not The mattress is too soft. I personally cannot sleep on it at all and I'm currently in another room until we have the chance to go out and find another mattress. This really was a huge mistake, particularly after going on Hypnos website and themselves even stating a lot of their mattresses are sold and marketed as medium but in fact they feel is medium soft. This is nothing like what we tried in store absolutely devastated.

Owner reviews of Aspire mattresses

5 Milena

Only slept on it for a few nights so will give an update after a couple of months. The mattress is not light, the drivers could only drop it at the door due to Covid and it was seriously difficult to move, the mattress is really thick and doesn;t bend so was a nightmare to get upstairs. The mattress is quite a bit firmer than I thought it would be but it is not uncomfortable and I am sure it will loosen up in a few days / weeks. There is no movement when either of us toss or turn in the night. FANTASTIC! It is VERY thick so be sure you have some extra deep fitted sheets to hand, a normal bed sheet won't fit. Also the thickness adds quite a bit of height so if you are short, your legs will dangle over the edge and you have to jump off! The quality is really good and better than previous mattresses I paid a lot more for it feels like a bed you would get in a 5 star hotel. Would defintiely recommend Aspire products.

5 David,

I've been suffering with a bad back for a few years now, I thought it might be the mattress so I spent £1800 on a new one from a big brand name, my issues continued and I just accepted it as part of getting old. We bought this mattress for our spare room and one night when I was restless and didn't want to wake my wife I decided to sleep in the spare room, the next morning my back pain eased, I used this mattress for another couple of nights and my aches had virtually gone. I couldn't believe it what an amazing product. I then started using the main mattress again and after a few nights my back pain returned, one night on the Aspire mattress and I woke up pain free again. I have since bought another one for the main bedroom and have been back pain free since. The two Aspire mattresses cost about the same as the one big brand mattress, fantastic quality and value literally changed my life. Thank you Aspire.

5 Bb

I ordered a new mattress from Mattress Online and the service was absolutely brilliant! It arrived in less than 24 hours, which was amazing, but unfortunately it just wasn't quite right for me. One quick phone call later and they happily exchanged it under their 60-night guarantee; again delivered in under 24 hours, free of charge. The replacement (an Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Memory Box Top Mattress) is perfect; super comfortable and exactly what I was looking for. I have a constant pain in my back following injury and surgery 7 years ago, but this mattress is fabulous and I'm sleeping so much better already! Highly recommend Mattress Online: incredible service, great products, and really competitive prices.

2 Trusted Customer

We bought this mattress after reading medium is better for side sleepers…. Unfortunately the mattress just isn’t for us and have chosen to go back to a firm mattress… this mattress is good quality tho but like I say just didn’t suit our needs.

1 Ian

I exchanged a 5 for a 3 level softness and was recommended this mattress by a mattress online representative. The 3 was supposed to be softer and cooler, but there is no difference! Still very hard and despite purporting to have a built in topper there is no evidence of such. Totally disappointed with a mattress I now need to get rid of and purchase elsewhere!

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