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Mlily vs Dunlopillo Mattress Reviews

Compare Mlily and Dunlopillo 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

Mlily

Overall score4.6/5
Price range£245 – £1,099
Brand

Dunlopillo

Our pick
Overall score4.8/5
Price range£759 – £3,039

On aggregated owner reviews, Dunlopillo scores higher: 4.8 against 4.6 out of 5.

Head to head

Mlily has sprung throughout, with pocket springs or a hybrid build in every model; Dunlopillo has 5 of its 9 mattresses sprung. Only Dunlopillo offers latex, in 9 models. Mlily runs from medium to firm, and Dunlopillo runs from soft-medium to firm. Mlily is the budget choice of the two: Dunlopillo's cheapest mattress costs several times as much. At the top end Dunlopillo goes further still. Mlily's owner score rests on far more reviews (407 against 85), so treat Dunlopillo's number as the less settled of the two.

How they differ

MlilyDunlopillo
Mattresses we list69
Price range£245 – £1,099£759 – £3,039
Owner rating4.6 out of 5 (407 reviews)4.8 out of 5 (85 reviews)

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

Mlily

Mlily is a Chinese mattress manufacturer founded in 2003 that entered the UK market in 2016 alongside a partnership deal with Manchester United football club. The brand builds hybrid mattresses using memory foam, reflex foam and micro-pocketed coils, with the distinctive construction detail being high-density foam wrapping around the micro-coils to produce a less springy, more stable sleeping surface than conventional pocket spring designs.

What separates Mlily from most bed-in-a-box rivals is the combination of hybrid construction with international manufacturing scale. The Chinese production base keeps costs competitive, and the engineering approach of wrapping micro-coils in foam delivers a feel that is noticeably different from either pure foam or traditional pocket spring mattresses.

Dunlopillo

Dunlopillo have been in the mattress “game” for nearly a century, dating back to 1929 when a scientist created what we know today as Dunlopillo Latex. The latex would form the backbone of all future mattresses and a staple of the industry as a whole.

The company has since gone under new ownership and sees itself as part of the Relyon group where it enjoys an enviable position as one of the market leaders in latex mattresses around the UK and worldwide. If you are looking for a mattress that possesses many of the qualities of memory foam without the downsides of heat build up, latex could be for you.

Mlily owner satisfaction

Owners rate Mlily well on the whole, and comfort and value for money are what they praise most. "Very comfortable and good quality ensuring a good nights sleep", one wrote, and another called theirs "Really good value compared to major stores". Some are repeat buyers: "We have always used the MLily brand and it's the best by far". Not everyone is happy. Firmness is the main complaint, with some owners finding their mattress firmer than its label ("This mattress was advertised as medium in firmness but is actually firm") and others softer than they expected ("Nowhere near as firm as I was expecting"). Back pain eased for many owners ("Since sleeping on this mattress I've no back ache") but not for all of them, and one was "still suffering from bad back". Some find the memory foam warm, and plenty wish a mattress this heavy had handles.

The 5-year guarantee across most of the range shows genuine manufacturer confidence. The Bamboo+ models have a knitted bamboo cover, which one owner called "very nicely designed and soft to the touch".

Mlily supportiveness

The hybrid construction pairs memory foam comfort layers with micro-pocketed coils wrapped in high-density foam. The wrapping changes how the springs behave, reducing the bounce and motion transfer that conventional pocket springs produce. The result is a supportive but stable surface that suits side sleepers and back sleepers well. The Premier 2000 is the sweet spot for most buyers, with the Hybrid Ice 7000 handling hot sleepers who want cooling gel alongside the hybrid support.

The deep memory foam layers mean the range is less suited to stomach sleepers and restless sleepers who change position frequently during the night. The slower foam response can feel restrictive for sleepers who need to move easily on the mattress surface.

Mlily durability

Most Mlily mattresses use a hybrid construction that combines foam comfort layers with micro-coil structural support, which is the format we expect to deliver better long-term durability than all-foam alternatives at similar pricing. The micro-coil and high-density foam wrapping construction adds structural integrity that pure foam builds cannot match. Owner reviews say little about wear so far. One says theirs "Feels like it's going to last us a good few years", while another exchanged a firm model after the memory foam "created a permanent indent".

The 5-year guarantee is reasonable for the price tier. Chinese manufacturing keeps costs down, and owners often remark on the build: "It's very well made and extremely good value for money", one wrote.

Mlily best offers

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

Dunlopillo owner satisfaction

Owner satisfaction is high across the lineup. The striking thing in the reviews is the repeat buyers, owners replacing a Dunlopillo they had slept on for 16 or 20 years with the same again. Comfort and support draw most of the praise, and the complaint that comes up most is the lack of turning handles, with the weight and the price behind it. This does create a minor inconvenience when it comes to rotations but does help highlight just how impressive the lineup is when the largest vocal problem is around handles.

When you consider the life expectancy of a Dunlopillo mattress on average and look at the cost per night of sleep as a result, the entire range makes for incredible value for money.

Dunlopillo supportiveness

Owners are largely happy with the support, and “very supportive and comfortable” is about the typical verdict. Featuring a wide array of tensions from soft through to firm it means that there is always a Dunlopillo mattress suitable for you, regardless of body type and sleeping preference. The tension and supportiveness of these mattresses is offset by the top layer of the product being latex, which will offer a degree of softness and comfort within the upper layer of the mattress, helping to create a unique experience with the support layer below.

Dunlopillo mattresses also feature an impressive amount of edge support which allows you to make full use of the product. Many cheaper brands do not have this feature which means you do not have the confidence while sleeping close to the edge of the mattress where it feels like it would otherwise be “giving way”

Dunlopillo durability

As mentioned within customer satisfaction, owners talk about Dunlopillo mattresses that lasted them the best part of 20 years before they bought the same again. That alone tells you all you need to know about durability. Handcrafted within the UK and featuring hypoallergenic materials with a rugged yet soft cover, these mattresses are durable and well reviewed.

Dunlopillo mattresses tend to be a little more expensive than competing products but the latex upper layer brings a unique feature that many other brands have failed to emulate. Personally, we find the latex to be long lasting and have many benefits over competing memory foam products.

Dunlopillo best offers

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

Owner reviews of Mlily mattresses

5 Pamela

Good Points: So comfortably supportive everywhere that I have found it more comfortable without a pillow than any other bed I have had with a pillow. On my old mattress I was spending half the night in so much pain that I couldn't sleep, or waking in the morning hardly able to move and in pain. It's doing me a lot of good sleeping so much better. The way it's rolled into the packaging makes it easy to get through doorways and around corners into the room. The packaging itself is so good that I am intending to reuse it in some way rather than just throw it out. It comes with an additional envelope-style, good quality mattress protector. I can't say about longevity as I have only had it a few weeks. Improvement Points: I absolutely can't fault it. I am incredibly happy that I chose this one after lots of research and unable to shop in person because of lockdown.

5 Verified Buyer

So comfortably supportive everywhere that I have found it more comfortable without a pillow than any other bed I have had with a pillow. On my old mattress I was spending half the night in so much pain that I couldn't sleep, or waking in the morning hardly able to move and in pain. It's doing me a lot of good sleeping so much better.The way it's rolled into the packaging makes it easy to get through doorways and around corners into the room.The packaging itself is so good that I am intending to reuse it in some way rather than just throw it out.It comes with an additional envelope-style, good quality mattress protector.I can't say about longevity as I have only had it a few weeks.

4 DRam

After several weeks of use, I can confidently say this mattress has been a good investment, though not without a few issues. When it first arrived, it felt quite firm, almost uncomfortably so. But after about a month, it softened up nicely and now offers excellent support without being too rigid. I wake up without any aches or pains, which is a huge relief. Movement isolation is impressive, there’s no bounce or disturbance when shifting positions, making it ideal for light sleepers. However, there are a few practical drawbacks. The mattress is very deep, which makes finding fitted sheets a bit of a challenge. It also lacks handles, so lifting or rotating it is awkward and heavy work. It's worth noting, if you're using slatted bed base, the slats need to be closely spaced, otherwise, you risk voiding the warranty. Overall, it’s a great choice for comfort and support, but be prepared for a bit of a workout when it comes to changing sheets.

2 Sierra

Good Points: It's pleasant to look at and the quality of material is great. it feels fluffy and soft when you lie down on it, if that's what you're after then this ones for you. Improvement Points: I wouldn't say its suitable for back sleepers as it's too soft and it just feels like you're sinking.

1 Mrs ss

We had a king size Hybrid Gel 3000 Mattress mid December 25. Over Christmas I’ve had hip pain so bad I can barely walk and had to take pain killers to ease it. I thought I had something seriously wrong with my hip so slept in the spare bed last night and woke up pain free! My husband had said he’s also been getting hip pain - not as bad as mine, but we’ve concluded we messed up buying this! We laid for some time in the show room at Furniture Village on it and thought it was comfortable, but the reality of overnight is terrible. I’ve read other reviews mentioning hip pain since and it seems a common theme. I would not recommend this mattress.

Owner reviews of Dunlopillo mattresses

5 Trusted Customer

Good Points: For someone with a weak back and a tendency for sore joints this provides a good balance between back support and comfort. It is soft to the touch but supports well when you lie down. It needs a slatted base for ventilation. Improvement Points: It is heavy and has no handles, so it is difficult to carry. Our old Dunlopillo mattress had a proper upholstered cover with handles. Even with the best discount it is expensive.

5 Jess H

Love this mattress. It gives plenty of support and we don't disturb each other moving. We have a tripod cat and even she's comfortable walking on it and she is extremely wary of surfaces that aren't stable so that's a definite seal of approval. I have no back pain anymore and actually want to spend time in bed just watching T.V or reading whereas before I could not stay in bed at all without my back killing me. Very happy.

5 Trusted Customer

Good Points: Love my new mattress, tried several Dunlopillo mattresses in shops and like the gentle support of this one. For me it offers the support with out being too hard. Tries a few orthopaedic mattresses and just found them uncomfortable. It's a bit more than I planned to spend but have no regrets. Decided to buy online as it was in stock so received next day and they took my old one away which was a God send.

2 Trusted Customer

Good Points: Looks good. Improvement Points: Far too firm and gives off strange odour. Gave it three weeks then bought a mattress topper. If I could I'd change it.

2 Gaynor L

Not happy, only had it a few weeks and its already sagging , its supposed to be a firm mattress, very dissapointed.

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