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Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress
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Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress

In shortIf you want some softness with pocket-spring support, this Medium hybrid's gel layer makes sense to me. Its higher price and single-sided build would make me hesitate. Read the review

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What our reviewers found

Pros

Geltex originally came from Recticel but is still used to great effect in this new range of mattresses.

Pocket springs remain our favourite base layer.

Impressive 5 year guarantee that inspires confidence.

All popular sizes with free and fast delivery.

Cons

Price point of new Sealy models has increased (along with quality) , alienating those looking for a more budget-oriented solution.

We're still not seeing European sizing making its way mainstream, despite large swaths of the public interested in the size.

Single sided mattresses like this have less durability, however, expected due to the gel foam layer above.

Looking for a new mattress can be an overwhelming experience. With so many different products available, it's hard to know what will suit your needs best. The Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 pocket mattress is a popular option for people who are looking for something that offers a good degree of support, but has some softness to it as well to suit a variety of sleepers. the benefits of the Geltex enhance and whether or not you should buy one of these mattresses.

This Geltex Enhance mattress is a gel-foam mattress that uses gel-infused memory foam to provide comfort and support while you sleep. This mattress is available in a single medium tension firmness that will suit a multitude of sleeping positions. If you're interested in buying one of these mattresses, make sure to pay attention to the firmness so you can find the one that best suits your needs. Medium tension is typically regarded as the goldilocks of firmnesses thanks to its mass-suitability that appeals to the vast majority of people without specific back and neck pain. Same too, with sleeping positions and the medium firmness will suit back, side and stomach sleeping making it the perfect all-rounder.

When it comes to the base layer you get 1000 pocket springs that will adapt and contour to your every movement, working with you as you move around the mattress. Some of the lesser known benefits of this base type are in its rigid border that allows you to go right to the edge of the product, allowing you to utilise more surface area within the mattress which helps with durability. Pocket springs remain our strong favourite as they tend to outperform both reflex foam and open coil spring options.

Owners mostly call it comfortable, and the support gets credit too. "Its a comfy bed that is not too firm, it has good support", one wrote. Another rated the support "very good" but would have liked the top softer. The serious complaint is noise: one owner bought two and reported "noisy springs on both", then exchanged them for another brand.

Sealy has reworked their entire line-up, pulling all previous products and re-establishing themselves at a higher quality-higher price point that produces better mattresses as a result. That said, the combination of good quality gel foam and pocket springs is a fantastic pairing that will have you sleeping cooler for longer, helping to improve REM sleep and make for a great night of rest. 

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it and say so here. All corrections

12 October 2026
We described this mattress as soft medium. The retailer grades it medium. We also said Geltex came from a Sealy and Silentnight joint venture. It came from Recticel.
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How does it feel?

Personalised feel depends on bodyweight. Adjust your weight below to get an indication of how the Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress may feel.

SnoozeScore

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Price history

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Lowest price we've recorded: £448.96
Lowest in the last 90 days: £474.00

How it scores
Of The Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress
Scored from the build: how this construction usually performs, compared with mattresses of a similar type and price.
Scored from the build: how this construction usually performs, compared with mattresses of a similar type and price.

Suitability

  • Back Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Turning on mattress
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials like memory foam can make it difficult to move about on the mattress while you toss and turn. Same too for pillow tops which can create a cloud like sensation which can make manoeuvrability challenging.
  • Stability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Ease of Use

  • Turning handles
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses typically need to be rotated frequently and having turning handles can be massively beneficial, particularly in larger sizes which can become fairly heavy.

Odour

  • Initial Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.
*Assuming average weight, suitability will vary dependant on body type, check your SnoozeScore above for a more tailored guide.
Radar analysis
Of The Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress
Brand: Sealy
Retailer: Mattress Online
Delivery Time: Excellent
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good
Guarantee: Good
Radar Analysis looks at the product, brand and retailer against base norms established within the industry and determines where the product sits by way of established performance metrics.

Reviews

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4.29 owner rating from 6 reviewsOur rating 4.8/5

Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Luxuriously comfortable would highly recommend::::::::Marvelous nights sleep.N.A
Sheila
Verified by Mattress Online
2
The two Sealy mattresses purchased was a disappointment , noisy springs on both ,we exchanged with your offer to two Hypnos Hemsworh which are very comfortable, unfortunately we have the same problem with one of them ,noisy springs , a manufacturing fault. The guarantees have been sent off so hopefully a replacement mattress after one month will be applied for. I understand you as retailers to be notified first. Sorry to be so negative.
Roderick
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good Points: Luxuriously comfortable would highly recommend::::::::Marvelous nights sleep.N.A
Adrian
Verified by Mattress Online
4
This review contains a rating only; no comment was left by the customer.
Marian
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Its a comfy bed that is not too firm, it has good support
Derek
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Most comfortable ever, having tried many otherd

Questions and answers about the Sealy Hampton Geltex Enhance 1000 Pocket Mattress

Common questions answered by our team first, then questions shoppers asked the retailer, with the retailer’s own answers.

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Common question
Does this mattress have a cooling effect considering I usually get warm at night?

Answer: Yes, the Geltex layer in this mattress has an open-cell structure allowing for supreme breathability and reducing overheating, so you can expect a cooler night's sleep.
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Common question
How do I take care of this mattress, will I need to flip it often?

Answer: No, this is a single-sided mattress, which reduces the necessity for flipping it. However, to maintain its quality, you only need to rotate it every few months.
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Common question
What is the depth of the mattress and why should this matter when buying one?

Answer: The mattress is approximately 25cm deep. This is critical to consider as it can affect the suitability for specific bedding, mattress toppers and bed frames.
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Common question
What makes the cover of this mattress different to others?

Answer: The cover of this mattress is knitted, which not only makes it soft and cosy but also enhances airflow for a cooler and more comfortable sleep.
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Common question
I'm a side sleeper with a lower BMI than average, would this mattress be suitable for me?

Answer: Yes, this medium tension mattress should suit side sleepers and individuals with lower than average BMI, providing comfort and support.

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Guides this mattress is featured in

This mattress is listed in 8 of our guides because its build meets what each guide looks for. Each card says what that is.

  • Fibromyalgia guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft-medium and medium pocket-sprung or hybrid mattresses with a latex or gel top, which cushion without holding heat.

    Includes comment from a registered clinician
    Read the guide
  • Sleep apnoea guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists mattresses sold for adjustable beds, and soft-medium or medium hybrids that suit side sleeping.

    Includes comment from a registered clinician
    Read the guide
  • Hot sleepers guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses with a gel, latex or natural-fibre layer, which let heat out.

    Includes comment from a registered clinician
    Read the guide
  • Hip pain guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft-medium and medium mattresses with a cushioned top over pocket springs, which take pressure off the hip.

    Read the guide
  • Night sweats guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses with a gel, latex or natural-fibre layer, which run cooler than deep foam.

    Read the guide
  • Menopause guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses with a gel, latex or natural-fibre layer, for anyone who runs hot at night.

    Read the guide
  • Lighter sleepers guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft to medium mattresses without a memory foam top, unless latex is there too, which a lighter body can settle into.

    Read the guide
  • Pregnancy guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft-medium and medium pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses, which suit side sleeping through pregnancy.

    Read the guide

Clinicians comment on the condition in each guide, not on individual mattresses.

How we reviewed this product

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