Is the ultimate secret to a restful night's sleep the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 Pocket Pillow Top Mattress? It's a 36cm-deep pillow top with a soft to medium feel, built from pocket springs and mini pocket springs under a 60mm layer of graphite memory foam.
How we assessed it
The support comes from traditional pocket springs, with mini pocket springs added to keep some spring in the feel under the foam. The 4700 count is both kinds added together and is quoted for a king size, so I'd treat it as a headline figure. The comfort layers are 60mm of graphite memory foam and a pillow top filled with soft polyester and a denser layer of reflex foam. That much memory foam should deaden movement well for couples, though I'd expect it to sleep warm, graphite or not.
Design and Features
The Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 has an impressive combination of well-known materials such as pocket springs, mini pocket springs, memory foam, and reflex foam, all of which are designed to provide comfort and support in varying degrees. Truthfully, the terminology surrounding the "mini pocket springs" seemed more like a gulped-up marketing jargon with little actual benefit. It's a common issue in the mattress industry where brands attempt to overcomplicate a simple product with needless complexity rather than focusing on delivering genuine quality.
Enhanced by reinforced mattress edges, the Graphite Echo 4700 is marked by a noticeably firm border designed to prevent that unsettling "roll-off" feeling. However, I have severe reservations about the quality of the pillow top. I fear that it might lose its settlement over time, which would drastically affect the overall comfort of the bed.
Finally, the mattress's breathability features such as air vents along its sides appeal to those who prefer a cool sleeping experience. This feature, in tandem with the graphite memory foam, is aimed at counteracting the usual heat retention issues associated with traditional memory foam.
Comfort
When it comes to comfort, the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 is designed to offer soft to medium firmness, making it a potential crowd pleaser to those seeking a good balance of support and comfort. Memory foam fans who admire the way it contours to the body's shape for heightened comfort will appreciate the inclusion of a 60mm layer of graphite memory foam that gives a cushioned feel.
Despite this, the price tag felt steep. On paper it is adequate but not extraordinary, and not exactly brimming with features that would justify the cost. Comfort is paramount, of course, but value for money matters a lot in any purchasing decision.
Suitability
Given its soft to medium firmness and plush pillow top, the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 would be ideal for side sleepers and folks with a lower BMI. This mattress could be suitable for those with hourglass figures requiring additional sinkage and pressure relief. Despite this, I would caution those looking for a long-term investment. The inevitable sag in the pillow top over time could significantly reduce the comfort and support it initially provides causing potential distress to these users.
What Customers Thought
Despite my fostering concerns, the owner feedback on the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 is positive. One owner wrote: "Soft but very supportive, warm but not too hot." It didn't start smoothly for them, though: of the two they ordered, "one came with several mattress layers bunched up in the middle" and had to be replaced. However, remember to weigh these reviews carefully as initial comfort can often give way to long-term issues such as sagging or loss of support.
The Verdict
The Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 Pocket Pillow Top Mattress is a puzzle of sorts. While the brand has ticked off the boxes for inclusions of popular materials, the seemingly high spring count (though inflated by mini pocket springs) and the plush pillow top layer, its long-term durability and subsequent comfort are questionable. The included 10-year guarantee does provide a sense of security, but it does not erase the concerns brought about by the mattress's design choices, such as the use of mini pocket springs and a potential sag-prone pillow top.
Given the steep price point, the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 fails to offer value for money when weighed against other options in the market providing similar features at a more palatable price. Hence, it would be advisable for potential buyers to keep in mind not just the immediate comfort but also the potential long-term issues. As it stands, the Sleepeezee Graphite Echo 4700 argues a strong case for a "try before you buy" approach rather than a blind online purchase.
Always remember the paramount role your mattress plays in the quality of your sleep and health. Make your choice wisely!
