Ah, the elusive pursuit of a perfect night's sleep. It's a journey that takes us through countless mattress stores, seemingly infinite options, and of course, the question that keeps us up at night (literally): foam or spring? But what if there is something that offers the comfort of memory foam and the reliable assistance of pocket springs? The Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress claims to achieve just that - a solid option for peaceful slumber. This well-regarded mattress from Sleepeezee, a company with century-long expertise in sleep solutions, brings a rather distinctive promise to the table - or should we say bed? It pledges to marry the unique advantages of pocket springs and memory foam, aiming to deliver a really comfortable sleep experience. But does it deliver on its promise? I took it upon myself to carry out an in-depth review of the Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress to find out.
How we assessed it
This is a 26cm deep, single-sided mattress with a medium to firm rating. Its core of pocket springs, with a layer of mini pocket springs above, should give a firm, even base that responds to each sleeper separately, so I'd expect little of a partner's turning to cross the bed. Memory foam on its own sleeps warm, which is why the graphite in the foam and the vents are there. Foam blocks around the perimeter should keep the edge firm enough to sit on. One owner describes it as a mattress that "adapts and supports the whole body", which is what pocket springs under memory foam are for.
Design and features
In its essence, the Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress is a blend of the old and the new. On one hand, it harks back to the timeless design principle of pocket springs, where individually cased springs provide personalised body support. On the other, it embraces the modern comfort of memory foam, with its sumptuous feel and cushioned support. The dual-layered structure of pocket springs and mini springs offers pressure relief while ensuring minimal disturbance from partner motion, a characteristic that often plagues shared beds.
This mattress also presents a knit-covered, micro-quilted surface that invites sleep with its soft and warm visage. The most interesting part of its design is the graphite-infused memory foam. This clever element not only provides a cosy feel but also regulates temperature by managing moisture build-up. A unique feature that caught my eye was the fully encapsulated side support provided by durable foam blocks. This feature significantly contributes to the mattress's longevity by preventing sagging around the sides.
Mattress comfort
To my mind, the medium to the firm composition of the Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress admirably balances comfort and support. Its soft top layer of memory foam envelops sleepers in a warm hug while the resilient pocket springs offer steadfast support, particularly beneficial to the back and side sleepers. This firm assurance prevents your spine from arching uncomfortably, thereby promoting spinal alignment and reducing backache.
Suitability
In my opinion, this mattress is best suited for those who value support in their slumber. Its medium-firm make is likely to be well-received by back sleepers and side sleepers of average weight. However, side sleepers with an hourglass figure may want to consider a slightly softer option to allow for comfortable sinkage.
What customers thought
Owners mostly sum it up as comfortable, and one wrote that it is "firmer than our last mattress but we are finding that it is so comfortable!" The same owner couldn't "quite believe how good this mattress is for the price", though they added a fair caveat: "Time will tell on it’s longevity". Another owner picked out the edges: "Firm reinforced sides prevents sagging when being sat on."
The verdict
Despite the alluring promise of mini pocket springs, I believe that this feature is more a marketing gimmick than an actual sleep enhancement. There does not seem to be a noticeable difference between the mini springs and ordinary pocket springs, and the heightened spring count appears mostly for show. It's a shame that this mattress veers towards the more traditional design by not being rolled, however, that's more of a convenience factor than a deal-breaker.
Aside from the slight marketing/markup snares, there is much to admire in the Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress. Its marriage of pocket springs and memory foam offers an appealing blend of support and comfort. The temperature regulation, while a common promise these days, does stand out here thanks to a thoughtful design. Where this mattress really shines is how it caters to side and back sleepers, by providing a level of support that's often overlooked for these sleeping styles.
So, for those seeking a hybrid sleep solution that combines comfort, support, and temperature control, the Sleepeezee Memory Ultimate 4500 Pocket Mattress may be just the bedfellow you're looking for.
