Quality sleep is an essential part of maintaining optimal mental and physical health - it reinvigorates our minds and rejuvenates our bodies, setting us up for success in the subsequent day.1 Achieving an undisturbed, comfortable sleeping experience isn't a straightforward task. It requires a combination of components working harmoniously, such as the optimal room temperature, a tranquil environment, and above all, a suitable and comfortable mattress. Speaking of mattresses, we're going to look at one particular model - the TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Soft Mattress. This luxury mattress is renowned for its advanced TEMPUR® memory foam and exclusive Pro Air SmartCool™ cover technology. So, let's see whether its promises hold up under scrutiny.
How We Tested
Our approach to testing this mattress was thorough and systematic. Despite not having the opportunity to try it out in a home setting, we had access to it in a store. We got hands-on experience, physically assessing its features, comfort, and build quality. We exerted pressure, laid down on it, checked it from every angle, and noted every detail. Along with our experience, we also took into account various customer reviews, product specifications, and even the manufacturer's own a look at this mattress.
Design and Features
The TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Soft Mattress is a premium memory foam mattress that oozes luxury. It stands tall at an opulent 30cm depth, promising a high level of comfort and support. Quite interestingly, the mattress is crafted using NASA technology, allowing it to deliver an exceptional sleeping experience. The standout feature is the Pro Air SmartCool™ cover, which effectively dissipates heat throughout the night, ensuring you stay cool and comfortable.
The cover is designed to be removable and machine washable at 40 degrees, which is beneficial for those concerned with maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. One thing to remember - this exclusive mattress is available only at Dreams. The company stands behind the product, offering a 100-Night Comfort Guarantee and a 10-year warranty, which reassures potential buyers about its quality and durability.
Mattress Comfort
TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Soft Mattress lives up to its name, providing a luxuriously soft comfort grade. Despite its gentle support, the mattress is noted for its adaptive features. Layers of ultra-sensitive cells in the mattress adjust to your individual weight, shape, and warmth, delivering optimal support irrespective of your sleeping position. This attribute ensures that the mattress conforms to you and not the other way around, further improving its comfort.
Suitability
I believe the soft tension of this mattress makes it an excellent choice for side sleepers and individuals with a lower BMI. It also accommodates individuals with hourglass figures, offering additional sinking from the supportive layer, which can be beneficial in promoting comfort and spinal alignment. However, those seeking an orthopaedic feel or additional support might find this mattress unsuitable. It might not be the best choice for heat-sensitive individuals as memory foam can retain heat.
What Customers Thought
Most owners love the feel. The word that keeps coming up is hugged: the foam moulds round you, and several say their back and hip aches eased. One owner wrote "my bad back has gone". It takes some getting used to, though. A couple found it harder than expected at first, and another said "you need to give it a month".
The cooling is where owners split. One whose last memory foam mattress ran hot wrote "It doesn't make me hot", while another said their husband "feels it generates heat and feels it’s too hot". The other complaints are about how far you sink. One owner found it "difficult to roll over during sleep as you sink into the mattress" and was exchanging it for a pocket sprung mattress. Another felt that over time "the support that was there has collapsed", and a couple had back pain in the first fortnight. Nobody calls it cheap. The owners who get on with it say it was worth the money, and the ones who don't bring up what they paid.
The Verdict
The TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Soft Mattress is undeniably luxurious and comfortable. Its design, advanced material, and unique properties are solid. Indeed, it offers an impressive balance of comfort and support, particularly for side sleepers, individuals with lower BMI, and those with hourglass body types. However, its suitability varies with personal preferences and needs - the price point may be steep for some, and it may not be ideal for those needing additional support or for those sensitive to heat. On the whole, it's a solid product with potential, but whether it suits your needs or not will greatly depend on your comfort preferences, body type, and budget.
