A good night's sleep is the greatest kick-start we can give ourselves. Sleeping well is not just about the number of hours, but significantly about the quality of sleep, and that's where the right mattress comes into the picture. Choosing a mattress can make the difference between a restful night and a restless one. With multiple brands, types, and price points, mattresses can appear to be a maze, but worry not. This review aims to cover every aspect of one such mattress - the TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Medium Mattress.
How we tested
The methodologies were outlined to test the TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Medium Mattress were holistic and multi-faceted. We solely focused on the in-shop testing that involved both tactile and perception-based examination. I spent time lying on it in a few positions, and also sat right on the edge to get a feel for how it holds up. The tests were designed to be long-term and not rely on an initial impression, stressing both subjective assessment and objective criteria such as firmness, edge support, motion transfer, and temperature neutrality.
Design and features
This medium comfort mattress from TEMPUR® is indeed a premium product. It's made from their finest memory foam and comes with a depth of 30cm that adds a layer of luxury. The cover, named Pro Air SmartCool™, brings in temperature regulation by transferring heat away from the body, making it TEMPUR®'s coolest mattress range. The cover felt cool and smooth under my hand, not that sticky feel some memory foam covers can have. This mattress is an exclusive offering at Dreams and comes with a 10-year guarantee. The Pro Air SmartCool™ cover isn't just plush but also removable and machine washable at 40 degrees, making maintenance easy. However, its USP is its NASA-born technology that gives the mattress its unique pressure relief and motion absorption characteristics.
Mattress comfort
If you appreciate the balance of firmness and softness, this mattress garners top marks. The delicacy of the cover feels inviting while the firmness imparts the needful support that your body demands. When I pressed into the surface and then lay back, you can feel it slowly mould around you rather than just letting you sink straight through. We found that due to the breathable Pro Air SmartCool™ cover, the heat control was very effective. We were also impressed by the tech-influenced contour-following property that helps provide pressure relief to the body joints. In summary, it's comforting while being firm and cool yet contouring.
Suitability
My impression is that the mattress would work very well for people with varying sleep positions due to its medium comfort grade. It would be particularly fitting for side sleepers and those of average weight. It could be beneficial for those who deal with sleep apnoea or consistent snoring since it comfortably promotes side sleeping.
What customers thought
Owners are mostly happy with it, and many write about sleeping better and waking with less pain. One wrote: "No more back pain the bed." Another said: "I finally can sleep without waking up in pain." The cover gets credit for staying cool too, with one owner saying "The cooling technology works so well compared to the old mattress."
It takes some getting used to. One owner said "it took 2-3 weeks to get used to it", and another, coming from a sprung mattress, missed the push that helps you sit on the edge or get out of bed. A few found the feel wrong for them: one found it "Very Hard for a Medium", another found it too soft and woke with backache, and one called it "way too heat retentive". It's heavy as well, so take one owner's advice and have it delivered to the room it's going in.
The verdict
Ensuring restful sleep isn't a luxury, it's a necessity, and the TEMPUR Pro Air SmartCool™ Luxe Medium Mattress beautifully caters to this requirement. It understands and adapts to your unique weight, shape, and warmth to offer a bespoke sleeping experience. Plus, it supports varied sleep positions. By keeping the body cool and providing exceptional pressure relief, it helps you get a better night's sleep.
