Avocado vs. Zenhaven Mattress Comparison

The Avocado and Zenhaven mattresses are both eco-friendly latex beds—but each of these two mattresses has distinct features that make it better suited for different sleepers. Avocado is a hybrid mattress made from a combination of organic Dunlap latex and innerspring coils. The Zenhaven bed is a flippable mattress made of Talalay latex that allows you to have two firmness options in a single mattress. Which one is better for you? Keep reading to find out.

Avocado vs. Zenhaven Overview

If you’re looking for a more sustainable sleep surface, both the Avocado and Zenhaven would be good picks. They’re both made with latex, but only the Avocado contains innerspring coils.

Avocado is best for…	Zenhaven is best for…
Couples	Those who want multiple firmness options
Innerspring mattress fans	Side sleepers
Budget shoppers	Joint pain

Who Should Choose the Avocado Mattress?

• Couples: Latex isn’t typically the best material for limiting motion transfer, but the Avocado’s row of individually-wrapped innerspring coils does an excellent job at motion isolation—meaning you won’t feel your partner’s tossing and turning throughout the night.
• Innerspring mattress fans: If you like the feel of a traditional innerspring bed but want the pressure-relieving and cooling features of latex, this mattress offers the best of both worlds.
• Budget shoppers: The Avocado mattress is less expensive than the Zenhaven bed.

Who Should Choose the Zenhaven Mattress?

• Those who want multiple firmness options: This flippable mattress has a different firmness level option on each side. Simply turn the mattress over to choose a firmer or softer sleeping surface.
• Side sleepers: The softer side of this latex bed provides cushioning comfort to the hips and shoulders as side sleepers sink into the mattress.
• Joint pain: This bed provides pressure relief to tender areas of the body, which could help alleviate aches and pains.

Avocado vs. Zenhaven: Top Similarities 

• Suit all body types: Both of these mattresses have a balance of support and comfort that keeps most body types comfortable.
• Made from latex: The Avocado and Zenhaven mattresses are both built with buoyant and breathable latex layers.
• Eco-friendly: Both of these beds are made with organic materials and are GREENGUARD Gold-certified to meet rigorous environmental and emission standards.

Avocado vs. Zenhaven: Top Differences 

• Type of latex: The Avocado mattress is made of Dunlop latex, which feels denser and firmer, and is typically used for support. The Zenhaven is made of Talalay latex, which tends to feel softer.
• Construction: The Avocado mattress is a hybrid bed built of layers of both latex and innerspring coils, while the Zenhaven bed is made of only latex.
• Firmness options: The Avocado is a medium-firm bed, while the Zenhaven is a flippable mattress with a medium side and a firm side.

Avocado vs. Zenhaven: Firmness & Feel Differences

Despite the fact that both beds are made of latex, differences in firmness and construction make each of them feel unique.

What’s the Firmness Of the Avocado & Zenhaven Mattresses? 

We measure mattresses on a scale that goes from 1 to 10, with 1 as the softest and 10 as the firmest possible. How soft or firm a bed feels also depends on your body type—the same bed will feel firmer to lightweight sleepers and softer to heavyweight sleepers. The Avocado bed is about a 7/10, making it a medium-firm mattress. This firmness level provides a balance of support and comfort for most sleepers and sleeping positions, although lightweight and side sleepers may prefer a softer bed.

The Zenhaven has two firmness options—one on each side of the bed. The softer side is a 5/10, which is a medium firmness level that suits side and back sleepers. The firm side of this bed is a 7.5/10, which suits heavyweight or stomach sleepers, or anyone who prefers a firmer feel.

What Do the Avocado & Zenhaven Mattresses Feel Like?

Latex is naturally buoyant and responsive, but the Avocado bed’s innerspring layer gives it extra bounce and responsiveness. When you lay down on the Avocado mattress, you’ll feel as if you are floating on top of the bed instead of sinking into it. It provides subtle pressure relief, but you may feel stress on your joints if you sleep on your side or in a position where you need extra cushioning for your joints.

The Zenhaven bed is also breathable and a little bouncy, but allows your body to sink more deeply into the surface of the mattress as you lay on it—especially if you choose the softer side. The Zenhaven provides more pressure relief than the Avocado, but not as much as an all-foam bed.

What’s It Like to Sleep On the Avocado & Zenhaven Mattresses?

The Avocado mattress has a medium-firm firmness level that suits back and stomach sleepers of all body types. The bed’s firm sleeping surface provides solid support to keep the spine in a neutral healthy alignment throughout the night, but side sleepers may not get the pressure relief they need.

The Zenhaven mattress is also versatile, and suits back sleepers of all body types, stomach sleepers that weigh less than 230 lbs., and most side sleepers. Side sleepers with lighter body types may prefer a softer bed to cradle the hips and shoulders as they press into the mattress.

The Avocado vs. Zenhaven Mattresses By Body Type

Avocado Performance By Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	4	5	2
Average weight (130 – 230 lbs):	5	4	3
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	4	4	2

Zenhaven Performance By Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	5	3
Average weight (130 – 230 lbs):	5	5	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	4	2	4

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)

The Avocado mattress is firm and bouncy with enough give to contour gently to your natural curves in the stomach and back sleeping positions. Average-weight side sleepers may be comfortable on the Avocado mattress if they add Avocado’s optional pillow topper to the bed for extra pressure relief. Otherwise, this mattress will likely feel too firm for side sleepers.

The Zenhaven mattress, on the other hand, is well suited for average sleepers of all sleeping positions. Back and stomach sleepers will be supported on the firmer side, while the soft side provides the pressure relief that side sleepers need. Combination sleepers will also be able to move around easily and switch to any sleeping position comfortably on this mattress.

Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)

The Avocado bed’s firm layer of innerspring support and latex comfort layer is well suited for heavyweight back and stomach sleepers. Heavyweight side sleepers, however, should look for a bed with deeper pressure relief to prevent the hips from sinking through the comfort layer and brushing up against the innerspring coils.

Back and side sleepers that weigh over 230 lbs will find the support they need from the Zenhaven mattress. The firmer side is better suited for back sleepers, while side sleepers can choose either the firm or soft side of the bed according to their preference. Stomach sleepers should steer clear of this bed—it doesn’t provide enough firm support to prevent the midsection from sinking into the bed which may lead to back pain.

Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)

Lightweight back and stomach sleepers should be able to get comfortable on the Avocado mattress—this bed’s latex layers provide gentle pressure relief, while the innerspring coils keep you propped up and allow you to move easily across the mattress. Side sleepers and anyone who prefers a deep, sinking feeling when they lay on top of a mattress, however, should add the Avocado’s optional pillow topper or look for a softer bed or a bed with memory foam layers.

The Zenhaven bed’s soft side is well suited for back and side sleepers. The bed’s latex layers should keep your back propped up into a neutral position to keep your spine comfortable and healthy. Stomach sleepers may experience sinkage, however, and should opt for a mattress with a firmer level of support.

Differences In Mattress Construction 

The Avocado is 11″ tall and is made of Dunlop latex and innerspring coils. Adding the optional pillow topper to the Avocado bed makes this mattress 13″ high. The Zenhaven is built with Talalay latex layers and is 10″ tall.

Avocado Mattress Materials	Zenhaven Mattress Materials
Organic cotton and wool cover	Organic cotton and wool cover (1″)
2″ of Dunlop latex comfort layer	1.5″ Talalay Latex comfort layer
8″ pocket coils	6″ Talalay latex support core
1″ Dunlop latex support layer	1.5″ Talalay latex comfort layer

Cover

Both of these beds come wrapped in organic cotton and wool covers. The Zenhaven mattress also has an extra inch of organic wool at the top layer of its softer side.

Comfort Layers

The Avocado bed comes with a 2″ natural and hypoallergenic latex layer that gently gives under your curves to provide subtle pressure relief.

The Zenhaven has two comfort layers total—one layer is on either side of the bed’s supportive core. Both layers are made of Talalay latex and offer zoned support, but the softer side has a comfort layer with deeper contouring than the comfort layer on the firm side.

Support Layers

At the base of the Avocado bed, you’ll find 8″ of zoned innerspring coil support resting on a 1″ base of Dunlop latex for extra durability and stability. The Zenhaven support layer is made of 6″ of Talalay latex and is located in the middle of the bed so you’ll be supported on either side of the mattress.

Avocado vs. Zenhaven Pricing

Size	Avocado Prices	Zenhaven Prices
Twin	$	$
Twin XL	$	$
Full	$	$
Queen	$	$
King	$	$
California King	$	$

Avocado vs. Zenhaven Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences

Temperature

Thanks to latex’s natural breathability and temperature regulating features, both of these beds sleep cooler than your average mattress. Between the two though, the Avocado bed sleeps slightly cooler than the Zenhaven bed because air can move though the Avocado’s row of innerspring coils to move body heat away from the bed.

Motion Transfer

Latex isn’t the best material for limiting motion transfer, but the Avocado bed’s layer of individually-wrapped innerspring coils helps absorb some of your partner’s movements throughout the night. If you are a light sleeper, consider adding a pillow top to the Avocado bed to help muffle motion, or look for an all-foam mattress.

Edge Support 

Both of these beds have above average edge support, which is important if you like to sit or sleep on the edge of the bed, or need a little extra stability when getting in and out of bed. The edges on these beds stay firm as you get closer to the sides, which also increases the usable surface area of the bed.

Pressure Relief 

Both sides of the Zenhaven bed provide more intense pressure relief than the Avocado bed. The Zenhaven’s Talalay latex is softer and fluffier than the Avocado’s firm Dunlop latex layers, and the Zenhaven has softer firmness levels which allows your body to sink deeper into the mattress to take stress off of your joints.

Pain Relief 

Choosing a bed that supports your body type and sleeping position can be a helpful way to ease pain. Both of these beds can support all body types, but side sleepers should opt for the deeper pressure relief of the Zenhaven bed, and stomach sleepers should opt for the firmer support of the Avocado mattress.

Durability

Latex mattresses are some of the most durable options available, but the Avocado’s hybrid construction will likely give it a few more years of use than the all-latex Zenhaven bed.

Shipping, Returns, & Warranties 

Avocado 

Avocado provides you with a free FedEx shipping with the option to add on white glove delivery for an extra fee. You have a year long sleep trial period to test out your new bed, and a 25-year warranty if you decide to keep the mattress.

Zenhaven

The Zenhaven mattress comes with free shipping and white glove delivery—meaning your new mattress will be taken to your bedroom and set up free of charge. This bed comes with a 365-night sleep trial period and lifetime warranty.

Other Models Available

Our Final Take

Both the Avocado and Zenhaven are high-performing, eco-friendly latex beds that suit virtually any body type. The Avocado is a latex and innerspring coil hybrid bed with a firmer feel that is a great pick for back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and heavyweight sleepers. The Zenhaven is a flippable all-latex bed with two firmness levels, and is the better pick if you are a back or side sleeper that prefers deeper pressure relief and has room in their budget for this luxury mattress.

Avocado & Zenhaven FAQs

Is the Avocado mattress soft or firm?

The Avocado mattress has a firmness level of about 7/10 on a scale where 10 is the firmest. This is considered a medium-firm firmness level. This middle-of-the-road firmness level provides enough pushback to support most body types, but still has enough give to provide pressure relief.

Do the Zenhaven or Avocado mattress off-gas?

Some mattresses will emit a faint odor, known as “off-gassing,” when the bed first arrives at your house. Since the Avocado and the Zenhaven mattresses are made from organic and natural latex and fibers, you won’t experience any off-gassing when you unbox your new mattress.

What is a flippable mattress?

The Zenhaven is a flippable mattress, meaning that it has a different firmness level option on each side. You can simply flip the bed to the softer side or the firmer side to suit your preferences. This mattress is heavy, so you may need some help flipping the bed.