DreamCloud vs. Layla Mattress Comparison
Layla Sleep and DreamCloud are both online mattress brands with popular bed-in-a-box mattress models. The Layla is a flippable, all-foam mattress with both a soft side and a firm side. The DreamCloud is a luxury hybrid mattress with memory foam comfort layers and a supportive coil base layer.
In this mattress comparison, we’ll cover what these mattresses are made of, how they’re different, and which body types and sleeping positions are the best fit for each.
We test all the mattresses firsthand in our sleep lab. For a detailed look at how we do it, read up on our testing methodology.
Layla vs. DreamCloud Overview
Here’s a brief overview of each mattress’s strong points, as well as which type of sleeper it’s best suited for.
| Layla is best for… | DreamCloud is best for… |
| Side sleepers | Back sleepers |
| Couples | Hot sleepers |
| Back sleepers | Those who like a mattress with bounce |
Who Should Choose the Layla Mattress?
- Side sleepers: Those who sleep on their side will appreciate the deep sink and plush feel of the soft side of the Layla. It allows plenty of sinkage around the shoulders and hips, which are high-pressure zones.
- Couples: Couples and people who co-sleep will experience excellent motion isolation on the Layla, due mostly to the absorbent nature of memory foam.
- Back sleepers: If you sleep on your back, you’ll benefit from the supportive base foam and contouring memory foam of Layla.
Who Should Choose the DreamCloud Mattress?
- Back sleepers: Back sleepers will appreciate the balance of support and cushion that the foam and coil construction of the DreamCloud delivers.
- Hot sleepers: Those who sweat at night should stay cool, thanks to DreamCloud’s breathable coil layer and gel-infused foam top layer.
- Those who like a mattress with bounce: These types of sleepers will love DreamCloud’s springy coil base layer.
Let’s go over the top similarities and differences between the Layla and DreamCloud mattresses.
Layla vs. DreamCloud: Top Similarities
- Material: Since both mattresses are topped with memory foam, you can expect a close, conforming feel that fills in the gaps where your curves turn upward.
- Firmness: The medium-firm feel of the DreamCloud and the firm side of the Layla both provide an excellent combination of support and comfort for back sleepers.
- Cooling: Both mattresses incorporate gel into their comfort layers as a way to diffuse any heat retention in the foam, helping to create a cooling sleep experience.
Layla vs. DreamCloud: Top Differences
- Feel: Since the DreamCloud has a coil base layer, it’s naturally bouncy and responsive. On the other hand, the Layla has more of the slow sink feeling associated with traditional memory foam.
- Construction: The all-foam construction of the Layla lends well to isolating motion, which isn’t the case with the hybrid construction of the DreamCloud.
- Support: The Layla offers the best support for those with lightweight or average-weight body types, but heavyweight sleepers generally need more depth and stability from their bed. The DreamCloud has a sturdy coil base layer that better supports heavyweight sleepers up to 250lbs.
Layla vs. DreamCloud: Firmness & Feel Differences
Want to know what it feels like to sleep on the Layla and DreamCloud mattresses? Here’s what we found out in the sleep lab.
What’s the Firmness Of the Layla & DreamCloud Mattresses?
You can gauge how a mattress will feel by referencing where it falls on the firmness scale, which ranges from one to 10. Soft mattresses are closer to one. They have a plush feel and allow your body to sink deeper into the comfort layers. Firm mattresses are closer to 10, and keep you lifted and more “on top” of the bed.
The DreamCloud is a medium-firm mattress with a firmness level of around 6.5/10. The Layla has two firmness levels—soft and medium-firm. The soft side of the mattress is rated 4/10 and the firm side 6.5/10.
What Do the Layla & DreamCloud Mattresses Feel Like?
Being a two-sided mattress, the Layla provides two distinct feels. The soft side has that traditional memory foam feel that provides a slight “hugging” sensation when you lie down. The firmer side feels more sturdy, responsive, and bouncy, thanks to the thick, high-density foam layers.
When you lie down on the DreamCloud, the first thing you’ll feel is the soft, hugging feel of its memory foam layers. But the further you sink, the more you’ll feel the stable support of its coil layer. And because of that, sleeping on the DreamCloud mattress feels like you’re “on” it rather than “in” it.
What’s It Like to Sleep On the Layla & DreamCloud Mattresses?
The top foam layers of the DreamCloud mattress provide whole-body contouring, but not a ton of sinkage. Those with heavyweight body types may experience the mattress as a bit firmer since they’re more likely than lightweight or average-weight sleepers to sink through the foam to the coils below.
As for Layla, the soft side allows for a fair bit of sinkage, which is ideal for side sleepers. The firm side is better suited to back sleepers because it provides ample support with a touch of cushioning. Both sides are topped with memory foam layers that have a slow response time, so the Layla isn’t as buoyant or bouncy as the DreamCloud.
The Layla vs. DreamCloud Mattresses By Body Type
Layla Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 2 | 2 | 3 |
DreamCloud Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 3 |
1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)
Average-weight back sleepers will have a good night’s sleep regardless of which mattress they choose, since both mattresses excel at providing ample support and cushion for the spine.
Both mattresses will also work well for average-weight side sleepers, but we think most will sleep more comfortably on Layla’s soft side. Its soft foam layers help cradle pressure points and alleviate any pressure build-up.
For average-weight stomach sleepers, we recommend DreamCloud over Layla. While both mattresses can work, DreamCloud’s supportive coil base layer provides better hip support to prevent it from sinking out of spine alignment.
Since both mattresses score well in responsiveness, average weight combination sleepers should pick based on their dominant sleeping position. Side sleepers should pick Layla, stomach sleepers for DreamCloud, while back sleepers can just go with their preference.
Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)
Heavyweight back sleepers will probably sleep more comfortably on the DreamCloud, thanks to its supportive, springy coil base. Some may feel like Layla’s firm side is too soft, which may lead to excessive sinking.
Both the Layla (firm side) and DreamCloud mattresses will provide just enough support and comfort for the hips and shoulders for most heavyweight side sleepers.
Heavyweight stomach sleepers will likely experience some sinking in both mattresses, but the firmer DreamCloud slightly outperforms Layla in terms of comfort and support.
Heavyweight combination sleepers should feel more responsiveness from the DreamCloud mattress. However, some may still experience some sinking which could affect their sleep quality.
Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)
Lightweight back sleepers will receive plenty of spine support and cushion from both mattresses, so it’s only a matter of choice based on preference.
For lightweight side sleepers, Layla’s soft side may be comfortable. As a plus, if you find the other side too soft, you can simply switch over to its firm side.
Most lightweight stomach sleepers will find enough support for their hips with either mattress, but the DreamCloud is slightly better than the Layla regarding comfort and support.
Both mattresses are great choices for lightweight combination sleepers since both are responsive mattresses with great support systems.
Differences In Mattress Construction
Layla is a hybrid foam mattress that measures 10″, while DreamCloud is a thicker 14″ all-foam mattress. Here’s a closer look at each mattress’s construction.
| Layla Mattress Materials | DreamCloud Mattress Materials |
| Polyester-Viscose Blend Cover | Cashmere-blend Quilted Foam Cover |
| 3” Copper-Gel Memory Foam (soft side) | 1” Gel-infused Memory Foam |
| 2” Max Airflow Support Foam | Transition Foam |
| 4” Support Core Foam | Pocketed Coils and Support Foam |
| 1” Copper-Gel Memory Foam (firm side) | – |
Cover
Layla’s cover is made from a polyester-viscose blend that’s Thermo-Gel-infused to achieve a cooling effect. DreamCloud uses a cashmere-blend and quilted foam cover that feels as soft as a cloud.
Comfort Layers
Layla uses copper-gel memory layers for both soft and firm sides, measuring 3″ and 1″ respectively. DreamCloud’s comfort layer is made from gel-infused memory foam that’s breathable and pressure-relieving.
Support Layers
Layla uses a 4″ foam support system, while DreamCloud has a support layer made of individually wrapped coils and a base foam layer.
Layla vs. DreamCloud Pricing
| Size | Layla Prices | DreamCloud Prices |
| Twin | $ | $ |
| Twin XL | $ | $ |
| Full | $ | $ |
| Queen | $ | $ |
| King | $ | $ |
| California King | $ | $ |
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Layla vs. DreamCloud Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences
Temperature
If you tend to overheat at night, you want a mattress with good airflow and cooling features. Both mattresses in this comparison aim for a cool temperature profile, but we think the DreamCloud sleeps the coolest. That’s probably due to the breathability of the coil layer, plus the addition of gel in the memory foam top layer.
The Layla naturally retains more heat because it has an all-foam construction. It counters the lack of breathability with copper and gel infusions in the foam. Gel absorbs excess body heat, and copper is conductive, which speeds up the time it takes for heat to travel away from your body.
Motion Transfer
If you share your bed, there’s a good chance you’ve been disrupted by your sleeping partner’s movements. Mattresses with good motion isolation reduce the amount of energy that spreads across the mattress surface, which minimizes disruptions. Memory foam absorbs motion the best, while the bounce-back of springs does an inferior job.
Predictably, the Layla isolates motion better than the DreamCloud. The soft side reduces motion transfer the best, but both sides outperform DreamCloud. With that said, you’re unlikely to be woken from a deep sleep by movement on either mattress.
Edge Support
Good edge support ensures that you can fully use your entire mattress surface, which is especially important if you share your bed or use a narrow mattress size.
Typically, mattress companies incorporate heavy-duty coils or high-density foam around the mattress perimeter to enhance edge support. That’s the case with DreamCloud, which is framed by extra sturdy coils. In contrast, the Layla doesn’t feature any edge support technology. As you might expect, we felt more supported along the edges of DreamCloud. If you opt for the Layla, the firm side will provide you with better edge support.
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is often measured by testing how much tension builds near major pressure points when a person lies on a mattress. Back sleepers and stomach sleepers shouldn’t have much of a problem with pressure relief on either mattress, but side sleepers will probably prefer the Layla, particularly the soft side.
Pain Relief
Ever felt pain in your back or shoulders immediately after waking up? If you said “yes”, then your mattress may be the reason why.
A mattress’s pain-relieving capability depends on how well it alleviates pressure. When a mattress lets pressure build up in a certain area, that area is likely to develop aches and pains.
If you have back pain, then the Layla and DreamCloud mattresses are fantastic options for you. However, if you weigh on the heavier side, you feel some sinking which could exacerbate the pain. If you’re experiencing shoulder or hip pain, however, we think Layla’s soft side will help take pressure off your side and alleviate some of the pain.
Durability
In general, hybrid mattresses last longer than memory foam mattresses. That’s because high-quality coils keep their shape longer than foam. The difference is only a year or two on average—we’d say the DreamCloud will last you seven to ten, while the Layla will last you five to seven years. Keep in mind, both mattresses are protected by Lifetime warranties for the original owner.
Shipping, Returns, & Warranties
Layla
Layla offers free shipping in the contiguous 48 U.S. They also give you a 120-day sleep trial where you can apply for a free return and full refund after two weeks but before four months. Each mattress also gets a Layla Lifetime warranty that covers indentations, sagging, and factory and material defects.
DreamCloud
DreamCloud provides free shipping within the contiguous U.S. and ships to Hawaii and Alaska for an extra $150. They also offer white glove delivery for $149. For each of their mattresses, they offer a 365-day sleep trial and Lifetime Warranty.
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Our Final Take
We don’t have a clear winner in this comparison, but we definitely recommend each mattress to some sleepers over others. The DreamCloud is best for hot sleepers and those looking for a little more support and bounce. That includes heavyweight sleepers up to 250lbs. The Layla is better for side sleepers, couples, and those looking for a more budget-friendly bed.
Both mattresses come with lengthy trial periods and free returns, so whichever you choose, you have between four months and a year to ensure it’s the right mattress for you.
Layla & DreamCloud FAQs
How many years does the DreamCloud Mattress last?
You can expect your DreamCloud mattress to last you around 8 to 10 years. Because of its thick profile and durable foam-and-coil construction, the DreamCloud mattress is quite sturdy. Make the most of your mattress by doing regular care and maintenance.
Do DreamCloud mattresses sag?
Like with all mattresses, there’s a chance your DreamCloud mattress may sag over time. This depends a lot on the daily wear and tear it experiences. If you’re starting to notice any sagging, try rotating your mattress.
Is Layla Mattress good for back pain?
Yes, Layla is a great mattress option if you’re experiencing back pain. After some testing in the sleep lab, pressure maps showed that Layla mattresses fare well when it comes to pressure relief. Since it also has two sleeping sides, back sleepers have more options when it comes to comfort and support.
Is Layla mattress good for hot sleepers?
Yes, Layla mattresses sleep cool, despite having an all-foam construction. Thanks to its Thermo-Gel-infused cover and breathable memory foam layers, it’s able to keep the sleeper cool all night long by removing excess body heat.
