Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper
The TEMPUR-Adapt mattress topper promotes spinal alignment and reduces shoulder pain.
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Written by Loren Bullock, Certified Sleep Science Coach
Looking for a firmer foam mattress that’s great for back sleepers too? Read on to see if the Tempur-Adapt mattress is right for you:
Is the Tempur-Adapt Mattress for You?
Who’s Going to Love the Tempur-Adapt Mattress
- Couples
- Back Sleepers
- Stomach Sleepers
Who Should Steer Clear of the Tempur-Adapt Mattress
- Side Sleepers—For a mattress with more pressure relief for side sleepers, check out the DreamCloud Premier.
- Combination Sleepers—For a more responsive foam bed, check out the Leesa mattress.
- Budget Shoppers—Want to save more on your next foam bed? Take a look at the Nectar mattress.
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Want the bottom line? Skip to the Nerd’s Take below.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress Review Video
To hear directly from the Nerds, watch this video to learn about the Tempur-Adapt mattress performance is all our areas of testing and who we recommend this mattress for.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress Firmness and Feel
Tempur-Adapt Mattress Firmness
At Mattress Nerd, we like to measure firmness on a scale of 1–10, where a 1 is softer than sleeping on air and a 10 is firmer than sleeping on rock. With that said, the Tempur-Adapt’s medium option (there’s three firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm) measures in at a medium-firm 6.5 out of 10.
This level of firmness works great for stomach sleepers of all weights who need extra hip support, along with heavyweight sleepers too. However, many side sleepers will find this much firmness places extra pressure on their hips and shoulders.
What Does the Tempur-Adapt Feel Like?
Although it’s on the firmer side for a memory foam bed, the Tempur-Adapt has the doughy, contouring feel that you’d expect from any other foam mattress. Still, this bed has a solid feel when you first lay on it, as it takes some time to fully sink down into.
The Tempur-Adapt mattress feels solid and supportive, even around the edges, giving it a durable feel too. And, in terms of temperature, this bed feels cool to the touch, but like many memory foam beds, it doesn’t have superb temperature control, and you can feel it absorbing your body heat throughout the night.
What Sleeping Position Is Tempur-Adapt Mattress Best For?
| Body Type: | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers |
| Lightweight< 130 lbs: | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Average-weight130–230 lbs: | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Heavyweight> 230 lbs: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
1 = Very poor 2 = Not good 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
Back Sleepers
The best mattress for back sleepers support the lower back and provide sleepers with the right support to maintain the natural “S” curve of their spine. Since the Tempur-Adapt has the contouring relief of memory foam and the support of a firmer mattress, this bed is really the best of both worlds for lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleepers
Next up, side sleepers do best on mattresses that are softer and relieve pressure from key areas on the body, like the shoulder and hips. In this case, the Tempur-Adapt has too firm of a feel for most side sleepers, and, regardless of whether you’re a lightweight, average-weight, or heavyweight sleeper, you’re likely to run into pressure-point issues on this bed.
See more: Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers
The best mattresses for stomach sleepers are usually the firmest. This is because stomach sleepers need a bed that will keep their hips from sinking down and throwing their spine alignment out of whack. Since the Tempur-Adapt is one of the more solid foam mattresses, lightweight stomach and average-weight sleepers will find plenty firm, but some heavyweight sleepers may want even more firmness.
Combination Sleepers
Combination sleepers don’t really stick to any one sleeping position, so they need a mattress that’s responsive and lets them move around easily. However, since the Tempur-Adapt is an all-foam bed, it feels more sinking than responsive, making it less than ideal for lightweight, average-weight, or heavyweight sleepers.
See more: Best Mattresses for Combination Sleepers
Tempur-Adapt Mattress Performance
Is The Tempur-Adapt Mattress Cooling?
The Tempur-Adapt mattress feels cool to the touch, but it doesn’t offer much in the way of all-night cooling. Like many other foam beds, the Tempur-Adapt contours and molds to the body, leaving little room for breathability either. So, if you’re a hot sleeper, this bed may not be your top choice.
See more: Best Cooling Mattresses
Edge Support
Edge support is how well your bed can hold weight at its edges without collapsing and dumping said person onto the floor. For couples and seniors, this extra bed space can be a dealbreaker. So, if that sounds like you, you’re in luck because the Tempur-Adapt has killer edge support for a foam mattress.
See more: Best Mattresses For Seniors
Responsiveness
Like we mentioned with combination sleepers, responsiveness is how well your bed lets you move around and change position on it. In this case, the Tempur-Adapt has more “sink” than “bounce,” so it scores pretty low on responsiveness overall.
Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?
Motion isolation is when your mattress can absorb and muffle movement at one part of the mattress before it shakes the entire bed. An all-too-familiar example of this is when you can’t sleep because your partner is too busy tossing and turning waking you up.
Fortunately for you, foam mattresses excel at muffle motion transfer, and the Tempur-Adapt is as good as it gets, even for an all-foam bed.
See more: Best Mattresses For Couples
Noise
When you think of a noisy mattress, you probably think of a squeaky innerspring bed. However, like any other foam mattress, the Tempur-Adapt has no creaky parts, so this bed is virtually silent—unless you drop it or something.
Pain Relief
Along with being quiet, another huge benefit of choosing all-foam mattresses is that they’re cradling the body and reducing aches and pains. For this specific bed, the Tempur-Adapt offers excellent relief for back sleepers, but places too much pressure on the hips and shoulders for side sleepers.
See more: Best Mattresses For Hip Pain
Sex
If you can’t stay cool, and you can’t move around easily, then your mattress probably isn’t great for sex. So, if you plan on getting the Tempur-Adapt, just know you won’t be doing much but sleeping on it.
See more: Best Mattresses For Sex
Off-Gassing
Off-gassing is like the “new car smell” for mattresses. It may smell a little weird, but nothing harmful. With the Tempur-Adapt, unlike bed-in-a-box brands, this odor is pretty minimal since the mattress doesn’t have to expand.
Durability
If you like a mattress enough to buy it (especially a more expensive one), then you want to get as much mileage, or years, out of it as possible. And, good news, since the Tempur-Adapt is a thicker mattress with strong edge support that doesn’t require “inflating”, you shouldn’t have any durability issues.
Along with Tempur-Pedic’s 10-year warranty, you can expect to enjoy this bed for longer than the average mattress lifespan of seven years.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress Construction: What’s it made of?
The Tempur-Adapt is a medium-firm foam bed with a simple, but firm and durable construction. Although it lacks cooling features in its support and comfort layers, this mattress is still cool to the touch, and it features plenty of contouring and pressure relief.
Layer #1: Mattress Cover:
The top layer of this Tempur-Pedic bed is a premium-knit fabric that has a luxurious and soft feel that’s initially cool to the touch.
Layer #2: Tempur-ES Comfort Layer:
Below the mattress cover is the first and softest layer of contouring foam. This Tempur-ES foam works by gently conforming to the body throughout the night, encouraging deeper sleep and relief.
Layer #3: Tempur-APR Support Layer:
Next up is the Tempur-APR support layer. Unlike the comfort layer above, this layer absorbs the weight and pressure of the body, with a more solid feel.
Layer #4: High-Density Base Layer:
At the very bottom of the Tempur-Adapt is a thick, high-density layer of foam that’s responsible for making your mattress firmer and more durable. This base layer aligns the foam layers (and you) above it, giving this bed its medium-firm feel from the bottom up.
How Much Does the Tempur-Adapt Mattress Cost?
| Mattress Size | Price | Dimensions | Height | Weight |
| Twin | $ | 38” x 74” | 12” | 52 lbs |
| Twin XL | $ | 38” x 80” | 12” | 56 lbs |
| Full | $ | 53” x 74” | 12” | 71 lbs |
| Queen | $ | 60” x 80” | 12” | 85 lbs |
| King | $ | 76” x 80” | 12” | 106 lbs |
| California King | $ | 72” x 84” | 12” | 106 lbs |
How Do the Policies Measure Up?
Shipping & Unboxing
If you choose to buy the Tempur-Adapt, it will ship to anywhere in the United States for free (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) with white glove delivery. And, it should take about one to two weeks for your bed to arrive.
Once your bed arrives, it’ll be fully set up, unlike a bed-in-a-box, so you can start enjoying it right away.
Trial Period & Returns
After your Tempur-Adapt bed has arrived, you’ll have 90 days to try it out, and at any point during that trial you can return your mattress for a full-refund. However, the cost of shipping your mattress back is not covered by the company.
Warranty
Once you’ve decided to keep your Tempur-Adapt, you’ll receive a 10-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing defects and indentations, or sagging, of over 0.75” in depth.
However, this warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or any abuse (including putting the mattress on an incorrect bed frame), and it does not apply to anyone but the original buyer or anyone who purchased the mattress through Amazon.
Addressing Tempur-Adapt Mattress Complaints
Too Firm
A few Tempur-Adapt buyers complained that their mattress was unexpectedly firm and uncomfortable for a foam mattress. Several of these buyers also claimed that they were average-weight sleepers or heavier, and the mattress was still too firm for them.
While the Tempur-Adapt is definitely firmer than the average all-foam mattress, its solidness should only be an issue for side sleepers who need more softness and pressure relief. So, these complaints apply pretty much only to side sleepers. Lastly, for side sleepers wanting more softness, they can choose the “soft” option for their Tempur-Adapt.
Too Hot
Several customers, regardless of sleeping position and body type, complained that the Tempur-Adapt mattress felt hot and uncomfortable for the entire night. Although this mattress isn’t unusually hot for a foam mattress, it’s important to consider that all-foam beds in general tend to sleep hotter than other kinds of mattresses and that the Tempur-Adapt doesn’t have any specific cooling features to counter this.
Comparing Different Tempur-Adapt Brand Mattresses
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Tempur-ProAdapt Mattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Tempur-ProAdapt Mattress Is Best For… |
| Budget shoppers | Heavyweight sleepers |
| Couples | Side sleepers |
| Back sleepers | Hot sleepers |
The Tempur-ProAdapt and the Adapt are both foam mattresses with similar constructions, but the Pro-Adapt is a better fit for hot sleepers and heavier sleepers. On the other hand, the Adapt is significantly more affordable than the Pro-Adapt and is ideal for couples and sleepers needing back pain relief.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Tempur-LuxeAdapt Mattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Tempur-LuxeAdapt Mattress Is Best For… |
| Sleepers needing pressure relief | Luxury mattress shoppers |
| Back sleepers | Side sleepers |
| Couples | Combination sleepers |
The Tempur-Adapt and LuxeAdapt are similar memory foam mattresses, but the LuxeAdapt incorporates more luxury materials into its design, along with more responsiveness for combination sleepers. That said, sleepers wanting back pain relief will prefer the Adapt, along with couples wanting maximum edge support and motion isolation.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Tempur-ProBreezeMattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Tempur-ProBreeze Mattress Is Best For… |
| Back sleepers | Hot sleepers |
| Seniors | Side sleepers |
| Lighter sleepers | Sex |
Between these two Tempur-Pedic beds, the Adapt is ideal for back sleepers needing relief, along with seniors needing strong edge support. However, the ProBreeze sleeps much cooler than the Adapt, making it great for hot sleepers and for sex.
Comparing Tempur-Adapt Brand to the Competition
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Casper Mattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Casper Mattress Is Best For… |
| Back sleepers | Side sleepers |
| Stomach sleepers | Hot sleepers |
| Sleepers wanting more firmness options | Combination sleepers |
Between these two foam mattresses, the Casper offers much better pressure-relief and softness for side sleepers, along with better cooling for hot sleepers and responsiveness for combination sleepers. That said, sleepers will back pain will want to opt for the Tempur-Adapt along with stomach sleepers wanting a firmer mattress option.
Check out the full Casper Mattress Review to learn more.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Leesa Mattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Leesa Mattress Is Best For… |
| Sleepers wanting more firmness options | Budget shoppers |
| Back sleepers | Soft mattress fans |
| Durability | Side sleepers |
The Leesa foam mattress is more affordable than the Tempur-Adapt; however, it is also less durable. That said, the Leesa works best for sleepers wanting a softer mattress and for side sleepers, while the Tempur-Adapt has several firmness options and is ideal for back sleepers.
Check out the full Leesa Mattress Review to learn more.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress vs. Purple Mattress
| Tempur-Adapt Mattress Is Best For… | Purple Mattress Is Best For… |
| Heavyweight back sleepers | Combination sleepers |
| Stomach sleepers | Hot sleepers |
| Sleepers wanting more firmness options | Budget shoppers |
The Purple mattress is a more affordable bed than the Tempur-Adapt; however, the Tempur-Adapt is much better for back sleepers and stomach sleepers. On the other hand, hot sleepers will prefer the Purple mattress along with budget shoppers too.
Check out the full Purple Mattress Review to learn more.
Tempur-Adapt Mattress FAQs
Which Tempur-Pedic Bed Is Best?
If you’re a back sleeper or stomach sleeper looking for the most affordable Tempur-Pedic bed, then the Tempur-Adapt may be a good fit for you. This bed features multiple firmness options and is ideal for sleepers wanting solid edge support along with back pain relief.
Which Tempur-Pedic Firmness Options Should I Choose?
The right firmness level for you depends on body type and sleeping position. In general, stomach sleepers and heavyweight sleepers will want the most firmness, while back sleepers and average-weight sleepers will be fine with a range of firmness levels. Lastly, lightweight sleepers and side sleepers will want softer beds.
Do You Flip Your Tempur-Pedic Bed?
No. You don’t need to flip your Tempur-Pedic bed to improve its durability or to change the firmness level of your mattress. The Tempur-Adapt, along with other Tempur-Pedic beds, are durable and designed to return to their original shape each year, without needing to be flipped.
The Nerd’s Take: What’s the Bottom Line?
The Tempur-Adapt an all-foam bed that is best for stomach and back sleepers, but side sleepers and hot sleepers will likely want to choose another mattress. Also, couples and seniors will appreciate the Tempur-Adapt’s durability and edge support, but the bed isn’t ideal for sex.
The Nerd’s Scores for the Tempur-Adapt Mattress
| Performance Factor | Score out of 5 |
| Motion Isolation | 5 |
| Pressure Relief | 3 |
| Ease of Movement | 2 |
| Edge Support | 4 |
| Temperature Control | 3 |
| Durability | 4 |
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- Tempur-Pedic vs. Amerisleep
- Tempur-Pedic vs. Casper
- Tempur-Pedic vs. Leesa
- Tempur-Pedic vs. Nectar
- Tempur-Pedic vs. Sleep Number
- Tempur-Pedic vs. Purple
- TEMPUR-ProAdapt vs. Leesa
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