Tuft & Needle Mattress Review

Is the Tuft & Needle one of the best affordable all-foam beds for back sleepers? Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of this mattress, and if it’s a good fit for you.

Is the Tuft & Needle Mattress for You?

Who’s Going to Love the Tuft & Needle Mattress

• Lightweight sleepers—The Tuft & Needle’s all-foam design offers great pressure relief and softness for lightweight sleepers and many average-weight sleepers too.
• Back sleepers—Back sleepers sleep best on beds that balance lower back support with softness. In this case, the Tuft & Needle’s medium-firm and excellent pressure relief is a winning combination for back sleepers of all sizes.
• Combination sleepers—For sleepers who tend to change positions a lot throughout the night, the Tuft & Needle has a lifted and responsive feel.

Who Should Steer Clear of the Tuft & Needle Mattress

• Hot sleepers—Foam beds generally aren’t the most breathable or cooling, and the Tuft & Needle mattress isn’t too different here. For an all-foam bed with better temperature control, take a look at the TEMPUR-Breeze mattress.
• Heavyweight sleepers—Despite its medium-firm feel, the Tuft & Needle isn’t a super durable or solid bed, making it less than ideal for many heavy sleepers. For more support, check out the hybrid Titan mattress.
• Soft mattress fans—Compared to many foam mattresses on the market, the Tuft & Needle is pretty lifted and firm. So, if you’re looking for a foam bed with extra softness and “sink”, check out the Nectar mattress instead.

Want the bottom line? Skip to the Nerd’s Take below.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Firmness and Feel 

What is it like to actually sleep on the Tuft & Needle mattress? Read on to learn more about this mattress’s firmness and feel.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Firmness

Here at Mattress Nerd, we measure firmness on a scale of 1–10, with a “1” being softer than air and a “10” being maximum firmness. With that in mind, we found that the Tuft & Needle clocks in around 6.5/10. We would consider this to be a medium-firm feel, ideal for average-weight and some heavier sleepers, but possibly too firm for lighter sleepers.

What Does the Tuft & Needle Feel Like? 

The Tuft & Needle has the classic feel of memory foam (warm and soft); however, unlike the average all-foam mattress, this bed is noticeably more supportive and lifted.

What Sleeping Position Is Tuft & Needle Mattress Best For?

Body Type:	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers
Lightweight< 130 lbs:	5	5	4
Average-weight130–230 lbs:	5	4	5
Heavyweight> 230 lbs:	4	3	4

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

Back Sleepers

The best mattresses for back sleepers maintain the natural “S” curve of the spine with a mix of pressure relief and firmness. In this case, the Tuft & Needle works well for lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight back sleepers. However, heavier sleepers may prefer a little bit more support.

Side Sleepers

In general, the best mattresses for side sleepers also have the best pressure relief. If you’re a lightweight, average-weight, or heavyweight side sleeper, you’ll likely get a great pressure relief on the Tuft & Needle. This is because the Tuft & Needle balances a medium-firm feel with the softness of memory foam.

Stomach Sleepers 

Stomach sleepers tend to need the most firmness to keep their hips from sinking too far down. So, the best mattresses for stomach sleepers tend to be firm and supportive. On the Tuft & Needle, lightweight sleepers will get the best sleeping experience with this medium-firm bed, but average-weight and heavyweight sleepers will want a more supportive bed.

Combination Sleepers 

Combination sleepers are those who can’t pick just one sleeping position. If that sounds like you, then you might be in luck. The Tuft & Needle’s responsive feel makes it one of the best mattresses for combination sleepers, for lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight sleepers alike.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Performance

Is the Tuft & Needle Mattress Cooling? 

Unfortunately, the Tuft & Needle falls short of the best cooling mattresses. Despite having cooling graphite infused in its top layers, this mattress’s all-foam design still retains a lot of body heat.

Edge Support 

Edge support is how well a mattress can support weight along its perimeter without sagging. The best mattresses for seniors, or for any sleepers with mobility concerns, are usually more solid around the edges. However, since the Tuft & Needle is an all-foam bed that isn’t super durable, its edge support is lacking for most heavier sleepers.

Responsiveness

A responsive bed is a bed that’s easy to move around on. The Tuft & Needle is definitely one of these beds, making it a top choice for combination sleeping foam mattress fans.

Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?

The best mattresses for couples tend to have great motion isolation, meaning they absorb unwanted movement. If you plan on sharing your next bed with a partner, then you’ll also likely want a bed that’ll keep you from feeling your partner’s tossing and turning. And, fortunately for couples, the Tuft & Needle has above-average motion isolation.

Noise

Foam beds are known, across the board, for being quiet, or not creaky. The same goes for the Tuft & Needle.

Pain Relief

If you’re looking for pain relief, the best mattress for you will depend on your sleeping position. With that in mind, while the Tuft & Needle is specifically great for pain relief, it’s overall feel is best for back sleepers and side sleepers.

Sex

While this category can be pretty subjective, it’s worth noting that the Tuft & Needle is a responsive and quiet mattress; however, it’s not super cooling.

Off-Gassing

Off-gassing is the “new mattress smell” that you might notice as you unpackage a bed-in-a-box mattress. With the Tuft & Needle, you may notice a lingering odor for a few days.

Durability 

Since the Tuft & Needle is an all-foam bed with only two layers, it isn’t the most durable mattress on the market. Overall, you can expect this bed to last for about as long as the average lifespan of a foam bed, which is seven years.

Tuft & Needle Construction: What’s It Made Of?

The Tuft & Needle mattress is an all-foam bed that measures in at 10” tall and includes several layers of cooling and supportive memory foam that provide a medium-firm and responsive feel.

How Much Does the Tuft & Needle Mattress Cost?

Mattress Size	Price	Dimensions	Height	Weight
Twin	$645.00	39” x 75”	10”	50 lbs
Twin XL	$695.00	39” x 80”	10”	52 lbs
Full	$795.00	54” x 75”	10”	63 lbs
Queen	$895.00	60” x 80”	10”	72 lbs
King	$1095.00	76” x 80”	10”	94 lbs
California King	$1095.00	`72” x 84”	10”	94 lbs

For the best deals, check out these Tuft & Needle Mattress Coupons.

How Do the Policies Measure Up?

Shipping & Unboxing

The T&N mattress ships for free to customers in the contiguous U.S. and for a fee to Alaska or Hawaii. Most T&N beds arrive in three to ten business days. 

As a bed-in-a-box mattress, the T&N is shipped to you compressed and rolled in a box. It’s best to set up your new bed right on its foundation. We found this process to be fast and easy. Once you’ve removed the bed from its box and plastic wrap, it will begin to expand. During expansion, tiny particles escape, creating an odor known as off-gassing. The scent should disappear within a few days at most. 

Warranty

The Tuft & Needle 10-year warranty covers damage from errors in workmanship or materials. What sets the T&N limited warranty apart from its competitors is that it covers body indentations at greater than 0.75”, compared with the industry-standard 1”.

How Long Does Tuft & Needle Warranty Period Last?

All Tuft & Needle mattresses are covered by a 10-year limited warranty. The warranty is not prorated, meaning your mattress is covered under the same conditions on your first day sleeping on the mattress and your 1,000th day. During the first 10 years of your ownership of the mattress, you can file a warranty claim and receive a repair or replacement.

Some similar brands offer 25-year limited warranties or even lifetime warranties, so 10 years is not the longest coverage available. But Tuft & Needle is not alone in offering a 10-year limited warranty. Casper and Purple, other popular mattress companies, also offer a 10-year limited warranty on their mattresses. Also, time is not the only factor that matters in a warranty. It’s also important to consider what the warranty covers.

What Is Covered By the Tuft & Needle Warranty?

Body Impressions or Indentations
One potential problem with polyfoam or memory foam mattresses is body impressions or indentations. This is when the foam doesn’t hold up well over time and starts to break down, leaving an indentation in the top layer of the foam. This tends to make the mattress very uncomfortable, and could even result in back pain. Tuft & Needle covers body impressions and indentations in the foam that are visible and measure more than ¾ of an inch.

Failure to Meet Dimensional Specifications
Most mattresses, including Tuft & Needle mattresses, come with a warning that says minor cosmetic differences, like color variations or small size discrepancies, are not covered by the warranty. However, if the dimensions of your Tuft & Needle mattress are off by 1 inch or more, then that is covered as a manufacturing defect or physical flaw, rather than a cosmetic flaw. You must measure from edge to edge, and if the sizing is off by more than 1 inch, then you can have a replacement sent to you.

Damaged Foam
If the foam that makes up your Tuft & Needle mattress cracks or splits at any point during the 10-year warranty period, then you may be able to file a claim and have your mattress repaired or replaced. In order for this to be covered, the cracks or splits have to appear under normal household use and proper handling.

Damaged Mattress Cover
If you use your mattress normally and properly, and you notice the mattress cover tearing or the fabric unraveling, this qualifies as a manufacturing defect, because the fabric of the cover should hold up for the entirety of the 10-year warranty period. If it doesn’t, you could file a claim and have the cover repaired or replaced.

What the Tuft & Needle Does Not Cover

Warranties are designed to protect the consumer from getting stuck with a faulty product, and as a result, there are some things that they don’t cover. If something goes wrong with your mattress, but it isn’t related to the manufacturing process, there’s a good chance it isn’t covered by the warranty.

My Mattress Isn’t Comfortable
Unfortunately, just because you personally don’t find the mattress comfortable, that isn’t an indication that the mattress is faulty, and thus it isn’t covered by the warranty. However, it is covered by Tuft & Needle’s 100-night sleep trial period. This is a special return policy that allows you to return the mattress for a refund if you decide it isn’t right for you. Shipping is covered for the 48 contiguous United States, but if you live in Alaska or Hawaii, you will have to cover the shipping cost for returns.

My Mattress Is Sagging, But It’s Not ¾ Inch
Have you noticed that your mattress has a slight indentation in the top comfort layer? Even the best mattresses experience some sagging, given enough time. Unfortunately, indentations are not covered unless they meet the ¾ inch requirement.

I Spilled Coffee On My New Tuft & Needle Bed and Now It’s Stained
Because spills are not the result of a manufacturing defect, stains are not covered by the warranty. Similarly, tears, burns and discolorations are not covered either.

Any Time I Sleep Near the Edge of the Bed, I Feel Like I’m Going to Fall Off
If this is the case, it means your mattress has poor edge support. While that can be very annoying, it is not actually considered to be a defect, and it isn’t covered by the Tuft & Needle warranty.

Things that Would Void the Tuft & Needle Warranty

• Keeping the mattress in unsanitary condition such as with stains from blood or urine
• Any burns or cuts on the mattress.
• Improper bed frame. If your mattress is used with a faulty bed frame, any damages that result could be caused by the frame rather than due to a defect on the mattress manufacturing end.
• Evidence of physical abuse of the product, like footprints on the mattress cover.
• Improper storage. Storing this mattress does not automatically void your warranty, but if there is evidence that the mattress was stored in a damp environment or one infested with bugs or rodents, then the warranty is void.
• Commercial use. The Tuft & Needle mattress warranty only applies to regular home use.
• Selling the mattress. The warranty only covers the mattress while it is owned by the original purchaser.

Filing A Warranty Claim with Tuft & Needle

If you purchased your Tuft & Needle mattress directly from the site, then all you have to do is go online and email support. In your email, provide your current address, photos of the issue with your mattress, and pictures of the tags on your mattress.

If you purchased your Tuft & Needle mattress from Amazon, you’re still covered by the warranty, there’s just a slightly different process for filing a claim. Start by going online and sending an email to amazoncx@tn.com. In your email, be sure to include your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, Amazon order number and invoice, photos of the issue, and tags on the product.

If you prefer to speak to someone on the phone about filing a warranty claim, you can call (877) 842-2586.

Trial Period & Returns

Most of the best online mattress companies have generous return policies, allowing customers to experience their new bed risk-free. Tuft & Needle is no exception—all of its beds come with a 100-night sleep trial and full refunds. 

Unlike some other leading brands, T&N doesn’t require you to keep the new mattress for 30 nights before initiating a return. Just be sure to give it a chance, as it can take a few weeks for the foams to fully break in.  

If you find out that the Original isn’t right for you, reach out to T&N to start your return or exchange. You won’t need to stuff the bed back into its box, but you will need to have it donated or recycled to qualify for a refund. A T&N representative can help you figure out how to do this, and most mattresses are picked up from customers’ homes.

Addressing Tuft & Needle Mattress Complaints

Too Hot

Some Tuft & Needle mattress buyers have complained that the mattress felt too hot and lacked temperature control. In our own tests, we found that the Tuft & Needle, like many foam beds, did actually hold onto a lot of excess body heat. So, if you’re someone who overheats during the night, we wouldn’t recommend this bed for you.

Back Pain

Tuft & Needle shoppers have also complained about back pain while sleeping on this bed. Although we did find this mattress to be a generally good fit for most back sleepers, it isn’t a very supportive mattress, which can be especially problematic for heavier back sleepers over 230 lbs.

Comparing Different Tuft & Needle Mattresses

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Tuft & Needle Hybrid Is Best For…
Combination sleepers	Back sleepers
Sleepers needing pressure relief	Hot sleepers
Couples	Heavyweight sleepers

Compared to the hybrid Tuft & Needle, the all-foam original offers a more responsive feel in addition to more motion isolation for couples. On the other hand, the Tuft & Needle Hybrid is a better choice for back sleepers, heavyweight sleepers needing more support, and sleepers who tend to overheat.

Read our full Tuft & Needle Hybrid Review to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Nod by Tuft & Needle Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Nod by Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…
Back sleepers	Budget shoppers
Sleepers needing pressure relief	Combination sleepers
Firm mattress fans	Hot sleepers

Next up, the Tuft & Needle is a better choice for back sleepers, compared to the all-foam Nod, and is also a much firmer bed. That said, the Nod offers better temperature control and is more responsive too. Finally, while the original Tuft & Needle has more pressure relief, the Nod is more affordable.

Read our full Nod by Tuft & Needle Mattress Review to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress Is Best For…
Side sleepers	Hot sleepers
Couples	Combination sleepers
Sleepers needing pressure relief	Soft mattress fans

Finally, between these two Tuft & Needle foam beds, the original has better pressure relief for side sleepers and better motion isolation for couples, while the Mint is a much cooler bed and is more responsive for combination sleepers. And, for sleepers who prefer a softer mattress, the Mint is the way to go here.

Read our full Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress Review to learn more.

Comparing Tuft & Needle to the Competition

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Purple Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Purple Mattress Is Best For…
Stomach sleepers	Combination sleepers
Couples	Hot sleepers
Sleepers needing pressure relief	Durable mattress shoppers

Between these two all-foam beds, the Purple is more responsive, a bonus for combination sleepers, is a much cooler bed too. That said, the Tuft & Needle’s supportive feel works great for lighter stomach sleepers and sleepers needing more pressure relief. Finally, while the Tuft & Needle has better motion isolation for couples, the Purple is a more durable bed overall.

Read our full Tuft & Needle vs. Purple Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Casper Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Casper Mattress Is Best For…
Stomach sleepers	Couples
Budget shoppers	Hot sleepers
Heavyweight sleepers	Seniors

The budget Tuft & Needle mattress has an overall more firm and lifted feel than the Casper mattress, making it a better choice for heavyweight sleepers and stomach sleepers. On the other hand, the all-foam Casper has stronger edge support for seniors and better motion isolation as well. Lastly, the Casper is noticeably a cooler bed compared to the Tuft & Needle.

Read our full Tuft & Needle vs. Casper Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Mattress vs. Nectar Mattress

Tuft & Needle Mattress Is Best For…	Nectar Mattress Is Best For…
Back sleepers	Couples
Combination sleepers	Soft mattress fans
Hot sleepers	Seniors

Putting these two all-foam beds against each other, the Tuft & Needle offers better support and pressure relief for back sleepers, in addition to more responsiveness for combination sleepers. On the other hand, the Nectar has more solid edge support for seniors and better motion isolation for couples as well. Finally, although neither bed is very cooling, the Tuft & Needle does have better temperature control.

Read out full Tuft & Needle vs. Nectar Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Mattress FAQs 

The Nerd’s Take: What’s the Bottom Line?

The Tuft & Needle is an affordable, all-foam bed that’s back-sleeper-friendly and works for many side sleepers as well However, despite being a medium-firm bed, the Tuft & Needle isn’t ideal for sleepers needing more support, like some stomach sleepers and heavyweight sleepers. Overall, this mattress is responsive and pressure relieving, but not cooling.

The Nerd’s Scores for the Tuft & Needle Mattress

Performance Factor	Out of 5
Motion Isolation	4
Pressure Relief	4.5
Ease of Movement	4.5
Edge Support	3.5
Temperature Control	2.5
Durability	2.5