Puffy Mattress Reviews to Help With Your Next Purchase

If you’re looking for a sturdy and durable mattress that will last you quite some time and give you that cloud-like feel that memory foam mattress fans love, chances are you’ve already read a handful of Puffy mattress reviews.

If that’s the case, you probably also know that the brand offers three different models. You can go with the amazing base model, or you can take it a few steps further with the Lux and Royal versions which offer even more advanced features at a higher price.

To help you decide exactly which model to choose, we did most of the legwork for you and scrutinized all three of them.

Puffy Mattress Review

The original Puffy mattress is the basic model offered by the brand. It comes with a medium-firm rating, which makes it the go-to option for lightweight sleepers who enjoy the comforting and supporting feel of memory foam.

All mattresses come with a lifetime warranty and are US-made.

The Puffy is the least expensive model of the lot, coming at a fair price for the value. The Lux and Royal are noticeably more expensive, but they provide more bang for the buck as well.

If you read other Puffy mattress reviews, you probably know that the main difference between the three models is their height, or more accurately, the number of layers in the comfort system.

Mattress Layers

The original Puffy mattress has three different layers, meant to ensure maximum comfort.

• The first layer consists of the gel-infused Cooling Cloud foam that aims to provide cushioning and heat regulation.
• The second is the Cloud Climate transitional polyfoam, two inches thick. This layer aims to help regulate the temperature of the mattress while providing more cushioning and support.
• The third layer is the 6-inch, high-density polyfoam Firm Core Support layer.

Comfort

If you’ve already read an original Puffy mattress review, then you know that people’s idea of comfort is extremely subjective. This medium-firm mattress provides the most support for sleepers under 130 lbs. People who weigh between 130 lbs and 230 lbs will also find that the Puffy provides just enough support and comfort (especially for side sleepers). However, heavier individuals might need to look for a firmer option since the basic Puffy model will probably not give them the amount of support they need for a good night’s rest.

In terms of pressure relief, this mattress manages to deliver. The comfort layers cushion the body, efficiently supporting the pressure points and preventing the development of soreness and stiffness which usually wake people up at night.

Temperature Regulation

Unbiased Puffy mattress reviews can be a bit harsh about this mattress’s heat control. As a memory foam mattress, it is associated with heat-trapping, and unfortunately, even with the gel-infused Cooling Cloud layer, it’s closer to a neutral mattress than to a “cool-sleeping” one.

To improve temperature control, you can look into different mattress topper options, especially if you are a hot sleeper.

Motion Isolation

As a memory foam and polyfoam mattress, the Puffy’s great when it comes to motion isolation. As a conforming and hugging mattress, it manages to absorb motion outstandingly, making it a great choice for light-sleeping couples.

When scrutinizing the Puffy mattress, negative reviews do mention that the movement-absorption might be a good thing during sleeping, however, it might be less convenient when it comes to moving around on the bed, as the contours make changing positions a bit more difficult (especially for heavier individuals), even though the Puffy is still quite responsive.

Edge Support

For an all-foam mattress, the Puffy’s edge support is very good. It’s true, some sinkage along the perimeter is inevitable when getting on and off the mattress but the bounce-back is remarkably quick.

Reviews of the Puffy mattress mention that individuals above 230 lbs will experience considerably more sinkage when sleeping near the edges. Also, if they have problems getting on and off the bed, they might want to consider buying a hybrid or an innerspring mattress instead.

Puffy Lux Mattress Review

Puffy Lux is the best-selling mattress from the brand, featuring four layers instead of three. Price-wise, it falls between the Puffy and the Puffy Royal models, as it does in terms of thickness, being 12 inches thick.

Apart from being an improved version of the original mattress, it also comes in a hybrid variant, as well as a standard one. 

Mattress Layers

• First, we have the 2-inch, gel-infused Cooling Cloud foam layer which helps with heat regulation, providing cushioning, comfort, and support.
• Next, we have the body-adapting, 2-inch Plush Dual Cloud memory foam, that works in conjunction with the first layer to ease the strain on the pressure points.
• The Cloud Climate transitional polyfoam, for support and temperature regulation.
• The 6-inch Firm Core Support layer. In the hybrid version, this layer also houses the contour-adapt coils.

Comfort

Puffy Lux mattress reviews more or less describe this model as having the same qualities as the base model, however, they also often mention that the two comfort layers do make a difference (particularly for lightweight individuals).

For starters, they make the overall construction slightly less firm and provide better support and more even distribution overall, especially suitable for lightweight side sleepers up to 130 lbs.

Back and stomach sleepers might feel that the comfort system and the overall firmness are a bit inadequate, as these positions often require a more rigid surface for proper spinal alignment.

Nonetheless, lightweight sleepers will find that the Lux offers a great balance of support, comfort, and pressure relief in all positions. 

That being said, unbiased Puffy mattress reviews also mention that heavier individuals (especially over 230 lbs) will find that the all-foam construction lacks support and that even the reinforced hybrid can feel too soft.

Temperature Regulation

In the case of the Puffy Lux, the first and the second foam layers are actively contributing to increased heat dissipation. Even so, the consensus is pretty much the same as it is with the base model—it’s definitely not a cool-sleeping mattress, but it won’t heat up too much either.

Motion Isolation

Read any Puffy mattress review and you‘ll notice that the Lux model does a fine job of isolating motion, even better than the base model and most other all-foam constructions on the market.

For light sleepers who share a bed, this can be a true blessing as the mattress absorbs movement instead of distributing it evenly. Like the other two models in this line, the Puffy Lux is great for side sleepers, who typically benefit the most from memory foam mattresses. If you prefer to sleep on your side, you might also want to check out our Nectar mattress review or Saatva mattress review.

Edge Support

Just about every review of Puffy mattress models will mention that the edge support you’re getting with the Puffy Lux is slightly better than in the case of the base model, however, heavier individuals may still experience a bit more sinkage around the edges.

The hybrid version of the Lux model does an even better job when it comes to edge support, which shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the coils provide more reinforcement.

Puffy Royal Mattress Review

The crème de la crème of the lot, the Royal is the top-of-the-line product from this manufacturer.

Read a handful of Puffy Royal mattress reviews and you will immediately notice that it rates rather high with sleepers, as it brings even more advanced features to the table.

It sports an additional layer, making it 14 inches thick. It’s the most expensive of the three, and just like the Lux, it also comes in a hybrid version.

Mattress Layers

• 2-inch Infused Cooling Foam with Plush Contouring for even more comfort.
• 2-inch Reflexive Memory Foam that adapts to your position.
• 2-inch Cloud Climate transitional polyfoam.
• A proprietary Sectional Cloud Technology Layer (2 inches) for “zoned” support in crucial areas.
• The 6-inch Firm Core Support layer with the contour-adapt coils that only comes with the hybrid version. 

Comfort

Thanks to the advanced comfort layer system, almost all Puffy Royal mattress reviews praise the product for the level of comfort, support, and pressure relief it provides, especially to lightweight side sleepers.

Lightweight back sleepers also enjoyed the Royal, while stomach sleepers under 130 lbs liked it the least as it is more on the soft/plush side of the spectrum.

That being said, people up to 230 lbs will sleep well on the mattress on their sides and backs, however, those of average weight and heavier (230 lbs and up) will find the Royal simply too soft.

Temperature Regulation

If you want to compare the Puffy mattress, Puffy Lux, and Royal, you’ll find that the Royal is the best option in terms of heat dissipation out of the three. This can be most evident in the hybrid alternative, which, apart from having two heat-regulating foam layers, has coils that also help with the airflow. 

Motion Isolation

Just like the Lux, the Royal also provides excellent motion isolation, making it an ideal choice for light-sleeping couples.

On the downside, the high absorption could interfere with ease of movement.

Edge Support

Most Puffy hybrid mattress reviews deem the Royal more supportive around the edges than the all-foam version, which usually gets a “good but not great” grade from the reviewers.

Given that it’s not a firm mattress to begin with, the heavier the individual, the less support they will have when sleeping near the edges of the mattress or when getting on or off the bed.

This seems to be a recurring theme with nearly all of the Puffy mattress reviews, which typically mention that lightweight sleepers will get the most out of these products, especially if they combine them with the best down pillows for their taste.

Terms of Sale

Shipping

All three mattresses ship for free in the mainland US as a standard feature, while those in Hawaii and Alaska, unfortunately, have to pay for their new bed to be delivered (which in the case of the Lux and Royal models can be an unwelcome added expense). 

The mattresses aren’t shipped internationally.

After putting in your order, your mattress will be shipped within 3 business days. It comes in a box, rolled and compressed. 

Puffy does not offer white glove delivery, meaning you will have to unbox your new mattress and remove the old one yourself.

Trial Period

Most Puffy mattress reviews mention that all three models come with a standard 101-night sleep trial. The manufacturer recommends a minimum of 14 nights as a break-in period, after that, dissatisfied buyers can initiate a return.

If you choose to return your mattress during the trial period, simply contact customer support and arrange the details of the pickup for a full refund. You won’t have to pay any associated pickup or shipping charges and the mattress will be either disposed of or donated.

Warranty

Just about every Puffy cloud mattress review, (for original, Lux, or Royal) mentions that all three models come with a lifetime warranty. This means that the manufacturer will repair all detected defects at any time or provide a replacement free of charge as long as the conditions of the warranty are met.

To meet these conditions, the mattresses should always be on a bed frame. Defects stemming from misuse or abuse (like burns) aren’t covered, and neither are less than 1.5-inch deep indentations, which are considered normal in the case of memory foam mattresses.

To qualify for replacement or repairs, users should fill out the contact form on the website, where they should also provide additional info along with photos/videos of the defect. 

Price

The Puffy mattress price will mostly depend on the version and size you choose to order. The base model ranges between $495 and $1,050. The Lux version starts at $1,145 and ends at $1,695. Lastly, the Puffy Royal ranges from $1,345 to $2,695. In the case of both premium models, hybrid versions come at the same price.

Conclusion

All in all, the Puffy mattress brings together a solid package with all the great features you want from a memory foam mattress. The base model contours perfectly, breathes well, and sports superior-quality foam layers, making it one of the best mattresses for side sleepers.

When reading Puffy mattress unbiased reviews you will often come across criticism, mostly aimed at the fact that this medium-firm mattress might not be ideal for heavier individuals, as it fails to provide enough support and may sag along the edges. This can be a deal-breaker for some, and even the Lux and Royal versions might fail to cater to heavier sleepers adequately.

All in all, average and lightweight sleepers will find interesting options when they browse the features different versions offer. And while premium models also come with a higher price tag, the better construction and other improved features make for a worthwhile investment for everyone who’s serious about buying a top-quality foam mattress.

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