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Love being cradled? Love being supported? Love a little bit of both?
These are the questions Zinus asks on its site to potential customers. It’s a quiz slash bed-and-sleeper matchmaker slash marketing tool. But the stuff works. It offers a shortcut to the rather time-consuming task of traveling to a physical store and testing each model on display.
There’s no quiz to take here. But we’re sure you’re going to understand whether Zinus has the perfect match for you or not.
Zinus Mattress Review (Unbiased & Updated)
Highlights
Construction & Materials
Currently, Zinus Mattress dishes out 8 memory foam and hybrid mattress options to customers (4 under each category). Our research shows that the materials found in all of its models affect overall user satisfaction. Chances are some models may feature the same layer composition. So either mattress can be good for a certain sleeper type.
The thickness profile is another make-or-break factor. This also correlates to firmness, another deal-breaker for many owners. A closer look at each model can yield more accurate ratings than this overview. So keep on reading as we’re also excited to share the individual scores with you.
Firmness & Feel
Firmness varies from model to model. So, watch out for the individual scores for each type below. But the brand definitely covers a lot of ground. It delivers soft, medium soft, firm, medium-firm, and firm–catering to sleepers of many shapes and sizes.
Cooling
Traditional mattresses are familiar with heat traps. There is little breathability found in high-density, all-foam designs. But recently, infusing cooling components into memory foam has brands giving their memory foam mattresses a new lease on life. Still, the ones by Zinus are reported to retain some heat.
The hybrids fare a bit better, though. Springs at the bottom of such beds improve air circulation, so the surface is kept cooler for the duration of your sleep. This category scores are higher than the all-foam.
Edge Support & Sinkage
Edge support is not the strongest feature of most all-foam mattresses. Some hybrids also lag behind in this regard. Zinus’ memory foam models have little to no edge support. The parts were you usually sit are prone to early sinkage. Do you roll over to the perimeter? The area may feel unstable for you, especially if you snooze on your side.
Hybrid models have more edge support to offer. And pocketed coils are generally better than non-pocketed ones. Zinus’ hybrid mattresses are pretty reliable for this matter.
Motion Transfer
Memory foam mattresses are known isolators of motion. So the Zinus models under this classification perform just as well as their competitors in this area. Their thick foam layers do not disappoint. We can say performance is consistent among the 4.
What about the hybrid models? As spring systems can swing both ways, a hybrid classification means reduced motion transfer. That’s because the top foam layers and the base support power combination of spring and foam should provide the bed with a good balance.
Pricing
Zinus has one of the lowest price points in both categories in the industry. A queen-size memory foam model can retail between $112 and $467. And that’s already choosing among 4 models and multiple thickness options. The prices range from $200 to $442 for any queen-size hybrid models.
While your best bet is buying online for the best deals, Zinus also has brick-and-mortar stores you can check. The costs of other traditional retail brands can hurt your pocket. But these beds are budget-friendly.
Other Factors
Zinus mattresses are compressed and vacuum-sealed, delivered in a box to your doorstep, and easy to set up. All mattress orders are entitled to a 100-night sleep trial, without a required break-in period. Returns can be requested and refunds can be issued quickly afterward.
Your non-prorated, 10-year warranty starts on your purchase date. So make sure you keep your proof of purchase. Aside from the site, Zinus mattresses are available on Amazon. Its memory foam beds are among the most popular products in their category.
Memory Foam Models
Green Tea Memory Foam Pressure Relief Mattress
The starter layers for this set are the memory foam top and high-density base. That’s for the 6 inches. For 8 and 10 inches, thickness of the top layer increases and pressure relief high-density foam is added. Another high-density foam sits between the pressure relief foam and base foam in the 12 inches. All of them are covered in Jacquard knit, and the green tea extract boosts softness and freshness.
Firmness is placed at 5.9 to 6.6 (Queen), within the comfort zone for many sleepers. Pressure relief, as the name suggests, is the most important benefit. But it also contains materials like purified charcoal to absorb moisture and minimize odor. A queen version retails from $156 to $344. It fits any bed base or frame.
Minimal motion isolation is observed. Sweaty? This all-foam bed can sleep warm.
Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress
The main layers are the same in all the thickness options of this model. You have the swirling foam on top, followed by the comfort layer, and completed by the high-density base. The gel is infused in the memory foam to wick away heat while conforming to your curves. Knit fabric that’s so soft and stretchy wraps up this thick baby. It comes in 8, 10, 12, and 14 inches.
This bed is meant to make your nights chill and comfortable. It’s not too soft and not too firm from 5.6 to 7.2 (Queen). It’s also got green tea, which is antimicrobial and odor-eliminating. A queen edition can cost $246-392. The low prices are definitely a Zinus edge. But this one also proves to be a winner firmness-wise. It’s soft to the touch but actually feels medium when you sleep on it.
Pressure Relief Memory Foam Cloud Mattress
Get your dreamy plush fix from this super-soft all-foam design. A viscolatex responsive foam fits into the top layer. The 10 and 12 sizes contain memory foam, comfort foam, and high-density base support foam. The thinnest 8 inches also has all layers except for the comfort foam. A quilted blend of microfiber and jacquard knit fabric makes up the softcover.
A 6.2 to 7.5 (Queen) firmness should feel hard enough to support your body but not too hard to sacrifice comfort. Pressure points are eliminated thanks to the contouring capabilities of memory foam. This alleviates pain in the lower back as well as in shoulders, hips, and necks. A queen-size bed sells for $249 and 330.
Gel-Infused Green Tea ActivFRESH Memory Foam Mattress
A top layer of MyGel Memory Foam combines with super soft foam in the 8 inches and 10 inches. Instead of super-soft foam, the 6 inches contains a thin high-density core foam and a thicker high-density base foam. In the tallest 12-inch version, you get those 3 plus super soft foam as the second layer. Of course, all of them are infused with green tea and purified charcoal.
A knitted jacquard cover wraps it all up nicely. Firmness ranges from 5.4 to 6.1 (Queen). Prices for the same size with varied thickness go from $177 to $312. It may come with some off-gassing, which will dissipate in a few hours to days.
Hybrid Models
Cooling Hybrid Gel Foam Mattress
Take the cooling effects of gel foam and combine them with the pressure-relieving feels of coils. Yes, this hybrid takes things to the next level (as expected from hybrids). But the iCoil technology is Zinus’ answer to sleepers’ support and motion transfer needs. Available in 10 and 12 inches, this model blends swirl foam, comfort foam, and encased spring surrounded by high-density foam.
A 5.8 to 6.2 firmness (Queen) means you have options for some customization. Supportive and relaxing, this hybrid build balances strength and comfort in one go. You can own a queen mattress in this style for $312 or $358.
Pressure Relief Euro Top, Pocketed iCoil® Hybrid Mattress
Available in 12 and 13 inches, this model features 4 layers topped by a fiber padding. Dubbed the BioFoam, it uses natural oil seed to lessen the use of petrol-based chemical oils in the processing of the foam. It is certified by CertiPUR-US. The remaining layers are as follows: foam, high-density foam, and high-density base support foam.
Like the cooling hybrid gel foam design, it also sports the iCoil technology. The firmness is just right at 5.7 to 5.9. Its Euro-top surface delivers a soft feel while remaining supportive when you lie down. A queen is priced at $329 and $375.
Mint Green Foam Hybrid Spring Mattress
Easy on the eyes, this model starts out with a thin frame. The 6-inch thickness gives it a small profile. But inside it, you’ll actually find high-density foam (right at the top) and viscolatex foam combined with innerspring. At 10 inches, it’s already packed with 2 viscolatex foam layers. This beauty does not disappoint when it comes to giving support to your body.
Its 5.4 to 6.3 firmness suggests it still falls within the universal comfort zone. Get a queen for $166 to $254.
Pressure Relief Pocketed iCoil® Hybrid Mattress
It’s soft yet firm. This mattress comes in only one thickness. It’s packed with comfort foam, high-density foam, and iCoil pocketed springs. All of these work together to bring you a harmonious balance of support and bounce. It’s jacquard knit fabric cover has that softness consistent across Zinus mattress models.
The plush feel (4.9) doesn’t come as a surprise given Zinus’ ability to match soft surfaces with strong support bases. This is one of the higher-priced models. But $336 for a queen bed is not bad at all.
Why You Should Buy A Zinus Mattress
Firmness options, budget-friendly prices, and plush top-supportive core/base features are the pros we’d like you to consider. You should look at individual models to have a clearer sight of how these factors apply to them.
You should also consider getting the Pressure Relief Pocketed iCoil® Hybrid Mattress. If you’re into firm mattresses that actually feel super soft to the touch.
Why You Should Not Buy A Zinus Mattress
There are far better online mattresses to choose from if you’re after cooling and comfort. Motion isolation is also not good in the Zinus memory foam mattresses. They’re reported to sleep warm. The hybrid ones offer more breathability because of the pocketed coils found in them.
You should also skip buying a Zinus Mattress if you’re a side sleeper. Contouring may be good in the Pressure Relief Memory Foam Cloud Mattress. But that may not be the case for the remaining models.
The Verdict
However, the number of models can also hinder Zinus from making a standout mattress. By focusing its attention on several models per category, it seems to be copying features from one and applying them to another. Too few details are added to differentiate design from the rest.
In contrast, see how Stearns and Foster highlights key differences among its mattress lines in this comprehensive review of the traditional mattress brand.