Real Bed Mattress Review

Ratings Breakdown

Performance Ratings

Next, let’s take an in-depth look at performance ratings for the Real Bed. These ratings are based on experiences and feedback from verified mattress owners, along with our own product research and analysis.

Durability

Since the Real Bed is fairly new, we haven’t had enough time to evaluate it against the average mattress lifespan of six to eight years. Therefore, our durability rating for this mattress is based on other factors, such as owner experiences, quality of materials and construction, and Charles P. Rogers’ overall reputation.

We expect the Real Bed to perform for about seven to seven and a half years before a replacement will be needed. This projected lifespan is fairly long compared to the average mattress, but on par with the average latex hybrid. The latex is resilient and should resist deep sagging for several years. Over time, however, the material will begin to soften and lose support.

Owners can preserve their Real Bed to some extent by rotating the mattress head-to-foot every three to six months. This can help prevent deep body impressions from forming in the surface.

Motion Isolation

To evaluate the Real Bed for motion isolation, we asked two sleep testers to lie side-by-side on the mattress. One tester moved around while the other felt for motion transferring across the surface. During these tests, the Real Bed offered good motion isolation. Although the surface is fairly responsive and the coils add extra springiness, the latex and wool layers absorb a fair amount of motion.

People who are highly sensitive to movement in bed while they sleep may want to opt for a mattress made with polyfoam and/or memory foam, as these materials tend to isolate motion better. However, the Real Bed performs reasonably well in this category and shouldn’t lead to too many sleep disruptions for most couples.

Off-Gassing

Our testers noticed some initial odor after unboxing the Real Bed, but these smells mostly dissipated within a matter of days. Latex hybrids like the Real Bed are not normally associated with strong or lingering odors. We don’t foresee any major off-gassing issues with this mattress, but if smells persist after two or three days, consider placing it in a well-ventilated room to flush out the remaining odors.

Pressure Relief

To evaluate the Real Bed for pressure relief, our sleep testers took turns lying on the mattress with a sensory pad to track pressure buildup in the shoulders, hips, and other sensitive areas. They also shifted sleep positions to see if pressure increased or decreased on their sides, back, or stomach.

The Real Bed is very supportive thanks to its dense latex layer and strong coil system. This ensures sleepers won’t sink too deeply on the mattress and should not feel added pressure due to an uneven surface. That said, the Real Bed does not conform very closely either and may not reduce much pressure for side sleepers in certain weight groups. Back and stomach sleepers will feel less pressure than side sleepers who need a close body contour to align the spine and support the lower back.

Temperature Neutrality

The Real Bed is constructed from an assortment of different materials known for consistent breathability. The wool batting layers help to regulate the sleeper’s temperature and wick away moisture from their body, while the latex and pocketed coil layers promote steady airflow to keep the mattress feeling cool. A cover made of certified organic cotton and rayon from eucalyptus adds extra breathability on the surface, as well. We highly recommend this mattress to anyone who sleeps hot – especially those who feel uncomfortable on hybrid models with polyfoam or memory foam comfort layers.

Edge Support

To evaluate the Real Bed for edge support, our testers sat along the perimeter of the mattress as an owner might do when getting in and out of bed. They also took turns lying along the edges to check for feelings of “roll-off.”

Each tester noted very strong edge support, which can be attributed to both the bed’s medium firm feel and robust support core with zoned coil support along the perimeter. None of the testers – including those in the heavyweight group – noticed excessive sinkage or had a hard time getting on and off the mattress, and all felt fairly secure lying near the edges.

Noise

Our testers noticed little to no noise during their evaluations of the Real Bed, including tests that involved movement on the mattress. The coil system may begin to squeak and creak more often near the end of its lifespan. However, we don’t expect anyone to experience major noise-related disruptions on the Real Bed.

Sex

For many couples, the Real Bed will be optimal for amorous activities. The latex and coils create a very responsive surface feel that allows people to move around and change positions rather easily. The latex also conforms a bit to provide consistent traction, which helps couples maintain one position for a longer period of time. Strong edge support allows couples to use the entire surface of the mattress, as well.

Sleeper Ratings

The ideal firmness and thickness for a mattress largely depend on a sleeper’s body weight, shape, and preferred sleep position. In order to better inform our readers and avoid subjectivity in our review, we evaluated the bed with sleep testers of varying body types and position preferences.

Lightweight Sleepers – Less than 130 lbs.

After testing the mattress, our lightweight sleepers agreed the Real Bed was comfortable and supportive – but also a bit too firm. Side sleepers felt minimal cushioning around the shoulders and hips. The mattress wasn’t prone to deep sinking but some side sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds still felt pressure while lying on the mattress.

Back and stomach sleepers also enjoyed the Real Bed but said more contouring was needed to meet their comfort preferences. Thanks to its supportive latex and coil layers, lightweight people who use these sleep positions shouldn’t sag too much between the shoulders and hips.

Average Weight Sleepers – 130 to 230 lbs.

Like many competing medium firm mattresses, the Real Bed performed quite well among our average weight sleep testers. This feel provides a balance of softness and firmness that delivers adequate support and contouring for many people weighing between 130 and 230 pounds. Side sleepers in this weight group felt a bit more padding and noted good spinal alignment while lying on the Real Bed.

Back and stomach sleepers in the average weight group also gave very good ratings to the mattress. Even support is often needed to reduce pressure for their positions, and none of these testers felt excessive sinking beneath areas where they carry a disproportionate amount of weight.

Heavyweight Sleepers – More than 230 lbs.

Our heavyweight testers were somewhat divided about the Real Bed. Back sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds felt very comfortable on the mattress. They did not sink excessively and felt adequate pressure relief, particularly around the lower back and waist.

For side sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds, the mattress was fairly supportive but some noted excessive sinkage in certain areas. This led to some added pressure. Stomach sleepers felt the same way. As they settled into the mattress, they noticed less support around the midsection and sank a bit too much.

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