The Hyphen mattress is painless to unbox, simply follow along in the steps shown in the video and you are good to go.
The mattress comes compressed in a box, so it will take a few days to fully decompress and firm up. Thus don’t worry if it feels a little too soft the first few nights.
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As you follow along in the video, you can see that unboxing the Zinus is a fairly easy process. I recommend starting the unboxing on your actual bed frame, because the mattress is more difficult to move around once it is out of the packing.
The mattress comes compressed, so know that the feel will change over the next few days. If possible, I would say don’t sleep on it for 72 hours (though it will be fine if you need to beforehand). The mattress will have a slight smell as well (called off-gassing) when coming out of the box, which should go away within a few days as well.
Make sure to check out my Zinus mattress review for more information on this popular memory foam option!
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Authenticity 50 are sheets generating some buzz because of their made in USA tag and affordable price (for the high quality). I tried the sheets for two weeks and overall had a great experience. Read on for my A50 sheets review.
Authenticity 50 gets their cotton and manufacture the sheets in the US, a rarity for any textile these days. The sheets are 100% Supima cotton and are a Percale weave. The sheets are 250 thread count, though generally I encourage you not to made a decision based solely on the thread count (it is not an outright indicator of quality as many believe).
I received a queen set of the white sheets, which includes 2 pillow cases, one fitted sheet, and one flat sheet. The packaging and initial impression of the sheets was very good, and the sheets feel pretty good immediately, even before a wash.
The sheets are Percale, which means they have a crispy feeling, rather than a silky-smooth feeling. Compared to other Percale options that I have tried, they actually felt smoother and softer out of the box, and became slightly softer after a few washes. Definitely less crispy than Brooklinen or Parachute.
The sheets fit my queen size well, I didn’t notice any shrinkage after washing. One place to look at fit for me is always the pillow cases, and I think Authenticity 50 did a good job with sizing. Below you can see it fits my slightly-smaller-than-average pillow (currently testing) well, and has some space for a larger pillow also.
The priority with me (especially during summer months) is sleeping cool, and Authenticity 50 did a great job of making that happen. I did use the flat sheet, and felt like they slept cooler than most of the other sheets that I have reviewed.
The feel as I said is very nice, it’s a very non-obtrusive and light sheet that you almost forget is there while sleeping. I think they have a nice mix of sturdy yet light and breathable in this set.
The edge of the sheet also appears to be a bit thicker, something I feel adds to a nice luxurious feel (see below):
Overall I had a great experience with these sheets, considering they are made in America I think the price is hard to beat. They definitely have a luxury feel that you would find in sheets that are significantly more expensive.
If you like the Percale feel, and value made in America bedding, I don’t think Authenticity 50 can be beat!
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Hyphen is a bed-in-a-box option that cuts out a lot of costs associated with buying a mattress to deliver great value to the consumer. Hyphen had a cool design and good pitch, so I was excited to give it a try.
Overall I had a great experience on the mattress, with a couple complaints as well. Read my full Hyphen mattress review for details.
The Hyphen mattress has more “spring” than a memory foam mattress, making it easier to move around and get out of the bed. See how it comes back more quickly in the video below:
The Hyphen is of pretty average firmness, I’d put it at a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. However I do find it comfortable when sleeping on the side or stomach, unlike some mattresses of average firmness.
Below see my motion transfer “test” for the Hyphen mattress, where I will see if the mattress is a good mattress for couples.
As you can see, the object is barely disturbed as I roll around on the mattress. As expected with a good quality foam mattress, it performs very well in the motion isolation test.
Hyphen is unique in that the company actually manufactures in-house, rather than outsource the manufacturing. The layers consist of:
See the details of the Polyester zipper cover below:
Hyphen provided a great night of sleep, and I think has some features that make it unique in the bed-in-a-box category. If you like the design, advanced cooling elements, or that the manufacture the mattress themselves, Hyphen is definitely worth a hard look.
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The Zinus mattress is one of the most popular memory foam options on Amazon (very reasonable price, lots of good reviews) so I was excited to try it for myself.
Overall I liked this bed-in-a-box mattress, but had some complaints as well. See my experience in my full Zinus mattress review.
See the feel of the Zinus mattress below:
There are a variety of Zinus options to suit different firmness and feel preferences, this is the average firmness model. As you can see, it has a very slow reaction time, which is typical for memory foam mattresses.
This model is probably the best option for the majority of sleepers. You may want to choose one of the softer or firmer mattresses if you are a side sleeper or stomach sleeper.
The Zinus mattress I tested was memory foam, so we expect it to perform very well in terms of motion transfer. See the results below:
I haven’t tested the hybrid or innerspring mattresses from Zinus, but I expect that the memory foam options will perform the best in terms of motion transfer.
The Zinus mattress I tried is four layers of foam totaling 10 inches thick. These layers include:
The densities for memory foam can loosely used to gauge durability. At these densities, I wouldn’t expect the mattress to last a lifetime, but at this price point it should be fine to replace the mattress every 5-10 years. See a close-up of the mattress cover below:
I had a good sleeping experience on the mattress, and I think one of the Zinus options could be good for anyone, depending on their sleeping preferences. Zinus is definitely a great value for the price. With so many reviews on Amazon, I would say this is definitely a good option for people with a lower budget (less than $400).
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I was excited to review the Spindle mattress because it is the least expensive natural latex mattress that I have reviewed. Overall I was really impressed by the mattress, but had a few complaints as well.
Read my full Spindle mattress review for my personal experience.
The Spindle mattress will arrive in three boxes. Assembly is somewhat involved, but as you can see in the video below, pretty straightforward.
The process is definitely more complicated than the average mattress, but overall easy to manage (you may need assistance if you can’t easily move around). I did end up adjusting the layers a few times after the initial assembly to get the edges perfectly aligned, but overall the mattress felt great and ready to sleep on right out of the boxes. 
By changing the order of the latex layers (and sometimes flipping them upside down) you can adjust the firmness of the mattress. I had mine in a medium-firm setting. I suggest you follow the instructions on the Spindle mattress site if you want a different setting.
See the feel and firmness in the video below:
The Spindle mattress is all foam, so we expect it to perform well in the mattress motion transfer test.
Below see how the object is barely disturbed as I move around on the mattress, making it a great mattress for couples.
As you can see in my assembly video, I set the mattress up for the medium firmness setting. I chose this because I’m primarily a side sleeper, so generally this is a good place to start.
The mattress was great on my side, and very comfortable on my back and stomach as well. The first night there were a few lumps on the edges due to the layers being slightly misaligned, but I was able to unzip it and line them up perfectly after a few tries.
The big thing with a latex mattress is the bounce, Spindle has plenty of that. I really like the feel, it makes it really easy to move around and get out of the bed (plus much better for sex), but note that it is distinctly different than a memory foam feel.
The assembly part is a bit of a pain – and if you plan on switching the firmness regularly (for some reason) it could get annoying. But really once you get it set up, the hard part is over and you won’t have to revisit it again for a long time.
As you know at this point in the review, Spindle is all-natural latex. At this price point it’s rare to see an all-natural mattress, so I’m very impressed in that regard.
Latex is a great sleeping surface because it feels like memory foam (in terms of support and comfort), but also has more “spring” to the foam, so you don’t get a sinking-in feeling. It also sleeps much cooler than memory foam in general.
Specs
Spindle imports their own latex (primarily from Guatemala) and gets their wool and organic cotton from the US. They do disclose the ILDs for the latex, but urge on their site to only consider it lightly when comparing latex mattresses. They also have the Oeko-Tex 100 – Class I (the most stringent standard) latex certification.
Overall Spindle is very transparent with their materials and clearly go the extra mile to produce a very natural mattress.
Spindle was very comfortable to sleep on, and I’m really impressed to see a quality natural latex mattress at this price point. I personally think that a natural mattress is a great investment, and Spindle makes it so that more people are financially able to make the investment.
Overall I definitely recommend the mattress. Other than a little more assembly than normal, Spindle really stands out from the competition.
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As you can see, it’s very easy to unbox the Endy. Just simply follow along with the video above and you are good to go!
Though it’s a fun process to watch, it’s also very hard to mess up. Just make sure not to puncture the mattress when you’re removing the plastic and you will be fine. I use scissors, but Endy also provides a small tool in the box that makes it even harder to puncture the mattress.
If you’re still checking out Endy, make sure to read my Endy mattress review and Endy coupon pages.
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As we went through our mattress reviews, we noticed that some of these guys were looking pretty darn good. But red carpet good? YOU BE THE JUDGE!
Casper or Taylor Swift
Helix or Marion Cotillard
Katy Perry or Abandoned Gold
WinkBeds or Mischa Barton
Eve or Lea Michele
Checkered friend vs Kate Middleton
Brown Street Mattress vs Leonardo DiCaprio
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Brentwood Home is a primarily online mattress company that sells latex, spring, and memory foam mattresses. I tried the memory foam Sequoia mattress myself for this review, which is the higher-end mattress from their 2016 line.
Overall I really like the company Brentwood Home, and had a good experience on the mattress – though I had a few complaints as well (see how Brentwood Home compares HERE). Read on for my full Brentwood Home review.
This video shows the feel and firmness of the Sequoia mattress, the firmest (and most expensive) of the Brentwood Home memory foam options:
The mattress clearly has the memory foam feel, since the top layer is memory foam. However it does bounce back a little quicker than a pure memory foam mattress due to the latex under the memory foam. If you want a quicker reacting mattress (easier to move around, get out of bed) I would check out their latex mattress options.
This is an interesting feel, having both cushion and a firm quality. I would put at an 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. I recommend the firmest option if you prefer a firm mattress, or are primarily a stomach sleeper. They also have the Coronado (medium firm) and the Sierra (firm feel) in their memory foam line.
The mattress is high quality memory foam, so as expected it performs very well in the motion transfer test. The other firmness options in the memory foam line should perform similarly well.
Memory foam typically performs the best for motion isolation, so though I haven’t tried the latex or spring options from Brentwood Home, you can expect they perform slightly less well. However they still may perform at a high level, and may still be a great mattress for couples.
Brentwood Home mattresses are manufactured in the Los Angeles factory. Naturally each mattress in the line will vary based on the firmness and comfort layer material, so reference the Brentwood Home website for any manufacturing concerns (they are very transparent with construction).
The Sequoia consists of:
In the photo above you can also see the wool yarn tufting, which I think is a great feature. It has a nice aesthetic, but note that it runs throughout the whole mattress (holding it together) so that the layers are held together without chemical adhesives.
I slept on this mattress for a little over a week, and overall had a good experience. It definitely has the feel of a very high-end mattress, and I really enjoyed the small touches (handles, tufting, etc) in the design.
I’m a side-sleeper, so I found the Sequoia to be overall comfortable, but perhaps a little too firm for me. I suspect that in this line the Coronado would be a better fit for me personally. The support was really outstanding, and I’m glad to say the mattress didn’t sleep hot (even though I’m testing it as New York summer is starting).
This is the second mattress I have reviewed from Brentwood Home, and again they impressed in terms of brand and mattress quality.
In my mind Brentwood Home is best known for their memory foam mattresses, and so naturally a Tempurpedic comparison always comes up. In my mind the main differences are in quality, price, and construction.
Quality
The higher-end mattresses from Brentwood Home (including the Sequoia I have here) definitely give the medium-range Tempurpedics a run for their money. The sleep experience and feeling of high quality memory foam were both very similar for me. The lower-priced Brentwood Home mattresses are still good quality (and great value), but I wouldn’t compare them directly to Tempur-pedic in terms of quality.
Price
As I’ve said before, Tempurpedic makes some great mattresses, but they are very expensive. Brentwood Home wins hands-down on price (and value).
Construction
Tempurpedic typically sticks with a full memory foam feel, while you will note that Brentwood Home included a layer of latex in their memory foam line. This makes Brentwood Home a little more responsive than Tempurpedic.
I had another good experience with Brentwood Home, and again think they delivered on value. I haven’t tried their spring or latex mattresses, so I would be interested to hear if anyone purchases and has a good/bad experience.
Brentwood Home is a little less recognized than a lot of mattresses I review (at least here on the East coast), but I think they are a stand-out company and definitely deserve a strong look during your mattress search.
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Zenhaven is a unique addition to the online-only mattress market. It is a mattress aiming to compete with the very top luxury brands and consists of all-natural latex. It comes from The Saatva Company which also produces Saatva (innerspring) and Loom & Leaf (memory foam) mattresses. I was definitely interested to test it out given that is so unique compared to the other mattresses I have reviewed.
Personally I get really upset by all the false advertising around natural products in the mattress market, so I’m glad that Zenhaven has delivered a quality product at a (relatively) affordable price.
I really enjoyed sleeping on the mattress, generally latex is my favorite sleeping surface so a mattress of this quality was a real treat.If it is in your price range, I would recommend giving it a strong look.
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Endy is a bed-in-a-box that quickly became popular in Canada, then expanded to the US. The mattress has a memory foam comfort layer, a very cool cover, and (in my opinion) is a bit softer than average.
Overall I really liked Endy, though I had a few complaints as well (see how Endy compares HERE). Read about my experience in my full Endy mattress review.
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Endy has a great feel, more plush than most mattresses of this thickness. I’d put the firmness at a 5.5 out of 10, slightly softer than average.
You can see that the mattress is memory foam, so a little slow to respond (not a bad thing, just something to note for your preferences).
Endy is manufactured in Toronto, Canada and starts with a visually appealing hypoallergenic stretch-knit cover (kind of feels like an optical illusion)!
The mattress is 10 inches thick in total and consists of the following foam layers:
I like that Endy clearly discloses their foam densities and is very transparent about their materials.
Endy has a top layer of memory foam, so we expect it to perform very well in the motion transfer test below:
As you can see, the object is barely disturbed as I really push on the foam nearby, one of the best performances of motion transfer of all the mattresses I have reviewed.
Endy is most often compared to Casper since they are both popular bed-in-a-box options available in Canada. I think both mattresses are of great quality at a similar price point, and I enjoyed sleeping on both. I would make the decision based on two factors, foam type and firmness.
Foam type – Endy’s top layer is memory foam, and Casper’s top layer is latex foam. As a result, Casper has a little more “spring” to the mattress, while Endy has a more traditional memory foam feel.
Firmness – I found both mattresses to be on the softer side, but Endy is still slightly softer than Casper.
I really enjoyed sleeping on the Endy mattress, for a side sleeper like myself I think it’s a great option (though it may be too soft for stomach sleepers). I like the transparency and brand, and think at the price point it offers a very good value.
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