Ashley Mattress Reviews

Across this group, the biggest differences weren’t subtle “feel” preferences—they showed up in alignment, edge use, and partner disturbance. The all-foam Chime 12 delivered the quietest surface by far, but it also compressed the most at the edges and held more warmth on long nights.

Marcus drove a lot of our support reality checks. Under his heavier frame, the Chime 12 sank quickly through the comfort layers and settled on the core foam. He summed it up as: “It keeps me straight, but I miss coil pushback under my hips.” His heat sensitivity also made him a good stand-in for hot sleepers: if a bed traps warmth for Marcus, it usually traps warmth for most people.

Mia tracked shoulder comfort in long side-sleep runs. The Chime 10 Hybrid often felt too firm at her shoulder, while the thicker, plusher top of Mt Dana let her settle in without that “pressure pinch” sensation.

Jenna watched everything through the lens of shared sleep. On the Chime 12 foam, partner motion stayed muted. On the Anniversary Pillow Top, the bounce was more noticeable when someone got in or out—but the edges stayed strong, which couples often appreciate in day-to-day use.

Our test cycle ran across multiple weeks, with the same crew moving through the same sequence of beds. We wanted each mattress to face real evenings, not just quick showroom impressions. We focused on support, pressure relief, cooling, motion isolation, responsiveness, edge strength, firmness, and durability.

Each mattress followed a “day one, week one, week three” pattern. We logged first-impression comfort, break-in changes, and late-night aches. Marcus and I handled most of the edge-sitting drills, sliding toward corners and measuring compression depth with a rigid ruler. Mia spent extra time in side-sleep positions, rotating left to right and flagging any shoulder pinch. Jenna ran partner-motion tests with a weighted dummy and then with Jamal climbing in and out of bed.

For cooling, we kept room temperature and bedding consistent, then tracked perceived warmth across the night. Jamal also ran bounce checks, pressing down and releasing near the center to judge how quickly the surface pushed back.

Those observations fed into numerical scores. Support scores were anchored around spinal alignment and hip positioning (especially after long desk days). Pressure-relief scores reflected Mia’s side-sleep runs and our own shoulder and hip checks—areas where sleepers often feel problems first. If those are your trouble spots, our deeper guides on hip pain and neck and shoulder pain may help you narrow the field.

Our Testing Experience

My first night on the Chime 12 felt almost suspiciously straightforward: foam, cover, box, done. On my back, the top layer compressed under my pelvis, then slowed down and spread the load toward my mid-back. The result was a steadier, less “pinched” feeling in my lower spine than I expected at this price.

On my side, my shoulders sank in more than my hips. Usually that tilt annoys my neck, but the transition foam under the memory layer kept it from bending too far. The trade-off was heat: by early morning I could feel warmth pooling under my ribs, which fits an all-foam budget build with basic gel but no advanced cooling system.

Marcus pushed it harder. His heavier build sank through the comfort layers faster and met the firm base foam. On his stomach he said, “I’m right on the core, but it holds me straight.” That matched what we saw in alignment checks—his hips stayed level, even if the surface didn’t have the springy lift he prefers.

Mia treated the Chime 12 as a budget side-sleep experiment. Because she carries less weight, she floated higher on the surface and never “bottomed out” on the firmest foam. She described a gentle, nested feel at her shoulder, with only mild numbness after long stretches.

If you want strong motion isolation and a low entry price, the Chime 12 does the job. It makes the most sense for lighter to average sleepers, first apartments, and guest rooms. If you’re a heat-sensitive sleeper or want stronger edge stability, one of the hybrids is usually the safer direction.

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price (queen): typically around $250–$450, depending on retailer and ongoing deals
• Type: all-foam mattress in a box
• Thickness: 12" profile
• Firmness: medium-firm in our testing
• Construction: polyfoam support core with memory-foam comfort layers
• Cover: stretch-knit fabric, non-removable
• Cooling: gel-infused memory foam and basic airflow through the foam layers
• Pressure relief: deeper contour under shoulders and hips for average bodies
• Responsiveness: slow-moving foam feel, minimal bounce
• Durability: moderate; best for lighter to average sleepers or occasional use
• Motion isolation: very strong, good for light sleepers and shift workers
• Edge support: compresses under weight, especially while sitting
• Shipping: compressed and boxed; widely available online and through large retailers
• Trial period: depends on seller; return windows vary by retailer
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty for most Ashley Sleep foam models

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Our Testing Experience

Switching from the Chime 12 to the Chime 10 Hybrid feels like swapping a slow sink for a cleaner pushback. On my back, the coil unit held my hips up more clearly, and I didn’t feel that gradual “settling” that foam-only beds create over the first hour.

Edge checks were the biggest improvement. Sitting near the side felt more stable, and lying close to the perimeter didn’t trigger that rolling sensation I sometimes get on softer foam edges. The downside is what you’d expect: more bounce and more movement traveling across the surface when someone shifts position.

Marcus liked this model the most among the budget options. He kept repeating that he “felt the coils meet me sooner,” especially when he rolled between back and stomach. Mia had the opposite reaction. In side sleep, she felt her shoulder stay too high and called it “firm right where I need give.”

For shoppers who want a firmer, more traditional hybrid feel—especially stomach sleepers and back sleepers—the Chime 10 Hybrid is the straightforward pick in this lineup. Side sleepers with sensitive shoulders will usually want a thicker comfort layer than the Chime 10 provides.

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price (queen): typically around $280–$500 (pricing varies by retailer and promos)
• Type: hybrid mattress with pocketed coils
• Thickness: 10" profile
• Firmness: medium-firm to firm in our testing
• Construction: wrapped coil unit under foam comfort layers
• Cover: knit fabric, non-removable
• Cooling: gel memory foam plus airflow through the coil unit
• Pressure relief: modest cushioning; better for back and stomach sleepers than shoulder-sensitive side sleepers
• Responsiveness: quicker recovery and more bounce than all-foam
• Durability: improved stability from the coil core
• Motion isolation: moderate; movement travels more than on all-foam
• Edge support: noticeably stronger than the all-foam Chime
• Shipping: availability depends on seller; often sold through major retailers and dealers
• Trial period: depends on seller; return windows vary
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty for most Ashley Sleep hybrid models

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Our Testing Experience

The Mt Dana feels like a step up in finished comfort. The Euro top creates a deeper initial cushion than the Chime models, so my shoulders and hips settled in without the abrupt firmness I felt on the thinner hybrid.

On my back, the mattress still held my midsection up. That balance—cushion on top with steadier support through the middle—kept my lower back from feeling strained after longer test nights. The bed is also physically heavy; rotating it took more effort than any of the Chime models.

Mia finally relaxed on this one. In side sleep, her shoulder sank enough to soften pressure, and she stopped waking up with that “arm asleep” feeling. Marcus liked the extra support through the middle, and he noticed the edges stayed steadier when he sat down to put on shoes.

If you’re shopping for a primary bed and want the most pressure relief in this group, Mt Dana is the clear standout. The trade-offs are cost and weight—this mattress is harder to move, and pricing depends heavily on where you buy it.

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price (queen): typically around $700–$1,000, depending on store and promotions
• Type: Euro-top hybrid
• Thickness: about 15" profile
• Firmness: medium-plush in our testing
• Construction: zoned wrapped coil unit with layered foams
• Cover: quilted Euro-top design, non-removable
• Cooling: gel memory foam plus airflow through the coil unit
• Pressure relief: deep cushioned top, helpful for sensitive joints
• Responsiveness: moderate bounce through the Euro top and coils
• Durability: stronger build than the budget Chime models
• Motion isolation: controlled movement, though some spring feel remains
• Edge support: robust perimeter for sitting and edge sleep
• Shipping: commonly sold through Ashley dealers; delivery varies by retailer
• Trial period: depends on seller; return windows vary
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects for many Ashley premium hybrids

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Our Testing Experience

The Anniversary Pillow Top is the “classic furniture-store mattress” of this group. You feel the surface cushion first, then the springy support underneath. If you like the snap of traditional innerspring mattresses, this model will feel immediately familiar.

On my back, it held my hips up without feeling overly firm. The pillow top softened initial contact, but I didn’t sink as deeply as I did on Mt Dana. That made it easier to roll between positions—there’s less of the slow “climb out” sensation you get on thick memory foam.

Jenna noticed the trade-off quickly: you feel more movement from a partner than on the all-foam Chime 12. Still, the edge performance was excellent. Sitting and sleeping near the perimeter stayed stable, which matters for couples using the full width of the bed.

If you want a spring-forward feel with a cushioned top—and you don’t mind some bounce carrying across the surface—the Anniversary Pillow Top is a strong fit. For people who want deeper contouring at the shoulders and hips, Mt Dana was the easier winner.

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price (queen): typically around $650–$950 at many Ashley dealers
• Type: pillow-top hybrid
• Thickness: about 13" profile
• Firmness: medium in our testing
• Construction: traditional coil system with foams and pillow top
• Cover: quilted top panel, non-removable
• Cooling: gel memory foam and airflow around the coil system
• Pressure relief: comfortable cushioning with less contour than Euro-top hybrids
• Responsiveness: lively, easy movement
• Durability: solid expectation for this category
• Motion isolation: moderate; bounce carries across the surface
• Edge support: strong perimeter for sitting and edge sleep
• Shipping: delivery varies by retailer and dealer
• Trial period: depends on seller; return windows vary
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty for most Ashley Sleep innerspring-style models

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Start with sleep position and body weight. Those two factors heavily influence whether a mattress feels supportive or overly firm/soft. Next, decide whether you prefer the slower contour of memory foam or the springier feel of a hybrid—our memory foam vs hybrid guide can help. Then, use mattress firmness as a filter: it’s one of the fastest ways to narrow the field.

If you want the simplest budget option (or you’re furnishing a guest room), the Chime 12 is the low-risk starting point—especially for lighter to average sleepers who prioritize quiet motion. If you want a firmer, more supportive feel with better edge stability, the Chime 10 Hybrid is the cleaner fit.

If joint comfort and pressure relief are the priority, Mt Dana is the most capable in this group, particularly for side sleepers who need a thicker comfort layer. If you prefer a more traditional furniture-store feel with noticeable bounce (and strong edges for shared sleep), the Anniversary Pillow Top will feel more familiar.

If you want a broader decision framework beyond Ashley, this guide can help: What Mattress to Buy.