The Lull Original Premium Mattress is a 12-inch, medium-firm all-foam memory foam mattress with a quilted memory foam cover, a thicker gel-beaded comfort layer, and a dense foam base. In our hands-on testing, it felt supportive and easier to move across than many foam beds, with strong motion control but only average cooling and edge firmness. It lands in the upper-hundreds to low-$1,000s depending on size.
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Product Overview
| Mattress | Overall Score | Pros | Cons | Ideal For |
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| Lull Original Premium Mattress | 4.2/5 | Balanced support, low motion transfer, easier repositioning | Edge compression, moderate cooling, not a deep-hug feel | Back sleepers, combination sleepers, couples |
Final Verdict
After a month of use, I’d call the Lull Original Premium a medium-firm foam bed that leans toward alignment and easy movement instead of a slow, sink-heavy hug. The quilted top softens the first contact, the gel memory foam cushions pressure points, and the transition layer keeps the hips from drifting too far. It works best when you want a cleaner, more stable foam feel than a heavily melting one.
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Who It’s For
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Back sleepers who want a medium-firm feel
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Couples who care about motion control
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Combination sleepers who do not like deep sink
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Who It’s Not For
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People who want plush, slow-melting memory foam
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Very hot sleepers who need aggressive cooling
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Anyone who wants a firm, sit-on-the-edge perimeter
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How We Tested
In our hands-on mattress testing, we slept on the mattress for four weeks and rotated through back, side, and brief stomach sessions. We checked Support and Pressure Relief by noting how evenly it kept the hips, shoulders, and lower back aligned across positions. We judged Cooling under a standard cotton sheet set and again under heavier bedding. For Motion Isolation and Responsiveness, we repeated partner-entry and rollover drills. Edge Support was scored by sitting on the side to tie shoes and by sleeping along the outer third. Durability was judged from the material build, early impressions, and how quickly the foams rebounded after repeated use.
Testing Experience
On the first night, the quilted top felt soft on contact but never overly pillowy. When I rolled from my side to my back, the surface recovered fast enough that I never felt stuck. Marcus (6'1", 230 lbs) said his hips stayed level on his back and stomach, while still getting enough give at the ribs. Jenna and Ethan ran our usual middle-of-the-night disturbance test; the movement came through as a light ripple instead of a full shake. By week three, the mattress still felt steady during long stretches on my back, though the perimeter dipped more than I wanted when sitting.
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What we liked
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Quick rebound for foam
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Good motion control for shared sleep
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Stable medium-firm support that resists hammock sag
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Who it is best for
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Back and combination sleepers who want alignment
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Couples dealing with different schedules or restless turning
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People who prefer sleeping more on the bed than in it
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Where it falls short
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Edge sitting is not especially sturdy
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Cooling drops off under heavy bedding
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Plush side sleepers may want deeper contouring
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Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
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| Balanced medium-firm feel supports alignment | Edge compresses when sitting |
| Gel-beaded, open-cell foams help limit heat buildup | Not ideal for severe hot sleepers |
| Quilted top softens first contact without deep sink | Limited deep contouring |
| Strong motion isolation for couples | Foam feel may be too buoyant for slow-melt fans |
Details
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Type: all-foam memory foam mattress
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Height: 12-inch mattress
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Feel: balanced medium-firm
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Layering (top to bottom): 1" quilted memory foam cover; 2" gel-beaded cooling memory foam; 2" high-resilience medium-firm transition foam; 7" high-density support core
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Cover notes: breathable quilted knit cover with open-cell memory foam and a hexagonal stitching pattern designed to help airflow
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Materials: CertiPUR-US certified foams
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Dimensions/weights: Twin 38"×75" (50 lbs); Twin XL 38"×80" (53 lbs); Full 54"×75" (68 lbs); Queen 60"×80" (81 lbs); King 76"×80" (100 lbs); Cal King 72"×84" (100 lbs)
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Current listed sale pricing: Twin $699; Twin XL $799; Full $899; Queen $999; King $1,199; Cal King $1,199
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Shipping/returns: free shipping in the contiguous U.S.; Alaska and Hawaii for a small fee; quick returns during the trial window
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Trial: 365-night trial
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Warranty: limited lifetime warranty
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
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| Support | 4.4 | Medium-firm transition support kept the hips level in back and combo positions. |
| Cooling | 3.9 | Gel and open-cell design helped, but an all-foam build still warmed up under a thick duvet. |
| Pressure Relief | 4.0 | Quilted top plus gel memory foam cushioned key contact points without too much sink. |
| Motion Isolation | 4.6 | Partner movement stayed muted in get-in, get-out, and rollover drills. |
| Responsiveness | 4.2 | Quicker rebound than many foam beds, which made position changes easier. |
| Edge Support | 3.7 | Usable for sleeping near the edge, but sitting compression was noticeable. |
| Durability | 4.3 | High-density base and resilient feel stayed consistent across weeks of nightly use. |
| Overall | 4.2 | A balanced all-foam option with predictable trade-offs in edge firmness and cooling. |
Choosing Guide
If you want a medium-firm foam mattress that keeps you more on top of the bed, this one fits back sleepers, combination sleepers, and couples who care more about motion control than a strong edge structure. Hot sleepers should keep expectations in check: the gel-beaded foam helps, but an all-foam design still traps more warmth than a coil build. If you need deeper pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress is the better match. If airflow and edge reinforcement matter more, Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling is the more targeted alternative.
Limitations
The medium-firm tuning means lighter side sleepers may not get enough shoulder and hip depth, especially on narrower frames. Because the support core is foam instead of coils, edge seating compresses and can feel unstable if you use the side of the bed like a seat. Cooling is improved by the gel layer and open-cell foam, but people who sleep especially hot may still want a cooling-focused mattress. If you prefer a slow, deep memory-foam hug, the quicker rebound here may feel too buoyant.
Alternatives
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Why choose these models
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Medium-firm foam support that keeps the hips level
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Strong motion control for couples
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Faster rebound than many memory-foam beds
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Alternatives to consider
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Casper Original: a more structured zoned-support profile
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Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress: deeper cushioning for pressure-sensitive side sleepers
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Helix Midnight Luxe: a hybrid build with more airflow and a sturdier perimeter
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Pro Tips
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Give it 10–14 nights before you judge firmness; the quilted top and foams settle a bit.
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Use breathable sheets if you run warm; heavy microfiber can hold more heat.
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If you sit on the edge a lot, treat the perimeter as sleep space instead of seat space.
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rotate the mattress every 2–3 months to help wear stay even.
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Pair it with a stable platform bed or a properly supportive slatted base; wide gaps can soften the feel.
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If you are mostly a side sleeper, try a slightly thicker pillow to keep your neck level on the surface.
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For couples, separate blankets can help the mattress’ motion isolation work even better.
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Add a thin, breathable mattress protector early if you want more long-term cleanliness without changing the feel too much.
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If you wake up warm, remove one bedding layer before blaming the mattress; this foam setup reacts noticeably to duvet weight.
FAQs
Is it supportive enough for lower-back tightness?
In our testing, the medium-firm support kept the pelvis from dipping too far, which helped reduce next-morning stiffness after long desk days and made the mattress feel reasonable for shoppers prioritizing lower-back support. If you need a softer, more enveloping feel, it may not offer enough plush cradle.
Does it sleep cool?
The gel layer and open-cell build handled light bedding reasonably well, but thick covers still made the mattress feel warmer. If temperature control is your top priority, it makes sense to compare it with other cooling mattresses. Breathable sheets and lighter comforters changed the result more than I expected.
How does it perform for couples?
It handled partner movement well in our tests, especially when one person got up during the night. The main compromise is edge sitting, not the sleeping surface itself. If you are comparing shared-sleep setups, a better couples sleep setup can also make a noticeable difference.
Does the feel change over time?
The top layers loosened slightly during the first couple of weeks, but the mattress stayed clearly medium-firm overall. Rotating helped keep the surface feeling more even across the month.
