Lunessence Royalty Auburn Medium Review

The Auburn Medium gets the fundamentals right for sleepers who prefer lift over contouring. Its open-coil support system responds quickly, holds the perimeter well, and keeps the hips from settling too far. That combination works especially well for people who change positions or use the edge to get in and out of bed.

The compromise is clear: the responsive coil unit passes more motion across the surface, and the shallow cushioning does not spread side-sleeper pressure as evenly as a softer hybrid or memory-foam bed. With direct online inventory sold out, it is worth considering only if a retailer still has stock and you specifically want this traditional feel.

Best for

• Combination sleepers who turn often

• People who want a medium surface with noticeable lift

• Sleepers who use the edge for sitting or getting up

Skip it if

• You wake easily when a partner moves

• You sleep on your side all night and need deeper shoulder or hip cushioning

• You prefer the slow contour of memory foam

We used the Auburn Medium for 10 nights and followed our standard mattress testing process, checking support, cooling, pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, edge support, and durability. The process combined sleep-position checks with a 44-pound load test, timed foam recovery, temperature readings, repeated partner-movement drills, and center-versus-edge compression measurements. Those results informed the five-point scorecard below.

The Auburn Medium felt like a 6 out of 10 in our firmness check: medium, but with more lift than sink. A 44-pound load compressed the center by 1.6 inches, and the surface recovered 90% of that height in 0.8 seconds after the weight was removed. That quick reset made rolling from back to side easy and kept the hips from lingering in a deep impression.

The perimeter stayed close to the center in our load check. Under the same 150-pound load, the middle compressed 2.0 inches and the test point two inches from the edge compressed 2.3 inches. Sitting there for 30 seconds produced no sliding sensation, so most of the width remained usable.

Cooling was solid rather than exceptional. The surface rose from 68.7°F to 74.5°F after 30 minutes and dropped to 70.3°F five minutes after we got up. Motion control was the weaker result: a 10-pound ball dropped from six inches produced a 0.34 g peak 24 inches away, with vibration lasting 1.2 seconds. Larger turns and getting out of bed were easy to feel from the other side.

What we liked

• The quick recovery lets combination sleepers turn without pushing against a deep body impression.

• The lifted support keeps the hips and midsection level during back sleeping.

• The foam-encased perimeter remains dependable for sitting and near-edge sleep.

Who it is best for

• Back-and-side combination sleepers who prefer a responsive surface

• People who sleep warm but do not need an actively cooling cover

• Guest rooms that need an approachable, traditional mattress feel

Where it falls short

• Partner movement travels farther than it does on an all-foam mattress or a hybrid with pocketed coils.

• Long stretches of side sleeping create more pressure at the shoulders and hips.

• Direct online stock is unavailable, and local retailer inventory is not confirmed.

• Last listed price: $1,199

• Current online status: Sold out in every listed size; local retailer stock is not confirmed

• Feel: Medium with noticeable lift

• Quilting and comfort: Luxury Air Flow Quilting and CertiPUR-US-certified foams

• Support core: Reinforced open coils

• Edge structure: High-density foam encasement

• Sizes listed: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, and California Split King

• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty

• Royalty collection manufacturing partner: Diamond Mattress

• Warranty route: Start with the original authorized retailer; contact Lunessence if that retailer cannot be reached

Look for remaining Auburn Medium stock only if you want a responsive, traditional coil feel and dependable edge support. It works best for back sleepers and combination sleepers who dislike sinking deeply into foam. Dedicated side sleepers should choose a model with thicker pressure-relieving comfort layers, while motion-sensitive couples will be happier with pocketed coils or an all-foam design. Because the brand site shows every size as sold out, confirm the exact model, return terms, and warranty eligibility before buying from a local retailer.

Motion transfer is the main drawback. The connected open-coil unit that makes the mattress responsive also carries movement across the bed, so light sleepers are likely to notice a partner getting up or turning over. The comfort layers also provide only moderate pressure relief, which makes the mattress less suitable for extended side sleeping. Finally, online inventory is sold out, so selection, return policies, and warranty support depend on where any remaining stock is found.

Choose the Auburn Medium over the options below only if you specifically prefer a simple, buoyant open-coil feel and a stable sitting edge. Its direct response is easier to move across than dense memory foam, but the alternatives offer clearer advantages for pressure relief, motion control, or configuration.

Helix Midnight is the stronger choice for side sleepers. Its foam comfort system cushions the shoulders and hips more effectively, while individually wrapped coils reduce the amount of movement that travels across the bed. It still feels responsive, but it trades some of the Auburn’s traditional springiness for better contouring and partner comfort.

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers the most flexibility. It comes in soft, medium, and firm versions, uses encased coils, and offers an optional pillow-top upgrade. Choose it when you want to tune the firmness or add more surface cushioning instead of accepting the Auburn’s single medium configuration.

Nectar Premier Memory Foam creates the deepest cradle and the calmest surface of the group. Its all-foam build absorbs partner movement better and spreads pressure more evenly, but it feels slower and less buoyant when you turn. It is the clearest alternative for couples and sleepers who prefer contouring over bounce.

• Use a rigid, evenly supported foundation with center support on Queen and larger sizes.

• Rotate the mattress regularly to spread wear across the comfort layers.

• Choose breathable sheets and a lightweight protector to preserve airflow at the surface.

• Adjust pillow height first if pressure appears at the shoulder during side sleeping.

• Keep the mattress centered on the frame so the foam-encased perimeter is evenly supported.

• If you find remaining retail stock, lie in your usual sleep position for at least 10 minutes and verify the return policy before paying.

It feels medium, about 6 out of 10, with more lift than contouring. Back sleepers should settle comfortably, while dedicated side sleepers may find the shoulder and hip cushioning too shallow.

Motion isolation is below average for a shared bed. The connected coil system makes getting in, getting out, and larger position changes noticeable from the other side. An all-foam mattress or a hybrid with individually wrapped coils will feel calmer.

Yes. The surface recovers quickly and does not hold the body in a deep impression, so rolling and repositioning require little effort.