Novosbed Mattress Reviews

Novosbed Soft: This was the clear choice for deeper cushioning. Mia’s shoulder and hip settled into the foam without a sharp pressure point, and Jenna and Ethan noticed the least disturbance from each other’s movement. Marcus, our warmest sleeper, felt more heat after longer sessions, and changing positions took more effort than on Medium or Firm.

Novosbed Medium: Medium was the most balanced option. It held my hips level while I was on my back but still gave my shoulder enough room when I turned onto my side. It also preserved most of Soft’s motion isolation without the same degree of sink, making it the strongest one-mattress compromise for couples with different preferences.

Novosbed Firm: Firm kept Marcus’s hips closest to level and made rolling over noticeably easier. It worked best for back and stomach sleeping, but the surface did not compress quickly enough at the shoulder for our lighter side sleepers. Edge support improved slightly with the firmer foam, though none of the three felt as stable at the perimeter as a well-built hybrid.

We rotated the Soft, Medium, and Firm mattresses through normal bedroom use, including full nights, naps, reading in bed, position changes, and repeated sitting and standing at the edge. Each mattress expanded to its advertised 11-inch height before scoring began.

Support scores reflect spinal alignment in back, side, and stomach positions. For firmness and sink, we combined sleeper feedback with compression from a 44-pound load. Cooling notes include the surface-temperature increase after 30 minutes of lying still. Motion isolation was measured by dropping a 10-pound ball from 12 inches and recording peak acceleration three feet away. We also checked pressure relief, recovery speed, edge compression, and surface consistency over several weeks.

Our Testing Experience

Soft felt best after long desk days because it let my hips and shoulders settle without pushing my lower back into an awkward curve. Mia had the strongest response when side sleeping: her shoulder sank smoothly, and she stopped making small pillow adjustments to relieve pressure. The foam also absorbed movement exceptionally well. Jenna could barely feel Ethan turn over, though Marcus noticed more warmth once the comfort layer had fully conformed around him.

Our measurements matched those impressions. Soft felt like a 4.5 out of 10 for firmness, and a 44-pound load compressed the surface by 2.1 inches. After 30 minutes, the contact area warmed by 7.2°F, the largest increase of the three. In the drop test, peak acceleration measured three feet away averaged just 0.14 g, which explains why partner movement felt so muted.

What we liked

• Deep, even cushioning around the shoulders and outer hips
• The strongest motion isolation of the three firmness options
• A quiet, stable surface for reading or resting in bed

Who it is best for

• Side sleepers under about 200 lb
• Couples who wake easily when a partner moves
• Back sleepers who prefer a close contour rather than a flat surface

Where it falls short

• Hot sleepers who tend to warm up dense foam
• Combination sleepers who need a quick, springy response
• People who sit at the edge for long periods

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price: $999 for a Queen at time of review

• Firmness: Soft

• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

• Thickness: 11 inches

• Build: All-foam

• Materials: Washable Infinitex cover; gel memory foam comfort zone; contouring transition foam; support foam

• Cooling: Gel memory foam and open-cell airflow technology

• Motion isolation: Excellent

• Edge support: Fair

• Shipping: Usually 1–7 business days

• Trial: 120 nights, with a 21-night minimum

• Warranty: 15 years

• Certification: CertiPUR-US-certified foams

Review Score

Our Testing Experience

Medium required the fewest adjustments. On my back, it kept my hips from dipping while still cushioning the curve of my lower back. When I turned onto my side, the shoulder area gave enough to avoid pressure without the deep sink of Soft. Marcus liked that it supported him without the flatter, harder feel of Firm, while Jenna and Ethan found it quiet enough for shared sleep and easier to move on than Soft.

We rated its firmness at 6 out of 10. The 44-pound load produced 1.6 inches of sink, a useful midpoint between the other two options. Surface temperature rose 5.5°F after 30 minutes, and peak acceleration in the drop test averaged 0.18 g. Those results fit the experience: Medium preserved strong motion isolation and pressure relief while feeling less enveloping and slightly cooler than Soft.

What we liked

• The best balance of contouring, alignment, and ease of movement
• Strong motion isolation without an overly deep sink
• More consistent temperature control than Soft

Who it is best for

• Back and combination sleepers
• Couples with different firmness preferences
• Side sleepers who want cushioning without a plush feel

Where it falls short

• People who want the deepest possible pressure relief
• Stomach sleepers who need a distinctly firm surface
• Shoppers expecting coil-like bounce or edge support

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price: $999 for a Queen at time of review

• Firmness: Medium

• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

• Thickness: 11 inches

• Build: All-foam

• Materials: Washable Infinitex cover; open-cell memory foam comfort zone; contouring transition foam; support foam

• Cooling: Open-cell airflow technology

• Motion isolation: Very good

• Edge support: Fair to good

• Shipping: Usually 1–7 business days

• Trial: 120 nights, with a 21-night minimum

• Warranty: 15 years

• Certification: CertiPUR-US-certified foams

Review Score

Our Testing Experience

Firm kept the body highest on the mattress. Marcus’s hips stayed closer to level, and rolling from his back to his side took less effort than on Soft. I felt steady and well supported on my back, but the shoulder area did not compress quickly enough when I stayed on my side. The flatter surface suited stomach sleeping and heavier compression, but lighter side sleepers found it too rigid.

Firm registered 7.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, and the 44-pound load sank 1.2 inches. The surface warmed by 4.8°F after 30 minutes, the smallest increase in the group. Peak acceleration from the ball drop averaged 0.22 g at three feet. That is more movement than Soft transmitted, but still a strong result for couples who want firmer support.

What we liked

• The strongest hip and lower-back support of the three
• Quicker recovery and easier position changes
• Less heat buildup for sleepers who sink deeply into softer foam

Who it is best for

• Back and stomach sleepers
• Sleepers over about 200 lb who compress softer foam too deeply
• People who prefer a flatter, more controlled surface

Where it falls short

• Lightweight side sleepers with sensitive shoulders
• Anyone looking for a plush, close cradle
• Couples who want the strongest possible motion isolation

Pros & Cons

Details

• Price: $999 for a Queen at time of review

• Firmness: Firm

• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

• Thickness: 11 inches

• Build: All-foam

• Materials: Washable Infinitex cover; open-cell memory foam comfort zone; firm transition foam; support foam

• Cooling: Open-cell airflow technology and less body sink

• Motion isolation: Very good

• Edge support: Good for an all-foam mattress

• Shipping: Usually 1–7 business days

• Trial: 120 nights, with a 21-night minimum

• Warranty: 15 years

• Certification: CertiPUR-US-certified foams

Review Score

Medium earned the highest overall score because it had no major weak point. Soft led pressure relief and motion isolation but lost ground on responsiveness and cooling. Firm produced the strongest support and quickest movement, yet it was the least comfortable choice for lighter side sleepers.

Start with your primary sleep position and body weight, then consider how much contouring you enjoy. The three options share the same 11-inch all-foam format, but their depth of sink and ease of movement are noticeably different.

• Choose Soft if you weigh less than about 200 lb, sleep mainly on your side, or often wake with tenderness at the shoulder or hip.
• Choose Medium if you switch between your back and side, share the bed with someone who has different preferences, or want the safest all-around feel.
• Choose Firm if you sleep mainly on your back or stomach, prefer a flatter surface, or weigh more than about 200 lb and sink too deeply into softer foam.

Hot sleepers should lean toward Medium or Firm. Neither feels cool in the way a breathable hybrid can, but the shallower contour leaves more of the body exposed to room air.

Novosbed’s main advantage is choice: Soft, Medium, and Firm provide three distinct comfort levels without changing the mattress height or general construction. The 120-night trial is long enough for the dense foam to break in, and the $999 queen price at the time of review kept it competitive with value-focused foam beds.

TEMPUR-Adapt: Choose the 11-inch TEMPUR-Adapt if you want a denser, slower proprietary foam feel and are willing to pay considerably more. It delivers strong pressure relief and motion absorption, but the base Adapt offers fewer feel choices and comes with a shorter 90-night trial and 10-year warranty.

Nectar Premier Memory Foam: Nectar is the closest value comparison. Its 13-inch, medium-firm build offers a deeper profile, a cooling cover, a 365-night trial, and a lifetime warranty. Novosbed is the better fit if you want a genuinely soft or firm option rather than one middle-ground feel.

Saatva Contour5: Contour5 is a premium upgrade with medium and firm choices, high-density cooling foams, in-room setup, a 365-night trial, and a lifetime warranty. It costs much more than Novosbed, so the extra expense makes the most sense for shoppers who value white-glove service and a more elaborate cooling design.

• Use at least 21 nights of the trial before deciding. Dense foam softens gradually, and your body also needs time to adjust.
• Pair Soft with breathable sheets and a light protector to reduce heat buildup around the body.
• Match pillow height to the mattress feel. Soft often needs more loft for side sleeping, while Firm may work better with a lower pillow for back sleeping.
• If you sit at the edge every day, vary the spot to spread compression more evenly.
• If Firm creates shoulder numbness, move to Medium before changing the rest of your sleep setup.
• If Soft leaves your lower back tight, Medium should keep the hips higher without feeling harsh.
• Use a waterproof, breathable protector to keep the removable cover cleaner.
• For couples, prioritize the more motion-sensitive or pressure-sensitive sleeper when choosing firmness.
• Dr. Walker’s practical rule is to judge morning alignment and comfort, not first-night softness alone.

Medium. It provided the best balance of contouring, support, motion isolation, and ease of movement across our testers. It is the most reliable choice when you do not know a sleeper’s exact preference.

Yes. All three options kept motion transfer low. Soft isolated movement best, Medium offered the best overall balance, and Firm remained quiet while making position changes easier.

Soft can. Its deeper contour held the most warmth in our temperature test. Medium and Firm felt slightly cooler because the body stayed closer to the surface, but hot sleepers may still prefer a mattress with coils and more airflow.

Soft and Medium felt more consistent after about two weeks. Firm changed less, though its top layer became slightly more flexible with use. The official trial requires at least 21 nights before a return, which is a sensible minimum for judging the final feel.