Wakefit’s current mattress lineup spans four distinct feels, from quiet, contouring orthopedic foam to cooler, faster-moving hybrids. ShapeSense did the best job of absorbing movement and cushioning pressure in our tests. Elevate offered the most balanced mix of comfort and stability, while XpertGRID and the Latex Hybrid felt cooler and responded faster. The right choice comes down to whether you value a close foam contour, easier movement, or stronger airflow.
Table of Contents
- Wakefit’s Lineup at a Glance
- Which Wakefit Mattress Should You Buy?
- How the Four Wakefit Mattresses Compare
- What Our Testing Covered
- Wakefit Mattress: Our Testing Experience
- Where Each Mattress Scored Best
- Which Wakefit Mattress Fits Your Sleep Style?
- What to Know Before You Choose
- How Wakefit Compares With Other Brands
- Getting the Best From Your Wakefit Mattress
- FAQs
Wakefit’s Lineup at a Glance
| Mattress | Overall Score | Best For | Main Tradeoff |
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| ShapeSense Classic | 4.0/5 | Back-and-side sleepers who want pressure relief and minimal partner disturbance | Warmer feel and slower response |
| Elevate Pocket Spring | 4.2/5 | Couples and combination sleepers who want airflow, lift, and stable edges | Less contouring than all-foam |
| XpertGRID Hybrid | 4.3/5 | Hot or restless sleepers who want quick response | Structured grid feel |
| Latex Hybrid | 4.3/5 | Sleepers who prefer buoyant support and effortless position changes | More shared bounce |
Which Wakefit Mattress Should You Buy?
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Choose the ShapeSense Orthopedic Classic if you share a bed, sleep mainly on your back or side, and want the deepest pressure relief of these four. It kept movement better contained than the hybrids, but its slower foam and softer perimeter make it a weaker match for hot sleepers, stomach sleepers, and anyone who changes position frequently.
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Choose the Elevate Pocket Spring if you want one mattress that handles most needs well. It gives couples controlled bounce, better airflow than ShapeSense, and a perimeter that feels steadier when sitting or sleeping near the edge. Skip it if you want a deep memory-foam hug or a plush, sink-in top.
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Choose the XpertGRID Hybrid if heat buildup or restless sleep is your main concern. It recorded the best cooling score and responded quickly without becoming overly bouncy. The grid has a more defined, structured feel than foam, so pressure-sensitive sleepers should make full use of the trial period.
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Choose the Latex Hybrid if turning over easily matters most. Its buoyant surface recovered faster than the other models and kept the edges stable. That same rebound transfers more movement, making it less suitable for couples who wake easily or side sleepers who need a deeply cushioned shoulder zone.
How the Four Wakefit Mattresses Compare
| Test or Spec | ShapeSense Classic | Elevate | XpertGRID Hybrid | Latex Hybrid |
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| Type | Orthopedic memory foam | Pocket springs with foam comfort layers | Grid and pocket-spring hybrid | Latex and pocket-spring hybrid |
| Tested thickness | 6 inches | 6 inches | 10 inches | 10 inches |
| Cooling | Moderate | Good | Excellent | Very good |
| Motion isolation | Excellent | Very good | Very good | Good |
| Responsiveness | Moderate to slow | Fast | Very fast | Fastest |
| Edge support | Fair | Very good | Very good | Very good |
What Our Testing Covered
All four mattresses went through the same testing routine. Jenna, a 135-pound side sleeper, and Ethan, a 185-pound back-and-combination sleeper, used each model for full nights, short stomach-sleep checks, edge sitting, and partner-movement drills. We evaluated support, cooling, pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, edge support, and durability.
Firmness was rated on a 1-to-10 scale, with 10 being the firmest. Surface temperature was recorded before and after 30 minutes of lying still. For motion, we dropped a 10-pound ball from 6 inches and measured vibration 24 inches away. Response time shows how quickly the surface recovered to 90% of its original height after the load was removed. Each instrumental check was repeated three times and averaged.
Wakefit Mattress: Our Testing Experience
ShapeSense Classic
Our Testing Experience

The 6-inch ShapeSense sample felt medium-firm at 6.5/10, but the top softened gradually rather than collapsing under weight. Jenna’s shoulder settled farther than her waist during side sleep, while Ethan’s hips stayed level enough to prevent the bowed feeling that softer foam can create during back sleep. A 44-pound load sank 1.7 inches over the shoulder zone, which matched the strong pressure relief we felt overnight.
It was also the calmest surface in the group. Vibration from the drop test faded in 0.7 seconds, and ordinary partner turns rarely traveled across the bed. The compromise showed up when we changed position: the foam took 3.8 seconds to regain 90% of its height. After 30 minutes, the surface was 4.8°F warmer, the largest increase of the four mattresses.

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What we liked
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Deep, even pressure relief without excessive hip sink
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The best motion isolation in this group
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Stable lumbar support for back-and-side sleepers
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Who it is best for
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Back-and-side combination sleepers who prefer a close contour
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Couples who are easily disturbed by movement
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Sleepers who dislike springy surfaces
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Where it falls short
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The perimeter compresses more than the hybrid edges
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Dense foam holds more warmth
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Slow recovery makes quick turns require more effort
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Details
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Type: orthopedic memory foam with a 7-zone pressure-relief layer
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Cover: removable, machine-washable spun-knitted cover
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Trial and warranty: 100-night trial and 10-year manufacturer warranty
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Tested thickness: 6 inches

Why It Scored 4.0/5
ShapeSense earned 4.0/5 for excellent pressure relief and class-leading motion isolation. Softer edges, slower recovery, and greater heat retention kept it below the more versatile hybrids.
Elevate Pocket Spring
Our Testing Experience

Elevate had the easiest feel to settle into without demanding a big adjustment. Our 6-inch sample rated 6/10 for firmness: the quilted top cushioned the first point of contact, then the pocket springs supplied steady lift. Ethan could move from his back to his side without pushing against the bed, while Jenna felt less shoulder contouring than on ShapeSense.
The edge compressed 1.4 inches under a 44-pound load, compared with 1.1 inches at the center, so sitting and sleeping near the perimeter still felt controlled. The surface recovered to 90% in 1.2 seconds. Its temperature rose 3.1°F after 30 minutes, and drop-test vibration settled in 1.0 second—good results on both measures, even though neither led the group.

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What we liked
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Balanced cushioning and pushback across sleep positions
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Noticeably better airflow than the all-foam model
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Stable edges for sitting, standing, and perimeter sleep
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Who it is best for
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Couples who want controlled bounce without a sluggish surface
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Hot sleepers who still want a foam comfort layer
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Combination sleepers who rotate positions often
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Where it falls short
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Less shoulder and hip contouring than ShapeSense
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Partner movement is more noticeable than on all-foam
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The lifted feel will not satisfy sleepers who want a deep cradle
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Details
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Type: pocket-spring mattress with memory foam and quilted comfort foam
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Cover and comfort layers: premium knitted fabric, foam quilting, and soft foam
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Support core: carbon-manganese pocket springs
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Trial and warranty: 100-night trial and 10-year manufacturer warranty
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Tested thickness: 6 inches

Why It Scored 4.2/5
Elevate scored 4.2/5 because it performed consistently across support, cooling, motion control, edge stability, and response. It did not top an individual category, but it made fewer compromises than the more specialized models.
XpertGRID Hybrid
Our Testing Experience

The 10-inch XpertGRID measured 10.1 inches after expansion and felt medium-firm at 6.5/10. Its grid flexed under the shoulders and hips but stopped short of the close embrace of memory foam. Both testers could turn cleanly without dragging through the surface, and the mattress regained 90% of its height in 0.8 seconds after the load was removed.
Cooling was the clearest advantage. The surface warmed by only 2.2°F after 30 minutes, the smallest increase in the group. Drop-test vibration lasted 0.9 second, so the pocket springs added some movement without making the bed unruly. Pressure relief remained comfortable for mixed-position sleep, though Jenna preferred ShapeSense when she stayed on one shoulder for a full night.

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What we liked
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The strongest cooling performance of the four
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Quick recovery for frequent position changes
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Stable perimeter without an overly firm edge
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Who it is best for
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Hot sleepers and people in warm rooms
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Restless sleepers who turn often
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Couples who want useful motion control with some lift
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Where it falls short
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The grid texture feels more defined than conventional foam
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Less plush cushioning for pressure-sensitive side sleepers
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More movement reaches the other side than on ShapeSense
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Details
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Type: XpertGRID hybrid with CoreFlex pocket springs
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Cooling design: 3,300+ air channels
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Cover: AeroTex premium quilted fabric
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Trial and warranty: 100-night trial and 10-year manufacturer warranty
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Tested thickness: 10 inches

Why It Scored 4.3/5
XpertGRID earned 4.3/5 with the best cooling result and second-fastest recovery in the group. Its pressure relief was good, but the more noticeable grid feel and added movement kept it from being the universal choice.
Latex Hybrid
Our Testing Experience

The Latex Hybrid measured 10 inches and felt like a firm medium at 6.5/10. It pushed back sooner than the foam and grid models, keeping both testers closer to the top of the bed. The surface returned to 90% of its height in 0.5 second, which made it the quickest model for moving from side to back or getting out of bed.
Under a 44-pound load, the edge compressed 1.1 inches versus 0.9 inch at the center, and neither tester felt a sliding sensation during a 30-second sit. The temperature increase was a modest 2.6°F after 30 minutes. Motion was its clearest weakness: vibration lasted 1.3 seconds, and a partner’s larger turns were easier to feel than on the other three mattresses.

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What we liked
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Immediate pushback with no slow foam drag
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Cool, breathable feel through the night
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Strong edge support for sitting and perimeter sleep
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Who it is best for
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Combination sleepers who want quick, easy turns
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Hot sleepers who dislike slow memory foam
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Anyone who prefers buoyant support to a deep cradle
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Where it falls short
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Partner movement travels farther across the surface
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Less forgiving at the shoulder for pressure-sensitive side sleepers
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The springy feel can be too active for light sleepers
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Details
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Type: latex hybrid with pocket springs
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Comfort and support: ErgoTech EcoLatex over CoreFlex pocket springs
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Zoning: 7-zone pressure-relief design
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Cover: AeroTex premium quilted fabric
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Trial and warranty: 100-night trial and 10-year manufacturer warranty
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Tested thickness: 10 inches

Why It Scored 4.3/5
The Latex Hybrid scored 4.3/5 for its rapid recovery, stable edges, cooling, and durable-feeling support. More motion transfer and shallower pressure relief make it a better fit for active sleepers than for motion-sensitive couples.
Where Each Mattress Scored Best
| Mattress | Overall | Support | Pressure Relief | Cooling | Motion Isolation | Durability | Responsiveness |
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| ShapeSense Classic | 4.0/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Elevate | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| XpertGRID Hybrid | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Latex Hybrid | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.4/5 | 3.8/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
Elevate had the most even score profile, but the category leaders were clear: XpertGRID for cooling, ShapeSense for pressure relief and motion isolation, and the Latex Hybrid for responsiveness. The overall score matters less than the category that addresses your main sleep problem.
Which Wakefit Mattress Fits Your Sleep Style?
Begin with your sleep position, temperature needs, and sensitivity to a partner’s movement. The same framework used to choose a mattress applies here: decide whether you prefer contouring or pushback, then compare the tradeoffs. Our guide to memory foam versus hybrids explains the basic feel difference.
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Hot sleepers: XpertGRID had the lowest temperature increase, with the Latex Hybrid close behind.
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Couples: choose ShapeSense for the least disturbance or Elevate for steadier edges and easier movement.
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Frequent position changes: the Latex Hybrid recovered fastest, followed by XpertGRID.
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Pressure-sensitive side sleep: ShapeSense provided the deepest shoulder cushioning.
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Stomach sleep: none is an automatic choice; heavier stomach sleepers should confirm that the selected thickness keeps the hips level during the trial.
What to Know Before You Choose
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ShapeSense holds more heat, responds slowly, and loses more stability near the edge.
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Elevate gives up some deep contouring and transfers more movement than the all-foam model.
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XpertGRID’s defined grid feel can be distracting for sleepers accustomed to smooth foam.
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The Latex Hybrid has the most noticeable rebound and the least motion isolation of the group.
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Wakefit sells multiple dimensions and thicknesses. Our scores apply to the tested 6- and 10-inch samples; another configuration may feel different.
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Trial and warranty eligibility can depend on where and how you buy. Confirm the current terms, return conditions, and covered defects before checkout.
How Wakefit Compares With Other Brands
Within Wakefit, ShapeSense covers the quiet orthopedic-foam end of the range. Elevate is the balanced spring option, XpertGRID prioritizes cooling and quick response, and the Latex Hybrid supplies the strongest buoyancy. That separation makes the shortlist easier than comparing four beds with nearly identical feels.
The Sleep Company Smart Ortho GRID is the closest current alternative to XpertGRID if you want an adaptive grid surface. The key difference is underneath: Smart Ortho GRID pairs a thinner grid layer with an all-foam support core, while Wakefit’s XpertGRID Hybrid uses pocket springs. The Sleep Company model should appeal more to buyers who want a grid feel with less spring character; XpertGRID is the stronger choice here for airflow and easy movement.
Duroflex Balance from the Duropedic range competes most directly with ShapeSense. Both use memory foam and zoned orthopedic support, but Balance uses a firmer rebonded-foam core and five-zone design. ShapeSense is the better fit when partner disturbance and deeper contouring matter most. Balance makes more sense for sleepers who prefer a firmer, flatter support profile.
Sleepwell Ortho Pro is another foam-based ShapeSense alternative. Its profiled support layer, cooling-yarn cover, and ventilated base put more emphasis on airflow, while ShapeSense offers a removable washable cover and the better motion-control result in this test. Compare the same size and thickness because promotional prices and available configurations change frequently.
Getting the Best From Your Wakefit Mattress
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Use at least a full week of the trial before judging the feel; foam response and your own sleeping habits both need time to settle.
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Choose breathable sheets and a light protector if cooling matters as much as cushioning.
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Place the hybrids on a sturdy, even base so the spring units remain level.
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Track morning back discomfort and shoulder pressure across several nights instead of relying on the first impression.
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If you sit on the edge to dress or need help standing, prioritize Elevate, XpertGRID, or the Latex Hybrid over ShapeSense.
FAQs
Which Wakefit mattress slept coolest?
XpertGRID recorded the smallest temperature increase and earned the highest cooling score. The Latex Hybrid finished a close second.
Which model is best for reducing partner disturbance?
ShapeSense isolated movement best in our motion checks. Elevate is the better compromise if you also want stronger edges and faster movement.
Which Wakefit mattress is easiest to move on?
The Latex Hybrid recovered fastest and required the least effort to turn on. XpertGRID was a close second and transferred less movement.
Can these mattresses help with mild back tightness?
ShapeSense, XpertGRID, and the Latex Hybrid kept the lumbar area stable during our back-sleep tests, but comfort depends on body weight, sleep position, and thickness. A mattress is not a medical treatment; persistent pain deserves guidance from a qualified clinician.