Test results

All scores below come from hands on testing in the Yawnder showroom and extended use at home. For this comparison I focused on the standard Avocado Green with pillow top and the standard Birch Natural. I score each category on a ten point scale. The meters show how they perform for the average sleeper, then the table underneath breaks out separate numbers for each mattress.

I sleep test every mattress for at least two weeks at home or in the showroom overnight before I give it a score. I am about one hundred eighty pounds and I also ask lighter and heavier testers to spend time on each bed so the numbers are not based on just one body type.

Avocado vs Birch performance snapshot

Feel and firmness

On my firmness scale, Avocado Green with the pillow top lands around a seven out of ten. It feels like a supportive medium firm for most people. The surface wool and latex give a light cushion, then the coil unit and latex core push back quickly so my hips do not sink. Without the pillow top, Avocado feels even firmer, which I usually reserve for dedicated stomach sleepers or heavier back sleepers.

Birch Natural lands closer to a six to six and a half out of ten. When I lie on my back, my hips stay level but I feel a bit more surface contour through the lower back and shoulder blades. Rolling to my side, my shoulder settles in more easily than on the Avocado, which keeps my neck in a better spot on a medium loft pillow.

The simple way to think about it. Avocado feels like a very supportive, lively organic hotel bed with a slightly firmer personality. Birch feels like the same natural materials tuned just a notch softer, with a little extra give right where most side sleepers need it. If you already know you like a firmer, lifted feel, Avocado is usually the safer choice. If you have ever called a mattress too hard on your shoulder, Birch will probably feel more natural.

Cooling

Both of these are strong performers for warm sleepers. Latex does not hold on to heat the way memory foam does, the coil units move air up through the mattress, and the organic cotton covers breathe well. The wool layers under the cover help pull moisture away from your skin instead of letting it build up.

In my hand heat test, where I press my hand into the surface for half a minute and then time how quickly the fabric cools down, both Avocado and Birch lose that warmth faster than almost any all foam bed in the showroom. Birch feels just a touch cooler right at the surface, which lines up with what I feel during longer sleep tests in a warmer room.

If you sleep hot and want to stay in the natural space, either one of these is a safer bet than a dense foam build. The bigger factor will be how much you sink in. Deep, slow contour usually traps more heat, which neither of these really does. Pair them with a breathable protector and cotton or linen sheets and most warm sleepers stay in a comfortable zone all night.

Motion isolation

Latex and coils will always have more bounce than slow moving foam. Avocado leans into that bounce the most. In the glass of water test, I see a bit more ripple on Avocado when I drop my weight next to the glass or climb in quickly. On Birch, the glass still moves, but the top layers take a little more of the sharp edge off those movements.

In real life that looks like this. On Avocado, when my partner came to bed later than I did, I felt the mattress react and lift a bit under me. It did not throw me around, but you are aware of another person moving. On Birch, the same movement felt slightly softer and more muted through my ribs and hips.

If one of you is very light and the other much heavier, or if you are a very sensitive sleeper, Birch has a small advantage. If you care more about quick response and easy movement than dead quiet motion, Avocado will feel more lively and still does a good job for a latex hybrid.

Edge support

Edge support is strong on both mattresses. Sitting on the side of Avocado, I can tie my shoes without feeling like the mattress is folding under me. The surface compresses under my sitting bones, then the coil unit catches and holds without that rolling feeling. Lying right to the edge, my shoulder and hip stay on the usable surface instead of sliding off.

Birch feels similar but with a slightly firmer band around the edge. When I slide to the very outside to read or scroll, I feel a bit more resistance from the perimeter coils. For couples who share a queen and actually use all of the width, that extra stability at the edge makes the bed feel larger in day to day life.

If I had to split hairs, I would say Avocado has the bouncier edge while Birch has the more locked in edge. Either way, they both beat the average foam bed and many lighter coil designs.

Pressure relief

On my back, both mattresses do a nice job of smoothing out pressure under the shoulder blades and lower back. Avocado feels a little firmer through the top, with the pillow top adding just enough cushion that my lower back does not feel hollow. Birch lets me sink in a touch more between the shoulders and hips, which some people describe as a more relaxed back sleep feel.

On my side, the difference is clearer. On Avocado, I feel the broad support of the latex and coils first and then a moderate amount of give under the shoulder. It keeps my spine straight but I can feel more contact pressure at the shoulder head if I stay in one position a long time. On Birch, my shoulder settles in easier and my rib cage feels slightly more cradled. That is usually what side sleepers are trying to describe when they tell me Birch feels more natural on their joints.

For heavier side sleepers, both can work, but many end up preferring Birch or the softer Avocado builds. For lighter side sleepers with sharp pressure points, Birch is usually the better starting point.

Who each mattress is for

Avocado Green is better if you

• Sleep mostly on your back or stomach and want strong pushback under the hips and lower back.
• Prefer a firmer, more buoyant feel that keeps you lifted on top rather than cradled deeply.
• Are a heavier sleeper who has flattened out softer foam beds in the past.
• Care a lot about certifications, direct sourcing and a long trial and warranty.
• Like the idea of a natural mattress that still feels very responsive and lively.

Birch Natural is better if you

• Are a side sleeper or combination sleeper who needs more pressure relief through the shoulder and hip.
• Want an organic latex hybrid that still feels supportive but runs a little closer to a true medium firm.
• Share the bed and want good motion control without losing bounce.
• Want organic materials and cooling performance in a slightly more approachable price band for queen.
• Prefer a touch more surface softness without going all the way to a plush pillow top build.

If you are right in the middle, think about your primary sleep position first, then your firmness tolerance. Back and stomach plus firmer feel points to Avocado. Side or mixed and more sensitive joints points to Birch.

Price and value

Organic latex hybrids sit in a different price band than basic foam in a box beds. You are paying for latex, wool, cotton, steel coils and a long list of certifications. As of late 2025, a quality organic hybrid queen often lands somewhere between one thousand one hundred and a bit over two thousand depending on build and sale.

Avocado Green with the pillow top usually lives in the higher part of that range. When you catch a good promotion, a queen often lands in the upper one thousand range with regular pricing higher when sales end. Birch Natural queen tends to come in a bit lower during common promotions, with sale prices for queen living closer to the low to mid one thousand range.

Avocado vs Birch price snapshot

These numbers are rough sale examples to show where they sit in the market. Always check the live price because both brands run frequent promotions and bundles.

If you care most about lowest possible organic price and you like a medium firm feel, Birch is hard to beat. If you want the most substantial, supportive feel and are comfortable spending a bit more for a denser build, Avocado Green with pillow top earns its keep for the right sleeper.

Quick comparison and personal stories

I rarely talk about these mattresses in isolation because most shoppers are actively comparing a few different organic options. Below is a quick table with the two headliners and one more natural option I recommend often if you want a softer feel.

Avocado story

My longest stretch on Avocado Green was during a month when I was lifting more and my lower back was complaining about softer beds. The first night felt very supportive, almost firm, with the pillow top just taking the edge off. After a week my back felt better in the morning and I noticed how consistent the feel stayed across the surface, even near the edge where some hybrids sag a bit. It feels like a dense, supportive platform with some natural cushioning on top.

Birch story

Birch Natural is the one I pull people to when they say they want an organic mattress but they are worried it will feel too hard. During my side sleeper trial, I noticed my shoulder settling in just enough that I did not feel that sharp point of contact I sometimes get on firmer latex builds. I could still move easily and never felt stuck, but there was a little more softness right where I needed it. For many shoppers, it ends up being the more comfortable choice on the first night even if Avocado looks more substantial on paper.

One more option if you need softer

When someone likes everything about the natural story but wants a deeper cushion than either of these provide, I often steer them toward plusher organic builds or add on a high quality latex topper. That lets you keep the support and cooling of a latex hybrid while dialing in a softer surface feel without starting over on the base mattress.

If you are stuck between Avocado and Birch after reading this, think about where you actually feel the most discomfort now. If it is your lower back and you sleep mostly on your back or stomach, Avocado is the better first choice. If it is your shoulder and hip and you spend a lot of time on your side, Birch is usually the one that makes more sense.

How I test mattresses at Yawnder

All the numbers and opinions in this comparison come from hands on testing, both in the showroom and at home. I do not rely only on spec sheets or marketing copy. Every mattress that makes it onto the site goes through the same core tests.

1. Unboxing and first impression. I check how heavy the box is, how tricky the setup is and how strong any new smell is during the first few hours.
2. Firmness and feel pass. I spend time on my back, side and stomach in several positions, then ask at least two other testers with different body types to do the same.
3. Spine alignment check. I look at side profile photos and video to make sure the spine looks neutral in common sleep positions instead of sagging or bowing.
4. Pressure mapping by feel. I pay attention to common hot spots like shoulders, hips and lower back on different nights and ask testers to do the same.
5. Motion and edge tests. This includes the water glass test, partner in and out of bed test and sitting at several points along the edge.
6. Cooling checks. I compare hand feel and overnight experience in warmer rooms against other beds in the same category.
7. Long term notes. When I keep a mattress longer, I track how it changes after the first month and cross check that with what customers tell me in the showroom.

I also pay attention to the less flashy parts of the purchase like trial policy, warranty, delivery experience and return process because those matter just as much as foam density when you live with the mattress.

Related videos:

• Latex hybrid mattress test in the showroom
• Organic vs conventional mattress breakdown

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