Original verdict: Ben found the Live & Sleep Luxury mattress contouring, with minimal motion transfer and little bounce. He thought the tested version especially suited side and back sleepers who like memory foam. The account below describes the older sample, not a verified test of every current model.
Live & Sleep provided the Luxury mattress for the original review. It arrived compressed in a plain box, and Ben compared its feel with other foam mattresses he had tried. This is his experience with that version.
What Ben noticed
The mattress had a cushioned surface that conformed around his body while retaining a more substantial feel underneath. In the original review he described it both as plush on top and as being toward the firmer end compared with some competitors. That distinction matters: a mattress can have a contouring surface and still feel relatively firm overall.
His sample arrived with a foam pillow. Ben found the pillow relatively thin and thought a broader-shouldered sleeper might need more height. Inclusions can change, so do not assume a pillow is included with a current order.
Foam response and sinkage
Ben described a memory-foam comfort layer over a denser foam base. When he pressed the foam, the top recovered somewhat slowly, but faster than some traditional memory foams he had tested. The result was a contouring surface without the bounce of an innerspring.
The foam response test shows how the older sample reacted to pressure; it does not predict the exact amount another person will sink. Verify the current model’s layers and dimensions rather than applying older specifications to it.
Motion transfer and tradeoffs
Ben observed minimal movement across the bed, which he thought could appeal to someone sharing with a restless partner. The tradeoff was reduced bounce and a less springy feel. Side and back sleepers who like close contouring may appreciate the design; someone who wants a buoyant, easy-to-turn-on surface may prefer a responsive hybrid or latex bed.
The original review was an initial hands-on assessment, not a long-term durability study. Heat, firmness and pressure relief can feel different depending on the sleeper and bedding.
Watch the original review and demonstrations
My 2018 video reviews the Live & Sleep Luxury mattress I tested. Current versions may differ.
Original motion-transfer demonstration:
Watch the second original Live & Sleep demonstration.
What to check before buying
Live & Sleep’s mattress page references different models, including Luxury. Names and construction may have changed since the original test. Confirm the exact model, firmness, foam layers, dimensions, trial, return costs and warranty before ordering; an old price or trial is not a current promise.
Frequently asked questions
Did the reviewed Luxury mattress have coils?
No. Ben reviewed an all-foam version and noted that it lacked the bounce of a spring mattress.
Was motion transfer low?
Ben observed minimal transfer on his sample. How much a partner notices depends on the individual and the current model.
Is the current Luxury identical?
We have not verified that. Compare the manufacturer’s current details with the older review before buying.