Yawnder Reviews · Original hands-on review: June 2019
Revel Mattress Review: Construction, Feel & Our Verdict
We tested the original 12-inch Revel foam mattress sold through Amazon. Its medium feel balanced contouring with support, and the faster-response middle layer made it feel less slow-moving than traditional memory foam. Here is what we found when we slept on it and opened the cover.
Three-layer foam build
The reviewed Revel used three inches of cooling gel foam, two inches of faster-response LiftTex-style transition foam and a seven-inch support base.
Balanced medium feel
Yawnder found a useful compromise between softness and support. It contoured enough for side sleeping without feeling as slow or deep as denser traditional memory foam. Ben still preferred a softer surface for his own side sleeping. He also noticed the transitions between the foam layers more than on some pricier mattresses; that was the main comfort tradeoff in the original test.
Low off-gassing and fast expansion
The mattress came to shape quickly and produced relatively little odor compared with many compressed foam beds of the era.
Inside the mattress
Yawnder opened the mattress and photographed the actual layers, confirming the listed three-layer construction.
Sinkage
The 14-pound bowling-ball photo showed moderate contouring rather than an ultra-plush sink.
Our verdict and shopping considerations
Our original verdict was favorable for a budget foam mattress: the balanced feel, quick expansion and relatively little initial odor stood out. It was less appealing for someone seeking a very plush surface or a smoother transition between layers. The reviewed bed used foam throughout, with no coil support unit, despite the historical use of the word “hybrid” in some descriptions. Revel’s current availability and return terms are unverified. Before buying an older listing, confirm the exact model and seller policies. To compare other models, browse our mattress reviews.
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