Tempurpedic Cloud Elite Review

Overview of the Tempurpedic Cloud Elite

Contruction of the Tempurpedic Cloud Elite

Below is a cross section picture of the inside of the mattress. As you can see there are 4 foam layers. Many of the all foam mattresses online are 3 layers of foam. I think what you get from this mattress is a much more suble transition.

Below are the construction details of the mattress according to the Tempurpedic website.

Tempurpedic Findings

Here’s how much the mattress sinks when placing my 14 lb. bowlingi ball on it. The knit cover is soft and think compared to other mattress ticking I have tested. There’s no need for a mattress pad here, in fact I would discourage you from using a mattress pad as this mattress is plenty soft without it.

In terms of softness below are the test from our proprietary firmness testing machine:

Below is a video illustrating how each layer of the mattress reacts: You’ll see that the top two layers are the conforming foam and that the very top layer is the slowest to recover and also the softest.

The video below illustrates motion transfer on the Tempurpedic. True to its reputation, there’s basically no motion transfer here.

Below are the more scientific findings from my engineering team regarding motion transfer

The following video illustrates heat retention on the mattress. I thought that this mattress would retain more heat but I think that the Smart Climate System, seen below, help dissipate heat below the cover.

Part of what help dissipate heat is the smart climate cover. When you unzip the top cover you will find this below which is a mateiral that is cool to the touch.

The cover itself is removeable and washable. I advise a mattress protector though if you tend to eat or drink in bed. I really like how easy it is to unzip the cover. Here’s a picture of the zipper system.

My Tempurpedic Cloud Elite Recommendation

If you crave a soft and cozy mattress that has excellent contouring, the Tempur Cloud Elite is an excellent choice. Although there are literally thousands of memory foam mattresses online, there are very few mattresses that come close to the feel of a Tempurpedic. This mattress is definitely on the pricier side  however, having been around for 25 years they have garnered trust in the industry and among consumers.It’s not uncommon for Tempurpedic customers to be happy witht their mattress well beyond the 7 year lifespan of a typical mattress.

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