The DreamCloud mattress we tested and loved drops to $549 for a queen in epic Prime Day deal
The DreamCloud mattress is not only one of the best mattresses you'll find online, it's also one of the best value for money. This Prime Day sleep deal means you'll can save up to $186 off of the usual sale price.
My team of mattress testers and I have been scouting Amazon Prime Day mattress deals all morning and we're yet to find a deal that tops this one. Here's why now is THE time to buy the DreamCloud mattress at Amazon...
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress: twin was $419 now $319 at AmazonThe 12" DreamCloud mattress is one of the best hybrid mattress you can buy, offering outstanding quality and comfort for its low price point. We rate it an 8 out of 10 for firmness and found it suits all sleep positions (though side sleepers benefit from a break-in period.) After a 17% discount on the usual sale price, a queen is $549 (was $665) for Prime members. It's worth noting that this is the previous generation model, but it's still an outstanding bed that's well worth buying at this price. DreamCloud's forever warranty and one-year sleep trial still apply and Amazon will deliver your new mattress for free. For reference, a queen is $699 at DreamCloud.
Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★½ (based on 1,000+ reviews)
The main reason we love the DreamCloud mattress is because it's as luxurious as it is affordable, offering budget shoppers great value for money, support and comfort. That's why it's one of our top luxury mattress picks.
We enrolled various sleepers to test this mattress. We found it latched on the firmer side of medium-firm. While heavier sleepers were most comfortable regardless of their sleep position, lighter-weight sleepers, particularly those who lay on their side through the night, weren't immediately comfortable. It took them a few nights of sleeping on the mattress for it soften and give more cushioning along pressure points.
With limited climate control tech besides a breathable cashmere-blend cover, the DreamCloud doesn't quite make our best cooling mattress guide, which means that very hot sleepers should head towards cooler hybrids such as the Bear Elite mattress. However, our tester was pleasantly surprised that the DreamCloud kept them cool and comfortable through the night.
Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress: twin was $549 now $466.64 at AmazonWe rate the 13" Nectar Premier memory foam mattress as a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale and think it is the best memory foam mattress online this year. This means it has much more give than the DreamCloud, making it more suitable to side sleepers who like a hugging feel from their mattress. A queen size will usually set you back $949 at Nectar, yet it's just $806.64 at Amazon this Prime Day and you still get a lifetime warranty and a year's trial. Yes, it's more expensive than the DreamCloud, but it is a more premium bed.
Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★½ (based on 8,070+ reviews)
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