The Best Tempurpedic Mattress Alternatives for 2023

Why the Helix Midnight Luxe Earned Best TEMPUR-ProAdapt® Alternative

The TEMPUR-ProAdapt® has a cooling cover woven with yards to help keep the surface cool. On top of that, the foam in this bed has an open-cell structure for maximum airflow and breathability.

Similarly, the Helix Midnight Luxe has several cooling features that could help you fall asleep faster if you’re a hot sleeper. Helix gives you the option to choose between two cooling covers, one being the well-known Tencel™ cover we see in many high-quality mattresses and the other being the company’s GlacioTex™ cooling cover. The Helix mattress is rated 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale, so it’s a great alternative if you’re interested in a Medium TEMPUR-ProAdapt®.

Why the Saatva Classic Earned Best TEMPUR-Adapt® Alternative

The TEMPUR-Adapt® is available as an all-foam and hybrid mattress, so you can choose based on your needs and preference. If you’re interested in a hybrid specifically, the Saatva Classic mattress is a good alternative.

The TEMPUR-Adapt® is known for the excellent support it provides because it has more than 1,000 individually wrapped coils throughout the mattress and along the edges. Saatva, on the other hand, has two coil units and enhanced back support with Lumbar Zone® Active Spinal Wire.

What's the Saatva Classic Mattress Made Of?

The Saatva Classic has a natural cotton cover stitched to a 1.25-inch layer of foam. This is called a Euro top and is a type of pillow top made to enhance comfort and pressure relief. Below the pillow top, Saatva has a layer of memory foam in the center, meant to relieve back tension. Next is a layer of coils with zoned support in the center of the bed. This is followed by another layer of coils to prevent sagging and give additional support and airflow.

Our Take

“This mattress feels sturdy and well-built, a feature any sleeper can appreciate.”

– Stuart, Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester

What We Liked

• The sturdy construction – As Stuart said, the mattress feels sturdy and like it can last many years. Although the Euro top is plush, you’re likely to feel more ‘on top of’ the mattress than ‘in’ it. Plus, Saatva is a high-end brand known for producing quality mattresses.
• Safety certifications – The foams in this mattress are CertiPUR-US® certified to be free of harmful substances. On top of that, the cotton is GOTS-certified, making this Saatva an excellent option for eco-friendly shoppers.
• Lumbar support – People with back pain should appreciate the lumbar support this innerspring mattress provides. This bed has two coil units, so it’s less likely to sag as long as you choose the right firmness. Additionally, it has that small layer in the central third of the mattress, adding even more support for your lumbar area.

Potential Drawbacks

• Possibly too bouncy – Some people may find this bed too bouncy for their tastes. Since it has two coil units, it is more buoyant than the Medium Hybrid TEMPUR-Adapt®. Some couples may like the bounce, but others who share their bed with a restless sleeper may prefer something with more motion isolation instead.
• Not the best motion isolation – Since it’s a bouncy bed, the Saatva Classic may not be the best for motion isolation. Although it does have memory foam and individually-wrapped coils in its construction, there are just too many coils that allow too much movement to transfer. This shouldn’t be an issue for partners with similar sleeping habits, but it can be too much for those who toss and turn.

Why the DreamCloud Premier Earned Best TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze® Alternative

The DreamCloud Premier is an excellent mattress that we think provides good value for your money, offering comfort, pressure relief, support, and cooling. The mattress falls at 5.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, so it’s a good alternative to the softer TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze®. Although the DreamCloud Premier is an inch taller, it provides the same level of pressure relief by allowing only a bit of sinkage within the Euro top.

What's the DreamCloud Premier Mattress Made Of?

The Premier comes with a cashmere blend quilted top with two layers of foam in the Euro top. In total, the bed has five layers, with the first two quilted into the cover.

Under the Euro top is the Dynamic Transition layer, with foam sitting right on top of the 8.5-inch coil unit. There are also reinforced coils in the perimeter to give you better edge support if you like sleeping near the edge of the bed. Lastly, there’s an additional layer of foam acting as the base.

Our Take

“I would definitely have to shout out the cashmere cover. It’s a small detail that adds major comfort and luxury to the mattress.”

– Emma, Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester

What We Liked

• Edge support – The perimeter of the Premier mattress feels sturdy and well-made. The coils go from edge to edge, with reinforcements along the perimeter where beds tend to collapse. This allows you to sit and sleep near the edge without feeling like you could roll off and fall.
• The luxury feel – The DreamCloud Premier mattress may be more affordable than the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze®, but the luxury feel is right up there with the more expensive counterpart. The Premier has cooling, a balance of pressure relief and support, reinforced coils, and that middle-ground firmness that should fit most people. Oh, and let’s not forget the cashmere cover our team loved so much.

Potential Drawbacks

• Not for stomach sleepers – The Premier has a medium firmness, and while that may work for many people, it may be too soft for those who like sleeping on their stomachs. If you’re a stomach sleeper and would like something like the Firm TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze®, the Premier may not be the best match.
• Not for heavy sleepers – Heavier sleepers may also prefer something firmer because the Premier’s Euro top is likely to allow too much sinkage to keep the spine aligned. People over 230 pounds might find their hips sinking too deeply within the quilted cover, and unfortunately, there are no other firmness options as in the case of the TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze®.

Why the Nolah Evolution Earned Best TEMPUR-Cloud® Alternative

The TEMPUR-Cloud® is available as an all-foam and hybrid mattress with a medium firmness. If you want a good alternative to the hybrid version, we think the Nolah Evolution should work well. Like the TEMPUR-Cloud®, Nolah’s Evolution model should deliver exceptional comfort through foam layers while the innerspring unit provides substantial support.

Why the Nectar Earned Best TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt® Alternative

The TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt® is one of the best Tempur-Pedic mattresses for pressure relief. This bed is 13 inches tall and has multiple comfort layers that help relieve pressure in the shoulders, hips, knees, and other sensitive areas.

If you’ve been eyeing this mattress but would like something more affordable, the Nectar memory foam bed may be your best bet. The Nectar is an inch thinner but equally comfortable and suitable for side sleepers. Our reviewer, Emma, said it offers gentle cradling, although it feels a bit firmer.

What's the Nectar Mattress Made Of?

The construction starts with a cooling cover made from polyethylene and a polyester and nylon blend. This is followed by a 2-inch thick unit of gel memory foam acting as the main comfort layer that contours your body. Next comes another 3 inches of premium foam for extra support and some bounce. Lastly, there’s a 7-inch base supporting the upper layers.

Our Take

“If you really need a lot of pressure relief and you want a bed that works to absorb your partner’s movement, this makes a great choice.”

– Emma, Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester

What We Liked

• Excellent pressure relief – The TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt®is one of the best choices for pressure relief, but the Nectar memory foam is not far behind. This all-foam bed has a plush cover with two inches of memory foam quilted to it. On top of that, it has another 10 inches of different foams delivering a good balance of pressure relief and support that should fit all side sleepers, including some over 230 pounds.
• Affordable price – Tempur-Pedic is known to be among the most expensive brands, so it may not fit people with a more limited budget. On the other hand, Nectar offers high-quality mattresses for a more affordable price. This memory foam bed should fit most sleeping positions and different body frames, and the Queen is approximately 3,000 dollars cheaper.

Potential Drawbacks

• Not ideal for heavy stomach sleepers – Stomach sleepers weighing over 230 pounds may find this bed too soft. The Nectar mattress has mid-range firmness we rate 6.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale. Although it should work well for heavy-side sleepers, it may not offer enough support for those who like sleeping on their stomach.
• Only one firmness option – Nectar comes in one firmness option, which may not be a dealbreaker for those who like its mid-range firmness. However, this is where it’s different from the TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt®, being that the Tempur-Pedic mattress is available in Soft and Firm.

Why the Aurora Luxe Earned Best TEMPUR-ProBreeze® Alternative

The Aurora Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding is an excellent option if you want an alternative to the TEMPUR-ProBreeze®, especially if you choose the Medium model, which what our team tested. This bed is available in three firmness options, whereas the Tempur-Pedic mattress is only available in Medium and Medium Hybrid. The Aurora Luxe is 13 inches tall and should provide equal comfort levels for most side, back, and stomach sleepers, much like its Tempur-Pedic counterpart.

What's the Aurora Luxe Mattress Made Of?

This bed starts with a temperature-regulating cover made from proprietary GlacioTex™.
Sitting below the cover is a 1.5-inch thick layer of CopperFlex™ foam with TitanCool™ technology. This latex-alternative foam is designed to provide both responsiveness and contouring.

Next is a second comfort foam that’s made of memory material and is 2 inches thick. This is followed by a transition layer of memory foam that’s infused with gel for added cooling.

The innerspring unit is comprised of over 1,000 Ascension® coils to deliver enhanced support and durability. Plus, the coils will naturally foster extra airflow. Lastly, a .75-inch foam base sits at the bottom of the mattress.

Our Take

“It’s one of the coolest sleeping mattresses that we’ve ever received. Truly … it’s so cold to the touch.”

– Emma, Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester

What We Liked

• Multiple firmness levels – Although our team specifically tested the Medium model as its the most versatile, the Aurora Luxe is also available in Soft or Firm. By providing consumers with multiple firmness levels, this allows the bed to meet the needs of more sleepers. For instance, stomach sleepers who carry more weight may opt for the Firm Aurora Luxe, whereas petite side sleepers may prefer the Soft model.
• Breathability and cooling – Right when you lie on the Aurora Luxe mattress, you should feel plenty of cooling. As Emma noted when testing this bed, “The cover feels noticeably cool to the touch.” As such, we think this bed could be an excellent choice for sleepers who run hot at night.

Potential Drawbacks

• No all-foam option – The Aurora Luxe is a fantastic choice, but for some sleepers who prefer all-foam beds, the fact that it’s a hybrid may be a drawback. That being said, Brooklyn Bedding offers an appealing price point with the Aurora Luxe, especially considering that hybrids can run higher in price than all-foam models.
• Some limited edge support – Julia from the Sleep Advisor team also got the opportunity to test out the Aurora Luxe first-hand. One of the qualities we look for in mattresses is edge support. While Julia noted that she felt secure while lying along the edge of this mattress, she said she didn’t feel as stable sitting on the edge.