Essential Gel Memory Foam Mattress

It depends mostly on how you sleep. Side sleepers usually do best with a softer to medium feel, for pressure relief at the shoulders and hips. Back and stomach sleepers typically prefer medium-firm to firm, for more even support. If you're not sure, our quiz can match you to the right feel in about two minutes.

Neither is "better," it depends on what you're looking for:

• Choose all-foam if you want a contouring, sink-in feel, better motion isolation, and a lower price point.
• Choose a hybrid if you want more responsiveness, stronger edge support, and better airflow, or if you're using an adjustable base and prefer coil-level flex.

See the "Mattress or Topper" guide here for a full breakdown, but as a quick rule: if your mattress is old, sagging, or you're waking up with new aches, look at mattresses. If the support still feels fine and you just want a comfort refresh, a topper is the faster, lower-cost fix.

Yes, though most sleepers don't need both at once. A topper is generally meant to extend the life or adjust the feel of a mattress you already own, not to be paired with a brand-new one unless you're looking for a specific softer feel on top of a firmer base.

Vibe mattresses are designed to work on a solid or slatted foundation, platform bed, or adjustable base, no box spring required.

Mattresses typically last between 7-10 years, however there are many variables that influence the longevity of your mattress. We recommend using a mattress protector to help extend the life of your mattress.

Please allow 24-72 hours for your mattress to regain its full shape. Most of the expansion happens within the first few hours of unboxing, though it will continue to settle over the following days. Expansion time also depends on room temperature: memory foam expands faster in a warmer room, and may take a bit longer to reach full size if it's delivered in a colder environment.

Most sleepers need anywhere from a few nights to a couple of weeks to fully adjust, especially if the new feel or firmness is different from what you're used to. Your body is getting used to new pressure points and support, and small things like initial stiffness typically ease up as you settle in.